T.C. Roberson High School Learning LAB

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:19 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant. Due to legal designee not being present on-site, provider signature was not obtained. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to Loura McRae, Administrator. Today, Quandra Suber, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit. 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 eight-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 1/16/26. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime, no more than ten (10) children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/26/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/26/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/4/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/26 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing is pending while waiting for on-site visit results. One (1) staff member was listed on the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 3/20/26. Upon arrival, I observed that the classroom was empty and dark. I contacted Ms. McRae via phone. Ms. McRae was subbing at a program and could not be on-site during the visit. She stated that the children were at the “Light show” and would return to the classroom around 9:45 am. A school bus arrived at the facility at 10:15 am. Thirteen (13) children, three (3) to five (5) years of age, seven (7) high school students and three (3) adults got off the bus. Ms. Suber took a head count and transitioned inside. After washing hands in the classroom, the children grabbed their water bottles and headed to the playground. Children played with a slide structure, tricycles, sandbox and other materials. The group was divided into two (2) groups, and one (1) returned to the classroom, washed hands and started lunch. The other group shortly came in and followed the same procedures. Supervision and interaction was adequate. A new permit reflecting new name of the program, lesson plan, EMC, staff/child ratios form, safe pick-up procedures and menu were posted. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were found. Medications: Three (3) prescription medications and one (1) over-the-counter product were maintained in the classroom. Permission forms for all medications and action plans for two (2) medications were verified. Storage of the medications were adequate. Meals: All children were offered school provided lunch, but some of them chose to eat lunch brought from home. A cheese burger, fries, sliced peaches and milk were served for lunch. Supervision during meal time was adequate. Nap time: Cots were placed appropriately, and the supervision during nap time was adequate. Staff and Training Worksheet: The following discrepancies were noted: J. Bullard: Application – 8/4/22 Health and Safety Training: The initial Health and Safety training was completed between 2019 – 2022 period – which was not valid due to the staff member’s employment date of 8/29/22. As of today, all training, except for “Precautions in transporting children” are completed. However, all topics of Health and Safety training must be completed within twelve (12) months of employment, and only training that were completed within twelve (12) month prior to employment were valid. Based on these rules, the initial completion of Health and Safety Training dated between 2017 – 2019 are invalid. The “cycle” of Health and Safety training started based on the invalid training. This must be corrected. The staff member completed additional cycle of Health and Safety Training between 2022 – 2025. This was based on invalid training. Based on the “Medication in Child Care” training completed on 8/22/22 being the earliest training completed, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety Training topics by 8/22/26 including “Precautions in Transporting Children. On-going training – four (4) hours of training was verified. .75 hours of training “Security Awareness Training” certificate was not on file. CPR/First Aid training may not be included in the on-going training. Required hours of training for this staff member is eight (8) hours. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training – 2/2/26. Shaken Baby policy review – 3/11/26. EPR review – initial was on the 2025-2026 emergency plan with no date. Annual evaluation/Staff Development plan – 5/21/25. Q. Suber: The staff member completed initial Health and Safety Training between 2017-2019. It was a violation not to complete the training during initial release of the training. Since then, the staff member completed 5/10/23 – 3/19/25. Precaution in Transporting Children training was not completed. Based on this time, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety topics including transportation training by 5/10/28. T. Conley: This staff member is identified as a substitute but was not listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. DOE- 1/8/24 Application – 12/4/23 Criminal background letter – issued on 2/6/23, expires on 2/6/28. Orientation – 2wks -1/5/24, 6wks – 2/4/23 OP/PP and Shaken Baby policy review – 3/15/26 CPR/First Aid – expiration date 1/29/28 Health and Safety Training – 1/7/24 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training - 3/21/23. Ms. McRae stated that this substitute staff member has not worked more than ten (10) days within the past twelve (12) months. Children’s files: Thirteen (13) files were counted. 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/ This program has not been reported for transporting children. This must change and will be discussed with Ms. McRae and the information in the Regulatory will be updated. I was unable to inspect the transportation. The program used a DPI bus for the field trip conducted today. The bus driver was not counted in staff/child ratios. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the classroom. Additionally, one (1) child did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of Summary of NC Child Care Law on file. GS 110-102 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Field trip schedule for the Light Show at W.W. Estes Elementary School was not posted in the classroom for parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Staff members did not take the list of all participating children with a checklist for attendance and head counts periodically during the field trip. .1005(b)(6) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The posted EMC had a previous administrator listed. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Not all required information, including a copy of Emergency Medical Care information and Children's photographs did accompany the field trip conducted today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of program's Operational Policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of parent participation policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have his/her physical exam on file. GS110-91(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 114: Summary of Law Summary of Child Care Law must be posted in the classroom with the permit/license. Additionally, parents must sign and date statement verifying the receipt of Summary of NC Child Care law. To comply, please print the current summary of Child care law and post it near the license. Additionally, you must obtain acknowledgement of receipt of summary of NC child care law for one (1) child (JR). A copy of Summary of Child Care Law was shared with Ms. Suber during the visit. Ms. Suber posted the summary; therefore, this portion of this violation was corrected during the visit. Additional documents (signed acknowledgement) must be obtained from one (1) child’s parent, to complete the correction. In your compliance letter, please verify completion of both actions. 444: A schedule of off-premises activity A schedule of off-premises activity must be posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents. To comply, please review the rule 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(5) with your staff members. Plan of correction was not discussed. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the rule and/or state additional measures you took to prevent this violation in the future. 481: attendance list during field trip 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(6) 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. To comply, please review the rule stated above with your staff member. Additionally, please review the Division’s website to locate the sample attendance sheet during field trip. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the policy and the location of the sample form. 837: EMC plan The EMC plan must name the person responsible, and at least one (1) alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. To comply, you shall update the EMC plan posted in the classroom reflecting current staff members. In your compliance letter, please verify the correction. 1124: Emergency information upon field trips The following records must accompany the children upon field trips: • Child’s name • Child’s photograph • Emergency contact information • A copy of the emergency medical care information form To comply, all staff members shall review safe procedures outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .1003. Administrator was not interviewed for the plan of correction. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the procedures and any measures you took to meet the compliance. 1203: Acknowledgement of receipt of Operational Policy 1207: Parent Participation Plan Documentation verifying the receipt/discussion of program’s operational policy and parent participation plan must be on file for each child. To comply, you shall obtain that documentation verifying the receipt and discussion of operational policy for item 1203 and parent participation plan for item 1207. During post conference, Ms. Suber found additional documentation verifying the acknowledgement of receipt/discussion of program's operational policy and parent participation plan. Therefore, item 1203 and 1207 were marked corrected during visit. 1321: Physical/medical record Children's medical statement/physical exam must be on file within thirty (30) of enrollment. To comply, request the parent to provide the most current physical exam results. In your compliance letter, please verify that the record was file in the child's file. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/15/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Transporting children: Currently, your program is not registered as a program that transports children. Due to today’s field trip, you must request to add transportation to the facility information. Bus drivers who count in staff/child ratios must complete DCDEE criminal background check. Staff members shall complete “Precautions in transporting children” training as a part of Health and Safety training. Access to the kitchen area: The magnetic lock to the kitchen area must be repaired. The latch sticks and works only sometimes. Additional supervision plan is required to make sure that children do not have access to the area until repairs are completed. A violation was not cited due to no hazardous products being accessible to the children in the area and stove was not in use during today’s visit. Rated License Assessment: The program plans to choose Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Ms. Suber is currently preparing for the Competency Evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, Ms. McRae plans to submit an application for the Rated License Assessment. The timeline is unknown due to the program being closed during summer and unknown schedule of the evaluation. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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 .1004 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:19 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant. Due to legal designee not being present on-site, provider signature was not obtained. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to Loura McRae, Administrator. Today, Quandra Suber, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit. 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 eight-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 1/16/26. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime, no more than ten (10) children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/26/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/26/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/4/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/26 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing is pending while waiting for on-site visit results. One (1) staff member was listed on the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 3/20/26. Upon arrival, I observed that the classroom was empty and dark. I contacted Ms. McRae via phone. Ms. McRae was subbing at a program and could not be on-site during the visit. She stated that the children were at the “Light show” and would return to the classroom around 9:45 am. A school bus arrived at the facility at 10:15 am. Thirteen (13) children, three (3) to five (5) years of age, seven (7) high school students and three (3) adults got off the bus. Ms. Suber took a head count and transitioned inside. After washing hands in the classroom, the children grabbed their water bottles and headed to the playground. Children played with a slide structure, tricycles, sandbox and other materials. The group was divided into two (2) groups, and one (1) returned to the classroom, washed hands and started lunch. The other group shortly came in and followed the same procedures. Supervision and interaction was adequate. A new permit reflecting new name of the program, lesson plan, EMC, staff/child ratios form, safe pick-up procedures and menu were posted. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were found. Medications: Three (3) prescription medications and one (1) over-the-counter product were maintained in the classroom. Permission forms for all medications and action plans for two (2) medications were verified. Storage of the medications were adequate. Meals: All children were offered school provided lunch, but some of them chose to eat lunch brought from home. A cheese burger, fries, sliced peaches and milk were served for lunch. Supervision during meal time was adequate. Nap time: Cots were placed appropriately, and the supervision during nap time was adequate. Staff and Training Worksheet: The following discrepancies were noted: J. Bullard: Application – 8/4/22 Health and Safety Training: The initial Health and Safety training was completed between 2019 – 2022 period – which was not valid due to the staff member’s employment date of 8/29/22. As of today, all training, except for “Precautions in transporting children” are completed. However, all topics of Health and Safety training must be completed within twelve (12) months of employment, and only training that were completed within twelve (12) month prior to employment were valid. Based on these rules, the initial completion of Health and Safety Training dated between 2017 – 2019 are invalid. The “cycle” of Health and Safety training started based on the invalid training. This must be corrected. The staff member completed additional cycle of Health and Safety Training between 2022 – 2025. This was based on invalid training. Based on the “Medication in Child Care” training completed on 8/22/22 being the earliest training completed, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety Training topics by 8/22/26 including “Precautions in Transporting Children. On-going training – four (4) hours of training was verified. .75 hours of training “Security Awareness Training” certificate was not on file. CPR/First Aid training may not be included in the on-going training. Required hours of training for this staff member is eight (8) hours. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training – 2/2/26. Shaken Baby policy review – 3/11/26. EPR review – initial was on the 2025-2026 emergency plan with no date. Annual evaluation/Staff Development plan – 5/21/25. Q. Suber: The staff member completed initial Health and Safety Training between 2017-2019. It was a violation not to complete the training during initial release of the training. Since then, the staff member completed 5/10/23 – 3/19/25. Precaution in Transporting Children training was not completed. Based on this time, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety topics including transportation training by 5/10/28. T. Conley: This staff member is identified as a substitute but was not listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. DOE- 1/8/24 Application – 12/4/23 Criminal background letter – issued on 2/6/23, expires on 2/6/28. Orientation – 2wks -1/5/24, 6wks – 2/4/23 OP/PP and Shaken Baby policy review – 3/15/26 CPR/First Aid – expiration date 1/29/28 Health and Safety Training – 1/7/24 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training - 3/21/23. Ms. McRae stated that this substitute staff member has not worked more than ten (10) days within the past twelve (12) months. Children’s files: Thirteen (13) files were counted. 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/ This program has not been reported for transporting children. This must change and will be discussed with Ms. McRae and the information in the Regulatory will be updated. I was unable to inspect the transportation. The program used a DPI bus for the field trip conducted today. The bus driver was not counted in staff/child ratios. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the classroom. Additionally, one (1) child did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of Summary of NC Child Care Law on file. GS 110-102 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Field trip schedule for the Light Show at W.W. Estes Elementary School was not posted in the classroom for parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Staff members did not take the list of all participating children with a checklist for attendance and head counts periodically during the field trip. .1005(b)(6) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The posted EMC had a previous administrator listed. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Not all required information, including a copy of Emergency Medical Care information and Children's photographs did accompany the field trip conducted today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of program's Operational Policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of parent participation policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have his/her physical exam on file. GS110-91(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 114: Summary of Law Summary of Child Care Law must be posted in the classroom with the permit/license. Additionally, parents must sign and date statement verifying the receipt of Summary of NC Child Care law. To comply, please print the current summary of Child care law and post it near the license. Additionally, you must obtain acknowledgement of receipt of summary of NC child care law for one (1) child (JR). A copy of Summary of Child Care Law was shared with Ms. Suber during the visit. Ms. Suber posted the summary; therefore, this portion of this violation was corrected during the visit. Additional documents (signed acknowledgement) must be obtained from one (1) child’s parent, to complete the correction. In your compliance letter, please verify completion of both actions. 444: A schedule of off-premises activity A schedule of off-premises activity must be posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents. To comply, please review the rule 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(5) with your staff members. Plan of correction was not discussed. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the rule and/or state additional measures you took to prevent this violation in the future. 481: attendance list during field trip 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(6) 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. To comply, please review the rule stated above with your staff member. Additionally, please review the Division’s website to locate the sample attendance sheet during field trip. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the policy and the location of the sample form. 837: EMC plan The EMC plan must name the person responsible, and at least one (1) alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. To comply, you shall update the EMC plan posted in the classroom reflecting current staff members. In your compliance letter, please verify the correction. 1124: Emergency information upon field trips The following records must accompany the children upon field trips: • Child’s name • Child’s photograph • Emergency contact information • A copy of the emergency medical care information form To comply, all staff members shall review safe procedures outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .1003. Administrator was not interviewed for the plan of correction. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the procedures and any measures you took to meet the compliance. 1203: Acknowledgement of receipt of Operational Policy 1207: Parent Participation Plan Documentation verifying the receipt/discussion of program’s operational policy and parent participation plan must be on file for each child. To comply, you shall obtain that documentation verifying the receipt and discussion of operational policy for item 1203 and parent participation plan for item 1207. During post conference, Ms. Suber found additional documentation verifying the acknowledgement of receipt/discussion of program's operational policy and parent participation plan. Therefore, item 1203 and 1207 were marked corrected during visit. 1321: Physical/medical record Children's medical statement/physical exam must be on file within thirty (30) of enrollment. To comply, request the parent to provide the most current physical exam results. In your compliance letter, please verify that the record was file in the child's file. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/15/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Transporting children: Currently, your program is not registered as a program that transports children. Due to today’s field trip, you must request to add transportation to the facility information. Bus drivers who count in staff/child ratios must complete DCDEE criminal background check. Staff members shall complete “Precautions in transporting children” training as a part of Health and Safety training. Access to the kitchen area: The magnetic lock to the kitchen area must be repaired. The latch sticks and works only sometimes. Additional supervision plan is required to make sure that children do not have access to the area until repairs are completed. A violation was not cited due to no hazardous products being accessible to the children in the area and stove was not in use during today’s visit. Rated License Assessment: The program plans to choose Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Ms. Suber is currently preparing for the Competency Evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, Ms. McRae plans to submit an application for the Rated License Assessment. The timeline is unknown due to the program being closed during summer and unknown schedule of the evaluation. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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 .1005 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:19 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant. Due to legal designee not being present on-site, provider signature was not obtained. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to Loura McRae, Administrator. Today, Quandra Suber, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit. 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 eight-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 1/16/26. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime, no more than ten (10) children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/26/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/26/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/4/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/26 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing is pending while waiting for on-site visit results. One (1) staff member was listed on the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 3/20/26. Upon arrival, I observed that the classroom was empty and dark. I contacted Ms. McRae via phone. Ms. McRae was subbing at a program and could not be on-site during the visit. She stated that the children were at the “Light show” and would return to the classroom around 9:45 am. A school bus arrived at the facility at 10:15 am. Thirteen (13) children, three (3) to five (5) years of age, seven (7) high school students and three (3) adults got off the bus. Ms. Suber took a head count and transitioned inside. After washing hands in the classroom, the children grabbed their water bottles and headed to the playground. Children played with a slide structure, tricycles, sandbox and other materials. The group was divided into two (2) groups, and one (1) returned to the classroom, washed hands and started lunch. The other group shortly came in and followed the same procedures. Supervision and interaction was adequate. A new permit reflecting new name of the program, lesson plan, EMC, staff/child ratios form, safe pick-up procedures and menu were posted. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were found. Medications: Three (3) prescription medications and one (1) over-the-counter product were maintained in the classroom. Permission forms for all medications and action plans for two (2) medications were verified. Storage of the medications were adequate. Meals: All children were offered school provided lunch, but some of them chose to eat lunch brought from home. A cheese burger, fries, sliced peaches and milk were served for lunch. Supervision during meal time was adequate. Nap time: Cots were placed appropriately, and the supervision during nap time was adequate. Staff and Training Worksheet: The following discrepancies were noted: J. Bullard: Application – 8/4/22 Health and Safety Training: The initial Health and Safety training was completed between 2019 – 2022 period – which was not valid due to the staff member’s employment date of 8/29/22. As of today, all training, except for “Precautions in transporting children” are completed. However, all topics of Health and Safety training must be completed within twelve (12) months of employment, and only training that were completed within twelve (12) month prior to employment were valid. Based on these rules, the initial completion of Health and Safety Training dated between 2017 – 2019 are invalid. The “cycle” of Health and Safety training started based on the invalid training. This must be corrected. The staff member completed additional cycle of Health and Safety Training between 2022 – 2025. This was based on invalid training. Based on the “Medication in Child Care” training completed on 8/22/22 being the earliest training completed, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety Training topics by 8/22/26 including “Precautions in Transporting Children. On-going training – four (4) hours of training was verified. .75 hours of training “Security Awareness Training” certificate was not on file. CPR/First Aid training may not be included in the on-going training. Required hours of training for this staff member is eight (8) hours. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training – 2/2/26. Shaken Baby policy review – 3/11/26. EPR review – initial was on the 2025-2026 emergency plan with no date. Annual evaluation/Staff Development plan – 5/21/25. Q. Suber: The staff member completed initial Health and Safety Training between 2017-2019. It was a violation not to complete the training during initial release of the training. Since then, the staff member completed 5/10/23 – 3/19/25. Precaution in Transporting Children training was not completed. Based on this time, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety topics including transportation training by 5/10/28. T. Conley: This staff member is identified as a substitute but was not listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. DOE- 1/8/24 Application – 12/4/23 Criminal background letter – issued on 2/6/23, expires on 2/6/28. Orientation – 2wks -1/5/24, 6wks – 2/4/23 OP/PP and Shaken Baby policy review – 3/15/26 CPR/First Aid – expiration date 1/29/28 Health and Safety Training – 1/7/24 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training - 3/21/23. Ms. McRae stated that this substitute staff member has not worked more than ten (10) days within the past twelve (12) months. Children’s files: Thirteen (13) files were counted. 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/ This program has not been reported for transporting children. This must change and will be discussed with Ms. McRae and the information in the Regulatory will be updated. I was unable to inspect the transportation. The program used a DPI bus for the field trip conducted today. The bus driver was not counted in staff/child ratios. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the classroom. Additionally, one (1) child did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of Summary of NC Child Care Law on file. GS 110-102 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Field trip schedule for the Light Show at W.W. Estes Elementary School was not posted in the classroom for parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Staff members did not take the list of all participating children with a checklist for attendance and head counts periodically during the field trip. .1005(b)(6) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The posted EMC had a previous administrator listed. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Not all required information, including a copy of Emergency Medical Care information and Children's photographs did accompany the field trip conducted today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of program's Operational Policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of parent participation policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have his/her physical exam on file. GS110-91(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 114: Summary of Law Summary of Child Care Law must be posted in the classroom with the permit/license. Additionally, parents must sign and date statement verifying the receipt of Summary of NC Child Care law. To comply, please print the current summary of Child care law and post it near the license. Additionally, you must obtain acknowledgement of receipt of summary of NC child care law for one (1) child (JR). A copy of Summary of Child Care Law was shared with Ms. Suber during the visit. Ms. Suber posted the summary; therefore, this portion of this violation was corrected during the visit. Additional documents (signed acknowledgement) must be obtained from one (1) child’s parent, to complete the correction. In your compliance letter, please verify completion of both actions. 444: A schedule of off-premises activity A schedule of off-premises activity must be posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents. To comply, please review the rule 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(5) with your staff members. Plan of correction was not discussed. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the rule and/or state additional measures you took to prevent this violation in the future. 481: attendance list during field trip 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(6) 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. To comply, please review the rule stated above with your staff member. Additionally, please review the Division’s website to locate the sample attendance sheet during field trip. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the policy and the location of the sample form. 837: EMC plan The EMC plan must name the person responsible, and at least one (1) alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. To comply, you shall update the EMC plan posted in the classroom reflecting current staff members. In your compliance letter, please verify the correction. 1124: Emergency information upon field trips The following records must accompany the children upon field trips: • Child’s name • Child’s photograph • Emergency contact information • A copy of the emergency medical care information form To comply, all staff members shall review safe procedures outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .1003. Administrator was not interviewed for the plan of correction. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the procedures and any measures you took to meet the compliance. 1203: Acknowledgement of receipt of Operational Policy 1207: Parent Participation Plan Documentation verifying the receipt/discussion of program’s operational policy and parent participation plan must be on file for each child. To comply, you shall obtain that documentation verifying the receipt and discussion of operational policy for item 1203 and parent participation plan for item 1207. During post conference, Ms. Suber found additional documentation verifying the acknowledgement of receipt/discussion of program's operational policy and parent participation plan. Therefore, item 1203 and 1207 were marked corrected during visit. 1321: Physical/medical record Children's medical statement/physical exam must be on file within thirty (30) of enrollment. To comply, request the parent to provide the most current physical exam results. In your compliance letter, please verify that the record was file in the child's file. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/15/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Transporting children: Currently, your program is not registered as a program that transports children. Due to today’s field trip, you must request to add transportation to the facility information. Bus drivers who count in staff/child ratios must complete DCDEE criminal background check. Staff members shall complete “Precautions in transporting children” training as a part of Health and Safety training. Access to the kitchen area: The magnetic lock to the kitchen area must be repaired. The latch sticks and works only sometimes. Additional supervision plan is required to make sure that children do not have access to the area until repairs are completed. A violation was not cited due to no hazardous products being accessible to the children in the area and stove was not in use during today’s visit. Rated License Assessment: The program plans to choose Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Ms. Suber is currently preparing for the Competency Evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, Ms. McRae plans to submit an application for the Rated License Assessment. The timeline is unknown due to the program being closed during summer and unknown schedule of the evaluation. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:19 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant. Due to legal designee not being present on-site, provider signature was not obtained. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to Loura McRae, Administrator. Today, Quandra Suber, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit. 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 eight-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 1/16/26. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime, no more than ten (10) children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/26/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/26/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/4/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/26 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing is pending while waiting for on-site visit results. One (1) staff member was listed on the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 3/20/26. Upon arrival, I observed that the classroom was empty and dark. I contacted Ms. McRae via phone. Ms. McRae was subbing at a program and could not be on-site during the visit. She stated that the children were at the “Light show” and would return to the classroom around 9:45 am. A school bus arrived at the facility at 10:15 am. Thirteen (13) children, three (3) to five (5) years of age, seven (7) high school students and three (3) adults got off the bus. Ms. Suber took a head count and transitioned inside. After washing hands in the classroom, the children grabbed their water bottles and headed to the playground. Children played with a slide structure, tricycles, sandbox and other materials. The group was divided into two (2) groups, and one (1) returned to the classroom, washed hands and started lunch. The other group shortly came in and followed the same procedures. Supervision and interaction was adequate. A new permit reflecting new name of the program, lesson plan, EMC, staff/child ratios form, safe pick-up procedures and menu were posted. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were found. Medications: Three (3) prescription medications and one (1) over-the-counter product were maintained in the classroom. Permission forms for all medications and action plans for two (2) medications were verified. Storage of the medications were adequate. Meals: All children were offered school provided lunch, but some of them chose to eat lunch brought from home. A cheese burger, fries, sliced peaches and milk were served for lunch. Supervision during meal time was adequate. Nap time: Cots were placed appropriately, and the supervision during nap time was adequate. Staff and Training Worksheet: The following discrepancies were noted: J. Bullard: Application – 8/4/22 Health and Safety Training: The initial Health and Safety training was completed between 2019 – 2022 period – which was not valid due to the staff member’s employment date of 8/29/22. As of today, all training, except for “Precautions in transporting children” are completed. However, all topics of Health and Safety training must be completed within twelve (12) months of employment, and only training that were completed within twelve (12) month prior to employment were valid. Based on these rules, the initial completion of Health and Safety Training dated between 2017 – 2019 are invalid. The “cycle” of Health and Safety training started based on the invalid training. This must be corrected. The staff member completed additional cycle of Health and Safety Training between 2022 – 2025. This was based on invalid training. Based on the “Medication in Child Care” training completed on 8/22/22 being the earliest training completed, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety Training topics by 8/22/26 including “Precautions in Transporting Children. On-going training – four (4) hours of training was verified. .75 hours of training “Security Awareness Training” certificate was not on file. CPR/First Aid training may not be included in the on-going training. Required hours of training for this staff member is eight (8) hours. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training – 2/2/26. Shaken Baby policy review – 3/11/26. EPR review – initial was on the 2025-2026 emergency plan with no date. Annual evaluation/Staff Development plan – 5/21/25. Q. Suber: The staff member completed initial Health and Safety Training between 2017-2019. It was a violation not to complete the training during initial release of the training. Since then, the staff member completed 5/10/23 – 3/19/25. Precaution in Transporting Children training was not completed. Based on this time, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety topics including transportation training by 5/10/28. T. Conley: This staff member is identified as a substitute but was not listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. DOE- 1/8/24 Application – 12/4/23 Criminal background letter – issued on 2/6/23, expires on 2/6/28. Orientation – 2wks -1/5/24, 6wks – 2/4/23 OP/PP and Shaken Baby policy review – 3/15/26 CPR/First Aid – expiration date 1/29/28 Health and Safety Training – 1/7/24 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training - 3/21/23. Ms. McRae stated that this substitute staff member has not worked more than ten (10) days within the past twelve (12) months. Children’s files: Thirteen (13) files were counted. 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/ This program has not been reported for transporting children. This must change and will be discussed with Ms. McRae and the information in the Regulatory will be updated. I was unable to inspect the transportation. The program used a DPI bus for the field trip conducted today. The bus driver was not counted in staff/child ratios. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the classroom. Additionally, one (1) child did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of Summary of NC Child Care Law on file. GS 110-102 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Field trip schedule for the Light Show at W.W. Estes Elementary School was not posted in the classroom for parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Staff members did not take the list of all participating children with a checklist for attendance and head counts periodically during the field trip. .1005(b)(6) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The posted EMC had a previous administrator listed. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Not all required information, including a copy of Emergency Medical Care information and Children's photographs did accompany the field trip conducted today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of program's Operational Policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of parent participation policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have his/her physical exam on file. GS110-91(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 114: Summary of Law Summary of Child Care Law must be posted in the classroom with the permit/license. Additionally, parents must sign and date statement verifying the receipt of Summary of NC Child Care law. To comply, please print the current summary of Child care law and post it near the license. Additionally, you must obtain acknowledgement of receipt of summary of NC child care law for one (1) child (JR). A copy of Summary of Child Care Law was shared with Ms. Suber during the visit. Ms. Suber posted the summary; therefore, this portion of this violation was corrected during the visit. Additional documents (signed acknowledgement) must be obtained from one (1) child’s parent, to complete the correction. In your compliance letter, please verify completion of both actions. 444: A schedule of off-premises activity A schedule of off-premises activity must be posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents. To comply, please review the rule 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(5) with your staff members. Plan of correction was not discussed. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the rule and/or state additional measures you took to prevent this violation in the future. 481: attendance list during field trip 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(6) 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. To comply, please review the rule stated above with your staff member. Additionally, please review the Division’s website to locate the sample attendance sheet during field trip. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the policy and the location of the sample form. 837: EMC plan The EMC plan must name the person responsible, and at least one (1) alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. To comply, you shall update the EMC plan posted in the classroom reflecting current staff members. In your compliance letter, please verify the correction. 1124: Emergency information upon field trips The following records must accompany the children upon field trips: • Child’s name • Child’s photograph • Emergency contact information • A copy of the emergency medical care information form To comply, all staff members shall review safe procedures outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .1003. Administrator was not interviewed for the plan of correction. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the procedures and any measures you took to meet the compliance. 1203: Acknowledgement of receipt of Operational Policy 1207: Parent Participation Plan Documentation verifying the receipt/discussion of program’s operational policy and parent participation plan must be on file for each child. To comply, you shall obtain that documentation verifying the receipt and discussion of operational policy for item 1203 and parent participation plan for item 1207. During post conference, Ms. Suber found additional documentation verifying the acknowledgement of receipt/discussion of program's operational policy and parent participation plan. Therefore, item 1203 and 1207 were marked corrected during visit. 1321: Physical/medical record Children's medical statement/physical exam must be on file within thirty (30) of enrollment. To comply, request the parent to provide the most current physical exam results. In your compliance letter, please verify that the record was file in the child's file. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/15/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Transporting children: Currently, your program is not registered as a program that transports children. Due to today’s field trip, you must request to add transportation to the facility information. Bus drivers who count in staff/child ratios must complete DCDEE criminal background check. Staff members shall complete “Precautions in transporting children” training as a part of Health and Safety training. Access to the kitchen area: The magnetic lock to the kitchen area must be repaired. The latch sticks and works only sometimes. Additional supervision plan is required to make sure that children do not have access to the area until repairs are completed. A violation was not cited due to no hazardous products being accessible to the children in the area and stove was not in use during today’s visit. Rated License Assessment: The program plans to choose Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Ms. Suber is currently preparing for the Competency Evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, Ms. McRae plans to submit an application for the Rated License Assessment. The timeline is unknown due to the program being closed during summer and unknown schedule of the evaluation. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:19 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant. Due to legal designee not being present on-site, provider signature was not obtained. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to Loura McRae, Administrator. Today, Quandra Suber, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit. 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 eight-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 1/16/26. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime, no more than ten (10) children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/26/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/26/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/4/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/26 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing is pending while waiting for on-site visit results. One (1) staff member was listed on the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 3/20/26. Upon arrival, I observed that the classroom was empty and dark. I contacted Ms. McRae via phone. Ms. McRae was subbing at a program and could not be on-site during the visit. She stated that the children were at the “Light show” and would return to the classroom around 9:45 am. A school bus arrived at the facility at 10:15 am. Thirteen (13) children, three (3) to five (5) years of age, seven (7) high school students and three (3) adults got off the bus. Ms. Suber took a head count and transitioned inside. After washing hands in the classroom, the children grabbed their water bottles and headed to the playground. Children played with a slide structure, tricycles, sandbox and other materials. The group was divided into two (2) groups, and one (1) returned to the classroom, washed hands and started lunch. The other group shortly came in and followed the same procedures. Supervision and interaction was adequate. A new permit reflecting new name of the program, lesson plan, EMC, staff/child ratios form, safe pick-up procedures and menu were posted. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were found. Medications: Three (3) prescription medications and one (1) over-the-counter product were maintained in the classroom. Permission forms for all medications and action plans for two (2) medications were verified. Storage of the medications were adequate. Meals: All children were offered school provided lunch, but some of them chose to eat lunch brought from home. A cheese burger, fries, sliced peaches and milk were served for lunch. Supervision during meal time was adequate. Nap time: Cots were placed appropriately, and the supervision during nap time was adequate. Staff and Training Worksheet: The following discrepancies were noted: J. Bullard: Application – 8/4/22 Health and Safety Training: The initial Health and Safety training was completed between 2019 – 2022 period – which was not valid due to the staff member’s employment date of 8/29/22. As of today, all training, except for “Precautions in transporting children” are completed. However, all topics of Health and Safety training must be completed within twelve (12) months of employment, and only training that were completed within twelve (12) month prior to employment were valid. Based on these rules, the initial completion of Health and Safety Training dated between 2017 – 2019 are invalid. The “cycle” of Health and Safety training started based on the invalid training. This must be corrected. The staff member completed additional cycle of Health and Safety Training between 2022 – 2025. This was based on invalid training. Based on the “Medication in Child Care” training completed on 8/22/22 being the earliest training completed, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety Training topics by 8/22/26 including “Precautions in Transporting Children. On-going training – four (4) hours of training was verified. .75 hours of training “Security Awareness Training” certificate was not on file. CPR/First Aid training may not be included in the on-going training. Required hours of training for this staff member is eight (8) hours. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training – 2/2/26. Shaken Baby policy review – 3/11/26. EPR review – initial was on the 2025-2026 emergency plan with no date. Annual evaluation/Staff Development plan – 5/21/25. Q. Suber: The staff member completed initial Health and Safety Training between 2017-2019. It was a violation not to complete the training during initial release of the training. Since then, the staff member completed 5/10/23 – 3/19/25. Precaution in Transporting Children training was not completed. Based on this time, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety topics including transportation training by 5/10/28. T. Conley: This staff member is identified as a substitute but was not listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. DOE- 1/8/24 Application – 12/4/23 Criminal background letter – issued on 2/6/23, expires on 2/6/28. Orientation – 2wks -1/5/24, 6wks – 2/4/23 OP/PP and Shaken Baby policy review – 3/15/26 CPR/First Aid – expiration date 1/29/28 Health and Safety Training – 1/7/24 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training - 3/21/23. Ms. McRae stated that this substitute staff member has not worked more than ten (10) days within the past twelve (12) months. Children’s files: Thirteen (13) files were counted. 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/ This program has not been reported for transporting children. This must change and will be discussed with Ms. McRae and the information in the Regulatory will be updated. I was unable to inspect the transportation. The program used a DPI bus for the field trip conducted today. The bus driver was not counted in staff/child ratios. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the classroom. Additionally, one (1) child did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of Summary of NC Child Care Law on file. GS 110-102 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Field trip schedule for the Light Show at W.W. Estes Elementary School was not posted in the classroom for parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Staff members did not take the list of all participating children with a checklist for attendance and head counts periodically during the field trip. .1005(b)(6) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The posted EMC had a previous administrator listed. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Not all required information, including a copy of Emergency Medical Care information and Children's photographs did accompany the field trip conducted today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of program's Operational Policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of parent participation policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have his/her physical exam on file. GS110-91(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 114: Summary of Law Summary of Child Care Law must be posted in the classroom with the permit/license. Additionally, parents must sign and date statement verifying the receipt of Summary of NC Child Care law. To comply, please print the current summary of Child care law and post it near the license. Additionally, you must obtain acknowledgement of receipt of summary of NC child care law for one (1) child (JR). A copy of Summary of Child Care Law was shared with Ms. Suber during the visit. Ms. Suber posted the summary; therefore, this portion of this violation was corrected during the visit. Additional documents (signed acknowledgement) must be obtained from one (1) child’s parent, to complete the correction. In your compliance letter, please verify completion of both actions. 444: A schedule of off-premises activity A schedule of off-premises activity must be posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents. To comply, please review the rule 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(5) with your staff members. Plan of correction was not discussed. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the rule and/or state additional measures you took to prevent this violation in the future. 481: attendance list during field trip 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(6) 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. To comply, please review the rule stated above with your staff member. Additionally, please review the Division’s website to locate the sample attendance sheet during field trip. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the policy and the location of the sample form. 837: EMC plan The EMC plan must name the person responsible, and at least one (1) alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. To comply, you shall update the EMC plan posted in the classroom reflecting current staff members. In your compliance letter, please verify the correction. 1124: Emergency information upon field trips The following records must accompany the children upon field trips: • Child’s name • Child’s photograph • Emergency contact information • A copy of the emergency medical care information form To comply, all staff members shall review safe procedures outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .1003. Administrator was not interviewed for the plan of correction. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the procedures and any measures you took to meet the compliance. 1203: Acknowledgement of receipt of Operational Policy 1207: Parent Participation Plan Documentation verifying the receipt/discussion of program’s operational policy and parent participation plan must be on file for each child. To comply, you shall obtain that documentation verifying the receipt and discussion of operational policy for item 1203 and parent participation plan for item 1207. During post conference, Ms. Suber found additional documentation verifying the acknowledgement of receipt/discussion of program's operational policy and parent participation plan. Therefore, item 1203 and 1207 were marked corrected during visit. 1321: Physical/medical record Children's medical statement/physical exam must be on file within thirty (30) of enrollment. To comply, request the parent to provide the most current physical exam results. In your compliance letter, please verify that the record was file in the child's file. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/15/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Transporting children: Currently, your program is not registered as a program that transports children. Due to today’s field trip, you must request to add transportation to the facility information. Bus drivers who count in staff/child ratios must complete DCDEE criminal background check. Staff members shall complete “Precautions in transporting children” training as a part of Health and Safety training. Access to the kitchen area: The magnetic lock to the kitchen area must be repaired. The latch sticks and works only sometimes. Additional supervision plan is required to make sure that children do not have access to the area until repairs are completed. A violation was not cited due to no hazardous products being accessible to the children in the area and stove was not in use during today’s visit. Rated License Assessment: The program plans to choose Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Ms. Suber is currently preparing for the Competency Evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, Ms. McRae plans to submit an application for the Rated License Assessment. The timeline is unknown due to the program being closed during summer and unknown schedule of the evaluation. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:19 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant. Due to legal designee not being present on-site, provider signature was not obtained. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to Loura McRae, Administrator. Today, Quandra Suber, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit. 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 eight-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 1/16/26. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime, no more than ten (10) children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/26/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/26/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/4/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/26 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing is pending while waiting for on-site visit results. One (1) staff member was listed on the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 3/20/26. Upon arrival, I observed that the classroom was empty and dark. I contacted Ms. McRae via phone. Ms. McRae was subbing at a program and could not be on-site during the visit. She stated that the children were at the “Light show” and would return to the classroom around 9:45 am. A school bus arrived at the facility at 10:15 am. Thirteen (13) children, three (3) to five (5) years of age, seven (7) high school students and three (3) adults got off the bus. Ms. Suber took a head count and transitioned inside. After washing hands in the classroom, the children grabbed their water bottles and headed to the playground. Children played with a slide structure, tricycles, sandbox and other materials. The group was divided into two (2) groups, and one (1) returned to the classroom, washed hands and started lunch. The other group shortly came in and followed the same procedures. Supervision and interaction was adequate. A new permit reflecting new name of the program, lesson plan, EMC, staff/child ratios form, safe pick-up procedures and menu were posted. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were found. Medications: Three (3) prescription medications and one (1) over-the-counter product were maintained in the classroom. Permission forms for all medications and action plans for two (2) medications were verified. Storage of the medications were adequate. Meals: All children were offered school provided lunch, but some of them chose to eat lunch brought from home. A cheese burger, fries, sliced peaches and milk were served for lunch. Supervision during meal time was adequate. Nap time: Cots were placed appropriately, and the supervision during nap time was adequate. Staff and Training Worksheet: The following discrepancies were noted: J. Bullard: Application – 8/4/22 Health and Safety Training: The initial Health and Safety training was completed between 2019 – 2022 period – which was not valid due to the staff member’s employment date of 8/29/22. As of today, all training, except for “Precautions in transporting children” are completed. However, all topics of Health and Safety training must be completed within twelve (12) months of employment, and only training that were completed within twelve (12) month prior to employment were valid. Based on these rules, the initial completion of Health and Safety Training dated between 2017 – 2019 are invalid. The “cycle” of Health and Safety training started based on the invalid training. This must be corrected. The staff member completed additional cycle of Health and Safety Training between 2022 – 2025. This was based on invalid training. Based on the “Medication in Child Care” training completed on 8/22/22 being the earliest training completed, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety Training topics by 8/22/26 including “Precautions in Transporting Children. On-going training – four (4) hours of training was verified. .75 hours of training “Security Awareness Training” certificate was not on file. CPR/First Aid training may not be included in the on-going training. Required hours of training for this staff member is eight (8) hours. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training – 2/2/26. Shaken Baby policy review – 3/11/26. EPR review – initial was on the 2025-2026 emergency plan with no date. Annual evaluation/Staff Development plan – 5/21/25. Q. Suber: The staff member completed initial Health and Safety Training between 2017-2019. It was a violation not to complete the training during initial release of the training. Since then, the staff member completed 5/10/23 – 3/19/25. Precaution in Transporting Children training was not completed. Based on this time, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety topics including transportation training by 5/10/28. T. Conley: This staff member is identified as a substitute but was not listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. DOE- 1/8/24 Application – 12/4/23 Criminal background letter – issued on 2/6/23, expires on 2/6/28. Orientation – 2wks -1/5/24, 6wks – 2/4/23 OP/PP and Shaken Baby policy review – 3/15/26 CPR/First Aid – expiration date 1/29/28 Health and Safety Training – 1/7/24 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training - 3/21/23. Ms. McRae stated that this substitute staff member has not worked more than ten (10) days within the past twelve (12) months. Children’s files: Thirteen (13) files were counted. 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/ This program has not been reported for transporting children. This must change and will be discussed with Ms. McRae and the information in the Regulatory will be updated. I was unable to inspect the transportation. The program used a DPI bus for the field trip conducted today. The bus driver was not counted in staff/child ratios. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the classroom. Additionally, one (1) child did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of Summary of NC Child Care Law on file. GS 110-102 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Field trip schedule for the Light Show at W.W. Estes Elementary School was not posted in the classroom for parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Staff members did not take the list of all participating children with a checklist for attendance and head counts periodically during the field trip. .1005(b)(6) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The posted EMC had a previous administrator listed. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Not all required information, including a copy of Emergency Medical Care information and Children's photographs did accompany the field trip conducted today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of program's Operational Policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of parent participation policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have his/her physical exam on file. GS110-91(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 114: Summary of Law Summary of Child Care Law must be posted in the classroom with the permit/license. Additionally, parents must sign and date statement verifying the receipt of Summary of NC Child Care law. To comply, please print the current summary of Child care law and post it near the license. Additionally, you must obtain acknowledgement of receipt of summary of NC child care law for one (1) child (JR). A copy of Summary of Child Care Law was shared with Ms. Suber during the visit. Ms. Suber posted the summary; therefore, this portion of this violation was corrected during the visit. Additional documents (signed acknowledgement) must be obtained from one (1) child’s parent, to complete the correction. In your compliance letter, please verify completion of both actions. 444: A schedule of off-premises activity A schedule of off-premises activity must be posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents. To comply, please review the rule 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(5) with your staff members. Plan of correction was not discussed. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the rule and/or state additional measures you took to prevent this violation in the future. 481: attendance list during field trip 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(6) 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. To comply, please review the rule stated above with your staff member. Additionally, please review the Division’s website to locate the sample attendance sheet during field trip. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the policy and the location of the sample form. 837: EMC plan The EMC plan must name the person responsible, and at least one (1) alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. To comply, you shall update the EMC plan posted in the classroom reflecting current staff members. In your compliance letter, please verify the correction. 1124: Emergency information upon field trips The following records must accompany the children upon field trips: • Child’s name • Child’s photograph • Emergency contact information • A copy of the emergency medical care information form To comply, all staff members shall review safe procedures outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .1003. Administrator was not interviewed for the plan of correction. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the procedures and any measures you took to meet the compliance. 1203: Acknowledgement of receipt of Operational Policy 1207: Parent Participation Plan Documentation verifying the receipt/discussion of program’s operational policy and parent participation plan must be on file for each child. To comply, you shall obtain that documentation verifying the receipt and discussion of operational policy for item 1203 and parent participation plan for item 1207. During post conference, Ms. Suber found additional documentation verifying the acknowledgement of receipt/discussion of program's operational policy and parent participation plan. Therefore, item 1203 and 1207 were marked corrected during visit. 1321: Physical/medical record Children's medical statement/physical exam must be on file within thirty (30) of enrollment. To comply, request the parent to provide the most current physical exam results. In your compliance letter, please verify that the record was file in the child's file. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/15/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Transporting children: Currently, your program is not registered as a program that transports children. Due to today’s field trip, you must request to add transportation to the facility information. Bus drivers who count in staff/child ratios must complete DCDEE criminal background check. Staff members shall complete “Precautions in transporting children” training as a part of Health and Safety training. Access to the kitchen area: The magnetic lock to the kitchen area must be repaired. The latch sticks and works only sometimes. Additional supervision plan is required to make sure that children do not have access to the area until repairs are completed. A violation was not cited due to no hazardous products being accessible to the children in the area and stove was not in use during today’s visit. Rated License Assessment: The program plans to choose Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Ms. Suber is currently preparing for the Competency Evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, Ms. McRae plans to submit an application for the Rated License Assessment. The timeline is unknown due to the program being closed during summer and unknown schedule of the evaluation. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:19 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant. Due to legal designee not being present on-site, provider signature was not obtained. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to Loura McRae, Administrator. Today, Quandra Suber, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit. 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 eight-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 1/16/26. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime, no more than ten (10) children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/26/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/26/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/4/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/26 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing is pending while waiting for on-site visit results. One (1) staff member was listed on the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 3/20/26. Upon arrival, I observed that the classroom was empty and dark. I contacted Ms. McRae via phone. Ms. McRae was subbing at a program and could not be on-site during the visit. She stated that the children were at the “Light show” and would return to the classroom around 9:45 am. A school bus arrived at the facility at 10:15 am. Thirteen (13) children, three (3) to five (5) years of age, seven (7) high school students and three (3) adults got off the bus. Ms. Suber took a head count and transitioned inside. After washing hands in the classroom, the children grabbed their water bottles and headed to the playground. Children played with a slide structure, tricycles, sandbox and other materials. The group was divided into two (2) groups, and one (1) returned to the classroom, washed hands and started lunch. The other group shortly came in and followed the same procedures. Supervision and interaction was adequate. A new permit reflecting new name of the program, lesson plan, EMC, staff/child ratios form, safe pick-up procedures and menu were posted. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were found. Medications: Three (3) prescription medications and one (1) over-the-counter product were maintained in the classroom. Permission forms for all medications and action plans for two (2) medications were verified. Storage of the medications were adequate. Meals: All children were offered school provided lunch, but some of them chose to eat lunch brought from home. A cheese burger, fries, sliced peaches and milk were served for lunch. Supervision during meal time was adequate. Nap time: Cots were placed appropriately, and the supervision during nap time was adequate. Staff and Training Worksheet: The following discrepancies were noted: J. Bullard: Application – 8/4/22 Health and Safety Training: The initial Health and Safety training was completed between 2019 – 2022 period – which was not valid due to the staff member’s employment date of 8/29/22. As of today, all training, except for “Precautions in transporting children” are completed. However, all topics of Health and Safety training must be completed within twelve (12) months of employment, and only training that were completed within twelve (12) month prior to employment were valid. Based on these rules, the initial completion of Health and Safety Training dated between 2017 – 2019 are invalid. The “cycle” of Health and Safety training started based on the invalid training. This must be corrected. The staff member completed additional cycle of Health and Safety Training between 2022 – 2025. This was based on invalid training. Based on the “Medication in Child Care” training completed on 8/22/22 being the earliest training completed, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety Training topics by 8/22/26 including “Precautions in Transporting Children. On-going training – four (4) hours of training was verified. .75 hours of training “Security Awareness Training” certificate was not on file. CPR/First Aid training may not be included in the on-going training. Required hours of training for this staff member is eight (8) hours. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training – 2/2/26. Shaken Baby policy review – 3/11/26. EPR review – initial was on the 2025-2026 emergency plan with no date. Annual evaluation/Staff Development plan – 5/21/25. Q. Suber: The staff member completed initial Health and Safety Training between 2017-2019. It was a violation not to complete the training during initial release of the training. Since then, the staff member completed 5/10/23 – 3/19/25. Precaution in Transporting Children training was not completed. Based on this time, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety topics including transportation training by 5/10/28. T. Conley: This staff member is identified as a substitute but was not listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. DOE- 1/8/24 Application – 12/4/23 Criminal background letter – issued on 2/6/23, expires on 2/6/28. Orientation – 2wks -1/5/24, 6wks – 2/4/23 OP/PP and Shaken Baby policy review – 3/15/26 CPR/First Aid – expiration date 1/29/28 Health and Safety Training – 1/7/24 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training - 3/21/23. Ms. McRae stated that this substitute staff member has not worked more than ten (10) days within the past twelve (12) months. Children’s files: Thirteen (13) files were counted. 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/ This program has not been reported for transporting children. This must change and will be discussed with Ms. McRae and the information in the Regulatory will be updated. I was unable to inspect the transportation. The program used a DPI bus for the field trip conducted today. The bus driver was not counted in staff/child ratios. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the classroom. Additionally, one (1) child did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of Summary of NC Child Care Law on file. GS 110-102 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Field trip schedule for the Light Show at W.W. Estes Elementary School was not posted in the classroom for parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Staff members did not take the list of all participating children with a checklist for attendance and head counts periodically during the field trip. .1005(b)(6) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The posted EMC had a previous administrator listed. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Not all required information, including a copy of Emergency Medical Care information and Children's photographs did accompany the field trip conducted today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of program's Operational Policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of parent participation policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have his/her physical exam on file. GS110-91(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 114: Summary of Law Summary of Child Care Law must be posted in the classroom with the permit/license. Additionally, parents must sign and date statement verifying the receipt of Summary of NC Child Care law. To comply, please print the current summary of Child care law and post it near the license. Additionally, you must obtain acknowledgement of receipt of summary of NC child care law for one (1) child (JR). A copy of Summary of Child Care Law was shared with Ms. Suber during the visit. Ms. Suber posted the summary; therefore, this portion of this violation was corrected during the visit. Additional documents (signed acknowledgement) must be obtained from one (1) child’s parent, to complete the correction. In your compliance letter, please verify completion of both actions. 444: A schedule of off-premises activity A schedule of off-premises activity must be posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents. To comply, please review the rule 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(5) with your staff members. Plan of correction was not discussed. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the rule and/or state additional measures you took to prevent this violation in the future. 481: attendance list during field trip 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(6) 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. To comply, please review the rule stated above with your staff member. Additionally, please review the Division’s website to locate the sample attendance sheet during field trip. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the policy and the location of the sample form. 837: EMC plan The EMC plan must name the person responsible, and at least one (1) alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. To comply, you shall update the EMC plan posted in the classroom reflecting current staff members. In your compliance letter, please verify the correction. 1124: Emergency information upon field trips The following records must accompany the children upon field trips: • Child’s name • Child’s photograph • Emergency contact information • A copy of the emergency medical care information form To comply, all staff members shall review safe procedures outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .1003. Administrator was not interviewed for the plan of correction. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the procedures and any measures you took to meet the compliance. 1203: Acknowledgement of receipt of Operational Policy 1207: Parent Participation Plan Documentation verifying the receipt/discussion of program’s operational policy and parent participation plan must be on file for each child. To comply, you shall obtain that documentation verifying the receipt and discussion of operational policy for item 1203 and parent participation plan for item 1207. During post conference, Ms. Suber found additional documentation verifying the acknowledgement of receipt/discussion of program's operational policy and parent participation plan. Therefore, item 1203 and 1207 were marked corrected during visit. 1321: Physical/medical record Children's medical statement/physical exam must be on file within thirty (30) of enrollment. To comply, request the parent to provide the most current physical exam results. In your compliance letter, please verify that the record was file in the child's file. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/15/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Transporting children: Currently, your program is not registered as a program that transports children. Due to today’s field trip, you must request to add transportation to the facility information. Bus drivers who count in staff/child ratios must complete DCDEE criminal background check. Staff members shall complete “Precautions in transporting children” training as a part of Health and Safety training. Access to the kitchen area: The magnetic lock to the kitchen area must be repaired. The latch sticks and works only sometimes. Additional supervision plan is required to make sure that children do not have access to the area until repairs are completed. A violation was not cited due to no hazardous products being accessible to the children in the area and stove was not in use during today’s visit. Rated License Assessment: The program plans to choose Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Ms. Suber is currently preparing for the Competency Evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, Ms. McRae plans to submit an application for the Rated License Assessment. The timeline is unknown due to the program being closed during summer and unknown schedule of the evaluation. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:19 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant. Due to legal designee not being present on-site, provider signature was not obtained. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to Loura McRae, Administrator. Today, Quandra Suber, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit. 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 eight-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 1/16/26. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime, no more than ten (10) children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/26/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/26/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/4/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/26 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing is pending while waiting for on-site visit results. One (1) staff member was listed on the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 3/20/26. Upon arrival, I observed that the classroom was empty and dark. I contacted Ms. McRae via phone. Ms. McRae was subbing at a program and could not be on-site during the visit. She stated that the children were at the “Light show” and would return to the classroom around 9:45 am. A school bus arrived at the facility at 10:15 am. Thirteen (13) children, three (3) to five (5) years of age, seven (7) high school students and three (3) adults got off the bus. Ms. Suber took a head count and transitioned inside. After washing hands in the classroom, the children grabbed their water bottles and headed to the playground. Children played with a slide structure, tricycles, sandbox and other materials. The group was divided into two (2) groups, and one (1) returned to the classroom, washed hands and started lunch. The other group shortly came in and followed the same procedures. Supervision and interaction was adequate. A new permit reflecting new name of the program, lesson plan, EMC, staff/child ratios form, safe pick-up procedures and menu were posted. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were found. Medications: Three (3) prescription medications and one (1) over-the-counter product were maintained in the classroom. Permission forms for all medications and action plans for two (2) medications were verified. Storage of the medications were adequate. Meals: All children were offered school provided lunch, but some of them chose to eat lunch brought from home. A cheese burger, fries, sliced peaches and milk were served for lunch. Supervision during meal time was adequate. Nap time: Cots were placed appropriately, and the supervision during nap time was adequate. Staff and Training Worksheet: The following discrepancies were noted: J. Bullard: Application – 8/4/22 Health and Safety Training: The initial Health and Safety training was completed between 2019 – 2022 period – which was not valid due to the staff member’s employment date of 8/29/22. As of today, all training, except for “Precautions in transporting children” are completed. However, all topics of Health and Safety training must be completed within twelve (12) months of employment, and only training that were completed within twelve (12) month prior to employment were valid. Based on these rules, the initial completion of Health and Safety Training dated between 2017 – 2019 are invalid. The “cycle” of Health and Safety training started based on the invalid training. This must be corrected. The staff member completed additional cycle of Health and Safety Training between 2022 – 2025. This was based on invalid training. Based on the “Medication in Child Care” training completed on 8/22/22 being the earliest training completed, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety Training topics by 8/22/26 including “Precautions in Transporting Children. On-going training – four (4) hours of training was verified. .75 hours of training “Security Awareness Training” certificate was not on file. CPR/First Aid training may not be included in the on-going training. Required hours of training for this staff member is eight (8) hours. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training – 2/2/26. Shaken Baby policy review – 3/11/26. EPR review – initial was on the 2025-2026 emergency plan with no date. Annual evaluation/Staff Development plan – 5/21/25. Q. Suber: The staff member completed initial Health and Safety Training between 2017-2019. It was a violation not to complete the training during initial release of the training. Since then, the staff member completed 5/10/23 – 3/19/25. Precaution in Transporting Children training was not completed. Based on this time, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety topics including transportation training by 5/10/28. T. Conley: This staff member is identified as a substitute but was not listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. DOE- 1/8/24 Application – 12/4/23 Criminal background letter – issued on 2/6/23, expires on 2/6/28. Orientation – 2wks -1/5/24, 6wks – 2/4/23 OP/PP and Shaken Baby policy review – 3/15/26 CPR/First Aid – expiration date 1/29/28 Health and Safety Training – 1/7/24 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training - 3/21/23. Ms. McRae stated that this substitute staff member has not worked more than ten (10) days within the past twelve (12) months. Children’s files: Thirteen (13) files were counted. 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/ This program has not been reported for transporting children. This must change and will be discussed with Ms. McRae and the information in the Regulatory will be updated. I was unable to inspect the transportation. The program used a DPI bus for the field trip conducted today. The bus driver was not counted in staff/child ratios. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the classroom. Additionally, one (1) child did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of Summary of NC Child Care Law on file. GS 110-102 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Field trip schedule for the Light Show at W.W. Estes Elementary School was not posted in the classroom for parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Staff members did not take the list of all participating children with a checklist for attendance and head counts periodically during the field trip. .1005(b)(6) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The posted EMC had a previous administrator listed. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Not all required information, including a copy of Emergency Medical Care information and Children's photographs did accompany the field trip conducted today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of program's Operational Policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of parent participation policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have his/her physical exam on file. GS110-91(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 114: Summary of Law Summary of Child Care Law must be posted in the classroom with the permit/license. Additionally, parents must sign and date statement verifying the receipt of Summary of NC Child Care law. To comply, please print the current summary of Child care law and post it near the license. Additionally, you must obtain acknowledgement of receipt of summary of NC child care law for one (1) child (JR). A copy of Summary of Child Care Law was shared with Ms. Suber during the visit. Ms. Suber posted the summary; therefore, this portion of this violation was corrected during the visit. Additional documents (signed acknowledgement) must be obtained from one (1) child’s parent, to complete the correction. In your compliance letter, please verify completion of both actions. 444: A schedule of off-premises activity A schedule of off-premises activity must be posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents. To comply, please review the rule 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(5) with your staff members. Plan of correction was not discussed. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the rule and/or state additional measures you took to prevent this violation in the future. 481: attendance list during field trip 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(6) 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. To comply, please review the rule stated above with your staff member. Additionally, please review the Division’s website to locate the sample attendance sheet during field trip. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the policy and the location of the sample form. 837: EMC plan The EMC plan must name the person responsible, and at least one (1) alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. To comply, you shall update the EMC plan posted in the classroom reflecting current staff members. In your compliance letter, please verify the correction. 1124: Emergency information upon field trips The following records must accompany the children upon field trips: • Child’s name • Child’s photograph • Emergency contact information • A copy of the emergency medical care information form To comply, all staff members shall review safe procedures outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .1003. Administrator was not interviewed for the plan of correction. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the procedures and any measures you took to meet the compliance. 1203: Acknowledgement of receipt of Operational Policy 1207: Parent Participation Plan Documentation verifying the receipt/discussion of program’s operational policy and parent participation plan must be on file for each child. To comply, you shall obtain that documentation verifying the receipt and discussion of operational policy for item 1203 and parent participation plan for item 1207. During post conference, Ms. Suber found additional documentation verifying the acknowledgement of receipt/discussion of program's operational policy and parent participation plan. Therefore, item 1203 and 1207 were marked corrected during visit. 1321: Physical/medical record Children's medical statement/physical exam must be on file within thirty (30) of enrollment. To comply, request the parent to provide the most current physical exam results. In your compliance letter, please verify that the record was file in the child's file. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/15/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Transporting children: Currently, your program is not registered as a program that transports children. Due to today’s field trip, you must request to add transportation to the facility information. Bus drivers who count in staff/child ratios must complete DCDEE criminal background check. Staff members shall complete “Precautions in transporting children” training as a part of Health and Safety training. Access to the kitchen area: The magnetic lock to the kitchen area must be repaired. The latch sticks and works only sometimes. Additional supervision plan is required to make sure that children do not have access to the area until repairs are completed. A violation was not cited due to no hazardous products being accessible to the children in the area and stove was not in use during today’s visit. Rated License Assessment: The program plans to choose Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Ms. Suber is currently preparing for the Competency Evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, Ms. McRae plans to submit an application for the Rated License Assessment. The timeline is unknown due to the program being closed during summer and unknown schedule of the evaluation. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:19 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant. Due to legal designee not being present on-site, provider signature was not obtained. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to Loura McRae, Administrator. Today, Quandra Suber, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit. 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 eight-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 1/16/26. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime, no more than ten (10) children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/26/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/26/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/4/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/26 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing is pending while waiting for on-site visit results. One (1) staff member was listed on the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 3/20/26. Upon arrival, I observed that the classroom was empty and dark. I contacted Ms. McRae via phone. Ms. McRae was subbing at a program and could not be on-site during the visit. She stated that the children were at the “Light show” and would return to the classroom around 9:45 am. A school bus arrived at the facility at 10:15 am. Thirteen (13) children, three (3) to five (5) years of age, seven (7) high school students and three (3) adults got off the bus. Ms. Suber took a head count and transitioned inside. After washing hands in the classroom, the children grabbed their water bottles and headed to the playground. Children played with a slide structure, tricycles, sandbox and other materials. The group was divided into two (2) groups, and one (1) returned to the classroom, washed hands and started lunch. The other group shortly came in and followed the same procedures. Supervision and interaction was adequate. A new permit reflecting new name of the program, lesson plan, EMC, staff/child ratios form, safe pick-up procedures and menu were posted. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were found. Medications: Three (3) prescription medications and one (1) over-the-counter product were maintained in the classroom. Permission forms for all medications and action plans for two (2) medications were verified. Storage of the medications were adequate. Meals: All children were offered school provided lunch, but some of them chose to eat lunch brought from home. A cheese burger, fries, sliced peaches and milk were served for lunch. Supervision during meal time was adequate. Nap time: Cots were placed appropriately, and the supervision during nap time was adequate. Staff and Training Worksheet: The following discrepancies were noted: J. Bullard: Application – 8/4/22 Health and Safety Training: The initial Health and Safety training was completed between 2019 – 2022 period – which was not valid due to the staff member’s employment date of 8/29/22. As of today, all training, except for “Precautions in transporting children” are completed. However, all topics of Health and Safety training must be completed within twelve (12) months of employment, and only training that were completed within twelve (12) month prior to employment were valid. Based on these rules, the initial completion of Health and Safety Training dated between 2017 – 2019 are invalid. The “cycle” of Health and Safety training started based on the invalid training. This must be corrected. The staff member completed additional cycle of Health and Safety Training between 2022 – 2025. This was based on invalid training. Based on the “Medication in Child Care” training completed on 8/22/22 being the earliest training completed, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety Training topics by 8/22/26 including “Precautions in Transporting Children. On-going training – four (4) hours of training was verified. .75 hours of training “Security Awareness Training” certificate was not on file. CPR/First Aid training may not be included in the on-going training. Required hours of training for this staff member is eight (8) hours. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training – 2/2/26. Shaken Baby policy review – 3/11/26. EPR review – initial was on the 2025-2026 emergency plan with no date. Annual evaluation/Staff Development plan – 5/21/25. Q. Suber: The staff member completed initial Health and Safety Training between 2017-2019. It was a violation not to complete the training during initial release of the training. Since then, the staff member completed 5/10/23 – 3/19/25. Precaution in Transporting Children training was not completed. Based on this time, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety topics including transportation training by 5/10/28. T. Conley: This staff member is identified as a substitute but was not listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. DOE- 1/8/24 Application – 12/4/23 Criminal background letter – issued on 2/6/23, expires on 2/6/28. Orientation – 2wks -1/5/24, 6wks – 2/4/23 OP/PP and Shaken Baby policy review – 3/15/26 CPR/First Aid – expiration date 1/29/28 Health and Safety Training – 1/7/24 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training - 3/21/23. Ms. McRae stated that this substitute staff member has not worked more than ten (10) days within the past twelve (12) months. Children’s files: Thirteen (13) files were counted. 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/ This program has not been reported for transporting children. This must change and will be discussed with Ms. McRae and the information in the Regulatory will be updated. I was unable to inspect the transportation. The program used a DPI bus for the field trip conducted today. The bus driver was not counted in staff/child ratios. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the classroom. Additionally, one (1) child did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of Summary of NC Child Care Law on file. GS 110-102 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Field trip schedule for the Light Show at W.W. Estes Elementary School was not posted in the classroom for parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Staff members did not take the list of all participating children with a checklist for attendance and head counts periodically during the field trip. .1005(b)(6) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The posted EMC had a previous administrator listed. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Not all required information, including a copy of Emergency Medical Care information and Children's photographs did accompany the field trip conducted today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of program's Operational Policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of parent participation policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have his/her physical exam on file. GS110-91(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 114: Summary of Law Summary of Child Care Law must be posted in the classroom with the permit/license. Additionally, parents must sign and date statement verifying the receipt of Summary of NC Child Care law. To comply, please print the current summary of Child care law and post it near the license. Additionally, you must obtain acknowledgement of receipt of summary of NC child care law for one (1) child (JR). A copy of Summary of Child Care Law was shared with Ms. Suber during the visit. Ms. Suber posted the summary; therefore, this portion of this violation was corrected during the visit. Additional documents (signed acknowledgement) must be obtained from one (1) child’s parent, to complete the correction. In your compliance letter, please verify completion of both actions. 444: A schedule of off-premises activity A schedule of off-premises activity must be posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents. To comply, please review the rule 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(5) with your staff members. Plan of correction was not discussed. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the rule and/or state additional measures you took to prevent this violation in the future. 481: attendance list during field trip 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(6) 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. To comply, please review the rule stated above with your staff member. Additionally, please review the Division’s website to locate the sample attendance sheet during field trip. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the policy and the location of the sample form. 837: EMC plan The EMC plan must name the person responsible, and at least one (1) alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. To comply, you shall update the EMC plan posted in the classroom reflecting current staff members. In your compliance letter, please verify the correction. 1124: Emergency information upon field trips The following records must accompany the children upon field trips: • Child’s name • Child’s photograph • Emergency contact information • A copy of the emergency medical care information form To comply, all staff members shall review safe procedures outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .1003. Administrator was not interviewed for the plan of correction. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the procedures and any measures you took to meet the compliance. 1203: Acknowledgement of receipt of Operational Policy 1207: Parent Participation Plan Documentation verifying the receipt/discussion of program’s operational policy and parent participation plan must be on file for each child. To comply, you shall obtain that documentation verifying the receipt and discussion of operational policy for item 1203 and parent participation plan for item 1207. During post conference, Ms. Suber found additional documentation verifying the acknowledgement of receipt/discussion of program's operational policy and parent participation plan. Therefore, item 1203 and 1207 were marked corrected during visit. 1321: Physical/medical record Children's medical statement/physical exam must be on file within thirty (30) of enrollment. To comply, request the parent to provide the most current physical exam results. In your compliance letter, please verify that the record was file in the child's file. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/15/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Transporting children: Currently, your program is not registered as a program that transports children. Due to today’s field trip, you must request to add transportation to the facility information. Bus drivers who count in staff/child ratios must complete DCDEE criminal background check. Staff members shall complete “Precautions in transporting children” training as a part of Health and Safety training. Access to the kitchen area: The magnetic lock to the kitchen area must be repaired. The latch sticks and works only sometimes. Additional supervision plan is required to make sure that children do not have access to the area until repairs are completed. A violation was not cited due to no hazardous products being accessible to the children in the area and stove was not in use during today’s visit. Rated License Assessment: The program plans to choose Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Ms. Suber is currently preparing for the Competency Evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, Ms. McRae plans to submit an application for the Rated License Assessment. The timeline is unknown due to the program being closed during summer and unknown schedule of the evaluation. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:19 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant. Due to legal designee not being present on-site, provider signature was not obtained. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to Loura McRae, Administrator. Today, Quandra Suber, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit. 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 eight-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 1/16/26. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime, no more than ten (10) children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/26/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/26/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/4/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/26 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing is pending while waiting for on-site visit results. One (1) staff member was listed on the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 3/20/26. Upon arrival, I observed that the classroom was empty and dark. I contacted Ms. McRae via phone. Ms. McRae was subbing at a program and could not be on-site during the visit. She stated that the children were at the “Light show” and would return to the classroom around 9:45 am. A school bus arrived at the facility at 10:15 am. Thirteen (13) children, three (3) to five (5) years of age, seven (7) high school students and three (3) adults got off the bus. Ms. Suber took a head count and transitioned inside. After washing hands in the classroom, the children grabbed their water bottles and headed to the playground. Children played with a slide structure, tricycles, sandbox and other materials. The group was divided into two (2) groups, and one (1) returned to the classroom, washed hands and started lunch. The other group shortly came in and followed the same procedures. Supervision and interaction was adequate. A new permit reflecting new name of the program, lesson plan, EMC, staff/child ratios form, safe pick-up procedures and menu were posted. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were found. Medications: Three (3) prescription medications and one (1) over-the-counter product were maintained in the classroom. Permission forms for all medications and action plans for two (2) medications were verified. Storage of the medications were adequate. Meals: All children were offered school provided lunch, but some of them chose to eat lunch brought from home. A cheese burger, fries, sliced peaches and milk were served for lunch. Supervision during meal time was adequate. Nap time: Cots were placed appropriately, and the supervision during nap time was adequate. Staff and Training Worksheet: The following discrepancies were noted: J. Bullard: Application – 8/4/22 Health and Safety Training: The initial Health and Safety training was completed between 2019 – 2022 period – which was not valid due to the staff member’s employment date of 8/29/22. As of today, all training, except for “Precautions in transporting children” are completed. However, all topics of Health and Safety training must be completed within twelve (12) months of employment, and only training that were completed within twelve (12) month prior to employment were valid. Based on these rules, the initial completion of Health and Safety Training dated between 2017 – 2019 are invalid. The “cycle” of Health and Safety training started based on the invalid training. This must be corrected. The staff member completed additional cycle of Health and Safety Training between 2022 – 2025. This was based on invalid training. Based on the “Medication in Child Care” training completed on 8/22/22 being the earliest training completed, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety Training topics by 8/22/26 including “Precautions in Transporting Children. On-going training – four (4) hours of training was verified. .75 hours of training “Security Awareness Training” certificate was not on file. CPR/First Aid training may not be included in the on-going training. Required hours of training for this staff member is eight (8) hours. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training – 2/2/26. Shaken Baby policy review – 3/11/26. EPR review – initial was on the 2025-2026 emergency plan with no date. Annual evaluation/Staff Development plan – 5/21/25. Q. Suber: The staff member completed initial Health and Safety Training between 2017-2019. It was a violation not to complete the training during initial release of the training. Since then, the staff member completed 5/10/23 – 3/19/25. Precaution in Transporting Children training was not completed. Based on this time, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety topics including transportation training by 5/10/28. T. Conley: This staff member is identified as a substitute but was not listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. DOE- 1/8/24 Application – 12/4/23 Criminal background letter – issued on 2/6/23, expires on 2/6/28. Orientation – 2wks -1/5/24, 6wks – 2/4/23 OP/PP and Shaken Baby policy review – 3/15/26 CPR/First Aid – expiration date 1/29/28 Health and Safety Training – 1/7/24 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training - 3/21/23. Ms. McRae stated that this substitute staff member has not worked more than ten (10) days within the past twelve (12) months. Children’s files: Thirteen (13) files were counted. 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/ This program has not been reported for transporting children. This must change and will be discussed with Ms. McRae and the information in the Regulatory will be updated. I was unable to inspect the transportation. The program used a DPI bus for the field trip conducted today. The bus driver was not counted in staff/child ratios. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the classroom. Additionally, one (1) child did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of Summary of NC Child Care Law on file. GS 110-102 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Field trip schedule for the Light Show at W.W. Estes Elementary School was not posted in the classroom for parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Staff members did not take the list of all participating children with a checklist for attendance and head counts periodically during the field trip. .1005(b)(6) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The posted EMC had a previous administrator listed. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Not all required information, including a copy of Emergency Medical Care information and Children's photographs did accompany the field trip conducted today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of program's Operational Policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of parent participation policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have his/her physical exam on file. GS110-91(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 114: Summary of Law Summary of Child Care Law must be posted in the classroom with the permit/license. Additionally, parents must sign and date statement verifying the receipt of Summary of NC Child Care law. To comply, please print the current summary of Child care law and post it near the license. Additionally, you must obtain acknowledgement of receipt of summary of NC child care law for one (1) child (JR). A copy of Summary of Child Care Law was shared with Ms. Suber during the visit. Ms. Suber posted the summary; therefore, this portion of this violation was corrected during the visit. Additional documents (signed acknowledgement) must be obtained from one (1) child’s parent, to complete the correction. In your compliance letter, please verify completion of both actions. 444: A schedule of off-premises activity A schedule of off-premises activity must be posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents. To comply, please review the rule 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(5) with your staff members. Plan of correction was not discussed. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the rule and/or state additional measures you took to prevent this violation in the future. 481: attendance list during field trip 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(6) 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. To comply, please review the rule stated above with your staff member. Additionally, please review the Division’s website to locate the sample attendance sheet during field trip. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the policy and the location of the sample form. 837: EMC plan The EMC plan must name the person responsible, and at least one (1) alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. To comply, you shall update the EMC plan posted in the classroom reflecting current staff members. In your compliance letter, please verify the correction. 1124: Emergency information upon field trips The following records must accompany the children upon field trips: • Child’s name • Child’s photograph • Emergency contact information • A copy of the emergency medical care information form To comply, all staff members shall review safe procedures outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .1003. Administrator was not interviewed for the plan of correction. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the procedures and any measures you took to meet the compliance. 1203: Acknowledgement of receipt of Operational Policy 1207: Parent Participation Plan Documentation verifying the receipt/discussion of program’s operational policy and parent participation plan must be on file for each child. To comply, you shall obtain that documentation verifying the receipt and discussion of operational policy for item 1203 and parent participation plan for item 1207. During post conference, Ms. Suber found additional documentation verifying the acknowledgement of receipt/discussion of program's operational policy and parent participation plan. Therefore, item 1203 and 1207 were marked corrected during visit. 1321: Physical/medical record Children's medical statement/physical exam must be on file within thirty (30) of enrollment. To comply, request the parent to provide the most current physical exam results. In your compliance letter, please verify that the record was file in the child's file. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/15/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Transporting children: Currently, your program is not registered as a program that transports children. Due to today’s field trip, you must request to add transportation to the facility information. Bus drivers who count in staff/child ratios must complete DCDEE criminal background check. Staff members shall complete “Precautions in transporting children” training as a part of Health and Safety training. Access to the kitchen area: The magnetic lock to the kitchen area must be repaired. The latch sticks and works only sometimes. Additional supervision plan is required to make sure that children do not have access to the area until repairs are completed. A violation was not cited due to no hazardous products being accessible to the children in the area and stove was not in use during today’s visit. Rated License Assessment: The program plans to choose Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Ms. Suber is currently preparing for the Competency Evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, Ms. McRae plans to submit an application for the Rated License Assessment. The timeline is unknown due to the program being closed during summer and unknown schedule of the evaluation. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:19 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant. Due to legal designee not being present on-site, provider signature was not obtained. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to Loura McRae, Administrator. Today, Quandra Suber, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit. 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 eight-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 1/16/26. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime, no more than ten (10) children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/26/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/26/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/4/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/26 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing is pending while waiting for on-site visit results. One (1) staff member was listed on the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 3/20/26. Upon arrival, I observed that the classroom was empty and dark. I contacted Ms. McRae via phone. Ms. McRae was subbing at a program and could not be on-site during the visit. She stated that the children were at the “Light show” and would return to the classroom around 9:45 am. A school bus arrived at the facility at 10:15 am. Thirteen (13) children, three (3) to five (5) years of age, seven (7) high school students and three (3) adults got off the bus. Ms. Suber took a head count and transitioned inside. After washing hands in the classroom, the children grabbed their water bottles and headed to the playground. Children played with a slide structure, tricycles, sandbox and other materials. The group was divided into two (2) groups, and one (1) returned to the classroom, washed hands and started lunch. The other group shortly came in and followed the same procedures. Supervision and interaction was adequate. A new permit reflecting new name of the program, lesson plan, EMC, staff/child ratios form, safe pick-up procedures and menu were posted. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were found. Medications: Three (3) prescription medications and one (1) over-the-counter product were maintained in the classroom. Permission forms for all medications and action plans for two (2) medications were verified. Storage of the medications were adequate. Meals: All children were offered school provided lunch, but some of them chose to eat lunch brought from home. A cheese burger, fries, sliced peaches and milk were served for lunch. Supervision during meal time was adequate. Nap time: Cots were placed appropriately, and the supervision during nap time was adequate. Staff and Training Worksheet: The following discrepancies were noted: J. Bullard: Application – 8/4/22 Health and Safety Training: The initial Health and Safety training was completed between 2019 – 2022 period – which was not valid due to the staff member’s employment date of 8/29/22. As of today, all training, except for “Precautions in transporting children” are completed. However, all topics of Health and Safety training must be completed within twelve (12) months of employment, and only training that were completed within twelve (12) month prior to employment were valid. Based on these rules, the initial completion of Health and Safety Training dated between 2017 – 2019 are invalid. The “cycle” of Health and Safety training started based on the invalid training. This must be corrected. The staff member completed additional cycle of Health and Safety Training between 2022 – 2025. This was based on invalid training. Based on the “Medication in Child Care” training completed on 8/22/22 being the earliest training completed, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety Training topics by 8/22/26 including “Precautions in Transporting Children. On-going training – four (4) hours of training was verified. .75 hours of training “Security Awareness Training” certificate was not on file. CPR/First Aid training may not be included in the on-going training. Required hours of training for this staff member is eight (8) hours. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training – 2/2/26. Shaken Baby policy review – 3/11/26. EPR review – initial was on the 2025-2026 emergency plan with no date. Annual evaluation/Staff Development plan – 5/21/25. Q. Suber: The staff member completed initial Health and Safety Training between 2017-2019. It was a violation not to complete the training during initial release of the training. Since then, the staff member completed 5/10/23 – 3/19/25. Precaution in Transporting Children training was not completed. Based on this time, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety topics including transportation training by 5/10/28. T. Conley: This staff member is identified as a substitute but was not listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. DOE- 1/8/24 Application – 12/4/23 Criminal background letter – issued on 2/6/23, expires on 2/6/28. Orientation – 2wks -1/5/24, 6wks – 2/4/23 OP/PP and Shaken Baby policy review – 3/15/26 CPR/First Aid – expiration date 1/29/28 Health and Safety Training – 1/7/24 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training - 3/21/23. Ms. McRae stated that this substitute staff member has not worked more than ten (10) days within the past twelve (12) months. Children’s files: Thirteen (13) files were counted. 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/ This program has not been reported for transporting children. This must change and will be discussed with Ms. McRae and the information in the Regulatory will be updated. I was unable to inspect the transportation. The program used a DPI bus for the field trip conducted today. The bus driver was not counted in staff/child ratios. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the classroom. Additionally, one (1) child did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of Summary of NC Child Care Law on file. GS 110-102 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Field trip schedule for the Light Show at W.W. Estes Elementary School was not posted in the classroom for parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Staff members did not take the list of all participating children with a checklist for attendance and head counts periodically during the field trip. .1005(b)(6) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The posted EMC had a previous administrator listed. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Not all required information, including a copy of Emergency Medical Care information and Children's photographs did accompany the field trip conducted today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of program's Operational Policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of parent participation policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have his/her physical exam on file. GS110-91(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 114: Summary of Law Summary of Child Care Law must be posted in the classroom with the permit/license. Additionally, parents must sign and date statement verifying the receipt of Summary of NC Child Care law. To comply, please print the current summary of Child care law and post it near the license. Additionally, you must obtain acknowledgement of receipt of summary of NC child care law for one (1) child (JR). A copy of Summary of Child Care Law was shared with Ms. Suber during the visit. Ms. Suber posted the summary; therefore, this portion of this violation was corrected during the visit. Additional documents (signed acknowledgement) must be obtained from one (1) child’s parent, to complete the correction. In your compliance letter, please verify completion of both actions. 444: A schedule of off-premises activity A schedule of off-premises activity must be posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents. To comply, please review the rule 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(5) with your staff members. Plan of correction was not discussed. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the rule and/or state additional measures you took to prevent this violation in the future. 481: attendance list during field trip 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(6) 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. To comply, please review the rule stated above with your staff member. Additionally, please review the Division’s website to locate the sample attendance sheet during field trip. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the policy and the location of the sample form. 837: EMC plan The EMC plan must name the person responsible, and at least one (1) alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. To comply, you shall update the EMC plan posted in the classroom reflecting current staff members. In your compliance letter, please verify the correction. 1124: Emergency information upon field trips The following records must accompany the children upon field trips: • Child’s name • Child’s photograph • Emergency contact information • A copy of the emergency medical care information form To comply, all staff members shall review safe procedures outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .1003. Administrator was not interviewed for the plan of correction. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the procedures and any measures you took to meet the compliance. 1203: Acknowledgement of receipt of Operational Policy 1207: Parent Participation Plan Documentation verifying the receipt/discussion of program’s operational policy and parent participation plan must be on file for each child. To comply, you shall obtain that documentation verifying the receipt and discussion of operational policy for item 1203 and parent participation plan for item 1207. During post conference, Ms. Suber found additional documentation verifying the acknowledgement of receipt/discussion of program's operational policy and parent participation plan. Therefore, item 1203 and 1207 were marked corrected during visit. 1321: Physical/medical record Children's medical statement/physical exam must be on file within thirty (30) of enrollment. To comply, request the parent to provide the most current physical exam results. In your compliance letter, please verify that the record was file in the child's file. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/15/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Transporting children: Currently, your program is not registered as a program that transports children. Due to today’s field trip, you must request to add transportation to the facility information. Bus drivers who count in staff/child ratios must complete DCDEE criminal background check. Staff members shall complete “Precautions in transporting children” training as a part of Health and Safety training. Access to the kitchen area: The magnetic lock to the kitchen area must be repaired. The latch sticks and works only sometimes. Additional supervision plan is required to make sure that children do not have access to the area until repairs are completed. A violation was not cited due to no hazardous products being accessible to the children in the area and stove was not in use during today’s visit. Rated License Assessment: The program plans to choose Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Ms. Suber is currently preparing for the Competency Evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, Ms. McRae plans to submit an application for the Rated License Assessment. The timeline is unknown due to the program being closed during summer and unknown schedule of the evaluation. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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 .0515 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:19 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant. Due to legal designee not being present on-site, provider signature was not obtained. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to Loura McRae, Administrator. Today, Quandra Suber, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit. 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 eight-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 1/16/26. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime, no more than ten (10) children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/26/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/26/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/4/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/26 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing is pending while waiting for on-site visit results. One (1) staff member was listed on the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 3/20/26. Upon arrival, I observed that the classroom was empty and dark. I contacted Ms. McRae via phone. Ms. McRae was subbing at a program and could not be on-site during the visit. She stated that the children were at the “Light show” and would return to the classroom around 9:45 am. A school bus arrived at the facility at 10:15 am. Thirteen (13) children, three (3) to five (5) years of age, seven (7) high school students and three (3) adults got off the bus. Ms. Suber took a head count and transitioned inside. After washing hands in the classroom, the children grabbed their water bottles and headed to the playground. Children played with a slide structure, tricycles, sandbox and other materials. The group was divided into two (2) groups, and one (1) returned to the classroom, washed hands and started lunch. The other group shortly came in and followed the same procedures. Supervision and interaction was adequate. A new permit reflecting new name of the program, lesson plan, EMC, staff/child ratios form, safe pick-up procedures and menu were posted. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were found. Medications: Three (3) prescription medications and one (1) over-the-counter product were maintained in the classroom. Permission forms for all medications and action plans for two (2) medications were verified. Storage of the medications were adequate. Meals: All children were offered school provided lunch, but some of them chose to eat lunch brought from home. A cheese burger, fries, sliced peaches and milk were served for lunch. Supervision during meal time was adequate. Nap time: Cots were placed appropriately, and the supervision during nap time was adequate. Staff and Training Worksheet: The following discrepancies were noted: J. Bullard: Application – 8/4/22 Health and Safety Training: The initial Health and Safety training was completed between 2019 – 2022 period – which was not valid due to the staff member’s employment date of 8/29/22. As of today, all training, except for “Precautions in transporting children” are completed. However, all topics of Health and Safety training must be completed within twelve (12) months of employment, and only training that were completed within twelve (12) month prior to employment were valid. Based on these rules, the initial completion of Health and Safety Training dated between 2017 – 2019 are invalid. The “cycle” of Health and Safety training started based on the invalid training. This must be corrected. The staff member completed additional cycle of Health and Safety Training between 2022 – 2025. This was based on invalid training. Based on the “Medication in Child Care” training completed on 8/22/22 being the earliest training completed, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety Training topics by 8/22/26 including “Precautions in Transporting Children. On-going training – four (4) hours of training was verified. .75 hours of training “Security Awareness Training” certificate was not on file. CPR/First Aid training may not be included in the on-going training. Required hours of training for this staff member is eight (8) hours. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training – 2/2/26. Shaken Baby policy review – 3/11/26. EPR review – initial was on the 2025-2026 emergency plan with no date. Annual evaluation/Staff Development plan – 5/21/25. Q. Suber: The staff member completed initial Health and Safety Training between 2017-2019. It was a violation not to complete the training during initial release of the training. Since then, the staff member completed 5/10/23 – 3/19/25. Precaution in Transporting Children training was not completed. Based on this time, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety topics including transportation training by 5/10/28. T. Conley: This staff member is identified as a substitute but was not listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. DOE- 1/8/24 Application – 12/4/23 Criminal background letter – issued on 2/6/23, expires on 2/6/28. Orientation – 2wks -1/5/24, 6wks – 2/4/23 OP/PP and Shaken Baby policy review – 3/15/26 CPR/First Aid – expiration date 1/29/28 Health and Safety Training – 1/7/24 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training - 3/21/23. Ms. McRae stated that this substitute staff member has not worked more than ten (10) days within the past twelve (12) months. Children’s files: Thirteen (13) files were counted. 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/ This program has not been reported for transporting children. This must change and will be discussed with Ms. McRae and the information in the Regulatory will be updated. I was unable to inspect the transportation. The program used a DPI bus for the field trip conducted today. The bus driver was not counted in staff/child ratios. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the classroom. Additionally, one (1) child did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of Summary of NC Child Care Law on file. GS 110-102 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Field trip schedule for the Light Show at W.W. Estes Elementary School was not posted in the classroom for parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Staff members did not take the list of all participating children with a checklist for attendance and head counts periodically during the field trip. .1005(b)(6) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The posted EMC had a previous administrator listed. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Not all required information, including a copy of Emergency Medical Care information and Children's photographs did accompany the field trip conducted today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of program's Operational Policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of parent participation policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have his/her physical exam on file. GS110-91(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 114: Summary of Law Summary of Child Care Law must be posted in the classroom with the permit/license. Additionally, parents must sign and date statement verifying the receipt of Summary of NC Child Care law. To comply, please print the current summary of Child care law and post it near the license. Additionally, you must obtain acknowledgement of receipt of summary of NC child care law for one (1) child (JR). A copy of Summary of Child Care Law was shared with Ms. Suber during the visit. Ms. Suber posted the summary; therefore, this portion of this violation was corrected during the visit. Additional documents (signed acknowledgement) must be obtained from one (1) child’s parent, to complete the correction. In your compliance letter, please verify completion of both actions. 444: A schedule of off-premises activity A schedule of off-premises activity must be posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents. To comply, please review the rule 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(5) with your staff members. Plan of correction was not discussed. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the rule and/or state additional measures you took to prevent this violation in the future. 481: attendance list during field trip 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(6) 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. To comply, please review the rule stated above with your staff member. Additionally, please review the Division’s website to locate the sample attendance sheet during field trip. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the policy and the location of the sample form. 837: EMC plan The EMC plan must name the person responsible, and at least one (1) alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. To comply, you shall update the EMC plan posted in the classroom reflecting current staff members. In your compliance letter, please verify the correction. 1124: Emergency information upon field trips The following records must accompany the children upon field trips: • Child’s name • Child’s photograph • Emergency contact information • A copy of the emergency medical care information form To comply, all staff members shall review safe procedures outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .1003. Administrator was not interviewed for the plan of correction. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the procedures and any measures you took to meet the compliance. 1203: Acknowledgement of receipt of Operational Policy 1207: Parent Participation Plan Documentation verifying the receipt/discussion of program’s operational policy and parent participation plan must be on file for each child. To comply, you shall obtain that documentation verifying the receipt and discussion of operational policy for item 1203 and parent participation plan for item 1207. During post conference, Ms. Suber found additional documentation verifying the acknowledgement of receipt/discussion of program's operational policy and parent participation plan. Therefore, item 1203 and 1207 were marked corrected during visit. 1321: Physical/medical record Children's medical statement/physical exam must be on file within thirty (30) of enrollment. To comply, request the parent to provide the most current physical exam results. In your compliance letter, please verify that the record was file in the child's file. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/15/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Transporting children: Currently, your program is not registered as a program that transports children. Due to today’s field trip, you must request to add transportation to the facility information. Bus drivers who count in staff/child ratios must complete DCDEE criminal background check. Staff members shall complete “Precautions in transporting children” training as a part of Health and Safety training. Access to the kitchen area: The magnetic lock to the kitchen area must be repaired. The latch sticks and works only sometimes. Additional supervision plan is required to make sure that children do not have access to the area until repairs are completed. A violation was not cited due to no hazardous products being accessible to the children in the area and stove was not in use during today’s visit. Rated License Assessment: The program plans to choose Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Ms. Suber is currently preparing for the Competency Evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, Ms. McRae plans to submit an application for the Rated License Assessment. The timeline is unknown due to the program being closed during summer and unknown schedule of the evaluation. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/1/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:19 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant. Due to legal designee not being present on-site, provider signature was not obtained. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to Loura McRae, Administrator. Today, Quandra Suber, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit. 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 eight-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 1/16/26. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime, no more than ten (10) children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/26/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/26/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/4/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/26 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing is pending while waiting for on-site visit results. One (1) staff member was listed on the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 3/20/26. Upon arrival, I observed that the classroom was empty and dark. I contacted Ms. McRae via phone. Ms. McRae was subbing at a program and could not be on-site during the visit. She stated that the children were at the “Light show” and would return to the classroom around 9:45 am. A school bus arrived at the facility at 10:15 am. Thirteen (13) children, three (3) to five (5) years of age, seven (7) high school students and three (3) adults got off the bus. Ms. Suber took a head count and transitioned inside. After washing hands in the classroom, the children grabbed their water bottles and headed to the playground. Children played with a slide structure, tricycles, sandbox and other materials. The group was divided into two (2) groups, and one (1) returned to the classroom, washed hands and started lunch. The other group shortly came in and followed the same procedures. Supervision and interaction was adequate. A new permit reflecting new name of the program, lesson plan, EMC, staff/child ratios form, safe pick-up procedures and menu were posted. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were found. Medications: Three (3) prescription medications and one (1) over-the-counter product were maintained in the classroom. Permission forms for all medications and action plans for two (2) medications were verified. Storage of the medications were adequate. Meals: All children were offered school provided lunch, but some of them chose to eat lunch brought from home. A cheese burger, fries, sliced peaches and milk were served for lunch. Supervision during meal time was adequate. Nap time: Cots were placed appropriately, and the supervision during nap time was adequate. Staff and Training Worksheet: The following discrepancies were noted: J. Bullard: Application – 8/4/22 Health and Safety Training: The initial Health and Safety training was completed between 2019 – 2022 period – which was not valid due to the staff member’s employment date of 8/29/22. As of today, all training, except for “Precautions in transporting children” are completed. However, all topics of Health and Safety training must be completed within twelve (12) months of employment, and only training that were completed within twelve (12) month prior to employment were valid. Based on these rules, the initial completion of Health and Safety Training dated between 2017 – 2019 are invalid. The “cycle” of Health and Safety training started based on the invalid training. This must be corrected. The staff member completed additional cycle of Health and Safety Training between 2022 – 2025. This was based on invalid training. Based on the “Medication in Child Care” training completed on 8/22/22 being the earliest training completed, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety Training topics by 8/22/26 including “Precautions in Transporting Children. On-going training – four (4) hours of training was verified. .75 hours of training “Security Awareness Training” certificate was not on file. CPR/First Aid training may not be included in the on-going training. Required hours of training for this staff member is eight (8) hours. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training – 2/2/26. Shaken Baby policy review – 3/11/26. EPR review – initial was on the 2025-2026 emergency plan with no date. Annual evaluation/Staff Development plan – 5/21/25. Q. Suber: The staff member completed initial Health and Safety Training between 2017-2019. It was a violation not to complete the training during initial release of the training. Since then, the staff member completed 5/10/23 – 3/19/25. Precaution in Transporting Children training was not completed. Based on this time, the staff member must complete all Health and Safety topics including transportation training by 5/10/28. T. Conley: This staff member is identified as a substitute but was not listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. DOE- 1/8/24 Application – 12/4/23 Criminal background letter – issued on 2/6/23, expires on 2/6/28. Orientation – 2wks -1/5/24, 6wks – 2/4/23 OP/PP and Shaken Baby policy review – 3/15/26 CPR/First Aid – expiration date 1/29/28 Health and Safety Training – 1/7/24 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training - 3/21/23. Ms. McRae stated that this substitute staff member has not worked more than ten (10) days within the past twelve (12) months. Children’s files: Thirteen (13) files were counted. 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/ This program has not been reported for transporting children. This must change and will be discussed with Ms. McRae and the information in the Regulatory will be updated. I was unable to inspect the transportation. The program used a DPI bus for the field trip conducted today. The bus driver was not counted in staff/child ratios. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the classroom. Additionally, one (1) child did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of Summary of NC Child Care Law on file. GS 110-102 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Field trip schedule for the Light Show at W.W. Estes Elementary School was not posted in the classroom for parents. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Staff members did not take the list of all participating children with a checklist for attendance and head counts periodically during the field trip. .1005(b)(6) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The posted EMC had a previous administrator listed. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Not all required information, including a copy of Emergency Medical Care information and Children's photographs did accompany the field trip conducted today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of program's Operational Policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of parent participation policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have his/her physical exam on file. GS110-91(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 114: Summary of Law Summary of Child Care Law must be posted in the classroom with the permit/license. Additionally, parents must sign and date statement verifying the receipt of Summary of NC Child Care law. To comply, please print the current summary of Child care law and post it near the license. Additionally, you must obtain acknowledgement of receipt of summary of NC child care law for one (1) child (JR). A copy of Summary of Child Care Law was shared with Ms. Suber during the visit. Ms. Suber posted the summary; therefore, this portion of this violation was corrected during the visit. Additional documents (signed acknowledgement) must be obtained from one (1) child’s parent, to complete the correction. In your compliance letter, please verify completion of both actions. 444: A schedule of off-premises activity A schedule of off-premises activity must be posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents. To comply, please review the rule 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(5) with your staff members. Plan of correction was not discussed. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the rule and/or state additional measures you took to prevent this violation in the future. 481: attendance list during field trip 10A NCAC 09 .1004(b)(6) 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. To comply, please review the rule stated above with your staff member. Additionally, please review the Division’s website to locate the sample attendance sheet during field trip. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the policy and the location of the sample form. 837: EMC plan The EMC plan must name the person responsible, and at least one (1) alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. To comply, you shall update the EMC plan posted in the classroom reflecting current staff members. In your compliance letter, please verify the correction. 1124: Emergency information upon field trips The following records must accompany the children upon field trips: • Child’s name • Child’s photograph • Emergency contact information • A copy of the emergency medical care information form To comply, all staff members shall review safe procedures outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .1003. Administrator was not interviewed for the plan of correction. In your compliance letter, please verify the review of the procedures and any measures you took to meet the compliance. 1203: Acknowledgement of receipt of Operational Policy 1207: Parent Participation Plan Documentation verifying the receipt/discussion of program’s operational policy and parent participation plan must be on file for each child. To comply, you shall obtain that documentation verifying the receipt and discussion of operational policy for item 1203 and parent participation plan for item 1207. During post conference, Ms. Suber found additional documentation verifying the acknowledgement of receipt/discussion of program's operational policy and parent participation plan. Therefore, item 1203 and 1207 were marked corrected during visit. 1321: Physical/medical record Children's medical statement/physical exam must be on file within thirty (30) of enrollment. To comply, request the parent to provide the most current physical exam results. In your compliance letter, please verify that the record was file in the child's file. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/15/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Transporting children: Currently, your program is not registered as a program that transports children. Due to today’s field trip, you must request to add transportation to the facility information. Bus drivers who count in staff/child ratios must complete DCDEE criminal background check. Staff members shall complete “Precautions in transporting children” training as a part of Health and Safety training. Access to the kitchen area: The magnetic lock to the kitchen area must be repaired. The latch sticks and works only sometimes. Additional supervision plan is required to make sure that children do not have access to the area until repairs are completed. A violation was not cited due to no hazardous products being accessible to the children in the area and stove was not in use during today’s visit. Rated License Assessment: The program plans to choose Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Ms. Suber is currently preparing for the Competency Evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, Ms. McRae plans to submit an application for the Rated License Assessment. The timeline is unknown due to the program being closed during summer and unknown schedule of the evaluation. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 263 Time In: 08:47 AM Time Out: 01:10 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Loura McCrae, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. McRae was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill and lockdown were both practiced on 8/27/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/28/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. No information was found for Lead paint and asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Fifteen (15) children, ages three (3) to four (4) years, were present along with two (2) staff members and four (4) ECE high school students. The lead teacher, teacher, and ECE students were spread throughout the classroom, working with small groups or individual children during free play. Activities observed included block building, creating art with crayons and paint, and cutting paper plates with scissors as part of an art project. Following group time, which included reading and dancing, the children washed their hands and transitioned to the table for morning snack. The morning snack consisted of Eggo mini waffles, orange juice, and milk. During morning snack time, one (1) staff member entered to provide a bathroom break for the lead teacher. Per interview, this staff member’s file is maintained by Ms. McRae. I reviewed the staff member’s criminal background qualifying letter in the ABCMS system and verified it is valid, with an expiration date of 9/11/2030. After a second group time, the children transitioned to the playground. According to the August 2025 playground inspection report, rust was noted; however, I did not observe rust on the fence or playground structure during this visit. Children engaged with a sandbox, slide structure, tricycles, spinners, and other gross motor equipment. The lead teacher was interviewed regarding bathroom breaks. Per interview, breaks are provided as needed when coverage is available. Coverage is typically provided by the ECE class instructor or Ms. McRae, depending on availability. Two (2) staff files were reviewed for current criminal background letters and first aid/CPR certificates. Ms. McRae’s file was also reviewed. Off-site verification forms for children or staff members were not available for review. The last EPR review was signed and dated 8/29/24. However, the EPR for current school year is created by the Buncombe County Schools personnel and will be available for staff members by the end of September. Four (4) medications were maintained in the locked box in the refrigerator. The refrigerator temperature was thirty (36) degrees. There were multiple documentations on files for different medications. A total of thirteen (13) documents were maintained. 1. a permission form for Albuterol with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 2. a permission form for Vistaril with a parent signature dated 8/18/25, 3. a medication log for Valtoco with a doctor’s signature dated 7/14/25. 4. a permission with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. Documents #3 and #4 are stapled together. No medication name was listed on #4. 5. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Albuterol. 6. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Vistaril. 7. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “PM”. 8. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Clonidine. 9. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “AM”. 10. Asthma Action Plan signed by a physician on 8/18/25. On the action plan, Fluticasone Propionate 110 mcg and albuterol were listed. 11. Seizure individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 12. Asthma individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 13. seizure action plan for a child with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 as well as “provider signature” dated 7/14/25. Medications, Valtoco and Depakote were listed on the plan. In the lock box, Ventolin HFA, Hydroxyzine, Clonidine, Valtoco. Medication record log was filled out for Clonidine. The medication was last administrator today. Single document does not include all the required information, but many documents for each medication combined offers required information. The lesson plan was posted. The activity plan for today included “B for Bugs,” singing songs, and making bugs from pom-poms. Per Ms. Suber, the Teaching Strategies site was temporarily unavailable, preventing her from printing the full lesson plan. However, the posted activity plan included activities scheduled for the month of September. Rest time was monitored. Cots were properly distanced, and no children’s faces were covered. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program currently does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. seven (7) children were signed in with arrival time, but a total of fifteen (15) children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 431 The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. On the activity plan for the month of September, activities for books, blocks, manipulative, family living, dramatic plan were not included in the plan. The plan for today was "B" for bugs, sing and make bug out of pom-pom. .0508(g)(2) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Shaken baby policy acknowledgement, acknowledgement for operational and personnel policies, TB, medical statement, and emergency information form was not available for review for an administrator. staff files were not available for two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks did not have printed criminal background letters printed. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125: Records of attendance Records of attendance must include each child’s arrival and departure time. To comply, please add all children with their arrival and departure time for today. In your compliance letter, please state how you met the compliance as well as how you plan to prevent the same compliance error in the future. 431: activity plans The activity plan must provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in G.S. 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. To comply, please add the domains for the current lesson plans. In your compliance letter, please state the date you added the required domains on the lesson plans. 1043: records All records, except for the financial records, must be available for review. The following records were not available for review: • Administrator shaken baby policy acknowledgement • Administrator TB form • Administrator Medical form • Administrator Emergency information form • Acknowledgement form for operational, personnel policies for administrator. Above forms were provided during the visit. The following forms were not available to review: • Files for substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. File checklist for substitute who works less than ten (10) days per year was shared during the visit as a reference. 1757: Qualification letter Valid qualification letter must be on file for each staff member. Refer to G.S. 110-90.2(b). To comply, please print current qualification letter for any staff members who provide bathroom breaks to the staff members in the classroom. In your compliance letter, you can state the date when the qualification letters were printed and filed. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/1/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Assessment visit: Annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit will be planned later winter/early spring. The program is interesting in pathway #2. The program uses the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold. The formative assessments are already conducted. They use the curriculum kit to implement all Foundation domains in daily instructions. We discussed Family and Community Engagement and CQI. More information on coaching and mentoring will be shared as they become available. We reviewed the information slides available on the Division’s website, attached forms and rule references. You have many documentations regarding medications. Please see the requirements for medications and action plans below: Action plan: (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ On your Seizure Action Plan template, the following information were included: • Name of the child • DOB of the child • Emergency contact information • Symptoms • First aid for symptoms • Daily medication • Other information • Health care contacts Requirements for prescription medications: (6) A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. The authorization shall be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions; (c) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medications; On your medication permission form: (d) the criteria for the administration of the medication; (e) the amount and frequency of the dosages; (f) the manner in which the medication shall be administered; (g) the signature of the parent; (h) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (i) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than six months. On your medication permission form, the following information is listed: • Parental authorization • Parent signature • Date • Contact information for parents • Emergency contacts • Student name • DOB • School name • Authorization to release medication information Your medication record form include the following information: • Student name • DOB • Name of medication • Dosage/route • Time/frequency • Reason medication was prescribed • Start date • Stop date • Instruction • Licensed health care provider signature • Date • Contact information • Daily medication log Due to preventing error in paperwork, medication mishaps and other confusion, I strongly recommend reviewing the information on your medical forms and use the forms that include all required information. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is 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. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 263 Time In: 08:47 AM Time Out: 01:10 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Loura McCrae, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. McRae was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill and lockdown were both practiced on 8/27/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/28/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. No information was found for Lead paint and asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Fifteen (15) children, ages three (3) to four (4) years, were present along with two (2) staff members and four (4) ECE high school students. The lead teacher, teacher, and ECE students were spread throughout the classroom, working with small groups or individual children during free play. Activities observed included block building, creating art with crayons and paint, and cutting paper plates with scissors as part of an art project. Following group time, which included reading and dancing, the children washed their hands and transitioned to the table for morning snack. The morning snack consisted of Eggo mini waffles, orange juice, and milk. During morning snack time, one (1) staff member entered to provide a bathroom break for the lead teacher. Per interview, this staff member’s file is maintained by Ms. McRae. I reviewed the staff member’s criminal background qualifying letter in the ABCMS system and verified it is valid, with an expiration date of 9/11/2030. After a second group time, the children transitioned to the playground. According to the August 2025 playground inspection report, rust was noted; however, I did not observe rust on the fence or playground structure during this visit. Children engaged with a sandbox, slide structure, tricycles, spinners, and other gross motor equipment. The lead teacher was interviewed regarding bathroom breaks. Per interview, breaks are provided as needed when coverage is available. Coverage is typically provided by the ECE class instructor or Ms. McRae, depending on availability. Two (2) staff files were reviewed for current criminal background letters and first aid/CPR certificates. Ms. McRae’s file was also reviewed. Off-site verification forms for children or staff members were not available for review. The last EPR review was signed and dated 8/29/24. However, the EPR for current school year is created by the Buncombe County Schools personnel and will be available for staff members by the end of September. Four (4) medications were maintained in the locked box in the refrigerator. The refrigerator temperature was thirty (36) degrees. There were multiple documentations on files for different medications. A total of thirteen (13) documents were maintained. 1. a permission form for Albuterol with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 2. a permission form for Vistaril with a parent signature dated 8/18/25, 3. a medication log for Valtoco with a doctor’s signature dated 7/14/25. 4. a permission with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. Documents #3 and #4 are stapled together. No medication name was listed on #4. 5. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Albuterol. 6. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Vistaril. 7. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “PM”. 8. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Clonidine. 9. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “AM”. 10. Asthma Action Plan signed by a physician on 8/18/25. On the action plan, Fluticasone Propionate 110 mcg and albuterol were listed. 11. Seizure individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 12. Asthma individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 13. seizure action plan for a child with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 as well as “provider signature” dated 7/14/25. Medications, Valtoco and Depakote were listed on the plan. In the lock box, Ventolin HFA, Hydroxyzine, Clonidine, Valtoco. Medication record log was filled out for Clonidine. The medication was last administrator today. Single document does not include all the required information, but many documents for each medication combined offers required information. The lesson plan was posted. The activity plan for today included “B for Bugs,” singing songs, and making bugs from pom-poms. Per Ms. Suber, the Teaching Strategies site was temporarily unavailable, preventing her from printing the full lesson plan. However, the posted activity plan included activities scheduled for the month of September. Rest time was monitored. Cots were properly distanced, and no children’s faces were covered. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program currently does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. seven (7) children were signed in with arrival time, but a total of fifteen (15) children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 431 The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. On the activity plan for the month of September, activities for books, blocks, manipulative, family living, dramatic plan were not included in the plan. The plan for today was "B" for bugs, sing and make bug out of pom-pom. .0508(g)(2) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Shaken baby policy acknowledgement, acknowledgement for operational and personnel policies, TB, medical statement, and emergency information form was not available for review for an administrator. staff files were not available for two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks did not have printed criminal background letters printed. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125: Records of attendance Records of attendance must include each child’s arrival and departure time. To comply, please add all children with their arrival and departure time for today. In your compliance letter, please state how you met the compliance as well as how you plan to prevent the same compliance error in the future. 431: activity plans The activity plan must provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in G.S. 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. To comply, please add the domains for the current lesson plans. In your compliance letter, please state the date you added the required domains on the lesson plans. 1043: records All records, except for the financial records, must be available for review. The following records were not available for review: • Administrator shaken baby policy acknowledgement • Administrator TB form • Administrator Medical form • Administrator Emergency information form • Acknowledgement form for operational, personnel policies for administrator. Above forms were provided during the visit. The following forms were not available to review: • Files for substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. File checklist for substitute who works less than ten (10) days per year was shared during the visit as a reference. 1757: Qualification letter Valid qualification letter must be on file for each staff member. Refer to G.S. 110-90.2(b). To comply, please print current qualification letter for any staff members who provide bathroom breaks to the staff members in the classroom. In your compliance letter, you can state the date when the qualification letters were printed and filed. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/1/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Assessment visit: Annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit will be planned later winter/early spring. The program is interesting in pathway #2. The program uses the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold. The formative assessments are already conducted. They use the curriculum kit to implement all Foundation domains in daily instructions. We discussed Family and Community Engagement and CQI. More information on coaching and mentoring will be shared as they become available. We reviewed the information slides available on the Division’s website, attached forms and rule references. You have many documentations regarding medications. Please see the requirements for medications and action plans below: Action plan: (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ On your Seizure Action Plan template, the following information were included: • Name of the child • DOB of the child • Emergency contact information • Symptoms • First aid for symptoms • Daily medication • Other information • Health care contacts Requirements for prescription medications: (6) A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. The authorization shall be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions; (c) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medications; On your medication permission form: (d) the criteria for the administration of the medication; (e) the amount and frequency of the dosages; (f) the manner in which the medication shall be administered; (g) the signature of the parent; (h) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (i) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than six months. On your medication permission form, the following information is listed: • Parental authorization • Parent signature • Date • Contact information for parents • Emergency contacts • Student name • DOB • School name • Authorization to release medication information Your medication record form include the following information: • Student name • DOB • Name of medication • Dosage/route • Time/frequency • Reason medication was prescribed • Start date • Stop date • Instruction • Licensed health care provider signature • Date • Contact information • Daily medication log Due to preventing error in paperwork, medication mishaps and other confusion, I strongly recommend reviewing the information on your medical forms and use the forms that include all required information. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is 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. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 263 Time In: 08:47 AM Time Out: 01:10 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Loura McCrae, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. McRae was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill and lockdown were both practiced on 8/27/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/28/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. No information was found for Lead paint and asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Fifteen (15) children, ages three (3) to four (4) years, were present along with two (2) staff members and four (4) ECE high school students. The lead teacher, teacher, and ECE students were spread throughout the classroom, working with small groups or individual children during free play. Activities observed included block building, creating art with crayons and paint, and cutting paper plates with scissors as part of an art project. Following group time, which included reading and dancing, the children washed their hands and transitioned to the table for morning snack. The morning snack consisted of Eggo mini waffles, orange juice, and milk. During morning snack time, one (1) staff member entered to provide a bathroom break for the lead teacher. Per interview, this staff member’s file is maintained by Ms. McRae. I reviewed the staff member’s criminal background qualifying letter in the ABCMS system and verified it is valid, with an expiration date of 9/11/2030. After a second group time, the children transitioned to the playground. According to the August 2025 playground inspection report, rust was noted; however, I did not observe rust on the fence or playground structure during this visit. Children engaged with a sandbox, slide structure, tricycles, spinners, and other gross motor equipment. The lead teacher was interviewed regarding bathroom breaks. Per interview, breaks are provided as needed when coverage is available. Coverage is typically provided by the ECE class instructor or Ms. McRae, depending on availability. Two (2) staff files were reviewed for current criminal background letters and first aid/CPR certificates. Ms. McRae’s file was also reviewed. Off-site verification forms for children or staff members were not available for review. The last EPR review was signed and dated 8/29/24. However, the EPR for current school year is created by the Buncombe County Schools personnel and will be available for staff members by the end of September. Four (4) medications were maintained in the locked box in the refrigerator. The refrigerator temperature was thirty (36) degrees. There were multiple documentations on files for different medications. A total of thirteen (13) documents were maintained. 1. a permission form for Albuterol with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 2. a permission form for Vistaril with a parent signature dated 8/18/25, 3. a medication log for Valtoco with a doctor’s signature dated 7/14/25. 4. a permission with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. Documents #3 and #4 are stapled together. No medication name was listed on #4. 5. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Albuterol. 6. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Vistaril. 7. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “PM”. 8. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Clonidine. 9. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “AM”. 10. Asthma Action Plan signed by a physician on 8/18/25. On the action plan, Fluticasone Propionate 110 mcg and albuterol were listed. 11. Seizure individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 12. Asthma individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 13. seizure action plan for a child with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 as well as “provider signature” dated 7/14/25. Medications, Valtoco and Depakote were listed on the plan. In the lock box, Ventolin HFA, Hydroxyzine, Clonidine, Valtoco. Medication record log was filled out for Clonidine. The medication was last administrator today. Single document does not include all the required information, but many documents for each medication combined offers required information. The lesson plan was posted. The activity plan for today included “B for Bugs,” singing songs, and making bugs from pom-poms. Per Ms. Suber, the Teaching Strategies site was temporarily unavailable, preventing her from printing the full lesson plan. However, the posted activity plan included activities scheduled for the month of September. Rest time was monitored. Cots were properly distanced, and no children’s faces were covered. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program currently does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. seven (7) children were signed in with arrival time, but a total of fifteen (15) children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 431 The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. On the activity plan for the month of September, activities for books, blocks, manipulative, family living, dramatic plan were not included in the plan. The plan for today was "B" for bugs, sing and make bug out of pom-pom. .0508(g)(2) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Shaken baby policy acknowledgement, acknowledgement for operational and personnel policies, TB, medical statement, and emergency information form was not available for review for an administrator. staff files were not available for two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks did not have printed criminal background letters printed. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125: Records of attendance Records of attendance must include each child’s arrival and departure time. To comply, please add all children with their arrival and departure time for today. In your compliance letter, please state how you met the compliance as well as how you plan to prevent the same compliance error in the future. 431: activity plans The activity plan must provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in G.S. 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. To comply, please add the domains for the current lesson plans. In your compliance letter, please state the date you added the required domains on the lesson plans. 1043: records All records, except for the financial records, must be available for review. The following records were not available for review: • Administrator shaken baby policy acknowledgement • Administrator TB form • Administrator Medical form • Administrator Emergency information form • Acknowledgement form for operational, personnel policies for administrator. Above forms were provided during the visit. The following forms were not available to review: • Files for substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. File checklist for substitute who works less than ten (10) days per year was shared during the visit as a reference. 1757: Qualification letter Valid qualification letter must be on file for each staff member. Refer to G.S. 110-90.2(b). To comply, please print current qualification letter for any staff members who provide bathroom breaks to the staff members in the classroom. In your compliance letter, you can state the date when the qualification letters were printed and filed. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/1/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Assessment visit: Annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit will be planned later winter/early spring. The program is interesting in pathway #2. The program uses the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold. The formative assessments are already conducted. They use the curriculum kit to implement all Foundation domains in daily instructions. We discussed Family and Community Engagement and CQI. More information on coaching and mentoring will be shared as they become available. We reviewed the information slides available on the Division’s website, attached forms and rule references. You have many documentations regarding medications. Please see the requirements for medications and action plans below: Action plan: (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ On your Seizure Action Plan template, the following information were included: • Name of the child • DOB of the child • Emergency contact information • Symptoms • First aid for symptoms • Daily medication • Other information • Health care contacts Requirements for prescription medications: (6) A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. The authorization shall be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions; (c) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medications; On your medication permission form: (d) the criteria for the administration of the medication; (e) the amount and frequency of the dosages; (f) the manner in which the medication shall be administered; (g) the signature of the parent; (h) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (i) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than six months. On your medication permission form, the following information is listed: • Parental authorization • Parent signature • Date • Contact information for parents • Emergency contacts • Student name • DOB • School name • Authorization to release medication information Your medication record form include the following information: • Student name • DOB • Name of medication • Dosage/route • Time/frequency • Reason medication was prescribed • Start date • Stop date • Instruction • Licensed health care provider signature • Date • Contact information • Daily medication log Due to preventing error in paperwork, medication mishaps and other confusion, I strongly recommend reviewing the information on your medical forms and use the forms that include all required information. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is 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. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 263 Time In: 08:47 AM Time Out: 01:10 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Loura McCrae, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. McRae was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill and lockdown were both practiced on 8/27/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/28/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. No information was found for Lead paint and asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Fifteen (15) children, ages three (3) to four (4) years, were present along with two (2) staff members and four (4) ECE high school students. The lead teacher, teacher, and ECE students were spread throughout the classroom, working with small groups or individual children during free play. Activities observed included block building, creating art with crayons and paint, and cutting paper plates with scissors as part of an art project. Following group time, which included reading and dancing, the children washed their hands and transitioned to the table for morning snack. The morning snack consisted of Eggo mini waffles, orange juice, and milk. During morning snack time, one (1) staff member entered to provide a bathroom break for the lead teacher. Per interview, this staff member’s file is maintained by Ms. McRae. I reviewed the staff member’s criminal background qualifying letter in the ABCMS system and verified it is valid, with an expiration date of 9/11/2030. After a second group time, the children transitioned to the playground. According to the August 2025 playground inspection report, rust was noted; however, I did not observe rust on the fence or playground structure during this visit. Children engaged with a sandbox, slide structure, tricycles, spinners, and other gross motor equipment. The lead teacher was interviewed regarding bathroom breaks. Per interview, breaks are provided as needed when coverage is available. Coverage is typically provided by the ECE class instructor or Ms. McRae, depending on availability. Two (2) staff files were reviewed for current criminal background letters and first aid/CPR certificates. Ms. McRae’s file was also reviewed. Off-site verification forms for children or staff members were not available for review. The last EPR review was signed and dated 8/29/24. However, the EPR for current school year is created by the Buncombe County Schools personnel and will be available for staff members by the end of September. Four (4) medications were maintained in the locked box in the refrigerator. The refrigerator temperature was thirty (36) degrees. There were multiple documentations on files for different medications. A total of thirteen (13) documents were maintained. 1. a permission form for Albuterol with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 2. a permission form for Vistaril with a parent signature dated 8/18/25, 3. a medication log for Valtoco with a doctor’s signature dated 7/14/25. 4. a permission with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. Documents #3 and #4 are stapled together. No medication name was listed on #4. 5. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Albuterol. 6. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Vistaril. 7. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “PM”. 8. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Clonidine. 9. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “AM”. 10. Asthma Action Plan signed by a physician on 8/18/25. On the action plan, Fluticasone Propionate 110 mcg and albuterol were listed. 11. Seizure individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 12. Asthma individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 13. seizure action plan for a child with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 as well as “provider signature” dated 7/14/25. Medications, Valtoco and Depakote were listed on the plan. In the lock box, Ventolin HFA, Hydroxyzine, Clonidine, Valtoco. Medication record log was filled out for Clonidine. The medication was last administrator today. Single document does not include all the required information, but many documents for each medication combined offers required information. The lesson plan was posted. The activity plan for today included “B for Bugs,” singing songs, and making bugs from pom-poms. Per Ms. Suber, the Teaching Strategies site was temporarily unavailable, preventing her from printing the full lesson plan. However, the posted activity plan included activities scheduled for the month of September. Rest time was monitored. Cots were properly distanced, and no children’s faces were covered. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program currently does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. seven (7) children were signed in with arrival time, but a total of fifteen (15) children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 431 The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. On the activity plan for the month of September, activities for books, blocks, manipulative, family living, dramatic plan were not included in the plan. The plan for today was "B" for bugs, sing and make bug out of pom-pom. .0508(g)(2) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Shaken baby policy acknowledgement, acknowledgement for operational and personnel policies, TB, medical statement, and emergency information form was not available for review for an administrator. staff files were not available for two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks did not have printed criminal background letters printed. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125: Records of attendance Records of attendance must include each child’s arrival and departure time. To comply, please add all children with their arrival and departure time for today. In your compliance letter, please state how you met the compliance as well as how you plan to prevent the same compliance error in the future. 431: activity plans The activity plan must provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in G.S. 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. To comply, please add the domains for the current lesson plans. In your compliance letter, please state the date you added the required domains on the lesson plans. 1043: records All records, except for the financial records, must be available for review. The following records were not available for review: • Administrator shaken baby policy acknowledgement • Administrator TB form • Administrator Medical form • Administrator Emergency information form • Acknowledgement form for operational, personnel policies for administrator. Above forms were provided during the visit. The following forms were not available to review: • Files for substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. File checklist for substitute who works less than ten (10) days per year was shared during the visit as a reference. 1757: Qualification letter Valid qualification letter must be on file for each staff member. Refer to G.S. 110-90.2(b). To comply, please print current qualification letter for any staff members who provide bathroom breaks to the staff members in the classroom. In your compliance letter, you can state the date when the qualification letters were printed and filed. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/1/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Assessment visit: Annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit will be planned later winter/early spring. The program is interesting in pathway #2. The program uses the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold. The formative assessments are already conducted. They use the curriculum kit to implement all Foundation domains in daily instructions. We discussed Family and Community Engagement and CQI. More information on coaching and mentoring will be shared as they become available. We reviewed the information slides available on the Division’s website, attached forms and rule references. You have many documentations regarding medications. Please see the requirements for medications and action plans below: Action plan: (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ On your Seizure Action Plan template, the following information were included: • Name of the child • DOB of the child • Emergency contact information • Symptoms • First aid for symptoms • Daily medication • Other information • Health care contacts Requirements for prescription medications: (6) A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. The authorization shall be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions; (c) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medications; On your medication permission form: (d) the criteria for the administration of the medication; (e) the amount and frequency of the dosages; (f) the manner in which the medication shall be administered; (g) the signature of the parent; (h) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (i) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than six months. On your medication permission form, the following information is listed: • Parental authorization • Parent signature • Date • Contact information for parents • Emergency contacts • Student name • DOB • School name • Authorization to release medication information Your medication record form include the following information: • Student name • DOB • Name of medication • Dosage/route • Time/frequency • Reason medication was prescribed • Start date • Stop date • Instruction • Licensed health care provider signature • Date • Contact information • Daily medication log Due to preventing error in paperwork, medication mishaps and other confusion, I strongly recommend reviewing the information on your medical forms and use the forms that include all required information. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is 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. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3222 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 263 Time In: 08:47 AM Time Out: 01:10 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Loura McCrae, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. McRae was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill and lockdown were both practiced on 8/27/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/28/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. No information was found for Lead paint and asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Fifteen (15) children, ages three (3) to four (4) years, were present along with two (2) staff members and four (4) ECE high school students. The lead teacher, teacher, and ECE students were spread throughout the classroom, working with small groups or individual children during free play. Activities observed included block building, creating art with crayons and paint, and cutting paper plates with scissors as part of an art project. Following group time, which included reading and dancing, the children washed their hands and transitioned to the table for morning snack. The morning snack consisted of Eggo mini waffles, orange juice, and milk. During morning snack time, one (1) staff member entered to provide a bathroom break for the lead teacher. Per interview, this staff member’s file is maintained by Ms. McRae. I reviewed the staff member’s criminal background qualifying letter in the ABCMS system and verified it is valid, with an expiration date of 9/11/2030. After a second group time, the children transitioned to the playground. According to the August 2025 playground inspection report, rust was noted; however, I did not observe rust on the fence or playground structure during this visit. Children engaged with a sandbox, slide structure, tricycles, spinners, and other gross motor equipment. The lead teacher was interviewed regarding bathroom breaks. Per interview, breaks are provided as needed when coverage is available. Coverage is typically provided by the ECE class instructor or Ms. McRae, depending on availability. Two (2) staff files were reviewed for current criminal background letters and first aid/CPR certificates. Ms. McRae’s file was also reviewed. Off-site verification forms for children or staff members were not available for review. The last EPR review was signed and dated 8/29/24. However, the EPR for current school year is created by the Buncombe County Schools personnel and will be available for staff members by the end of September. Four (4) medications were maintained in the locked box in the refrigerator. The refrigerator temperature was thirty (36) degrees. There were multiple documentations on files for different medications. A total of thirteen (13) documents were maintained. 1. a permission form for Albuterol with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 2. a permission form for Vistaril with a parent signature dated 8/18/25, 3. a medication log for Valtoco with a doctor’s signature dated 7/14/25. 4. a permission with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. Documents #3 and #4 are stapled together. No medication name was listed on #4. 5. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Albuterol. 6. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Vistaril. 7. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “PM”. 8. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Clonidine. 9. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “AM”. 10. Asthma Action Plan signed by a physician on 8/18/25. On the action plan, Fluticasone Propionate 110 mcg and albuterol were listed. 11. Seizure individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 12. Asthma individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 13. seizure action plan for a child with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 as well as “provider signature” dated 7/14/25. Medications, Valtoco and Depakote were listed on the plan. In the lock box, Ventolin HFA, Hydroxyzine, Clonidine, Valtoco. Medication record log was filled out for Clonidine. The medication was last administrator today. Single document does not include all the required information, but many documents for each medication combined offers required information. The lesson plan was posted. The activity plan for today included “B for Bugs,” singing songs, and making bugs from pom-poms. Per Ms. Suber, the Teaching Strategies site was temporarily unavailable, preventing her from printing the full lesson plan. However, the posted activity plan included activities scheduled for the month of September. Rest time was monitored. Cots were properly distanced, and no children’s faces were covered. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program currently does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. seven (7) children were signed in with arrival time, but a total of fifteen (15) children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 431 The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. On the activity plan for the month of September, activities for books, blocks, manipulative, family living, dramatic plan were not included in the plan. The plan for today was "B" for bugs, sing and make bug out of pom-pom. .0508(g)(2) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Shaken baby policy acknowledgement, acknowledgement for operational and personnel policies, TB, medical statement, and emergency information form was not available for review for an administrator. staff files were not available for two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks did not have printed criminal background letters printed. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125: Records of attendance Records of attendance must include each child’s arrival and departure time. To comply, please add all children with their arrival and departure time for today. In your compliance letter, please state how you met the compliance as well as how you plan to prevent the same compliance error in the future. 431: activity plans The activity plan must provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in G.S. 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. To comply, please add the domains for the current lesson plans. In your compliance letter, please state the date you added the required domains on the lesson plans. 1043: records All records, except for the financial records, must be available for review. The following records were not available for review: • Administrator shaken baby policy acknowledgement • Administrator TB form • Administrator Medical form • Administrator Emergency information form • Acknowledgement form for operational, personnel policies for administrator. Above forms were provided during the visit. The following forms were not available to review: • Files for substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. File checklist for substitute who works less than ten (10) days per year was shared during the visit as a reference. 1757: Qualification letter Valid qualification letter must be on file for each staff member. Refer to G.S. 110-90.2(b). To comply, please print current qualification letter for any staff members who provide bathroom breaks to the staff members in the classroom. In your compliance letter, you can state the date when the qualification letters were printed and filed. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/1/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Assessment visit: Annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit will be planned later winter/early spring. The program is interesting in pathway #2. The program uses the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold. The formative assessments are already conducted. They use the curriculum kit to implement all Foundation domains in daily instructions. We discussed Family and Community Engagement and CQI. More information on coaching and mentoring will be shared as they become available. We reviewed the information slides available on the Division’s website, attached forms and rule references. You have many documentations regarding medications. Please see the requirements for medications and action plans below: Action plan: (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ On your Seizure Action Plan template, the following information were included: • Name of the child • DOB of the child • Emergency contact information • Symptoms • First aid for symptoms • Daily medication • Other information • Health care contacts Requirements for prescription medications: (6) A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. The authorization shall be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions; (c) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medications; On your medication permission form: (d) the criteria for the administration of the medication; (e) the amount and frequency of the dosages; (f) the manner in which the medication shall be administered; (g) the signature of the parent; (h) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (i) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than six months. On your medication permission form, the following information is listed: • Parental authorization • Parent signature • Date • Contact information for parents • Emergency contacts • Student name • DOB • School name • Authorization to release medication information Your medication record form include the following information: • Student name • DOB • Name of medication • Dosage/route • Time/frequency • Reason medication was prescribed • Start date • Stop date • Instruction • Licensed health care provider signature • Date • Contact information • Daily medication log Due to preventing error in paperwork, medication mishaps and other confusion, I strongly recommend reviewing the information on your medical forms and use the forms that include all required information. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is 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. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 263 Time In: 08:47 AM Time Out: 01:10 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Loura McCrae, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. McRae was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill and lockdown were both practiced on 8/27/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/28/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. No information was found for Lead paint and asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Fifteen (15) children, ages three (3) to four (4) years, were present along with two (2) staff members and four (4) ECE high school students. The lead teacher, teacher, and ECE students were spread throughout the classroom, working with small groups or individual children during free play. Activities observed included block building, creating art with crayons and paint, and cutting paper plates with scissors as part of an art project. Following group time, which included reading and dancing, the children washed their hands and transitioned to the table for morning snack. The morning snack consisted of Eggo mini waffles, orange juice, and milk. During morning snack time, one (1) staff member entered to provide a bathroom break for the lead teacher. Per interview, this staff member’s file is maintained by Ms. McRae. I reviewed the staff member’s criminal background qualifying letter in the ABCMS system and verified it is valid, with an expiration date of 9/11/2030. After a second group time, the children transitioned to the playground. According to the August 2025 playground inspection report, rust was noted; however, I did not observe rust on the fence or playground structure during this visit. Children engaged with a sandbox, slide structure, tricycles, spinners, and other gross motor equipment. The lead teacher was interviewed regarding bathroom breaks. Per interview, breaks are provided as needed when coverage is available. Coverage is typically provided by the ECE class instructor or Ms. McRae, depending on availability. Two (2) staff files were reviewed for current criminal background letters and first aid/CPR certificates. Ms. McRae’s file was also reviewed. Off-site verification forms for children or staff members were not available for review. The last EPR review was signed and dated 8/29/24. However, the EPR for current school year is created by the Buncombe County Schools personnel and will be available for staff members by the end of September. Four (4) medications were maintained in the locked box in the refrigerator. The refrigerator temperature was thirty (36) degrees. There were multiple documentations on files for different medications. A total of thirteen (13) documents were maintained. 1. a permission form for Albuterol with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 2. a permission form for Vistaril with a parent signature dated 8/18/25, 3. a medication log for Valtoco with a doctor’s signature dated 7/14/25. 4. a permission with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. Documents #3 and #4 are stapled together. No medication name was listed on #4. 5. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Albuterol. 6. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Vistaril. 7. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “PM”. 8. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Clonidine. 9. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “AM”. 10. Asthma Action Plan signed by a physician on 8/18/25. On the action plan, Fluticasone Propionate 110 mcg and albuterol were listed. 11. Seizure individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 12. Asthma individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 13. seizure action plan for a child with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 as well as “provider signature” dated 7/14/25. Medications, Valtoco and Depakote were listed on the plan. In the lock box, Ventolin HFA, Hydroxyzine, Clonidine, Valtoco. Medication record log was filled out for Clonidine. The medication was last administrator today. Single document does not include all the required information, but many documents for each medication combined offers required information. The lesson plan was posted. The activity plan for today included “B for Bugs,” singing songs, and making bugs from pom-poms. Per Ms. Suber, the Teaching Strategies site was temporarily unavailable, preventing her from printing the full lesson plan. However, the posted activity plan included activities scheduled for the month of September. Rest time was monitored. Cots were properly distanced, and no children’s faces were covered. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program currently does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. seven (7) children were signed in with arrival time, but a total of fifteen (15) children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 431 The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. On the activity plan for the month of September, activities for books, blocks, manipulative, family living, dramatic plan were not included in the plan. The plan for today was "B" for bugs, sing and make bug out of pom-pom. .0508(g)(2) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Shaken baby policy acknowledgement, acknowledgement for operational and personnel policies, TB, medical statement, and emergency information form was not available for review for an administrator. staff files were not available for two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks did not have printed criminal background letters printed. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125: Records of attendance Records of attendance must include each child’s arrival and departure time. To comply, please add all children with their arrival and departure time for today. In your compliance letter, please state how you met the compliance as well as how you plan to prevent the same compliance error in the future. 431: activity plans The activity plan must provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in G.S. 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. To comply, please add the domains for the current lesson plans. In your compliance letter, please state the date you added the required domains on the lesson plans. 1043: records All records, except for the financial records, must be available for review. The following records were not available for review: • Administrator shaken baby policy acknowledgement • Administrator TB form • Administrator Medical form • Administrator Emergency information form • Acknowledgement form for operational, personnel policies for administrator. Above forms were provided during the visit. The following forms were not available to review: • Files for substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. File checklist for substitute who works less than ten (10) days per year was shared during the visit as a reference. 1757: Qualification letter Valid qualification letter must be on file for each staff member. Refer to G.S. 110-90.2(b). To comply, please print current qualification letter for any staff members who provide bathroom breaks to the staff members in the classroom. In your compliance letter, you can state the date when the qualification letters were printed and filed. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/1/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Assessment visit: Annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit will be planned later winter/early spring. The program is interesting in pathway #2. The program uses the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold. The formative assessments are already conducted. They use the curriculum kit to implement all Foundation domains in daily instructions. We discussed Family and Community Engagement and CQI. More information on coaching and mentoring will be shared as they become available. We reviewed the information slides available on the Division’s website, attached forms and rule references. You have many documentations regarding medications. Please see the requirements for medications and action plans below: Action plan: (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ On your Seizure Action Plan template, the following information were included: • Name of the child • DOB of the child • Emergency contact information • Symptoms • First aid for symptoms • Daily medication • Other information • Health care contacts Requirements for prescription medications: (6) A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. The authorization shall be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions; (c) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medications; On your medication permission form: (d) the criteria for the administration of the medication; (e) the amount and frequency of the dosages; (f) the manner in which the medication shall be administered; (g) the signature of the parent; (h) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (i) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than six months. On your medication permission form, the following information is listed: • Parental authorization • Parent signature • Date • Contact information for parents • Emergency contacts • Student name • DOB • School name • Authorization to release medication information Your medication record form include the following information: • Student name • DOB • Name of medication • Dosage/route • Time/frequency • Reason medication was prescribed • Start date • Stop date • Instruction • Licensed health care provider signature • Date • Contact information • Daily medication log Due to preventing error in paperwork, medication mishaps and other confusion, I strongly recommend reviewing the information on your medical forms and use the forms that include all required information. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is 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. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 263 Time In: 08:47 AM Time Out: 01:10 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Loura McCrae, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. McRae was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill and lockdown were both practiced on 8/27/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/28/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. No information was found for Lead paint and asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Fifteen (15) children, ages three (3) to four (4) years, were present along with two (2) staff members and four (4) ECE high school students. The lead teacher, teacher, and ECE students were spread throughout the classroom, working with small groups or individual children during free play. Activities observed included block building, creating art with crayons and paint, and cutting paper plates with scissors as part of an art project. Following group time, which included reading and dancing, the children washed their hands and transitioned to the table for morning snack. The morning snack consisted of Eggo mini waffles, orange juice, and milk. During morning snack time, one (1) staff member entered to provide a bathroom break for the lead teacher. Per interview, this staff member’s file is maintained by Ms. McRae. I reviewed the staff member’s criminal background qualifying letter in the ABCMS system and verified it is valid, with an expiration date of 9/11/2030. After a second group time, the children transitioned to the playground. According to the August 2025 playground inspection report, rust was noted; however, I did not observe rust on the fence or playground structure during this visit. Children engaged with a sandbox, slide structure, tricycles, spinners, and other gross motor equipment. The lead teacher was interviewed regarding bathroom breaks. Per interview, breaks are provided as needed when coverage is available. Coverage is typically provided by the ECE class instructor or Ms. McRae, depending on availability. Two (2) staff files were reviewed for current criminal background letters and first aid/CPR certificates. Ms. McRae’s file was also reviewed. Off-site verification forms for children or staff members were not available for review. The last EPR review was signed and dated 8/29/24. However, the EPR for current school year is created by the Buncombe County Schools personnel and will be available for staff members by the end of September. Four (4) medications were maintained in the locked box in the refrigerator. The refrigerator temperature was thirty (36) degrees. There were multiple documentations on files for different medications. A total of thirteen (13) documents were maintained. 1. a permission form for Albuterol with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 2. a permission form for Vistaril with a parent signature dated 8/18/25, 3. a medication log for Valtoco with a doctor’s signature dated 7/14/25. 4. a permission with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. Documents #3 and #4 are stapled together. No medication name was listed on #4. 5. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Albuterol. 6. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Vistaril. 7. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “PM”. 8. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Clonidine. 9. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “AM”. 10. Asthma Action Plan signed by a physician on 8/18/25. On the action plan, Fluticasone Propionate 110 mcg and albuterol were listed. 11. Seizure individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 12. Asthma individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 13. seizure action plan for a child with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 as well as “provider signature” dated 7/14/25. Medications, Valtoco and Depakote were listed on the plan. In the lock box, Ventolin HFA, Hydroxyzine, Clonidine, Valtoco. Medication record log was filled out for Clonidine. The medication was last administrator today. Single document does not include all the required information, but many documents for each medication combined offers required information. The lesson plan was posted. The activity plan for today included “B for Bugs,” singing songs, and making bugs from pom-poms. Per Ms. Suber, the Teaching Strategies site was temporarily unavailable, preventing her from printing the full lesson plan. However, the posted activity plan included activities scheduled for the month of September. Rest time was monitored. Cots were properly distanced, and no children’s faces were covered. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program currently does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. seven (7) children were signed in with arrival time, but a total of fifteen (15) children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 431 The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. On the activity plan for the month of September, activities for books, blocks, manipulative, family living, dramatic plan were not included in the plan. The plan for today was "B" for bugs, sing and make bug out of pom-pom. .0508(g)(2) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Shaken baby policy acknowledgement, acknowledgement for operational and personnel policies, TB, medical statement, and emergency information form was not available for review for an administrator. staff files were not available for two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks did not have printed criminal background letters printed. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125: Records of attendance Records of attendance must include each child’s arrival and departure time. To comply, please add all children with their arrival and departure time for today. In your compliance letter, please state how you met the compliance as well as how you plan to prevent the same compliance error in the future. 431: activity plans The activity plan must provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in G.S. 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. To comply, please add the domains for the current lesson plans. In your compliance letter, please state the date you added the required domains on the lesson plans. 1043: records All records, except for the financial records, must be available for review. The following records were not available for review: • Administrator shaken baby policy acknowledgement • Administrator TB form • Administrator Medical form • Administrator Emergency information form • Acknowledgement form for operational, personnel policies for administrator. Above forms were provided during the visit. The following forms were not available to review: • Files for substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. File checklist for substitute who works less than ten (10) days per year was shared during the visit as a reference. 1757: Qualification letter Valid qualification letter must be on file for each staff member. Refer to G.S. 110-90.2(b). To comply, please print current qualification letter for any staff members who provide bathroom breaks to the staff members in the classroom. In your compliance letter, you can state the date when the qualification letters were printed and filed. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/1/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Assessment visit: Annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit will be planned later winter/early spring. The program is interesting in pathway #2. The program uses the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold. The formative assessments are already conducted. They use the curriculum kit to implement all Foundation domains in daily instructions. We discussed Family and Community Engagement and CQI. More information on coaching and mentoring will be shared as they become available. We reviewed the information slides available on the Division’s website, attached forms and rule references. You have many documentations regarding medications. Please see the requirements for medications and action plans below: Action plan: (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ On your Seizure Action Plan template, the following information were included: • Name of the child • DOB of the child • Emergency contact information • Symptoms • First aid for symptoms • Daily medication • Other information • Health care contacts Requirements for prescription medications: (6) A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. The authorization shall be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions; (c) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medications; On your medication permission form: (d) the criteria for the administration of the medication; (e) the amount and frequency of the dosages; (f) the manner in which the medication shall be administered; (g) the signature of the parent; (h) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (i) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than six months. On your medication permission form, the following information is listed: • Parental authorization • Parent signature • Date • Contact information for parents • Emergency contacts • Student name • DOB • School name • Authorization to release medication information Your medication record form include the following information: • Student name • DOB • Name of medication • Dosage/route • Time/frequency • Reason medication was prescribed • Start date • Stop date • Instruction • Licensed health care provider signature • Date • Contact information • Daily medication log Due to preventing error in paperwork, medication mishaps and other confusion, I strongly recommend reviewing the information on your medical forms and use the forms that include all required information. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is 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. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 263 Time In: 08:47 AM Time Out: 01:10 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Loura McCrae, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. McRae was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill and lockdown were both practiced on 8/27/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/28/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. No information was found for Lead paint and asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Fifteen (15) children, ages three (3) to four (4) years, were present along with two (2) staff members and four (4) ECE high school students. The lead teacher, teacher, and ECE students were spread throughout the classroom, working with small groups or individual children during free play. Activities observed included block building, creating art with crayons and paint, and cutting paper plates with scissors as part of an art project. Following group time, which included reading and dancing, the children washed their hands and transitioned to the table for morning snack. The morning snack consisted of Eggo mini waffles, orange juice, and milk. During morning snack time, one (1) staff member entered to provide a bathroom break for the lead teacher. Per interview, this staff member’s file is maintained by Ms. McRae. I reviewed the staff member’s criminal background qualifying letter in the ABCMS system and verified it is valid, with an expiration date of 9/11/2030. After a second group time, the children transitioned to the playground. According to the August 2025 playground inspection report, rust was noted; however, I did not observe rust on the fence or playground structure during this visit. Children engaged with a sandbox, slide structure, tricycles, spinners, and other gross motor equipment. The lead teacher was interviewed regarding bathroom breaks. Per interview, breaks are provided as needed when coverage is available. Coverage is typically provided by the ECE class instructor or Ms. McRae, depending on availability. Two (2) staff files were reviewed for current criminal background letters and first aid/CPR certificates. Ms. McRae’s file was also reviewed. Off-site verification forms for children or staff members were not available for review. The last EPR review was signed and dated 8/29/24. However, the EPR for current school year is created by the Buncombe County Schools personnel and will be available for staff members by the end of September. Four (4) medications were maintained in the locked box in the refrigerator. The refrigerator temperature was thirty (36) degrees. There were multiple documentations on files for different medications. A total of thirteen (13) documents were maintained. 1. a permission form for Albuterol with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 2. a permission form for Vistaril with a parent signature dated 8/18/25, 3. a medication log for Valtoco with a doctor’s signature dated 7/14/25. 4. a permission with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. Documents #3 and #4 are stapled together. No medication name was listed on #4. 5. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Albuterol. 6. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Vistaril. 7. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “PM”. 8. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Clonidine. 9. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “AM”. 10. Asthma Action Plan signed by a physician on 8/18/25. On the action plan, Fluticasone Propionate 110 mcg and albuterol were listed. 11. Seizure individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 12. Asthma individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 13. seizure action plan for a child with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 as well as “provider signature” dated 7/14/25. Medications, Valtoco and Depakote were listed on the plan. In the lock box, Ventolin HFA, Hydroxyzine, Clonidine, Valtoco. Medication record log was filled out for Clonidine. The medication was last administrator today. Single document does not include all the required information, but many documents for each medication combined offers required information. The lesson plan was posted. The activity plan for today included “B for Bugs,” singing songs, and making bugs from pom-poms. Per Ms. Suber, the Teaching Strategies site was temporarily unavailable, preventing her from printing the full lesson plan. However, the posted activity plan included activities scheduled for the month of September. Rest time was monitored. Cots were properly distanced, and no children’s faces were covered. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program currently does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. seven (7) children were signed in with arrival time, but a total of fifteen (15) children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 431 The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. On the activity plan for the month of September, activities for books, blocks, manipulative, family living, dramatic plan were not included in the plan. The plan for today was "B" for bugs, sing and make bug out of pom-pom. .0508(g)(2) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Shaken baby policy acknowledgement, acknowledgement for operational and personnel policies, TB, medical statement, and emergency information form was not available for review for an administrator. staff files were not available for two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks did not have printed criminal background letters printed. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125: Records of attendance Records of attendance must include each child’s arrival and departure time. To comply, please add all children with their arrival and departure time for today. In your compliance letter, please state how you met the compliance as well as how you plan to prevent the same compliance error in the future. 431: activity plans The activity plan must provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in G.S. 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. To comply, please add the domains for the current lesson plans. In your compliance letter, please state the date you added the required domains on the lesson plans. 1043: records All records, except for the financial records, must be available for review. The following records were not available for review: • Administrator shaken baby policy acknowledgement • Administrator TB form • Administrator Medical form • Administrator Emergency information form • Acknowledgement form for operational, personnel policies for administrator. Above forms were provided during the visit. The following forms were not available to review: • Files for substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. File checklist for substitute who works less than ten (10) days per year was shared during the visit as a reference. 1757: Qualification letter Valid qualification letter must be on file for each staff member. Refer to G.S. 110-90.2(b). To comply, please print current qualification letter for any staff members who provide bathroom breaks to the staff members in the classroom. In your compliance letter, you can state the date when the qualification letters were printed and filed. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/1/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Assessment visit: Annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit will be planned later winter/early spring. The program is interesting in pathway #2. The program uses the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold. The formative assessments are already conducted. They use the curriculum kit to implement all Foundation domains in daily instructions. We discussed Family and Community Engagement and CQI. More information on coaching and mentoring will be shared as they become available. We reviewed the information slides available on the Division’s website, attached forms and rule references. You have many documentations regarding medications. Please see the requirements for medications and action plans below: Action plan: (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ On your Seizure Action Plan template, the following information were included: • Name of the child • DOB of the child • Emergency contact information • Symptoms • First aid for symptoms • Daily medication • Other information • Health care contacts Requirements for prescription medications: (6) A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. The authorization shall be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions; (c) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medications; On your medication permission form: (d) the criteria for the administration of the medication; (e) the amount and frequency of the dosages; (f) the manner in which the medication shall be administered; (g) the signature of the parent; (h) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (i) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than six months. On your medication permission form, the following information is listed: • Parental authorization • Parent signature • Date • Contact information for parents • Emergency contacts • Student name • DOB • School name • Authorization to release medication information Your medication record form include the following information: • Student name • DOB • Name of medication • Dosage/route • Time/frequency • Reason medication was prescribed • Start date • Stop date • Instruction • Licensed health care provider signature • Date • Contact information • Daily medication log Due to preventing error in paperwork, medication mishaps and other confusion, I strongly recommend reviewing the information on your medical forms and use the forms that include all required information. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is 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. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 263 Time In: 08:47 AM Time Out: 01:10 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Loura McCrae, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. McRae was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill and lockdown were both practiced on 8/27/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/28/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. No information was found for Lead paint and asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Fifteen (15) children, ages three (3) to four (4) years, were present along with two (2) staff members and four (4) ECE high school students. The lead teacher, teacher, and ECE students were spread throughout the classroom, working with small groups or individual children during free play. Activities observed included block building, creating art with crayons and paint, and cutting paper plates with scissors as part of an art project. Following group time, which included reading and dancing, the children washed their hands and transitioned to the table for morning snack. The morning snack consisted of Eggo mini waffles, orange juice, and milk. During morning snack time, one (1) staff member entered to provide a bathroom break for the lead teacher. Per interview, this staff member’s file is maintained by Ms. McRae. I reviewed the staff member’s criminal background qualifying letter in the ABCMS system and verified it is valid, with an expiration date of 9/11/2030. After a second group time, the children transitioned to the playground. According to the August 2025 playground inspection report, rust was noted; however, I did not observe rust on the fence or playground structure during this visit. Children engaged with a sandbox, slide structure, tricycles, spinners, and other gross motor equipment. The lead teacher was interviewed regarding bathroom breaks. Per interview, breaks are provided as needed when coverage is available. Coverage is typically provided by the ECE class instructor or Ms. McRae, depending on availability. Two (2) staff files were reviewed for current criminal background letters and first aid/CPR certificates. Ms. McRae’s file was also reviewed. Off-site verification forms for children or staff members were not available for review. The last EPR review was signed and dated 8/29/24. However, the EPR for current school year is created by the Buncombe County Schools personnel and will be available for staff members by the end of September. Four (4) medications were maintained in the locked box in the refrigerator. The refrigerator temperature was thirty (36) degrees. There were multiple documentations on files for different medications. A total of thirteen (13) documents were maintained. 1. a permission form for Albuterol with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 2. a permission form for Vistaril with a parent signature dated 8/18/25, 3. a medication log for Valtoco with a doctor’s signature dated 7/14/25. 4. a permission with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. Documents #3 and #4 are stapled together. No medication name was listed on #4. 5. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Albuterol. 6. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Vistaril. 7. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “PM”. 8. a medication record with a doctor’s signature dated 8/18/25 for Clonidine. 9. a permission form with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication was listed on the form but said “AM”. 10. Asthma Action Plan signed by a physician on 8/18/25. On the action plan, Fluticasone Propionate 110 mcg and albuterol were listed. 11. Seizure individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 12. Asthma individual health plan with a parent signature dated 8/18/25. No medication maintained at school was listed on the plan. 13. seizure action plan for a child with a parent signature dated 8/18/25 as well as “provider signature” dated 7/14/25. Medications, Valtoco and Depakote were listed on the plan. In the lock box, Ventolin HFA, Hydroxyzine, Clonidine, Valtoco. Medication record log was filled out for Clonidine. The medication was last administrator today. Single document does not include all the required information, but many documents for each medication combined offers required information. The lesson plan was posted. The activity plan for today included “B for Bugs,” singing songs, and making bugs from pom-poms. Per Ms. Suber, the Teaching Strategies site was temporarily unavailable, preventing her from printing the full lesson plan. However, the posted activity plan included activities scheduled for the month of September. Rest time was monitored. Cots were properly distanced, and no children’s faces were covered. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program currently does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. seven (7) children were signed in with arrival time, but a total of fifteen (15) children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 431 The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. On the activity plan for the month of September, activities for books, blocks, manipulative, family living, dramatic plan were not included in the plan. The plan for today was "B" for bugs, sing and make bug out of pom-pom. .0508(g)(2) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Shaken baby policy acknowledgement, acknowledgement for operational and personnel policies, TB, medical statement, and emergency information form was not available for review for an administrator. staff files were not available for two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks did not have printed criminal background letters printed. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125: Records of attendance Records of attendance must include each child’s arrival and departure time. To comply, please add all children with their arrival and departure time for today. In your compliance letter, please state how you met the compliance as well as how you plan to prevent the same compliance error in the future. 431: activity plans The activity plan must provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in G.S. 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. To comply, please add the domains for the current lesson plans. In your compliance letter, please state the date you added the required domains on the lesson plans. 1043: records All records, except for the financial records, must be available for review. The following records were not available for review: • Administrator shaken baby policy acknowledgement • Administrator TB form • Administrator Medical form • Administrator Emergency information form • Acknowledgement form for operational, personnel policies for administrator. Above forms were provided during the visit. The following forms were not available to review: • Files for substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks. File checklist for substitute who works less than ten (10) days per year was shared during the visit as a reference. 1757: Qualification letter Valid qualification letter must be on file for each staff member. Refer to G.S. 110-90.2(b). To comply, please print current qualification letter for any staff members who provide bathroom breaks to the staff members in the classroom. In your compliance letter, you can state the date when the qualification letters were printed and filed. 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/1/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Assessment visit: Annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit will be planned later winter/early spring. The program is interesting in pathway #2. The program uses the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold. The formative assessments are already conducted. They use the curriculum kit to implement all Foundation domains in daily instructions. We discussed Family and Community Engagement and CQI. More information on coaching and mentoring will be shared as they become available. We reviewed the information slides available on the Division’s website, attached forms and rule references. You have many documentations regarding medications. Please see the requirements for medications and action plans below: Action plan: (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ On your Seizure Action Plan template, the following information were included: • Name of the child • DOB of the child • Emergency contact information • Symptoms • First aid for symptoms • Daily medication • Other information • Health care contacts Requirements for prescription medications: (6) A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. The authorization shall be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions; (c) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medications; On your medication permission form: (d) the criteria for the administration of the medication; (e) the amount and frequency of the dosages; (f) the manner in which the medication shall be administered; (g) the signature of the parent; (h) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and (i) the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than six months. On your medication permission form, the following information is listed: • Parental authorization • Parent signature • Date • Contact information for parents • Emergency contacts • Student name • DOB • School name • Authorization to release medication information Your medication record form include the following information: • Student name • DOB • Name of medication • Dosage/route • Time/frequency • Reason medication was prescribed • Start date • Stop date • Instruction • Licensed health care provider signature • Date • Contact information • Daily medication log Due to preventing error in paperwork, medication mishaps and other confusion, I strongly recommend reviewing the information on your medical forms and use the forms that include all required information. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is 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. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 272 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 01:40 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Qundra Suber, lead teacher was available during the visit. 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-one (91) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-start center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 < 3 years old, Meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/3/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/21/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. Per Ms. Stockslager, there should be a record for all Buncombe County schools. However, the records were not found on the Clean Classroom for Carolina Kids website. Ms. Stockslager contacted the maintenance personnel during the visit. She will follow-up when she receives answers. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I observed children. The children engaged in free play with pretend food, baby dolls, interlocking foam blocks, cardboard boxes, large Duplo blacks, art materials. There were four (4) high school students interning in the classroom. They worked on the math worksheet and reviewed picture cards with the children. Per medication (administration) record for clonidine, two (2) separate record sheets were found. In the first record, there were a total of twenty-four (24) days when the staff member administrated the Clonidine. On the second record sheet, the same medication was administered on ten (10) days. Two of which dates overlapped. On both record sheets, November 1 and November 4th were initialed by a staff member for administrating clonidine. Per interview with Ms. Suber, she stated that there were two (2) medication record sheets due to change in the dosage in the middle of the school. Based on the record sheet, from 8/22/24 to 9/31/24, ¼ tablet was administered to the child, but starting 11/1/24, ½ tablet was administered. Ms. Suber was confident that no double dosing the medication on 11/1/24 and 11/4/25. There was a medication record for Diastat. On the record form, the medication was administered a total of thirty-two (32) times between January 2025 and April 11, 2025. It was unusual to see Diastat being administrated almost on a daily basis. Therefore, I interviewed both staff members. Per interview, neither staff members remember administering injections to this child. They concluded that the log was actually made for clonidine instead of Diastat. The children had a morning snack, which was doughnut holes and water. Due to inclement weather, the children engaged in gross motor activities, such as dancing, yoga and playing games in the classroom. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were observed. Two (2) staff members’ files were monitored. Please see the attached documentation for additional information. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. No violations were found. There were Public School Off-site Record Verification forms for staff members and children were available. Ms. Stockslager signed both documents on 9/6/24. Two (2) prescription medications were maintained in the classroom. One (1) of the medications was a Diastat. Action plan and the medication authorization form were valid for the emergency medication. The other medication was Clonidine, and the medication authorization form was valid as well. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Doughnut holes and water were served as morning snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. SC Johnson Off! Clean Feel Insect repellent spray (non-aerosol) was on the counter in the kitchen area and the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. Three (3) cans of Coppertone Spray 50 SPF 4-in-1 performance sunscreen aerosol spray were stored on top of the refrigerator while the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. .2820(b) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The information for administering medication was not recorded accurately. Thirty-two (32) times when clonidine 1/2 tablet was administered to the child, the log was recorded on the medication record sheet for Diastat. Additionally, when the dosage of the clonidine changed from 1/4 tablet to 1/2, the medication record sheet for 1/4 tablet was not filed in the child's file. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. While the gate to the kitchen area was not locked, a staff member was cooking a pot of apples on the stove. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 501: Morning Snacks Per USDA guidelines, minimum of two (2) components are required to meet guidelines for snacks. Milk counts as one (1) component, but water does not. Instead of doughnut holes and water, milk can be served. If the children prefers water, additional component, such as fruits, vegetables or dairy can be added. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). 840: Hazardous products Potentially hazardous products, such as aerosols must be stored in a locked storage. Please make sure that the gate to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, over-the-counter lotions, such as diaper cream and sunscreen must be stored minimum of five (5) feet or above. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 851: Administration of medication Medication administration logs must be accurately recorded. When the dosage of the clonidine was changed, the Medication record sheet for ¼ of the tablet should have been filed in the child’s file. Additionally, it is critical for staff members who administer medication to make sure to check 5 rights: right child, right medication, right dosage, right route and right time prior to administering the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (13)Any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a)the child's name; (b)the date the medication was given; (c)the time the medication was given; (d)the amount and the type of medication given; and (e)the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children. 898: Appliances with heating elements Any appliances with heating elements, such as stove must not be accessible to the children. You must lock the gate to the kitchen at all times, or you may not use the stove during operating hours. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e). 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Medication documentation error: I recommend the staff members to take medication training to strengthen their knowledge on medication management. You can also contact Child Care Health Consultants, Chrissy Wolfe at: 828-424-0562 or chrissy.wolfe@mahec.net, or Robin Worley at: 828-772-0504 or robin.worley@mahec.net for additional training and technical assistance. Health and Safety Training: It is best for staff members to complete all the topics for Health and Safety Training in one (1) year. Please make sure that all training is renewed within the five (5) year cycle. Both Staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates will expire in June 2025. If they are off during summer time, please make sure to renew the training prior to the children’s first day. Use of stove during operating hours: It is acceptable to use the stove during operating hours as long as the kitchen area is not accessible to the children. You must make sure that the door to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, it is not recommended to cook anything using the front stoves due to potential accidents. If you are cooking for scents, please consider ingredients for children with allergies. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. You must fill out enrollment survey for lead paint and asbestos separately on https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 272 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 01:40 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Qundra Suber, lead teacher was available during the visit. 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-one (91) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-start center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 < 3 years old, Meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/3/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/21/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. Per Ms. Stockslager, there should be a record for all Buncombe County schools. However, the records were not found on the Clean Classroom for Carolina Kids website. Ms. Stockslager contacted the maintenance personnel during the visit. She will follow-up when she receives answers. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I observed children. The children engaged in free play with pretend food, baby dolls, interlocking foam blocks, cardboard boxes, large Duplo blacks, art materials. There were four (4) high school students interning in the classroom. They worked on the math worksheet and reviewed picture cards with the children. Per medication (administration) record for clonidine, two (2) separate record sheets were found. In the first record, there were a total of twenty-four (24) days when the staff member administrated the Clonidine. On the second record sheet, the same medication was administered on ten (10) days. Two of which dates overlapped. On both record sheets, November 1 and November 4th were initialed by a staff member for administrating clonidine. Per interview with Ms. Suber, she stated that there were two (2) medication record sheets due to change in the dosage in the middle of the school. Based on the record sheet, from 8/22/24 to 9/31/24, ¼ tablet was administered to the child, but starting 11/1/24, ½ tablet was administered. Ms. Suber was confident that no double dosing the medication on 11/1/24 and 11/4/25. There was a medication record for Diastat. On the record form, the medication was administered a total of thirty-two (32) times between January 2025 and April 11, 2025. It was unusual to see Diastat being administrated almost on a daily basis. Therefore, I interviewed both staff members. Per interview, neither staff members remember administering injections to this child. They concluded that the log was actually made for clonidine instead of Diastat. The children had a morning snack, which was doughnut holes and water. Due to inclement weather, the children engaged in gross motor activities, such as dancing, yoga and playing games in the classroom. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were observed. Two (2) staff members’ files were monitored. Please see the attached documentation for additional information. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. No violations were found. There were Public School Off-site Record Verification forms for staff members and children were available. Ms. Stockslager signed both documents on 9/6/24. Two (2) prescription medications were maintained in the classroom. One (1) of the medications was a Diastat. Action plan and the medication authorization form were valid for the emergency medication. The other medication was Clonidine, and the medication authorization form was valid as well. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Doughnut holes and water were served as morning snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. SC Johnson Off! Clean Feel Insect repellent spray (non-aerosol) was on the counter in the kitchen area and the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. Three (3) cans of Coppertone Spray 50 SPF 4-in-1 performance sunscreen aerosol spray were stored on top of the refrigerator while the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. .2820(b) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The information for administering medication was not recorded accurately. Thirty-two (32) times when clonidine 1/2 tablet was administered to the child, the log was recorded on the medication record sheet for Diastat. Additionally, when the dosage of the clonidine changed from 1/4 tablet to 1/2, the medication record sheet for 1/4 tablet was not filed in the child's file. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. While the gate to the kitchen area was not locked, a staff member was cooking a pot of apples on the stove. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 501: Morning Snacks Per USDA guidelines, minimum of two (2) components are required to meet guidelines for snacks. Milk counts as one (1) component, but water does not. Instead of doughnut holes and water, milk can be served. If the children prefers water, additional component, such as fruits, vegetables or dairy can be added. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). 840: Hazardous products Potentially hazardous products, such as aerosols must be stored in a locked storage. Please make sure that the gate to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, over-the-counter lotions, such as diaper cream and sunscreen must be stored minimum of five (5) feet or above. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 851: Administration of medication Medication administration logs must be accurately recorded. When the dosage of the clonidine was changed, the Medication record sheet for ¼ of the tablet should have been filed in the child’s file. Additionally, it is critical for staff members who administer medication to make sure to check 5 rights: right child, right medication, right dosage, right route and right time prior to administering the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (13)Any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a)the child's name; (b)the date the medication was given; (c)the time the medication was given; (d)the amount and the type of medication given; and (e)the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children. 898: Appliances with heating elements Any appliances with heating elements, such as stove must not be accessible to the children. You must lock the gate to the kitchen at all times, or you may not use the stove during operating hours. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e). 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Medication documentation error: I recommend the staff members to take medication training to strengthen their knowledge on medication management. You can also contact Child Care Health Consultants, Chrissy Wolfe at: 828-424-0562 or chrissy.wolfe@mahec.net, or Robin Worley at: 828-772-0504 or robin.worley@mahec.net for additional training and technical assistance. Health and Safety Training: It is best for staff members to complete all the topics for Health and Safety Training in one (1) year. Please make sure that all training is renewed within the five (5) year cycle. Both Staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates will expire in June 2025. If they are off during summer time, please make sure to renew the training prior to the children’s first day. Use of stove during operating hours: It is acceptable to use the stove during operating hours as long as the kitchen area is not accessible to the children. You must make sure that the door to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, it is not recommended to cook anything using the front stoves due to potential accidents. If you are cooking for scents, please consider ingredients for children with allergies. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. You must fill out enrollment survey for lead paint and asbestos separately on https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 272 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 01:40 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Qundra Suber, lead teacher was available during the visit. 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-one (91) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-start center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 < 3 years old, Meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/3/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/21/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. Per Ms. Stockslager, there should be a record for all Buncombe County schools. However, the records were not found on the Clean Classroom for Carolina Kids website. Ms. Stockslager contacted the maintenance personnel during the visit. She will follow-up when she receives answers. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I observed children. The children engaged in free play with pretend food, baby dolls, interlocking foam blocks, cardboard boxes, large Duplo blacks, art materials. There were four (4) high school students interning in the classroom. They worked on the math worksheet and reviewed picture cards with the children. Per medication (administration) record for clonidine, two (2) separate record sheets were found. In the first record, there were a total of twenty-four (24) days when the staff member administrated the Clonidine. On the second record sheet, the same medication was administered on ten (10) days. Two of which dates overlapped. On both record sheets, November 1 and November 4th were initialed by a staff member for administrating clonidine. Per interview with Ms. Suber, she stated that there were two (2) medication record sheets due to change in the dosage in the middle of the school. Based on the record sheet, from 8/22/24 to 9/31/24, ¼ tablet was administered to the child, but starting 11/1/24, ½ tablet was administered. Ms. Suber was confident that no double dosing the medication on 11/1/24 and 11/4/25. There was a medication record for Diastat. On the record form, the medication was administered a total of thirty-two (32) times between January 2025 and April 11, 2025. It was unusual to see Diastat being administrated almost on a daily basis. Therefore, I interviewed both staff members. Per interview, neither staff members remember administering injections to this child. They concluded that the log was actually made for clonidine instead of Diastat. The children had a morning snack, which was doughnut holes and water. Due to inclement weather, the children engaged in gross motor activities, such as dancing, yoga and playing games in the classroom. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were observed. Two (2) staff members’ files were monitored. Please see the attached documentation for additional information. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. No violations were found. There were Public School Off-site Record Verification forms for staff members and children were available. Ms. Stockslager signed both documents on 9/6/24. Two (2) prescription medications were maintained in the classroom. One (1) of the medications was a Diastat. Action plan and the medication authorization form were valid for the emergency medication. The other medication was Clonidine, and the medication authorization form was valid as well. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Doughnut holes and water were served as morning snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. SC Johnson Off! Clean Feel Insect repellent spray (non-aerosol) was on the counter in the kitchen area and the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. Three (3) cans of Coppertone Spray 50 SPF 4-in-1 performance sunscreen aerosol spray were stored on top of the refrigerator while the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. .2820(b) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The information for administering medication was not recorded accurately. Thirty-two (32) times when clonidine 1/2 tablet was administered to the child, the log was recorded on the medication record sheet for Diastat. Additionally, when the dosage of the clonidine changed from 1/4 tablet to 1/2, the medication record sheet for 1/4 tablet was not filed in the child's file. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. While the gate to the kitchen area was not locked, a staff member was cooking a pot of apples on the stove. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 501: Morning Snacks Per USDA guidelines, minimum of two (2) components are required to meet guidelines for snacks. Milk counts as one (1) component, but water does not. Instead of doughnut holes and water, milk can be served. If the children prefers water, additional component, such as fruits, vegetables or dairy can be added. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). 840: Hazardous products Potentially hazardous products, such as aerosols must be stored in a locked storage. Please make sure that the gate to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, over-the-counter lotions, such as diaper cream and sunscreen must be stored minimum of five (5) feet or above. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 851: Administration of medication Medication administration logs must be accurately recorded. When the dosage of the clonidine was changed, the Medication record sheet for ¼ of the tablet should have been filed in the child’s file. Additionally, it is critical for staff members who administer medication to make sure to check 5 rights: right child, right medication, right dosage, right route and right time prior to administering the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (13)Any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a)the child's name; (b)the date the medication was given; (c)the time the medication was given; (d)the amount and the type of medication given; and (e)the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children. 898: Appliances with heating elements Any appliances with heating elements, such as stove must not be accessible to the children. You must lock the gate to the kitchen at all times, or you may not use the stove during operating hours. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e). 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Medication documentation error: I recommend the staff members to take medication training to strengthen their knowledge on medication management. You can also contact Child Care Health Consultants, Chrissy Wolfe at: 828-424-0562 or chrissy.wolfe@mahec.net, or Robin Worley at: 828-772-0504 or robin.worley@mahec.net for additional training and technical assistance. Health and Safety Training: It is best for staff members to complete all the topics for Health and Safety Training in one (1) year. Please make sure that all training is renewed within the five (5) year cycle. Both Staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates will expire in June 2025. If they are off during summer time, please make sure to renew the training prior to the children’s first day. Use of stove during operating hours: It is acceptable to use the stove during operating hours as long as the kitchen area is not accessible to the children. You must make sure that the door to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, it is not recommended to cook anything using the front stoves due to potential accidents. If you are cooking for scents, please consider ingredients for children with allergies. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. You must fill out enrollment survey for lead paint and asbestos separately on https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 272 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 01:40 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Qundra Suber, lead teacher was available during the visit. 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-one (91) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-start center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 < 3 years old, Meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/3/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/21/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. Per Ms. Stockslager, there should be a record for all Buncombe County schools. However, the records were not found on the Clean Classroom for Carolina Kids website. Ms. Stockslager contacted the maintenance personnel during the visit. She will follow-up when she receives answers. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I observed children. The children engaged in free play with pretend food, baby dolls, interlocking foam blocks, cardboard boxes, large Duplo blacks, art materials. There were four (4) high school students interning in the classroom. They worked on the math worksheet and reviewed picture cards with the children. Per medication (administration) record for clonidine, two (2) separate record sheets were found. In the first record, there were a total of twenty-four (24) days when the staff member administrated the Clonidine. On the second record sheet, the same medication was administered on ten (10) days. Two of which dates overlapped. On both record sheets, November 1 and November 4th were initialed by a staff member for administrating clonidine. Per interview with Ms. Suber, she stated that there were two (2) medication record sheets due to change in the dosage in the middle of the school. Based on the record sheet, from 8/22/24 to 9/31/24, ¼ tablet was administered to the child, but starting 11/1/24, ½ tablet was administered. Ms. Suber was confident that no double dosing the medication on 11/1/24 and 11/4/25. There was a medication record for Diastat. On the record form, the medication was administered a total of thirty-two (32) times between January 2025 and April 11, 2025. It was unusual to see Diastat being administrated almost on a daily basis. Therefore, I interviewed both staff members. Per interview, neither staff members remember administering injections to this child. They concluded that the log was actually made for clonidine instead of Diastat. The children had a morning snack, which was doughnut holes and water. Due to inclement weather, the children engaged in gross motor activities, such as dancing, yoga and playing games in the classroom. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were observed. Two (2) staff members’ files were monitored. Please see the attached documentation for additional information. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. No violations were found. There were Public School Off-site Record Verification forms for staff members and children were available. Ms. Stockslager signed both documents on 9/6/24. Two (2) prescription medications were maintained in the classroom. One (1) of the medications was a Diastat. Action plan and the medication authorization form were valid for the emergency medication. The other medication was Clonidine, and the medication authorization form was valid as well. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Doughnut holes and water were served as morning snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. SC Johnson Off! Clean Feel Insect repellent spray (non-aerosol) was on the counter in the kitchen area and the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. Three (3) cans of Coppertone Spray 50 SPF 4-in-1 performance sunscreen aerosol spray were stored on top of the refrigerator while the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. .2820(b) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The information for administering medication was not recorded accurately. Thirty-two (32) times when clonidine 1/2 tablet was administered to the child, the log was recorded on the medication record sheet for Diastat. Additionally, when the dosage of the clonidine changed from 1/4 tablet to 1/2, the medication record sheet for 1/4 tablet was not filed in the child's file. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. While the gate to the kitchen area was not locked, a staff member was cooking a pot of apples on the stove. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 501: Morning Snacks Per USDA guidelines, minimum of two (2) components are required to meet guidelines for snacks. Milk counts as one (1) component, but water does not. Instead of doughnut holes and water, milk can be served. If the children prefers water, additional component, such as fruits, vegetables or dairy can be added. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). 840: Hazardous products Potentially hazardous products, such as aerosols must be stored in a locked storage. Please make sure that the gate to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, over-the-counter lotions, such as diaper cream and sunscreen must be stored minimum of five (5) feet or above. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 851: Administration of medication Medication administration logs must be accurately recorded. When the dosage of the clonidine was changed, the Medication record sheet for ¼ of the tablet should have been filed in the child’s file. Additionally, it is critical for staff members who administer medication to make sure to check 5 rights: right child, right medication, right dosage, right route and right time prior to administering the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (13)Any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a)the child's name; (b)the date the medication was given; (c)the time the medication was given; (d)the amount and the type of medication given; and (e)the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children. 898: Appliances with heating elements Any appliances with heating elements, such as stove must not be accessible to the children. You must lock the gate to the kitchen at all times, or you may not use the stove during operating hours. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e). 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Medication documentation error: I recommend the staff members to take medication training to strengthen their knowledge on medication management. You can also contact Child Care Health Consultants, Chrissy Wolfe at: 828-424-0562 or chrissy.wolfe@mahec.net, or Robin Worley at: 828-772-0504 or robin.worley@mahec.net for additional training and technical assistance. Health and Safety Training: It is best for staff members to complete all the topics for Health and Safety Training in one (1) year. Please make sure that all training is renewed within the five (5) year cycle. Both Staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates will expire in June 2025. If they are off during summer time, please make sure to renew the training prior to the children’s first day. Use of stove during operating hours: It is acceptable to use the stove during operating hours as long as the kitchen area is not accessible to the children. You must make sure that the door to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, it is not recommended to cook anything using the front stoves due to potential accidents. If you are cooking for scents, please consider ingredients for children with allergies. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. You must fill out enrollment survey for lead paint and asbestos separately on https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 272 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 01:40 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Qundra Suber, lead teacher was available during the visit. 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-one (91) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-start center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 < 3 years old, Meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/3/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/21/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. Per Ms. Stockslager, there should be a record for all Buncombe County schools. However, the records were not found on the Clean Classroom for Carolina Kids website. Ms. Stockslager contacted the maintenance personnel during the visit. She will follow-up when she receives answers. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I observed children. The children engaged in free play with pretend food, baby dolls, interlocking foam blocks, cardboard boxes, large Duplo blacks, art materials. There were four (4) high school students interning in the classroom. They worked on the math worksheet and reviewed picture cards with the children. Per medication (administration) record for clonidine, two (2) separate record sheets were found. In the first record, there were a total of twenty-four (24) days when the staff member administrated the Clonidine. On the second record sheet, the same medication was administered on ten (10) days. Two of which dates overlapped. On both record sheets, November 1 and November 4th were initialed by a staff member for administrating clonidine. Per interview with Ms. Suber, she stated that there were two (2) medication record sheets due to change in the dosage in the middle of the school. Based on the record sheet, from 8/22/24 to 9/31/24, ¼ tablet was administered to the child, but starting 11/1/24, ½ tablet was administered. Ms. Suber was confident that no double dosing the medication on 11/1/24 and 11/4/25. There was a medication record for Diastat. On the record form, the medication was administered a total of thirty-two (32) times between January 2025 and April 11, 2025. It was unusual to see Diastat being administrated almost on a daily basis. Therefore, I interviewed both staff members. Per interview, neither staff members remember administering injections to this child. They concluded that the log was actually made for clonidine instead of Diastat. The children had a morning snack, which was doughnut holes and water. Due to inclement weather, the children engaged in gross motor activities, such as dancing, yoga and playing games in the classroom. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were observed. Two (2) staff members’ files were monitored. Please see the attached documentation for additional information. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. No violations were found. There were Public School Off-site Record Verification forms for staff members and children were available. Ms. Stockslager signed both documents on 9/6/24. Two (2) prescription medications were maintained in the classroom. One (1) of the medications was a Diastat. Action plan and the medication authorization form were valid for the emergency medication. The other medication was Clonidine, and the medication authorization form was valid as well. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Doughnut holes and water were served as morning snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. SC Johnson Off! Clean Feel Insect repellent spray (non-aerosol) was on the counter in the kitchen area and the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. Three (3) cans of Coppertone Spray 50 SPF 4-in-1 performance sunscreen aerosol spray were stored on top of the refrigerator while the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. .2820(b) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The information for administering medication was not recorded accurately. Thirty-two (32) times when clonidine 1/2 tablet was administered to the child, the log was recorded on the medication record sheet for Diastat. Additionally, when the dosage of the clonidine changed from 1/4 tablet to 1/2, the medication record sheet for 1/4 tablet was not filed in the child's file. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. While the gate to the kitchen area was not locked, a staff member was cooking a pot of apples on the stove. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 501: Morning Snacks Per USDA guidelines, minimum of two (2) components are required to meet guidelines for snacks. Milk counts as one (1) component, but water does not. Instead of doughnut holes and water, milk can be served. If the children prefers water, additional component, such as fruits, vegetables or dairy can be added. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). 840: Hazardous products Potentially hazardous products, such as aerosols must be stored in a locked storage. Please make sure that the gate to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, over-the-counter lotions, such as diaper cream and sunscreen must be stored minimum of five (5) feet or above. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 851: Administration of medication Medication administration logs must be accurately recorded. When the dosage of the clonidine was changed, the Medication record sheet for ¼ of the tablet should have been filed in the child’s file. Additionally, it is critical for staff members who administer medication to make sure to check 5 rights: right child, right medication, right dosage, right route and right time prior to administering the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (13)Any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a)the child's name; (b)the date the medication was given; (c)the time the medication was given; (d)the amount and the type of medication given; and (e)the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children. 898: Appliances with heating elements Any appliances with heating elements, such as stove must not be accessible to the children. You must lock the gate to the kitchen at all times, or you may not use the stove during operating hours. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e). 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Medication documentation error: I recommend the staff members to take medication training to strengthen their knowledge on medication management. You can also contact Child Care Health Consultants, Chrissy Wolfe at: 828-424-0562 or chrissy.wolfe@mahec.net, or Robin Worley at: 828-772-0504 or robin.worley@mahec.net for additional training and technical assistance. Health and Safety Training: It is best for staff members to complete all the topics for Health and Safety Training in one (1) year. Please make sure that all training is renewed within the five (5) year cycle. Both Staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates will expire in June 2025. If they are off during summer time, please make sure to renew the training prior to the children’s first day. Use of stove during operating hours: It is acceptable to use the stove during operating hours as long as the kitchen area is not accessible to the children. You must make sure that the door to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, it is not recommended to cook anything using the front stoves due to potential accidents. If you are cooking for scents, please consider ingredients for children with allergies. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. You must fill out enrollment survey for lead paint and asbestos separately on https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 272 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 01:40 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Qundra Suber, lead teacher was available during the visit. 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-one (91) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-start center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 < 3 years old, Meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/3/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/21/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. Per Ms. Stockslager, there should be a record for all Buncombe County schools. However, the records were not found on the Clean Classroom for Carolina Kids website. Ms. Stockslager contacted the maintenance personnel during the visit. She will follow-up when she receives answers. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I observed children. The children engaged in free play with pretend food, baby dolls, interlocking foam blocks, cardboard boxes, large Duplo blacks, art materials. There were four (4) high school students interning in the classroom. They worked on the math worksheet and reviewed picture cards with the children. Per medication (administration) record for clonidine, two (2) separate record sheets were found. In the first record, there were a total of twenty-four (24) days when the staff member administrated the Clonidine. On the second record sheet, the same medication was administered on ten (10) days. Two of which dates overlapped. On both record sheets, November 1 and November 4th were initialed by a staff member for administrating clonidine. Per interview with Ms. Suber, she stated that there were two (2) medication record sheets due to change in the dosage in the middle of the school. Based on the record sheet, from 8/22/24 to 9/31/24, ¼ tablet was administered to the child, but starting 11/1/24, ½ tablet was administered. Ms. Suber was confident that no double dosing the medication on 11/1/24 and 11/4/25. There was a medication record for Diastat. On the record form, the medication was administered a total of thirty-two (32) times between January 2025 and April 11, 2025. It was unusual to see Diastat being administrated almost on a daily basis. Therefore, I interviewed both staff members. Per interview, neither staff members remember administering injections to this child. They concluded that the log was actually made for clonidine instead of Diastat. The children had a morning snack, which was doughnut holes and water. Due to inclement weather, the children engaged in gross motor activities, such as dancing, yoga and playing games in the classroom. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were observed. Two (2) staff members’ files were monitored. Please see the attached documentation for additional information. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. No violations were found. There were Public School Off-site Record Verification forms for staff members and children were available. Ms. Stockslager signed both documents on 9/6/24. Two (2) prescription medications were maintained in the classroom. One (1) of the medications was a Diastat. Action plan and the medication authorization form were valid for the emergency medication. The other medication was Clonidine, and the medication authorization form was valid as well. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Doughnut holes and water were served as morning snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. SC Johnson Off! Clean Feel Insect repellent spray (non-aerosol) was on the counter in the kitchen area and the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. Three (3) cans of Coppertone Spray 50 SPF 4-in-1 performance sunscreen aerosol spray were stored on top of the refrigerator while the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. .2820(b) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The information for administering medication was not recorded accurately. Thirty-two (32) times when clonidine 1/2 tablet was administered to the child, the log was recorded on the medication record sheet for Diastat. Additionally, when the dosage of the clonidine changed from 1/4 tablet to 1/2, the medication record sheet for 1/4 tablet was not filed in the child's file. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. While the gate to the kitchen area was not locked, a staff member was cooking a pot of apples on the stove. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 501: Morning Snacks Per USDA guidelines, minimum of two (2) components are required to meet guidelines for snacks. Milk counts as one (1) component, but water does not. Instead of doughnut holes and water, milk can be served. If the children prefers water, additional component, such as fruits, vegetables or dairy can be added. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). 840: Hazardous products Potentially hazardous products, such as aerosols must be stored in a locked storage. Please make sure that the gate to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, over-the-counter lotions, such as diaper cream and sunscreen must be stored minimum of five (5) feet or above. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 851: Administration of medication Medication administration logs must be accurately recorded. When the dosage of the clonidine was changed, the Medication record sheet for ¼ of the tablet should have been filed in the child’s file. Additionally, it is critical for staff members who administer medication to make sure to check 5 rights: right child, right medication, right dosage, right route and right time prior to administering the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (13)Any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a)the child's name; (b)the date the medication was given; (c)the time the medication was given; (d)the amount and the type of medication given; and (e)the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children. 898: Appliances with heating elements Any appliances with heating elements, such as stove must not be accessible to the children. You must lock the gate to the kitchen at all times, or you may not use the stove during operating hours. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e). 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Medication documentation error: I recommend the staff members to take medication training to strengthen their knowledge on medication management. You can also contact Child Care Health Consultants, Chrissy Wolfe at: 828-424-0562 or chrissy.wolfe@mahec.net, or Robin Worley at: 828-772-0504 or robin.worley@mahec.net for additional training and technical assistance. Health and Safety Training: It is best for staff members to complete all the topics for Health and Safety Training in one (1) year. Please make sure that all training is renewed within the five (5) year cycle. Both Staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates will expire in June 2025. If they are off during summer time, please make sure to renew the training prior to the children’s first day. Use of stove during operating hours: It is acceptable to use the stove during operating hours as long as the kitchen area is not accessible to the children. You must make sure that the door to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, it is not recommended to cook anything using the front stoves due to potential accidents. If you are cooking for scents, please consider ingredients for children with allergies. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. You must fill out enrollment survey for lead paint and asbestos separately on https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 272 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 01:40 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Qundra Suber, lead teacher was available during the visit. 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-one (91) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-start center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 < 3 years old, Meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/3/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/21/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. Per Ms. Stockslager, there should be a record for all Buncombe County schools. However, the records were not found on the Clean Classroom for Carolina Kids website. Ms. Stockslager contacted the maintenance personnel during the visit. She will follow-up when she receives answers. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I observed children. The children engaged in free play with pretend food, baby dolls, interlocking foam blocks, cardboard boxes, large Duplo blacks, art materials. There were four (4) high school students interning in the classroom. They worked on the math worksheet and reviewed picture cards with the children. Per medication (administration) record for clonidine, two (2) separate record sheets were found. In the first record, there were a total of twenty-four (24) days when the staff member administrated the Clonidine. On the second record sheet, the same medication was administered on ten (10) days. Two of which dates overlapped. On both record sheets, November 1 and November 4th were initialed by a staff member for administrating clonidine. Per interview with Ms. Suber, she stated that there were two (2) medication record sheets due to change in the dosage in the middle of the school. Based on the record sheet, from 8/22/24 to 9/31/24, ¼ tablet was administered to the child, but starting 11/1/24, ½ tablet was administered. Ms. Suber was confident that no double dosing the medication on 11/1/24 and 11/4/25. There was a medication record for Diastat. On the record form, the medication was administered a total of thirty-two (32) times between January 2025 and April 11, 2025. It was unusual to see Diastat being administrated almost on a daily basis. Therefore, I interviewed both staff members. Per interview, neither staff members remember administering injections to this child. They concluded that the log was actually made for clonidine instead of Diastat. The children had a morning snack, which was doughnut holes and water. Due to inclement weather, the children engaged in gross motor activities, such as dancing, yoga and playing games in the classroom. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were observed. Two (2) staff members’ files were monitored. Please see the attached documentation for additional information. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. No violations were found. There were Public School Off-site Record Verification forms for staff members and children were available. Ms. Stockslager signed both documents on 9/6/24. Two (2) prescription medications were maintained in the classroom. One (1) of the medications was a Diastat. Action plan and the medication authorization form were valid for the emergency medication. The other medication was Clonidine, and the medication authorization form was valid as well. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Doughnut holes and water were served as morning snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. SC Johnson Off! Clean Feel Insect repellent spray (non-aerosol) was on the counter in the kitchen area and the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. Three (3) cans of Coppertone Spray 50 SPF 4-in-1 performance sunscreen aerosol spray were stored on top of the refrigerator while the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. .2820(b) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The information for administering medication was not recorded accurately. Thirty-two (32) times when clonidine 1/2 tablet was administered to the child, the log was recorded on the medication record sheet for Diastat. Additionally, when the dosage of the clonidine changed from 1/4 tablet to 1/2, the medication record sheet for 1/4 tablet was not filed in the child's file. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. While the gate to the kitchen area was not locked, a staff member was cooking a pot of apples on the stove. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 501: Morning Snacks Per USDA guidelines, minimum of two (2) components are required to meet guidelines for snacks. Milk counts as one (1) component, but water does not. Instead of doughnut holes and water, milk can be served. If the children prefers water, additional component, such as fruits, vegetables or dairy can be added. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). 840: Hazardous products Potentially hazardous products, such as aerosols must be stored in a locked storage. Please make sure that the gate to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, over-the-counter lotions, such as diaper cream and sunscreen must be stored minimum of five (5) feet or above. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 851: Administration of medication Medication administration logs must be accurately recorded. When the dosage of the clonidine was changed, the Medication record sheet for ¼ of the tablet should have been filed in the child’s file. Additionally, it is critical for staff members who administer medication to make sure to check 5 rights: right child, right medication, right dosage, right route and right time prior to administering the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (13)Any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a)the child's name; (b)the date the medication was given; (c)the time the medication was given; (d)the amount and the type of medication given; and (e)the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children. 898: Appliances with heating elements Any appliances with heating elements, such as stove must not be accessible to the children. You must lock the gate to the kitchen at all times, or you may not use the stove during operating hours. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e). 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Medication documentation error: I recommend the staff members to take medication training to strengthen their knowledge on medication management. You can also contact Child Care Health Consultants, Chrissy Wolfe at: 828-424-0562 or chrissy.wolfe@mahec.net, or Robin Worley at: 828-772-0504 or robin.worley@mahec.net for additional training and technical assistance. Health and Safety Training: It is best for staff members to complete all the topics for Health and Safety Training in one (1) year. Please make sure that all training is renewed within the five (5) year cycle. Both Staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates will expire in June 2025. If they are off during summer time, please make sure to renew the training prior to the children’s first day. Use of stove during operating hours: It is acceptable to use the stove during operating hours as long as the kitchen area is not accessible to the children. You must make sure that the door to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, it is not recommended to cook anything using the front stoves due to potential accidents. If you are cooking for scents, please consider ingredients for children with allergies. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. You must fill out enrollment survey for lead paint and asbestos separately on https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 272 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 01:40 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Qundra Suber, lead teacher was available during the visit. 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-one (91) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-start center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 < 3 years old, Meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/3/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/21/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. Per Ms. Stockslager, there should be a record for all Buncombe County schools. However, the records were not found on the Clean Classroom for Carolina Kids website. Ms. Stockslager contacted the maintenance personnel during the visit. She will follow-up when she receives answers. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I observed children. The children engaged in free play with pretend food, baby dolls, interlocking foam blocks, cardboard boxes, large Duplo blacks, art materials. There were four (4) high school students interning in the classroom. They worked on the math worksheet and reviewed picture cards with the children. Per medication (administration) record for clonidine, two (2) separate record sheets were found. In the first record, there were a total of twenty-four (24) days when the staff member administrated the Clonidine. On the second record sheet, the same medication was administered on ten (10) days. Two of which dates overlapped. On both record sheets, November 1 and November 4th were initialed by a staff member for administrating clonidine. Per interview with Ms. Suber, she stated that there were two (2) medication record sheets due to change in the dosage in the middle of the school. Based on the record sheet, from 8/22/24 to 9/31/24, ¼ tablet was administered to the child, but starting 11/1/24, ½ tablet was administered. Ms. Suber was confident that no double dosing the medication on 11/1/24 and 11/4/25. There was a medication record for Diastat. On the record form, the medication was administered a total of thirty-two (32) times between January 2025 and April 11, 2025. It was unusual to see Diastat being administrated almost on a daily basis. Therefore, I interviewed both staff members. Per interview, neither staff members remember administering injections to this child. They concluded that the log was actually made for clonidine instead of Diastat. The children had a morning snack, which was doughnut holes and water. Due to inclement weather, the children engaged in gross motor activities, such as dancing, yoga and playing games in the classroom. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were observed. Two (2) staff members’ files were monitored. Please see the attached documentation for additional information. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. No violations were found. There were Public School Off-site Record Verification forms for staff members and children were available. Ms. Stockslager signed both documents on 9/6/24. Two (2) prescription medications were maintained in the classroom. One (1) of the medications was a Diastat. Action plan and the medication authorization form were valid for the emergency medication. The other medication was Clonidine, and the medication authorization form was valid as well. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Doughnut holes and water were served as morning snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. SC Johnson Off! Clean Feel Insect repellent spray (non-aerosol) was on the counter in the kitchen area and the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. Three (3) cans of Coppertone Spray 50 SPF 4-in-1 performance sunscreen aerosol spray were stored on top of the refrigerator while the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. .2820(b) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The information for administering medication was not recorded accurately. Thirty-two (32) times when clonidine 1/2 tablet was administered to the child, the log was recorded on the medication record sheet for Diastat. Additionally, when the dosage of the clonidine changed from 1/4 tablet to 1/2, the medication record sheet for 1/4 tablet was not filed in the child's file. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. While the gate to the kitchen area was not locked, a staff member was cooking a pot of apples on the stove. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 501: Morning Snacks Per USDA guidelines, minimum of two (2) components are required to meet guidelines for snacks. Milk counts as one (1) component, but water does not. Instead of doughnut holes and water, milk can be served. If the children prefers water, additional component, such as fruits, vegetables or dairy can be added. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). 840: Hazardous products Potentially hazardous products, such as aerosols must be stored in a locked storage. Please make sure that the gate to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, over-the-counter lotions, such as diaper cream and sunscreen must be stored minimum of five (5) feet or above. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 851: Administration of medication Medication administration logs must be accurately recorded. When the dosage of the clonidine was changed, the Medication record sheet for ¼ of the tablet should have been filed in the child’s file. Additionally, it is critical for staff members who administer medication to make sure to check 5 rights: right child, right medication, right dosage, right route and right time prior to administering the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (13)Any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a)the child's name; (b)the date the medication was given; (c)the time the medication was given; (d)the amount and the type of medication given; and (e)the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children. 898: Appliances with heating elements Any appliances with heating elements, such as stove must not be accessible to the children. You must lock the gate to the kitchen at all times, or you may not use the stove during operating hours. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e). 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Medication documentation error: I recommend the staff members to take medication training to strengthen their knowledge on medication management. You can also contact Child Care Health Consultants, Chrissy Wolfe at: 828-424-0562 or chrissy.wolfe@mahec.net, or Robin Worley at: 828-772-0504 or robin.worley@mahec.net for additional training and technical assistance. Health and Safety Training: It is best for staff members to complete all the topics for Health and Safety Training in one (1) year. Please make sure that all training is renewed within the five (5) year cycle. Both Staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates will expire in June 2025. If they are off during summer time, please make sure to renew the training prior to the children’s first day. Use of stove during operating hours: It is acceptable to use the stove during operating hours as long as the kitchen area is not accessible to the children. You must make sure that the door to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, it is not recommended to cook anything using the front stoves due to potential accidents. If you are cooking for scents, please consider ingredients for children with allergies. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. You must fill out enrollment survey for lead paint and asbestos separately on https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 272 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 01:40 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Qundra Suber, lead teacher was available during the visit. 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-one (91) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-start center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 < 3 years old, Meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/3/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/21/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. Per Ms. Stockslager, there should be a record for all Buncombe County schools. However, the records were not found on the Clean Classroom for Carolina Kids website. Ms. Stockslager contacted the maintenance personnel during the visit. She will follow-up when she receives answers. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I observed children. The children engaged in free play with pretend food, baby dolls, interlocking foam blocks, cardboard boxes, large Duplo blacks, art materials. There were four (4) high school students interning in the classroom. They worked on the math worksheet and reviewed picture cards with the children. Per medication (administration) record for clonidine, two (2) separate record sheets were found. In the first record, there were a total of twenty-four (24) days when the staff member administrated the Clonidine. On the second record sheet, the same medication was administered on ten (10) days. Two of which dates overlapped. On both record sheets, November 1 and November 4th were initialed by a staff member for administrating clonidine. Per interview with Ms. Suber, she stated that there were two (2) medication record sheets due to change in the dosage in the middle of the school. Based on the record sheet, from 8/22/24 to 9/31/24, ¼ tablet was administered to the child, but starting 11/1/24, ½ tablet was administered. Ms. Suber was confident that no double dosing the medication on 11/1/24 and 11/4/25. There was a medication record for Diastat. On the record form, the medication was administered a total of thirty-two (32) times between January 2025 and April 11, 2025. It was unusual to see Diastat being administrated almost on a daily basis. Therefore, I interviewed both staff members. Per interview, neither staff members remember administering injections to this child. They concluded that the log was actually made for clonidine instead of Diastat. The children had a morning snack, which was doughnut holes and water. Due to inclement weather, the children engaged in gross motor activities, such as dancing, yoga and playing games in the classroom. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were observed. Two (2) staff members’ files were monitored. Please see the attached documentation for additional information. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. No violations were found. There were Public School Off-site Record Verification forms for staff members and children were available. Ms. Stockslager signed both documents on 9/6/24. Two (2) prescription medications were maintained in the classroom. One (1) of the medications was a Diastat. Action plan and the medication authorization form were valid for the emergency medication. The other medication was Clonidine, and the medication authorization form was valid as well. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Doughnut holes and water were served as morning snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. SC Johnson Off! Clean Feel Insect repellent spray (non-aerosol) was on the counter in the kitchen area and the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. Three (3) cans of Coppertone Spray 50 SPF 4-in-1 performance sunscreen aerosol spray were stored on top of the refrigerator while the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. .2820(b) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The information for administering medication was not recorded accurately. Thirty-two (32) times when clonidine 1/2 tablet was administered to the child, the log was recorded on the medication record sheet for Diastat. Additionally, when the dosage of the clonidine changed from 1/4 tablet to 1/2, the medication record sheet for 1/4 tablet was not filed in the child's file. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. While the gate to the kitchen area was not locked, a staff member was cooking a pot of apples on the stove. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 501: Morning Snacks Per USDA guidelines, minimum of two (2) components are required to meet guidelines for snacks. Milk counts as one (1) component, but water does not. Instead of doughnut holes and water, milk can be served. If the children prefers water, additional component, such as fruits, vegetables or dairy can be added. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). 840: Hazardous products Potentially hazardous products, such as aerosols must be stored in a locked storage. Please make sure that the gate to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, over-the-counter lotions, such as diaper cream and sunscreen must be stored minimum of five (5) feet or above. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 851: Administration of medication Medication administration logs must be accurately recorded. When the dosage of the clonidine was changed, the Medication record sheet for ¼ of the tablet should have been filed in the child’s file. Additionally, it is critical for staff members who administer medication to make sure to check 5 rights: right child, right medication, right dosage, right route and right time prior to administering the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (13)Any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a)the child's name; (b)the date the medication was given; (c)the time the medication was given; (d)the amount and the type of medication given; and (e)the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children. 898: Appliances with heating elements Any appliances with heating elements, such as stove must not be accessible to the children. You must lock the gate to the kitchen at all times, or you may not use the stove during operating hours. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e). 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Medication documentation error: I recommend the staff members to take medication training to strengthen their knowledge on medication management. You can also contact Child Care Health Consultants, Chrissy Wolfe at: 828-424-0562 or chrissy.wolfe@mahec.net, or Robin Worley at: 828-772-0504 or robin.worley@mahec.net for additional training and technical assistance. Health and Safety Training: It is best for staff members to complete all the topics for Health and Safety Training in one (1) year. Please make sure that all training is renewed within the five (5) year cycle. Both Staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates will expire in June 2025. If they are off during summer time, please make sure to renew the training prior to the children’s first day. Use of stove during operating hours: It is acceptable to use the stove during operating hours as long as the kitchen area is not accessible to the children. You must make sure that the door to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, it is not recommended to cook anything using the front stoves due to potential accidents. If you are cooking for scents, please consider ingredients for children with allergies. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. You must fill out enrollment survey for lead paint and asbestos separately on https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 272 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 01:40 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Qundra Suber, lead teacher was available during the visit. 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-one (91) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-start center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 < 3 years old, Meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/3/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/21/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/29/25 with eight (8) 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. Lead water testing was completed on 7/4/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. Per Ms. Stockslager, there should be a record for all Buncombe County schools. However, the records were not found on the Clean Classroom for Carolina Kids website. Ms. Stockslager contacted the maintenance personnel during the visit. She will follow-up when she receives answers. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I observed children. The children engaged in free play with pretend food, baby dolls, interlocking foam blocks, cardboard boxes, large Duplo blacks, art materials. There were four (4) high school students interning in the classroom. They worked on the math worksheet and reviewed picture cards with the children. Per medication (administration) record for clonidine, two (2) separate record sheets were found. In the first record, there were a total of twenty-four (24) days when the staff member administrated the Clonidine. On the second record sheet, the same medication was administered on ten (10) days. Two of which dates overlapped. On both record sheets, November 1 and November 4th were initialed by a staff member for administrating clonidine. Per interview with Ms. Suber, she stated that there were two (2) medication record sheets due to change in the dosage in the middle of the school. Based on the record sheet, from 8/22/24 to 9/31/24, ¼ tablet was administered to the child, but starting 11/1/24, ½ tablet was administered. Ms. Suber was confident that no double dosing the medication on 11/1/24 and 11/4/25. There was a medication record for Diastat. On the record form, the medication was administered a total of thirty-two (32) times between January 2025 and April 11, 2025. It was unusual to see Diastat being administrated almost on a daily basis. Therefore, I interviewed both staff members. Per interview, neither staff members remember administering injections to this child. They concluded that the log was actually made for clonidine instead of Diastat. The children had a morning snack, which was doughnut holes and water. Due to inclement weather, the children engaged in gross motor activities, such as dancing, yoga and playing games in the classroom. Playground was monitored and no safety hazards were observed. Two (2) staff members’ files were monitored. Please see the attached documentation for additional information. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. No violations were found. There were Public School Off-site Record Verification forms for staff members and children were available. Ms. Stockslager signed both documents on 9/6/24. Two (2) prescription medications were maintained in the classroom. One (1) of the medications was a Diastat. Action plan and the medication authorization form were valid for the emergency medication. The other medication was Clonidine, and the medication authorization form was valid as well. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Doughnut holes and water were served as morning snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. SC Johnson Off! Clean Feel Insect repellent spray (non-aerosol) was on the counter in the kitchen area and the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. Three (3) cans of Coppertone Spray 50 SPF 4-in-1 performance sunscreen aerosol spray were stored on top of the refrigerator while the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. .2820(b) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The information for administering medication was not recorded accurately. Thirty-two (32) times when clonidine 1/2 tablet was administered to the child, the log was recorded on the medication record sheet for Diastat. Additionally, when the dosage of the clonidine changed from 1/4 tablet to 1/2, the medication record sheet for 1/4 tablet was not filed in the child's file. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. While the gate to the kitchen area was not locked, a staff member was cooking a pot of apples on the stove. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 501: Morning Snacks Per USDA guidelines, minimum of two (2) components are required to meet guidelines for snacks. Milk counts as one (1) component, but water does not. Instead of doughnut holes and water, milk can be served. If the children prefers water, additional component, such as fruits, vegetables or dairy can be added. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). 840: Hazardous products Potentially hazardous products, such as aerosols must be stored in a locked storage. Please make sure that the gate to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, over-the-counter lotions, such as diaper cream and sunscreen must be stored minimum of five (5) feet or above. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 851: Administration of medication Medication administration logs must be accurately recorded. When the dosage of the clonidine was changed, the Medication record sheet for ¼ of the tablet should have been filed in the child’s file. Additionally, it is critical for staff members who administer medication to make sure to check 5 rights: right child, right medication, right dosage, right route and right time prior to administering the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (13)Any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a)the child's name; (b)the date the medication was given; (c)the time the medication was given; (d)the amount and the type of medication given; and (e)the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children. 898: Appliances with heating elements Any appliances with heating elements, such as stove must not be accessible to the children. You must lock the gate to the kitchen at all times, or you may not use the stove during operating hours. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e). 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Medication documentation error: I recommend the staff members to take medication training to strengthen their knowledge on medication management. You can also contact Child Care Health Consultants, Chrissy Wolfe at: 828-424-0562 or chrissy.wolfe@mahec.net, or Robin Worley at: 828-772-0504 or robin.worley@mahec.net for additional training and technical assistance. Health and Safety Training: It is best for staff members to complete all the topics for Health and Safety Training in one (1) year. Please make sure that all training is renewed within the five (5) year cycle. Both Staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates will expire in June 2025. If they are off during summer time, please make sure to renew the training prior to the children’s first day. Use of stove during operating hours: It is acceptable to use the stove during operating hours as long as the kitchen area is not accessible to the children. You must make sure that the door to the kitchen area is always locked. Additionally, it is not recommended to cook anything using the front stoves due to potential accidents. If you are cooking for scents, please consider ingredients for children with allergies. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. You must fill out enrollment survey for lead paint and asbestos separately on https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Kaoru Eddins. Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Stockslager was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93) percentage as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-Star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced in October and November, but the date of the drill was not logged. Number of people participated in the drill, time and other information were logged except for the date of the drill. December drill was not logged. The last shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was practiced on 12/9/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/21/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/16/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with 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. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Eleven children, three-to-four years of age, were present. Eight (8) high school students who are taking Early Childhood Education were also present in the classroom. The high school students washed their hands upon arrival and worked with the children conducting small group activities, such as math one-to-one-correspondence activity, playdough, open-ended art questions and art worksheet. The children engaged in free play with large Legos, water color paint, playdough and pretend materials. Three (3) medications were maintained in the classroom. All medications are in the locked box and maintained in the refrigerator. Two (2) medications were emergency medications. Playground was inspected. Three (3) staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The October and November drill was logged with the time of the drill, number of people, route of the alarm and weather but not the dates. For December, only the month and the year were written. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. The inhaler in the locked box in the refrigerator was not in its original box. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. For an inhaler for a child, medication authorization form was not in file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The incident reports were maintained in a binder with the incident log. .0802 (e) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection completed was dated 11/21/24. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. The gate to the kitchen area has magnetic lock. The lock was not latched during the visit. There is an oven in the kitchen area. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire Drill Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(t), monthly fire drill shall be conducted. All information, including the date of the drill, time, route of the alarm, etc. shall be include in the emergency drill log. The information shall be logged upon completion of each drill. 844: Prescription medication in original box Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(a), all prescription medications shall be maintained in their original boxes. The staff shall remind the parent to bring the medication in its original box. 847: Medication authorization form Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), medication authorization form is required for all medications. Please have the parent fill out the form for the inhaler immediately. 852: Incident report Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e), incident report must be maintained in each child’s file. Upon logging the incident and receive the signatures from the parent, please file the incident reports in each child’s file. 859: Playground inspection Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q), playground inspection shall be completed monthly using the form provided by the Division. Please complete the inspection for December 2024. 898: Appliances with heating elements Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e), any appliances with heating elements shall not be accessible to the children. The gate to the kitchen area must be locked at all times. 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 1/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Sanitation report was shared with Ms. Stockslager via email. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Kaoru Eddins. Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Stockslager was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93) percentage as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-Star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced in October and November, but the date of the drill was not logged. Number of people participated in the drill, time and other information were logged except for the date of the drill. December drill was not logged. The last shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was practiced on 12/9/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/21/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/16/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with 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. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Eleven children, three-to-four years of age, were present. Eight (8) high school students who are taking Early Childhood Education were also present in the classroom. The high school students washed their hands upon arrival and worked with the children conducting small group activities, such as math one-to-one-correspondence activity, playdough, open-ended art questions and art worksheet. The children engaged in free play with large Legos, water color paint, playdough and pretend materials. Three (3) medications were maintained in the classroom. All medications are in the locked box and maintained in the refrigerator. Two (2) medications were emergency medications. Playground was inspected. Three (3) staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The October and November drill was logged with the time of the drill, number of people, route of the alarm and weather but not the dates. For December, only the month and the year were written. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. The inhaler in the locked box in the refrigerator was not in its original box. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. For an inhaler for a child, medication authorization form was not in file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The incident reports were maintained in a binder with the incident log. .0802 (e) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection completed was dated 11/21/24. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. The gate to the kitchen area has magnetic lock. The lock was not latched during the visit. There is an oven in the kitchen area. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire Drill Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(t), monthly fire drill shall be conducted. All information, including the date of the drill, time, route of the alarm, etc. shall be include in the emergency drill log. The information shall be logged upon completion of each drill. 844: Prescription medication in original box Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(a), all prescription medications shall be maintained in their original boxes. The staff shall remind the parent to bring the medication in its original box. 847: Medication authorization form Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), medication authorization form is required for all medications. Please have the parent fill out the form for the inhaler immediately. 852: Incident report Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e), incident report must be maintained in each child’s file. Upon logging the incident and receive the signatures from the parent, please file the incident reports in each child’s file. 859: Playground inspection Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q), playground inspection shall be completed monthly using the form provided by the Division. Please complete the inspection for December 2024. 898: Appliances with heating elements Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e), any appliances with heating elements shall not be accessible to the children. The gate to the kitchen area must be locked at all times. 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 1/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Sanitation report was shared with Ms. Stockslager via email. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Kaoru Eddins. Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Stockslager was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93) percentage as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-Star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced in October and November, but the date of the drill was not logged. Number of people participated in the drill, time and other information were logged except for the date of the drill. December drill was not logged. The last shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was practiced on 12/9/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/21/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/16/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with 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. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Eleven children, three-to-four years of age, were present. Eight (8) high school students who are taking Early Childhood Education were also present in the classroom. The high school students washed their hands upon arrival and worked with the children conducting small group activities, such as math one-to-one-correspondence activity, playdough, open-ended art questions and art worksheet. The children engaged in free play with large Legos, water color paint, playdough and pretend materials. Three (3) medications were maintained in the classroom. All medications are in the locked box and maintained in the refrigerator. Two (2) medications were emergency medications. Playground was inspected. Three (3) staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The October and November drill was logged with the time of the drill, number of people, route of the alarm and weather but not the dates. For December, only the month and the year were written. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. The inhaler in the locked box in the refrigerator was not in its original box. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. For an inhaler for a child, medication authorization form was not in file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The incident reports were maintained in a binder with the incident log. .0802 (e) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection completed was dated 11/21/24. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. The gate to the kitchen area has magnetic lock. The lock was not latched during the visit. There is an oven in the kitchen area. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire Drill Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(t), monthly fire drill shall be conducted. All information, including the date of the drill, time, route of the alarm, etc. shall be include in the emergency drill log. The information shall be logged upon completion of each drill. 844: Prescription medication in original box Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(a), all prescription medications shall be maintained in their original boxes. The staff shall remind the parent to bring the medication in its original box. 847: Medication authorization form Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), medication authorization form is required for all medications. Please have the parent fill out the form for the inhaler immediately. 852: Incident report Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e), incident report must be maintained in each child’s file. Upon logging the incident and receive the signatures from the parent, please file the incident reports in each child’s file. 859: Playground inspection Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q), playground inspection shall be completed monthly using the form provided by the Division. Please complete the inspection for December 2024. 898: Appliances with heating elements Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e), any appliances with heating elements shall not be accessible to the children. The gate to the kitchen area must be locked at all times. 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 1/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Sanitation report was shared with Ms. Stockslager via email. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Kaoru Eddins. Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Stockslager was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93) percentage as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-Star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced in October and November, but the date of the drill was not logged. Number of people participated in the drill, time and other information were logged except for the date of the drill. December drill was not logged. The last shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was practiced on 12/9/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/21/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/16/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with 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. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Eleven children, three-to-four years of age, were present. Eight (8) high school students who are taking Early Childhood Education were also present in the classroom. The high school students washed their hands upon arrival and worked with the children conducting small group activities, such as math one-to-one-correspondence activity, playdough, open-ended art questions and art worksheet. The children engaged in free play with large Legos, water color paint, playdough and pretend materials. Three (3) medications were maintained in the classroom. All medications are in the locked box and maintained in the refrigerator. Two (2) medications were emergency medications. Playground was inspected. Three (3) staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The October and November drill was logged with the time of the drill, number of people, route of the alarm and weather but not the dates. For December, only the month and the year were written. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. The inhaler in the locked box in the refrigerator was not in its original box. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. For an inhaler for a child, medication authorization form was not in file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The incident reports were maintained in a binder with the incident log. .0802 (e) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection completed was dated 11/21/24. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. The gate to the kitchen area has magnetic lock. The lock was not latched during the visit. There is an oven in the kitchen area. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire Drill Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(t), monthly fire drill shall be conducted. All information, including the date of the drill, time, route of the alarm, etc. shall be include in the emergency drill log. The information shall be logged upon completion of each drill. 844: Prescription medication in original box Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(a), all prescription medications shall be maintained in their original boxes. The staff shall remind the parent to bring the medication in its original box. 847: Medication authorization form Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), medication authorization form is required for all medications. Please have the parent fill out the form for the inhaler immediately. 852: Incident report Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e), incident report must be maintained in each child’s file. Upon logging the incident and receive the signatures from the parent, please file the incident reports in each child’s file. 859: Playground inspection Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q), playground inspection shall be completed monthly using the form provided by the Division. Please complete the inspection for December 2024. 898: Appliances with heating elements Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e), any appliances with heating elements shall not be accessible to the children. The gate to the kitchen area must be locked at all times. 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 1/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Sanitation report was shared with Ms. Stockslager via email. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Kaoru Eddins. Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Stockslager was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93) percentage as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-Star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced in October and November, but the date of the drill was not logged. Number of people participated in the drill, time and other information were logged except for the date of the drill. December drill was not logged. The last shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was practiced on 12/9/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/21/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/16/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with 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. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Eleven children, three-to-four years of age, were present. Eight (8) high school students who are taking Early Childhood Education were also present in the classroom. The high school students washed their hands upon arrival and worked with the children conducting small group activities, such as math one-to-one-correspondence activity, playdough, open-ended art questions and art worksheet. The children engaged in free play with large Legos, water color paint, playdough and pretend materials. Three (3) medications were maintained in the classroom. All medications are in the locked box and maintained in the refrigerator. Two (2) medications were emergency medications. Playground was inspected. Three (3) staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The October and November drill was logged with the time of the drill, number of people, route of the alarm and weather but not the dates. For December, only the month and the year were written. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. The inhaler in the locked box in the refrigerator was not in its original box. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. For an inhaler for a child, medication authorization form was not in file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The incident reports were maintained in a binder with the incident log. .0802 (e) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection completed was dated 11/21/24. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. The gate to the kitchen area has magnetic lock. The lock was not latched during the visit. There is an oven in the kitchen area. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire Drill Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(t), monthly fire drill shall be conducted. All information, including the date of the drill, time, route of the alarm, etc. shall be include in the emergency drill log. The information shall be logged upon completion of each drill. 844: Prescription medication in original box Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(a), all prescription medications shall be maintained in their original boxes. The staff shall remind the parent to bring the medication in its original box. 847: Medication authorization form Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), medication authorization form is required for all medications. Please have the parent fill out the form for the inhaler immediately. 852: Incident report Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e), incident report must be maintained in each child’s file. Upon logging the incident and receive the signatures from the parent, please file the incident reports in each child’s file. 859: Playground inspection Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q), playground inspection shall be completed monthly using the form provided by the Division. Please complete the inspection for December 2024. 898: Appliances with heating elements Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e), any appliances with heating elements shall not be accessible to the children. The gate to the kitchen area must be locked at all times. 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 1/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Sanitation report was shared with Ms. Stockslager via email. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Kaoru Eddins. Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Stockslager was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93) percentage as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-Star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced in October and November, but the date of the drill was not logged. Number of people participated in the drill, time and other information were logged except for the date of the drill. December drill was not logged. The last shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was practiced on 12/9/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/21/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/16/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with 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. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Eleven children, three-to-four years of age, were present. Eight (8) high school students who are taking Early Childhood Education were also present in the classroom. The high school students washed their hands upon arrival and worked with the children conducting small group activities, such as math one-to-one-correspondence activity, playdough, open-ended art questions and art worksheet. The children engaged in free play with large Legos, water color paint, playdough and pretend materials. Three (3) medications were maintained in the classroom. All medications are in the locked box and maintained in the refrigerator. Two (2) medications were emergency medications. Playground was inspected. Three (3) staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The October and November drill was logged with the time of the drill, number of people, route of the alarm and weather but not the dates. For December, only the month and the year were written. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. The inhaler in the locked box in the refrigerator was not in its original box. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. For an inhaler for a child, medication authorization form was not in file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The incident reports were maintained in a binder with the incident log. .0802 (e) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection completed was dated 11/21/24. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. The gate to the kitchen area has magnetic lock. The lock was not latched during the visit. There is an oven in the kitchen area. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire Drill Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(t), monthly fire drill shall be conducted. All information, including the date of the drill, time, route of the alarm, etc. shall be include in the emergency drill log. The information shall be logged upon completion of each drill. 844: Prescription medication in original box Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(a), all prescription medications shall be maintained in their original boxes. The staff shall remind the parent to bring the medication in its original box. 847: Medication authorization form Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), medication authorization form is required for all medications. Please have the parent fill out the form for the inhaler immediately. 852: Incident report Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e), incident report must be maintained in each child’s file. Upon logging the incident and receive the signatures from the parent, please file the incident reports in each child’s file. 859: Playground inspection Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q), playground inspection shall be completed monthly using the form provided by the Division. Please complete the inspection for December 2024. 898: Appliances with heating elements Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e), any appliances with heating elements shall not be accessible to the children. The gate to the kitchen area must be locked at all times. 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 1/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Sanitation report was shared with Ms. Stockslager via email. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Kaoru Eddins. Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Stockslager was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93) percentage as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-Star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced in October and November, but the date of the drill was not logged. Number of people participated in the drill, time and other information were logged except for the date of the drill. December drill was not logged. The last shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was practiced on 12/9/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/21/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/16/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with 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. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Eleven children, three-to-four years of age, were present. Eight (8) high school students who are taking Early Childhood Education were also present in the classroom. The high school students washed their hands upon arrival and worked with the children conducting small group activities, such as math one-to-one-correspondence activity, playdough, open-ended art questions and art worksheet. The children engaged in free play with large Legos, water color paint, playdough and pretend materials. Three (3) medications were maintained in the classroom. All medications are in the locked box and maintained in the refrigerator. Two (2) medications were emergency medications. Playground was inspected. Three (3) staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The October and November drill was logged with the time of the drill, number of people, route of the alarm and weather but not the dates. For December, only the month and the year were written. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. The inhaler in the locked box in the refrigerator was not in its original box. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. For an inhaler for a child, medication authorization form was not in file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The incident reports were maintained in a binder with the incident log. .0802 (e) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection completed was dated 11/21/24. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. The gate to the kitchen area has magnetic lock. The lock was not latched during the visit. There is an oven in the kitchen area. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire Drill Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(t), monthly fire drill shall be conducted. All information, including the date of the drill, time, route of the alarm, etc. shall be include in the emergency drill log. The information shall be logged upon completion of each drill. 844: Prescription medication in original box Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(a), all prescription medications shall be maintained in their original boxes. The staff shall remind the parent to bring the medication in its original box. 847: Medication authorization form Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), medication authorization form is required for all medications. Please have the parent fill out the form for the inhaler immediately. 852: Incident report Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e), incident report must be maintained in each child’s file. Upon logging the incident and receive the signatures from the parent, please file the incident reports in each child’s file. 859: Playground inspection Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q), playground inspection shall be completed monthly using the form provided by the Division. Please complete the inspection for December 2024. 898: Appliances with heating elements Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e), any appliances with heating elements shall not be accessible to the children. The gate to the kitchen area must be locked at all times. 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 1/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Sanitation report was shared with Ms. Stockslager via email. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Kaoru Eddins. Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Stockslager was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93) percentage as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-Star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced in October and November, but the date of the drill was not logged. Number of people participated in the drill, time and other information were logged except for the date of the drill. December drill was not logged. The last shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was practiced on 12/9/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/21/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/16/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with 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. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Eleven children, three-to-four years of age, were present. Eight (8) high school students who are taking Early Childhood Education were also present in the classroom. The high school students washed their hands upon arrival and worked with the children conducting small group activities, such as math one-to-one-correspondence activity, playdough, open-ended art questions and art worksheet. The children engaged in free play with large Legos, water color paint, playdough and pretend materials. Three (3) medications were maintained in the classroom. All medications are in the locked box and maintained in the refrigerator. Two (2) medications were emergency medications. Playground was inspected. Three (3) staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The October and November drill was logged with the time of the drill, number of people, route of the alarm and weather but not the dates. For December, only the month and the year were written. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. The inhaler in the locked box in the refrigerator was not in its original box. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. For an inhaler for a child, medication authorization form was not in file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The incident reports were maintained in a binder with the incident log. .0802 (e) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection completed was dated 11/21/24. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. The gate to the kitchen area has magnetic lock. The lock was not latched during the visit. There is an oven in the kitchen area. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire Drill Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(t), monthly fire drill shall be conducted. All information, including the date of the drill, time, route of the alarm, etc. shall be include in the emergency drill log. The information shall be logged upon completion of each drill. 844: Prescription medication in original box Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(a), all prescription medications shall be maintained in their original boxes. The staff shall remind the parent to bring the medication in its original box. 847: Medication authorization form Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), medication authorization form is required for all medications. Please have the parent fill out the form for the inhaler immediately. 852: Incident report Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e), incident report must be maintained in each child’s file. Upon logging the incident and receive the signatures from the parent, please file the incident reports in each child’s file. 859: Playground inspection Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q), playground inspection shall be completed monthly using the form provided by the Division. Please complete the inspection for December 2024. 898: Appliances with heating elements Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e), any appliances with heating elements shall not be accessible to the children. The gate to the kitchen area must be locked at all times. 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 1/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Sanitation report was shared with Ms. Stockslager via email. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Kaoru Eddins. Child Care Consultant and also signed by Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Stockslager was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93) percentage as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-Star center license issued on 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no more than 10 children under three (3) years of age, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/2/24. The last fire drill was practiced in October and November, but the date of the drill was not logged. Number of people participated in the drill, time and other information were logged except for the date of the drill. December drill was not logged. The last shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was practiced on 12/9/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/21/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/16/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with 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. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Eleven children, three-to-four years of age, were present. Eight (8) high school students who are taking Early Childhood Education were also present in the classroom. The high school students washed their hands upon arrival and worked with the children conducting small group activities, such as math one-to-one-correspondence activity, playdough, open-ended art questions and art worksheet. The children engaged in free play with large Legos, water color paint, playdough and pretend materials. Three (3) medications were maintained in the classroom. All medications are in the locked box and maintained in the refrigerator. Two (2) medications were emergency medications. Playground was inspected. Three (3) staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The October and November drill was logged with the time of the drill, number of people, route of the alarm and weather but not the dates. For December, only the month and the year were written. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. The inhaler in the locked box in the refrigerator was not in its original box. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. For an inhaler for a child, medication authorization form was not in file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The incident reports were maintained in a binder with the incident log. .0802 (e) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection completed was dated 11/21/24. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. The gate to the kitchen area has magnetic lock. The lock was not latched during the visit. There is an oven in the kitchen area. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire Drill Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(t), monthly fire drill shall be conducted. All information, including the date of the drill, time, route of the alarm, etc. shall be include in the emergency drill log. The information shall be logged upon completion of each drill. 844: Prescription medication in original box Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(a), all prescription medications shall be maintained in their original boxes. The staff shall remind the parent to bring the medication in its original box. 847: Medication authorization form Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), medication authorization form is required for all medications. Please have the parent fill out the form for the inhaler immediately. 852: Incident report Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e), incident report must be maintained in each child’s file. Upon logging the incident and receive the signatures from the parent, please file the incident reports in each child’s file. 859: Playground inspection Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q), playground inspection shall be completed monthly using the form provided by the Division. Please complete the inspection for December 2024. 898: Appliances with heating elements Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(e), any appliances with heating elements shall not be accessible to the children. The gate to the kitchen area must be locked at all times. 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 1/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Sanitation report was shared with Ms. Stockslager via email. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Stockslager 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-seven percenter (97%) as of 5/2/24. The facility is operated by Buncombe County Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), no more than 10 children under three year old, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was updated on 7/19/23. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. There are fifteen (15) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today. There are three (3) existing staff. There are no new staff. One (1) existing staff file was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Stockslager and Qundra Suber, Lead Teacher. Children returned from a special event and played outside on the playground. Upon returning to the classroom for lunch, children washed hands and ate school lunch or lunch from home. Lunch provided by the school today consisted of beef nachos, black beans, pineapple, and milk. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The daily schedule was not posted in a location visible to parents and caregivers. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Poison ivy was growing near the fence line on the playground within reach of children. .0604(l) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the Annual Review of the EPR plan for two (2) staff was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The two (2) topics, “Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization” and “Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions” were not completed every five (5) years for staff JB. The three (3) topics “Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic”, “Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event”, and “Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment” were not complete every five (5) years for staff QS. .1103(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 Departure and arrival times for all children must be documented as they enter and leave the facility. We discussed that you plan to remind parents of this policy. 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 #415 The schedule waws posted during the visit. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Item, #823 A work order was placed today for maintenance to remove the poison ivy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. A list of toxic plants may be found on the Division's website Item #1825 The staff signed documentation of the annual review of the EPR plan during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (f) All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item #1899 Staff must complete the topics identified in the violation above immediately. Each Health and Safety Training topic must be completed every five (5) years. 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (b) Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102(b) will have been covered. 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 5/16/24. 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 it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the red/pink paint on the climbing structure is beginning to chip. Plan to have maintenance inspect and address this area of the climber. We discussed that you are experiencing difficulty accessing some forms on your electronic platform for children’s files. We discussed that you have reached out to the platform to have the issue resolved. We discussed that forms can be printed and placed in the child’s physical file to avoid possible future violations. 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. 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. Plan to visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year options. 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 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: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Stockslager 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-seven percenter (97%) as of 5/2/24. The facility is operated by Buncombe County Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), no more than 10 children under three year old, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was updated on 7/19/23. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. There are fifteen (15) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today. There are three (3) existing staff. There are no new staff. One (1) existing staff file was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Stockslager and Qundra Suber, Lead Teacher. Children returned from a special event and played outside on the playground. Upon returning to the classroom for lunch, children washed hands and ate school lunch or lunch from home. Lunch provided by the school today consisted of beef nachos, black beans, pineapple, and milk. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The daily schedule was not posted in a location visible to parents and caregivers. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Poison ivy was growing near the fence line on the playground within reach of children. .0604(l) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the Annual Review of the EPR plan for two (2) staff was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The two (2) topics, “Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization” and “Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions” were not completed every five (5) years for staff JB. The three (3) topics “Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic”, “Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event”, and “Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment” were not complete every five (5) years for staff QS. .1103(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 Departure and arrival times for all children must be documented as they enter and leave the facility. We discussed that you plan to remind parents of this policy. 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 #415 The schedule waws posted during the visit. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Item, #823 A work order was placed today for maintenance to remove the poison ivy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. A list of toxic plants may be found on the Division's website Item #1825 The staff signed documentation of the annual review of the EPR plan during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (f) All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item #1899 Staff must complete the topics identified in the violation above immediately. Each Health and Safety Training topic must be completed every five (5) years. 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (b) Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102(b) will have been covered. 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 5/16/24. 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 it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the red/pink paint on the climbing structure is beginning to chip. Plan to have maintenance inspect and address this area of the climber. We discussed that you are experiencing difficulty accessing some forms on your electronic platform for children’s files. We discussed that you have reached out to the platform to have the issue resolved. We discussed that forms can be printed and placed in the child’s physical file to avoid possible future violations. 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. 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. Plan to visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year options. 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 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 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Stockslager 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-seven percenter (97%) as of 5/2/24. The facility is operated by Buncombe County Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), no more than 10 children under three year old, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was updated on 7/19/23. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. There are fifteen (15) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today. There are three (3) existing staff. There are no new staff. One (1) existing staff file was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Stockslager and Qundra Suber, Lead Teacher. Children returned from a special event and played outside on the playground. Upon returning to the classroom for lunch, children washed hands and ate school lunch or lunch from home. Lunch provided by the school today consisted of beef nachos, black beans, pineapple, and milk. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The daily schedule was not posted in a location visible to parents and caregivers. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Poison ivy was growing near the fence line on the playground within reach of children. .0604(l) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the Annual Review of the EPR plan for two (2) staff was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The two (2) topics, “Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization” and “Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions” were not completed every five (5) years for staff JB. The three (3) topics “Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic”, “Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event”, and “Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment” were not complete every five (5) years for staff QS. .1103(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 Departure and arrival times for all children must be documented as they enter and leave the facility. We discussed that you plan to remind parents of this policy. 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 #415 The schedule waws posted during the visit. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Item, #823 A work order was placed today for maintenance to remove the poison ivy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. A list of toxic plants may be found on the Division's website Item #1825 The staff signed documentation of the annual review of the EPR plan during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (f) All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item #1899 Staff must complete the topics identified in the violation above immediately. Each Health and Safety Training topic must be completed every five (5) years. 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (b) Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102(b) will have been covered. 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 5/16/24. 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 it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the red/pink paint on the climbing structure is beginning to chip. Plan to have maintenance inspect and address this area of the climber. We discussed that you are experiencing difficulty accessing some forms on your electronic platform for children’s files. We discussed that you have reached out to the platform to have the issue resolved. We discussed that forms can be printed and placed in the child’s physical file to avoid possible future violations. 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. 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. Plan to visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year options. 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 monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Stockslager 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-seven percenter (97%) as of 5/2/24. The facility is operated by Buncombe County Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), no more than 10 children under three year old, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was updated on 7/19/23. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. There are fifteen (15) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today. There are three (3) existing staff. There are no new staff. One (1) existing staff file was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Stockslager and Qundra Suber, Lead Teacher. Children returned from a special event and played outside on the playground. Upon returning to the classroom for lunch, children washed hands and ate school lunch or lunch from home. Lunch provided by the school today consisted of beef nachos, black beans, pineapple, and milk. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The daily schedule was not posted in a location visible to parents and caregivers. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Poison ivy was growing near the fence line on the playground within reach of children. .0604(l) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the Annual Review of the EPR plan for two (2) staff was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The two (2) topics, “Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization” and “Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions” were not completed every five (5) years for staff JB. The three (3) topics “Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic”, “Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event”, and “Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment” were not complete every five (5) years for staff QS. .1103(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 Departure and arrival times for all children must be documented as they enter and leave the facility. We discussed that you plan to remind parents of this policy. 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 #415 The schedule waws posted during the visit. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Item, #823 A work order was placed today for maintenance to remove the poison ivy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. A list of toxic plants may be found on the Division's website Item #1825 The staff signed documentation of the annual review of the EPR plan during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (f) All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item #1899 Staff must complete the topics identified in the violation above immediately. Each Health and Safety Training topic must be completed every five (5) years. 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (b) Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102(b) will have been covered. 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 5/16/24. 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 it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the red/pink paint on the climbing structure is beginning to chip. Plan to have maintenance inspect and address this area of the climber. We discussed that you are experiencing difficulty accessing some forms on your electronic platform for children’s files. We discussed that you have reached out to the platform to have the issue resolved. We discussed that forms can be printed and placed in the child’s physical file to avoid possible future violations. 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. 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. Plan to visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year options. 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 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 .0607 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Stockslager 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-seven percenter (97%) as of 5/2/24. The facility is operated by Buncombe County Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), no more than 10 children under three year old, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was updated on 7/19/23. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. There are fifteen (15) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today. There are three (3) existing staff. There are no new staff. One (1) existing staff file was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Stockslager and Qundra Suber, Lead Teacher. Children returned from a special event and played outside on the playground. Upon returning to the classroom for lunch, children washed hands and ate school lunch or lunch from home. Lunch provided by the school today consisted of beef nachos, black beans, pineapple, and milk. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The daily schedule was not posted in a location visible to parents and caregivers. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Poison ivy was growing near the fence line on the playground within reach of children. .0604(l) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the Annual Review of the EPR plan for two (2) staff was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The two (2) topics, “Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization” and “Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions” were not completed every five (5) years for staff JB. The three (3) topics “Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic”, “Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event”, and “Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment” were not complete every five (5) years for staff QS. .1103(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 Departure and arrival times for all children must be documented as they enter and leave the facility. We discussed that you plan to remind parents of this policy. 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 #415 The schedule waws posted during the visit. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Item, #823 A work order was placed today for maintenance to remove the poison ivy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. A list of toxic plants may be found on the Division's website Item #1825 The staff signed documentation of the annual review of the EPR plan during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (f) All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item #1899 Staff must complete the topics identified in the violation above immediately. Each Health and Safety Training topic must be completed every five (5) years. 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (b) Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102(b) will have been covered. 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 5/16/24. 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 it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the red/pink paint on the climbing structure is beginning to chip. Plan to have maintenance inspect and address this area of the climber. We discussed that you are experiencing difficulty accessing some forms on your electronic platform for children’s files. We discussed that you have reached out to the platform to have the issue resolved. We discussed that forms can be printed and placed in the child’s physical file to avoid possible future violations. 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. 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. Plan to visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year options. 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 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: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Stockslager 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-seven percenter (97%) as of 5/2/24. The facility is operated by Buncombe County Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), no more than 10 children under three year old, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was updated on 7/19/23. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. There are fifteen (15) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today. There are three (3) existing staff. There are no new staff. One (1) existing staff file was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Stockslager and Qundra Suber, Lead Teacher. Children returned from a special event and played outside on the playground. Upon returning to the classroom for lunch, children washed hands and ate school lunch or lunch from home. Lunch provided by the school today consisted of beef nachos, black beans, pineapple, and milk. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The daily schedule was not posted in a location visible to parents and caregivers. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Poison ivy was growing near the fence line on the playground within reach of children. .0604(l) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the Annual Review of the EPR plan for two (2) staff was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The two (2) topics, “Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization” and “Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions” were not completed every five (5) years for staff JB. The three (3) topics “Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic”, “Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event”, and “Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment” were not complete every five (5) years for staff QS. .1103(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 Departure and arrival times for all children must be documented as they enter and leave the facility. We discussed that you plan to remind parents of this policy. 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 #415 The schedule waws posted during the visit. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Item, #823 A work order was placed today for maintenance to remove the poison ivy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. A list of toxic plants may be found on the Division's website Item #1825 The staff signed documentation of the annual review of the EPR plan during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (f) All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item #1899 Staff must complete the topics identified in the violation above immediately. Each Health and Safety Training topic must be completed every five (5) years. 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (b) Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102(b) will have been covered. 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 5/16/24. 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 it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the red/pink paint on the climbing structure is beginning to chip. Plan to have maintenance inspect and address this area of the climber. We discussed that you are experiencing difficulty accessing some forms on your electronic platform for children’s files. We discussed that you have reached out to the platform to have the issue resolved. We discussed that forms can be printed and placed in the child’s physical file to avoid possible future violations. 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. 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. Plan to visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year options. 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 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 .1103 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Stockslager 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-seven percenter (97%) as of 5/2/24. The facility is operated by Buncombe County Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), no more than 10 children under three year old, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was updated on 7/19/23. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. There are fifteen (15) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today. There are three (3) existing staff. There are no new staff. One (1) existing staff file was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Stockslager and Qundra Suber, Lead Teacher. Children returned from a special event and played outside on the playground. Upon returning to the classroom for lunch, children washed hands and ate school lunch or lunch from home. Lunch provided by the school today consisted of beef nachos, black beans, pineapple, and milk. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The daily schedule was not posted in a location visible to parents and caregivers. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Poison ivy was growing near the fence line on the playground within reach of children. .0604(l) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the Annual Review of the EPR plan for two (2) staff was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The two (2) topics, “Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization” and “Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions” were not completed every five (5) years for staff JB. The three (3) topics “Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic”, “Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event”, and “Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment” were not complete every five (5) years for staff QS. .1103(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 Departure and arrival times for all children must be documented as they enter and leave the facility. We discussed that you plan to remind parents of this policy. 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 #415 The schedule waws posted during the visit. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Item, #823 A work order was placed today for maintenance to remove the poison ivy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. A list of toxic plants may be found on the Division's website Item #1825 The staff signed documentation of the annual review of the EPR plan during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (f) All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item #1899 Staff must complete the topics identified in the violation above immediately. Each Health and Safety Training topic must be completed every five (5) years. 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (b) Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102(b) will have been covered. 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 5/16/24. 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 it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the red/pink paint on the climbing structure is beginning to chip. Plan to have maintenance inspect and address this area of the climber. We discussed that you are experiencing difficulty accessing some forms on your electronic platform for children’s files. We discussed that you have reached out to the platform to have the issue resolved. We discussed that forms can be printed and placed in the child’s physical file to avoid possible future violations. 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. 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. Plan to visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year options. 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 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: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Stockslager 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-seven percenter (97%) as of 5/2/24. The facility is operated by Buncombe County Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), no more than 10 children under three year old, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was updated on 7/19/23. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. There are fifteen (15) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today. There are three (3) existing staff. There are no new staff. One (1) existing staff file was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Stockslager and Qundra Suber, Lead Teacher. Children returned from a special event and played outside on the playground. Upon returning to the classroom for lunch, children washed hands and ate school lunch or lunch from home. Lunch provided by the school today consisted of beef nachos, black beans, pineapple, and milk. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The daily schedule was not posted in a location visible to parents and caregivers. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Poison ivy was growing near the fence line on the playground within reach of children. .0604(l) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the Annual Review of the EPR plan for two (2) staff was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The two (2) topics, “Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization” and “Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions” were not completed every five (5) years for staff JB. The three (3) topics “Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic”, “Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event”, and “Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment” were not complete every five (5) years for staff QS. .1103(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 Departure and arrival times for all children must be documented as they enter and leave the facility. We discussed that you plan to remind parents of this policy. 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 #415 The schedule waws posted during the visit. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Item, #823 A work order was placed today for maintenance to remove the poison ivy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. A list of toxic plants may be found on the Division's website Item #1825 The staff signed documentation of the annual review of the EPR plan during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (f) All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item #1899 Staff must complete the topics identified in the violation above immediately. Each Health and Safety Training topic must be completed every five (5) years. 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (b) Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102(b) will have been covered. 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 5/16/24. 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 it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the red/pink paint on the climbing structure is beginning to chip. Plan to have maintenance inspect and address this area of the climber. We discussed that you are experiencing difficulty accessing some forms on your electronic platform for children’s files. We discussed that you have reached out to the platform to have the issue resolved. We discussed that forms can be printed and placed in the child’s physical file to avoid possible future violations. 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. 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. Plan to visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year options. 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 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: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Stockslager 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-seven percenter (97%) as of 5/2/24. The facility is operated by Buncombe County Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), no more than 10 children under three year old, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was updated on 7/19/23. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. There are fifteen (15) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today. There are three (3) existing staff. There are no new staff. One (1) existing staff file was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Stockslager and Qundra Suber, Lead Teacher. Children returned from a special event and played outside on the playground. Upon returning to the classroom for lunch, children washed hands and ate school lunch or lunch from home. Lunch provided by the school today consisted of beef nachos, black beans, pineapple, and milk. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The daily schedule was not posted in a location visible to parents and caregivers. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Poison ivy was growing near the fence line on the playground within reach of children. .0604(l) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the Annual Review of the EPR plan for two (2) staff was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The two (2) topics, “Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization” and “Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions” were not completed every five (5) years for staff JB. The three (3) topics “Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic”, “Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event”, and “Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment” were not complete every five (5) years for staff QS. .1103(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 Departure and arrival times for all children must be documented as they enter and leave the facility. We discussed that you plan to remind parents of this policy. 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 #415 The schedule waws posted during the visit. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Item, #823 A work order was placed today for maintenance to remove the poison ivy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. A list of toxic plants may be found on the Division's website Item #1825 The staff signed documentation of the annual review of the EPR plan during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (f) All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item #1899 Staff must complete the topics identified in the violation above immediately. Each Health and Safety Training topic must be completed every five (5) years. 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (b) Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102(b) will have been covered. 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 5/16/24. 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 it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the red/pink paint on the climbing structure is beginning to chip. Plan to have maintenance inspect and address this area of the climber. We discussed that you are experiencing difficulty accessing some forms on your electronic platform for children’s files. We discussed that you have reached out to the platform to have the issue resolved. We discussed that forms can be printed and placed in the child’s physical file to avoid possible future violations. 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. 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. Plan to visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year options. 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 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Stockslager 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-seven percenter (97%) as of 5/2/24. The facility is operated by Buncombe County Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), no more than 10 children under three year old, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was updated on 7/19/23. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. There are fifteen (15) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today. There are three (3) existing staff. There are no new staff. One (1) existing staff file was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Stockslager and Qundra Suber, Lead Teacher. Children returned from a special event and played outside on the playground. Upon returning to the classroom for lunch, children washed hands and ate school lunch or lunch from home. Lunch provided by the school today consisted of beef nachos, black beans, pineapple, and milk. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The daily schedule was not posted in a location visible to parents and caregivers. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Poison ivy was growing near the fence line on the playground within reach of children. .0604(l) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the Annual Review of the EPR plan for two (2) staff was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The two (2) topics, “Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization” and “Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions” were not completed every five (5) years for staff JB. The three (3) topics “Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic”, “Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event”, and “Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment” were not complete every five (5) years for staff QS. .1103(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 Departure and arrival times for all children must be documented as they enter and leave the facility. We discussed that you plan to remind parents of this policy. 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 #415 The schedule waws posted during the visit. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Item, #823 A work order was placed today for maintenance to remove the poison ivy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. A list of toxic plants may be found on the Division's website Item #1825 The staff signed documentation of the annual review of the EPR plan during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (f) All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item #1899 Staff must complete the topics identified in the violation above immediately. Each Health and Safety Training topic must be completed every five (5) years. 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (b) Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102(b) will have been covered. 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 5/16/24. 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 it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the red/pink paint on the climbing structure is beginning to chip. Plan to have maintenance inspect and address this area of the climber. We discussed that you are experiencing difficulty accessing some forms on your electronic platform for children’s files. We discussed that you have reached out to the platform to have the issue resolved. We discussed that forms can be printed and placed in the child’s physical file to avoid possible future violations. 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. 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. Plan to visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year options. 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 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: T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING LAB Facility ID: 1155147 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 Betsie Stockslager, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Stockslager 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-seven percenter (97%) as of 5/2/24. The facility is operated by Buncombe County Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 3/27/19. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), no more than 10 children under three year old, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/25/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was updated on 7/19/23. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. There are fifteen (15) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today. There are three (3) existing staff. There are no new staff. One (1) existing staff file was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Stockslager and Qundra Suber, Lead Teacher. Children returned from a special event and played outside on the playground. Upon returning to the classroom for lunch, children washed hands and ate school lunch or lunch from home. Lunch provided by the school today consisted of beef nachos, black beans, pineapple, and milk. 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 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The daily schedule was not posted in a location visible to parents and caregivers. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Poison ivy was growing near the fence line on the playground within reach of children. .0604(l) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the Annual Review of the EPR plan for two (2) staff was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The two (2) topics, “Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization” and “Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions” were not completed every five (5) years for staff JB. The three (3) topics “Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic”, “Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event”, and “Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment” were not complete every five (5) years for staff QS. .1103(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 Departure and arrival times for all children must be documented as they enter and leave the facility. We discussed that you plan to remind parents of this policy. 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 #415 The schedule waws posted during the visit. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Item, #823 A work order was placed today for maintenance to remove the poison ivy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. A list of toxic plants may be found on the Division's website Item #1825 The staff signed documentation of the annual review of the EPR plan during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (f) All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item #1899 Staff must complete the topics identified in the violation above immediately. Each Health and Safety Training topic must be completed every five (5) years. 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (b) Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102(b) will have been covered. 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 5/16/24. 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 it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the red/pink paint on the climbing structure is beginning to chip. Plan to have maintenance inspect and address this area of the climber. We discussed that you are experiencing difficulty accessing some forms on your electronic platform for children’s files. We discussed that you have reached out to the platform to have the issue resolved. We discussed that forms can be printed and placed in the child’s physical file to avoid possible future violations. 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. 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. Plan to visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year options. 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 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