West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. White 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-two (92) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc., is current/active as of 2/9/26. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/27/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/14/26. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 1/23/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/23/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/17/25 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed on 9/26/24 and asbestos on 7/19/24. No staff members were listed under the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 2/9/26. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Nine (9) children, four-to-five years old from space #1, transitioned to cafeteria and had breakfast with one (1) staff member. Today, cheese toast, sliced oranges and milk were served. Supervision during meal time was adequate. In space #2, a group of six (6) children, two-to-three years of age, were present with one (1) staff member. The children engaged in free play and worked on the Valentine’s day craft. In space #3, a group of seven (7) children colored and decorated a bag for Valentine’s Day exchange. The children, three-to-four years of age, actively engaged in conversation with the staff member and each other. Two (2) emergency medications were maintained in the facility. The permission form, action plan and the place of storage were in compliance. One (1) of the epi-pens was not in its original box with a pharmacy label. Six (6) existing staff files were monitored for CPR/First Aid certificates and criminal background letters. All staff members had valid certificates and letters on files. The playground was monitored. No safety hazards were observed during today’s visit. 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 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An Epi-pen in space #2 was stored in a zip-lock bag without its original box and the pharmacy label. .0803(2)(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A grocery bag was stored in the bottom cabinet in space #2 without a lock, and one (1) child, who was two (2) years of age, was in attendance. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed on the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of today. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 844: medication in original box The program must receive prescription medication from the parents in the original box with a pharmacy label. This is to ensure that the medication is prescribed to the child and all instructions and prescriber’s information are listed. To comply, the parent of the child with an epi-pen in space #2 must provide you with a pharmacy label, or the medication must be returned to the parent. The medication cannot be administered to the child without confirming that the right medication and the right child can be verified. In your compliance letter, please state the action you took. 858: Easily torn plastics Easily torn plastics, such as grocery bags, must be inaccessible to the children under three (3) years of age. To comply, the bags can be stored above five (5) feet or in a locked storage. This item was corrected during the visit. Therefore, you do not have to include it in your compliance letter. 1805: ABCMS Roster To achieve compliance, the facility administrator must use their business NCID to complete the ABCMS process. The administrator is required to complete the ABCMS training in Moodle and then submit the “Power Form.” After the Power Form is submitted, Moodle generates a notification containing a code. This code is required for staff to link their individual accounts to the facility. Once staff accounts are linked, the administrator is able to add staff members to the facility roster. The administrator must also add themselves to the roster. The violation will be marked corrected once a minimum of one (1) individual is listed on the roster. This does not constitute full compliance; however, partial correction is accepted due to the length of time required to complete the full process. The facility has agreed to continue adding all staff members to the roster after the violation is marked corrected. If the roster is not fully completed by the next routine visit, the violation may be re-cited. In your compliance letter, please verify the completion of adding at least one (1) employee to the ABCMS roster. 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. 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 2/24/26. 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: QIRS discussion: The facility is not scheduled for a Rated License Assessment until September 2027. However, we discussed the new QIRS during today’s visit, as the program may need additional time to prepare to meet lead teacher education requirements for a four-star rating. I printed the lead teacher education requirements summary sheet and shared with Ms. White during today’s visit. ABCMS roster: Additional resources for ABCMS roster were shared with Ms. White via email during the visit. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. White 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-two (92) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc., is current/active as of 2/9/26. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/27/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/14/26. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 1/23/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/23/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/17/25 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed on 9/26/24 and asbestos on 7/19/24. No staff members were listed under the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 2/9/26. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Nine (9) children, four-to-five years old from space #1, transitioned to cafeteria and had breakfast with one (1) staff member. Today, cheese toast, sliced oranges and milk were served. Supervision during meal time was adequate. In space #2, a group of six (6) children, two-to-three years of age, were present with one (1) staff member. The children engaged in free play and worked on the Valentine’s day craft. In space #3, a group of seven (7) children colored and decorated a bag for Valentine’s Day exchange. The children, three-to-four years of age, actively engaged in conversation with the staff member and each other. Two (2) emergency medications were maintained in the facility. The permission form, action plan and the place of storage were in compliance. One (1) of the epi-pens was not in its original box with a pharmacy label. Six (6) existing staff files were monitored for CPR/First Aid certificates and criminal background letters. All staff members had valid certificates and letters on files. The playground was monitored. No safety hazards were observed during today’s visit. 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 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An Epi-pen in space #2 was stored in a zip-lock bag without its original box and the pharmacy label. .0803(2)(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A grocery bag was stored in the bottom cabinet in space #2 without a lock, and one (1) child, who was two (2) years of age, was in attendance. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed on the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of today. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 844: medication in original box The program must receive prescription medication from the parents in the original box with a pharmacy label. This is to ensure that the medication is prescribed to the child and all instructions and prescriber’s information are listed. To comply, the parent of the child with an epi-pen in space #2 must provide you with a pharmacy label, or the medication must be returned to the parent. The medication cannot be administered to the child without confirming that the right medication and the right child can be verified. In your compliance letter, please state the action you took. 858: Easily torn plastics Easily torn plastics, such as grocery bags, must be inaccessible to the children under three (3) years of age. To comply, the bags can be stored above five (5) feet or in a locked storage. This item was corrected during the visit. Therefore, you do not have to include it in your compliance letter. 1805: ABCMS Roster To achieve compliance, the facility administrator must use their business NCID to complete the ABCMS process. The administrator is required to complete the ABCMS training in Moodle and then submit the “Power Form.” After the Power Form is submitted, Moodle generates a notification containing a code. This code is required for staff to link their individual accounts to the facility. Once staff accounts are linked, the administrator is able to add staff members to the facility roster. The administrator must also add themselves to the roster. The violation will be marked corrected once a minimum of one (1) individual is listed on the roster. This does not constitute full compliance; however, partial correction is accepted due to the length of time required to complete the full process. The facility has agreed to continue adding all staff members to the roster after the violation is marked corrected. If the roster is not fully completed by the next routine visit, the violation may be re-cited. In your compliance letter, please verify the completion of adding at least one (1) employee to the ABCMS roster. 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. 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 2/24/26. 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: QIRS discussion: The facility is not scheduled for a Rated License Assessment until September 2027. However, we discussed the new QIRS during today’s visit, as the program may need additional time to prepare to meet lead teacher education requirements for a four-star rating. I printed the lead teacher education requirements summary sheet and shared with Ms. White during today’s visit. ABCMS roster: Additional resources for ABCMS roster were shared with Ms. White via email during the visit. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. White 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-two (92) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc., is current/active as of 2/9/26. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/27/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/14/26. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 1/23/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/23/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/17/25 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed on 9/26/24 and asbestos on 7/19/24. No staff members were listed under the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 2/9/26. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Nine (9) children, four-to-five years old from space #1, transitioned to cafeteria and had breakfast with one (1) staff member. Today, cheese toast, sliced oranges and milk were served. Supervision during meal time was adequate. In space #2, a group of six (6) children, two-to-three years of age, were present with one (1) staff member. The children engaged in free play and worked on the Valentine’s day craft. In space #3, a group of seven (7) children colored and decorated a bag for Valentine’s Day exchange. The children, three-to-four years of age, actively engaged in conversation with the staff member and each other. Two (2) emergency medications were maintained in the facility. The permission form, action plan and the place of storage were in compliance. One (1) of the epi-pens was not in its original box with a pharmacy label. Six (6) existing staff files were monitored for CPR/First Aid certificates and criminal background letters. All staff members had valid certificates and letters on files. The playground was monitored. No safety hazards were observed during today’s visit. 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 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An Epi-pen in space #2 was stored in a zip-lock bag without its original box and the pharmacy label. .0803(2)(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A grocery bag was stored in the bottom cabinet in space #2 without a lock, and one (1) child, who was two (2) years of age, was in attendance. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed on the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of today. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 844: medication in original box The program must receive prescription medication from the parents in the original box with a pharmacy label. This is to ensure that the medication is prescribed to the child and all instructions and prescriber’s information are listed. To comply, the parent of the child with an epi-pen in space #2 must provide you with a pharmacy label, or the medication must be returned to the parent. The medication cannot be administered to the child without confirming that the right medication and the right child can be verified. In your compliance letter, please state the action you took. 858: Easily torn plastics Easily torn plastics, such as grocery bags, must be inaccessible to the children under three (3) years of age. To comply, the bags can be stored above five (5) feet or in a locked storage. This item was corrected during the visit. Therefore, you do not have to include it in your compliance letter. 1805: ABCMS Roster To achieve compliance, the facility administrator must use their business NCID to complete the ABCMS process. The administrator is required to complete the ABCMS training in Moodle and then submit the “Power Form.” After the Power Form is submitted, Moodle generates a notification containing a code. This code is required for staff to link their individual accounts to the facility. Once staff accounts are linked, the administrator is able to add staff members to the facility roster. The administrator must also add themselves to the roster. The violation will be marked corrected once a minimum of one (1) individual is listed on the roster. This does not constitute full compliance; however, partial correction is accepted due to the length of time required to complete the full process. The facility has agreed to continue adding all staff members to the roster after the violation is marked corrected. If the roster is not fully completed by the next routine visit, the violation may be re-cited. In your compliance letter, please verify the completion of adding at least one (1) employee to the ABCMS roster. 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. 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 2/24/26. 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: QIRS discussion: The facility is not scheduled for a Rated License Assessment until September 2027. However, we discussed the new QIRS during today’s visit, as the program may need additional time to prepare to meet lead teacher education requirements for a four-star rating. I printed the lead teacher education requirements summary sheet and shared with Ms. White during today’s visit. ABCMS roster: Additional resources for ABCMS roster were shared with Ms. White via email during the visit. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. White 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-two (92) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc., is current/active as of 2/9/26. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/27/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/14/26. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 1/23/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/23/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/17/25 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed on 9/26/24 and asbestos on 7/19/24. No staff members were listed under the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 2/9/26. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Nine (9) children, four-to-five years old from space #1, transitioned to cafeteria and had breakfast with one (1) staff member. Today, cheese toast, sliced oranges and milk were served. Supervision during meal time was adequate. In space #2, a group of six (6) children, two-to-three years of age, were present with one (1) staff member. The children engaged in free play and worked on the Valentine’s day craft. In space #3, a group of seven (7) children colored and decorated a bag for Valentine’s Day exchange. The children, three-to-four years of age, actively engaged in conversation with the staff member and each other. Two (2) emergency medications were maintained in the facility. The permission form, action plan and the place of storage were in compliance. One (1) of the epi-pens was not in its original box with a pharmacy label. Six (6) existing staff files were monitored for CPR/First Aid certificates and criminal background letters. All staff members had valid certificates and letters on files. The playground was monitored. No safety hazards were observed during today’s visit. 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 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An Epi-pen in space #2 was stored in a zip-lock bag without its original box and the pharmacy label. .0803(2)(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A grocery bag was stored in the bottom cabinet in space #2 without a lock, and one (1) child, who was two (2) years of age, was in attendance. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed on the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of today. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 844: medication in original box The program must receive prescription medication from the parents in the original box with a pharmacy label. This is to ensure that the medication is prescribed to the child and all instructions and prescriber’s information are listed. To comply, the parent of the child with an epi-pen in space #2 must provide you with a pharmacy label, or the medication must be returned to the parent. The medication cannot be administered to the child without confirming that the right medication and the right child can be verified. In your compliance letter, please state the action you took. 858: Easily torn plastics Easily torn plastics, such as grocery bags, must be inaccessible to the children under three (3) years of age. To comply, the bags can be stored above five (5) feet or in a locked storage. This item was corrected during the visit. Therefore, you do not have to include it in your compliance letter. 1805: ABCMS Roster To achieve compliance, the facility administrator must use their business NCID to complete the ABCMS process. The administrator is required to complete the ABCMS training in Moodle and then submit the “Power Form.” After the Power Form is submitted, Moodle generates a notification containing a code. This code is required for staff to link their individual accounts to the facility. Once staff accounts are linked, the administrator is able to add staff members to the facility roster. The administrator must also add themselves to the roster. The violation will be marked corrected once a minimum of one (1) individual is listed on the roster. This does not constitute full compliance; however, partial correction is accepted due to the length of time required to complete the full process. The facility has agreed to continue adding all staff members to the roster after the violation is marked corrected. If the roster is not fully completed by the next routine visit, the violation may be re-cited. In your compliance letter, please verify the completion of adding at least one (1) employee to the ABCMS roster. 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. 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 2/24/26. 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: QIRS discussion: The facility is not scheduled for a Rated License Assessment until September 2027. However, we discussed the new QIRS during today’s visit, as the program may need additional time to prepare to meet lead teacher education requirements for a four-star rating. I printed the lead teacher education requirements summary sheet and shared with Ms. White during today’s visit. ABCMS roster: Additional resources for ABCMS roster were shared with Ms. White via email during the visit. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. White 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-two (92) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc., is current/active as of 2/9/26. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/27/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/14/26. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 1/23/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/23/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/17/25 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed on 9/26/24 and asbestos on 7/19/24. No staff members were listed under the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 2/9/26. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Nine (9) children, four-to-five years old from space #1, transitioned to cafeteria and had breakfast with one (1) staff member. Today, cheese toast, sliced oranges and milk were served. Supervision during meal time was adequate. In space #2, a group of six (6) children, two-to-three years of age, were present with one (1) staff member. The children engaged in free play and worked on the Valentine’s day craft. In space #3, a group of seven (7) children colored and decorated a bag for Valentine’s Day exchange. The children, three-to-four years of age, actively engaged in conversation with the staff member and each other. Two (2) emergency medications were maintained in the facility. The permission form, action plan and the place of storage were in compliance. One (1) of the epi-pens was not in its original box with a pharmacy label. Six (6) existing staff files were monitored for CPR/First Aid certificates and criminal background letters. All staff members had valid certificates and letters on files. The playground was monitored. No safety hazards were observed during today’s visit. 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 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An Epi-pen in space #2 was stored in a zip-lock bag without its original box and the pharmacy label. .0803(2)(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A grocery bag was stored in the bottom cabinet in space #2 without a lock, and one (1) child, who was two (2) years of age, was in attendance. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed on the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of today. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 844: medication in original box The program must receive prescription medication from the parents in the original box with a pharmacy label. This is to ensure that the medication is prescribed to the child and all instructions and prescriber’s information are listed. To comply, the parent of the child with an epi-pen in space #2 must provide you with a pharmacy label, or the medication must be returned to the parent. The medication cannot be administered to the child without confirming that the right medication and the right child can be verified. In your compliance letter, please state the action you took. 858: Easily torn plastics Easily torn plastics, such as grocery bags, must be inaccessible to the children under three (3) years of age. To comply, the bags can be stored above five (5) feet or in a locked storage. This item was corrected during the visit. Therefore, you do not have to include it in your compliance letter. 1805: ABCMS Roster To achieve compliance, the facility administrator must use their business NCID to complete the ABCMS process. The administrator is required to complete the ABCMS training in Moodle and then submit the “Power Form.” After the Power Form is submitted, Moodle generates a notification containing a code. This code is required for staff to link their individual accounts to the facility. Once staff accounts are linked, the administrator is able to add staff members to the facility roster. The administrator must also add themselves to the roster. The violation will be marked corrected once a minimum of one (1) individual is listed on the roster. This does not constitute full compliance; however, partial correction is accepted due to the length of time required to complete the full process. The facility has agreed to continue adding all staff members to the roster after the violation is marked corrected. If the roster is not fully completed by the next routine visit, the violation may be re-cited. In your compliance letter, please verify the completion of adding at least one (1) employee to the ABCMS roster. 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. 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 2/24/26. 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: QIRS discussion: The facility is not scheduled for a Rated License Assessment until September 2027. However, we discussed the new QIRS during today’s visit, as the program may need additional time to prepare to meet lead teacher education requirements for a four-star rating. I printed the lead teacher education requirements summary sheet and shared with Ms. White during today’s visit. ABCMS roster: Additional resources for ABCMS roster were shared with Ms. White via email during the visit. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. White 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-two (92) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc., is current/active as of 2/9/26. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/27/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/14/26. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 1/23/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/23/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/17/25 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed on 9/26/24 and asbestos on 7/19/24. No staff members were listed under the Automated Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of 2/9/26. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Nine (9) children, four-to-five years old from space #1, transitioned to cafeteria and had breakfast with one (1) staff member. Today, cheese toast, sliced oranges and milk were served. Supervision during meal time was adequate. In space #2, a group of six (6) children, two-to-three years of age, were present with one (1) staff member. The children engaged in free play and worked on the Valentine’s day craft. In space #3, a group of seven (7) children colored and decorated a bag for Valentine’s Day exchange. The children, three-to-four years of age, actively engaged in conversation with the staff member and each other. Two (2) emergency medications were maintained in the facility. The permission form, action plan and the place of storage were in compliance. One (1) of the epi-pens was not in its original box with a pharmacy label. Six (6) existing staff files were monitored for CPR/First Aid certificates and criminal background letters. All staff members had valid certificates and letters on files. The playground was monitored. No safety hazards were observed during today’s visit. 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 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An Epi-pen in space #2 was stored in a zip-lock bag without its original box and the pharmacy label. .0803(2)(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A grocery bag was stored in the bottom cabinet in space #2 without a lock, and one (1) child, who was two (2) years of age, was in attendance. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed on the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) as of today. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 844: medication in original box The program must receive prescription medication from the parents in the original box with a pharmacy label. This is to ensure that the medication is prescribed to the child and all instructions and prescriber’s information are listed. To comply, the parent of the child with an epi-pen in space #2 must provide you with a pharmacy label, or the medication must be returned to the parent. The medication cannot be administered to the child without confirming that the right medication and the right child can be verified. In your compliance letter, please state the action you took. 858: Easily torn plastics Easily torn plastics, such as grocery bags, must be inaccessible to the children under three (3) years of age. To comply, the bags can be stored above five (5) feet or in a locked storage. This item was corrected during the visit. Therefore, you do not have to include it in your compliance letter. 1805: ABCMS Roster To achieve compliance, the facility administrator must use their business NCID to complete the ABCMS process. The administrator is required to complete the ABCMS training in Moodle and then submit the “Power Form.” After the Power Form is submitted, Moodle generates a notification containing a code. This code is required for staff to link their individual accounts to the facility. Once staff accounts are linked, the administrator is able to add staff members to the facility roster. The administrator must also add themselves to the roster. The violation will be marked corrected once a minimum of one (1) individual is listed on the roster. This does not constitute full compliance; however, partial correction is accepted due to the length of time required to complete the full process. The facility has agreed to continue adding all staff members to the roster after the violation is marked corrected. If the roster is not fully completed by the next routine visit, the violation may be re-cited. In your compliance letter, please verify the completion of adding at least one (1) employee to the ABCMS roster. 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. 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 2/24/26. 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: QIRS discussion: The facility is not scheduled for a Rated License Assessment until September 2027. However, we discussed the new QIRS during today’s visit, as the program may need additional time to prepare to meet lead teacher education requirements for a four-star rating. I printed the lead teacher education requirements summary sheet and shared with Ms. White during today’s visit. ABCMS roster: Additional resources for ABCMS roster were shared with Ms. White via email during the visit. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/27/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 8/27/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. White 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. 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 eighty-nine (89) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc. is current/active as of 8/26/25. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit was conducted on 9/3/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/13/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 7/22/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/16/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. lead paint and asbestos enrollment survey was completed on 9/26/24 and the building is exempt. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of eight (8) four-to-five-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children transitioned from the classroom to the cafeteria for breakfast, where French toast sticks, applesauce, and milk were served. These items were accurately reflected on the posted menu. In space #2, a group of five (5) two-to-three-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children participated in group time, sang the “Days of the Week” song, reviewed words beginning with the letter “S,” and listened to a book being read. In space #3, four (4) three-to-four-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children engaged in group time and reviewed shapes. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom, and the action plan, permission form, and storage procedures were in compliance. Space #4 was also monitored. No hazardous products were observed. During the visit, the space was used for dance activities and later for nap time for all children. During the visit, one (1) child experienced an allergic reaction. A staff member notified Ms. White, who brought the child to her office, monitored the rash and hives, and contacted the parent. No allergies were documented on the child’s application. Ms. White instructed the parent to provide antihistamine medication, administer it to the child, consult with a physician, and update the application. An incident report was completed, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan was followed appropriately. The playground was observed during outdoor play. Children played on the slide, metal vehicle structure, and kitchen equipment and accessories. The mulch beneath the slide was measured at eight (8) inches in depth. Staff and child interactions and supervision were observed to be adequate throughout the visit. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed, along with two (2) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files. The ABCMS system was also reviewed prior to the visit, and all staff criminal background checks were confirmed to be valid. Rest time was observed briefly due to time constraints. The lighting was dark, but I was able to observe space after several seconds. Cots were placed adequately. No children were asleep at the time of monitoring. 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 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Some of the documents were not available for review for one (1) staff member who was employed on 5/15/98. The documents include application, orientation information, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and review of Operational and Personnel policies. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. No date, hours or name of the person reviewed the topics were recorded on the orientation documentation sheet for six (6) items for six (6) week orientation for a staff member who was employed on 11/28/22. .1101(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. A staff member who was employed on 5/15/98 did not complete five (5) hours of required on-going training between 5/15/24 through 5/14/25. .1103(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1043: information available for review All records pertaining to the program, except financial records, must be available for review during consultant visits, in accordance with G.S. 110-91. Occasionally, older records for long-term staff members may be misplaced or stored away. However, all required records must be maintained in the staff files. If an original record cannot be located, create a new one, document the date it was created, and file it appropriately. During a monitoring visit, please communicate to the consultant that the original record was not found and that a replacement has been created. In your compliance letter, please state the date all records were found and filed or replaced. 1045: 6 weeks of orientation The record of orientation must be documented. Refer to .1101(a). All orientation topic areas must be reviewed with each new staff member. The topics listed on the orientation documentation form are specific to your program and not general information. Therefore, they cannot be covered solely through Health and Safety training and/or orientation trainings provided by Resource and Referral. For example: Where is the bloodborne pathogen kit kept? Where are emergency medications stored in each classroom? Which local government agencies visit the program, and who are the consultants/inspectors? This type of information is unique to your program and must be shared with new employees during the orientation process. Upon completion of orientation, the orientation form must be filled out and kept on file for documentation. This item was corrected during the visit. 1052: on-going training All staff members must complete required hours of training starting their 2nd year. Refer to .1103(a). To comply, K. Tatham must complete five (5) hours of training within the next two (2) weeks. According to the Staff and Training Worksheet, K. Tatham’s annual training requirement is five (5) hours. The training period runs from May 15 through May 14 each year. Previous training period: 5/15/24 – 5/14/25 Current training period: 5/15/25 – 5/14/26 Because the five (5) required hours for the previous training period were not completed, K. Tatham must finish these hours within the next two (2) weeks. In addition, the staff member must complete one (1) additional training hour before 5/14/26 to meet the current training period requirement. Free training resources are available through: North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP): https://ncrlap.org/ DCDEE Moodle (New Rules Review): https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ Please ensure that your compliance letter includes the date K. Tatham completes the required training. 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 9/10/25. 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: Children’s application: Acknowledgement form needs to include enrollment date of each child. Acknowledgement of program’s discipline policy requires the enrollment date. Reminder: Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expires at the end of August. ABCMS roster: I reviewed the program roster on the ABCMS system prior to this visit. No staff members are listed on the roster under your program currently. Health and Safety training: If a new employees completed Health and Safety training within one (1) year prior to beginning employment, the training is valid. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a)Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Please log onto the ABCMS account using your business NCID and update the roster. 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. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/27/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 8/27/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. White 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. 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 eighty-nine (89) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc. is current/active as of 8/26/25. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit was conducted on 9/3/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/13/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 7/22/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/16/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. lead paint and asbestos enrollment survey was completed on 9/26/24 and the building is exempt. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of eight (8) four-to-five-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children transitioned from the classroom to the cafeteria for breakfast, where French toast sticks, applesauce, and milk were served. These items were accurately reflected on the posted menu. In space #2, a group of five (5) two-to-three-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children participated in group time, sang the “Days of the Week” song, reviewed words beginning with the letter “S,” and listened to a book being read. In space #3, four (4) three-to-four-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children engaged in group time and reviewed shapes. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom, and the action plan, permission form, and storage procedures were in compliance. Space #4 was also monitored. No hazardous products were observed. During the visit, the space was used for dance activities and later for nap time for all children. During the visit, one (1) child experienced an allergic reaction. A staff member notified Ms. White, who brought the child to her office, monitored the rash and hives, and contacted the parent. No allergies were documented on the child’s application. Ms. White instructed the parent to provide antihistamine medication, administer it to the child, consult with a physician, and update the application. An incident report was completed, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan was followed appropriately. The playground was observed during outdoor play. Children played on the slide, metal vehicle structure, and kitchen equipment and accessories. The mulch beneath the slide was measured at eight (8) inches in depth. Staff and child interactions and supervision were observed to be adequate throughout the visit. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed, along with two (2) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files. The ABCMS system was also reviewed prior to the visit, and all staff criminal background checks were confirmed to be valid. Rest time was observed briefly due to time constraints. The lighting was dark, but I was able to observe space after several seconds. Cots were placed adequately. No children were asleep at the time of monitoring. 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 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Some of the documents were not available for review for one (1) staff member who was employed on 5/15/98. The documents include application, orientation information, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and review of Operational and Personnel policies. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. No date, hours or name of the person reviewed the topics were recorded on the orientation documentation sheet for six (6) items for six (6) week orientation for a staff member who was employed on 11/28/22. .1101(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. A staff member who was employed on 5/15/98 did not complete five (5) hours of required on-going training between 5/15/24 through 5/14/25. .1103(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1043: information available for review All records pertaining to the program, except financial records, must be available for review during consultant visits, in accordance with G.S. 110-91. Occasionally, older records for long-term staff members may be misplaced or stored away. However, all required records must be maintained in the staff files. If an original record cannot be located, create a new one, document the date it was created, and file it appropriately. During a monitoring visit, please communicate to the consultant that the original record was not found and that a replacement has been created. In your compliance letter, please state the date all records were found and filed or replaced. 1045: 6 weeks of orientation The record of orientation must be documented. Refer to .1101(a). All orientation topic areas must be reviewed with each new staff member. The topics listed on the orientation documentation form are specific to your program and not general information. Therefore, they cannot be covered solely through Health and Safety training and/or orientation trainings provided by Resource and Referral. For example: Where is the bloodborne pathogen kit kept? Where are emergency medications stored in each classroom? Which local government agencies visit the program, and who are the consultants/inspectors? This type of information is unique to your program and must be shared with new employees during the orientation process. Upon completion of orientation, the orientation form must be filled out and kept on file for documentation. This item was corrected during the visit. 1052: on-going training All staff members must complete required hours of training starting their 2nd year. Refer to .1103(a). To comply, K. Tatham must complete five (5) hours of training within the next two (2) weeks. According to the Staff and Training Worksheet, K. Tatham’s annual training requirement is five (5) hours. The training period runs from May 15 through May 14 each year. Previous training period: 5/15/24 – 5/14/25 Current training period: 5/15/25 – 5/14/26 Because the five (5) required hours for the previous training period were not completed, K. Tatham must finish these hours within the next two (2) weeks. In addition, the staff member must complete one (1) additional training hour before 5/14/26 to meet the current training period requirement. Free training resources are available through: North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP): https://ncrlap.org/ DCDEE Moodle (New Rules Review): https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ Please ensure that your compliance letter includes the date K. Tatham completes the required training. 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 9/10/25. 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: Children’s application: Acknowledgement form needs to include enrollment date of each child. Acknowledgement of program’s discipline policy requires the enrollment date. Reminder: Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expires at the end of August. ABCMS roster: I reviewed the program roster on the ABCMS system prior to this visit. No staff members are listed on the roster under your program currently. Health and Safety training: If a new employees completed Health and Safety training within one (1) year prior to beginning employment, the training is valid. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a)Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Please log onto the ABCMS account using your business NCID and update the roster. 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. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/27/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 8/27/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. White 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. 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 eighty-nine (89) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc. is current/active as of 8/26/25. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit was conducted on 9/3/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/13/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 7/22/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/16/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. lead paint and asbestos enrollment survey was completed on 9/26/24 and the building is exempt. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of eight (8) four-to-five-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children transitioned from the classroom to the cafeteria for breakfast, where French toast sticks, applesauce, and milk were served. These items were accurately reflected on the posted menu. In space #2, a group of five (5) two-to-three-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children participated in group time, sang the “Days of the Week” song, reviewed words beginning with the letter “S,” and listened to a book being read. In space #3, four (4) three-to-four-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children engaged in group time and reviewed shapes. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom, and the action plan, permission form, and storage procedures were in compliance. Space #4 was also monitored. No hazardous products were observed. During the visit, the space was used for dance activities and later for nap time for all children. During the visit, one (1) child experienced an allergic reaction. A staff member notified Ms. White, who brought the child to her office, monitored the rash and hives, and contacted the parent. No allergies were documented on the child’s application. Ms. White instructed the parent to provide antihistamine medication, administer it to the child, consult with a physician, and update the application. An incident report was completed, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan was followed appropriately. The playground was observed during outdoor play. Children played on the slide, metal vehicle structure, and kitchen equipment and accessories. The mulch beneath the slide was measured at eight (8) inches in depth. Staff and child interactions and supervision were observed to be adequate throughout the visit. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed, along with two (2) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files. The ABCMS system was also reviewed prior to the visit, and all staff criminal background checks were confirmed to be valid. Rest time was observed briefly due to time constraints. The lighting was dark, but I was able to observe space after several seconds. Cots were placed adequately. No children were asleep at the time of monitoring. 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 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Some of the documents were not available for review for one (1) staff member who was employed on 5/15/98. The documents include application, orientation information, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and review of Operational and Personnel policies. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. No date, hours or name of the person reviewed the topics were recorded on the orientation documentation sheet for six (6) items for six (6) week orientation for a staff member who was employed on 11/28/22. .1101(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. A staff member who was employed on 5/15/98 did not complete five (5) hours of required on-going training between 5/15/24 through 5/14/25. .1103(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1043: information available for review All records pertaining to the program, except financial records, must be available for review during consultant visits, in accordance with G.S. 110-91. Occasionally, older records for long-term staff members may be misplaced or stored away. However, all required records must be maintained in the staff files. If an original record cannot be located, create a new one, document the date it was created, and file it appropriately. During a monitoring visit, please communicate to the consultant that the original record was not found and that a replacement has been created. In your compliance letter, please state the date all records were found and filed or replaced. 1045: 6 weeks of orientation The record of orientation must be documented. Refer to .1101(a). All orientation topic areas must be reviewed with each new staff member. The topics listed on the orientation documentation form are specific to your program and not general information. Therefore, they cannot be covered solely through Health and Safety training and/or orientation trainings provided by Resource and Referral. For example: Where is the bloodborne pathogen kit kept? Where are emergency medications stored in each classroom? Which local government agencies visit the program, and who are the consultants/inspectors? This type of information is unique to your program and must be shared with new employees during the orientation process. Upon completion of orientation, the orientation form must be filled out and kept on file for documentation. This item was corrected during the visit. 1052: on-going training All staff members must complete required hours of training starting their 2nd year. Refer to .1103(a). To comply, K. Tatham must complete five (5) hours of training within the next two (2) weeks. According to the Staff and Training Worksheet, K. Tatham’s annual training requirement is five (5) hours. The training period runs from May 15 through May 14 each year. Previous training period: 5/15/24 – 5/14/25 Current training period: 5/15/25 – 5/14/26 Because the five (5) required hours for the previous training period were not completed, K. Tatham must finish these hours within the next two (2) weeks. In addition, the staff member must complete one (1) additional training hour before 5/14/26 to meet the current training period requirement. Free training resources are available through: North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP): https://ncrlap.org/ DCDEE Moodle (New Rules Review): https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ Please ensure that your compliance letter includes the date K. Tatham completes the required training. 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 9/10/25. 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: Children’s application: Acknowledgement form needs to include enrollment date of each child. Acknowledgement of program’s discipline policy requires the enrollment date. Reminder: Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expires at the end of August. ABCMS roster: I reviewed the program roster on the ABCMS system prior to this visit. No staff members are listed on the roster under your program currently. Health and Safety training: If a new employees completed Health and Safety training within one (1) year prior to beginning employment, the training is valid. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a)Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Please log onto the ABCMS account using your business NCID and update the roster. 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. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/27/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 8/27/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. White 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. 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 eighty-nine (89) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc. is current/active as of 8/26/25. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit was conducted on 9/3/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/13/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 7/22/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/16/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. lead paint and asbestos enrollment survey was completed on 9/26/24 and the building is exempt. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of eight (8) four-to-five-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children transitioned from the classroom to the cafeteria for breakfast, where French toast sticks, applesauce, and milk were served. These items were accurately reflected on the posted menu. In space #2, a group of five (5) two-to-three-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children participated in group time, sang the “Days of the Week” song, reviewed words beginning with the letter “S,” and listened to a book being read. In space #3, four (4) three-to-four-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children engaged in group time and reviewed shapes. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom, and the action plan, permission form, and storage procedures were in compliance. Space #4 was also monitored. No hazardous products were observed. During the visit, the space was used for dance activities and later for nap time for all children. During the visit, one (1) child experienced an allergic reaction. A staff member notified Ms. White, who brought the child to her office, monitored the rash and hives, and contacted the parent. No allergies were documented on the child’s application. Ms. White instructed the parent to provide antihistamine medication, administer it to the child, consult with a physician, and update the application. An incident report was completed, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan was followed appropriately. The playground was observed during outdoor play. Children played on the slide, metal vehicle structure, and kitchen equipment and accessories. The mulch beneath the slide was measured at eight (8) inches in depth. Staff and child interactions and supervision were observed to be adequate throughout the visit. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed, along with two (2) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files. The ABCMS system was also reviewed prior to the visit, and all staff criminal background checks were confirmed to be valid. Rest time was observed briefly due to time constraints. The lighting was dark, but I was able to observe space after several seconds. Cots were placed adequately. No children were asleep at the time of monitoring. 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 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Some of the documents were not available for review for one (1) staff member who was employed on 5/15/98. The documents include application, orientation information, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and review of Operational and Personnel policies. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. No date, hours or name of the person reviewed the topics were recorded on the orientation documentation sheet for six (6) items for six (6) week orientation for a staff member who was employed on 11/28/22. .1101(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. A staff member who was employed on 5/15/98 did not complete five (5) hours of required on-going training between 5/15/24 through 5/14/25. .1103(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1043: information available for review All records pertaining to the program, except financial records, must be available for review during consultant visits, in accordance with G.S. 110-91. Occasionally, older records for long-term staff members may be misplaced or stored away. However, all required records must be maintained in the staff files. If an original record cannot be located, create a new one, document the date it was created, and file it appropriately. During a monitoring visit, please communicate to the consultant that the original record was not found and that a replacement has been created. In your compliance letter, please state the date all records were found and filed or replaced. 1045: 6 weeks of orientation The record of orientation must be documented. Refer to .1101(a). All orientation topic areas must be reviewed with each new staff member. The topics listed on the orientation documentation form are specific to your program and not general information. Therefore, they cannot be covered solely through Health and Safety training and/or orientation trainings provided by Resource and Referral. For example: Where is the bloodborne pathogen kit kept? Where are emergency medications stored in each classroom? Which local government agencies visit the program, and who are the consultants/inspectors? This type of information is unique to your program and must be shared with new employees during the orientation process. Upon completion of orientation, the orientation form must be filled out and kept on file for documentation. This item was corrected during the visit. 1052: on-going training All staff members must complete required hours of training starting their 2nd year. Refer to .1103(a). To comply, K. Tatham must complete five (5) hours of training within the next two (2) weeks. According to the Staff and Training Worksheet, K. Tatham’s annual training requirement is five (5) hours. The training period runs from May 15 through May 14 each year. Previous training period: 5/15/24 – 5/14/25 Current training period: 5/15/25 – 5/14/26 Because the five (5) required hours for the previous training period were not completed, K. Tatham must finish these hours within the next two (2) weeks. In addition, the staff member must complete one (1) additional training hour before 5/14/26 to meet the current training period requirement. Free training resources are available through: North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP): https://ncrlap.org/ DCDEE Moodle (New Rules Review): https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ Please ensure that your compliance letter includes the date K. Tatham completes the required training. 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 9/10/25. 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: Children’s application: Acknowledgement form needs to include enrollment date of each child. Acknowledgement of program’s discipline policy requires the enrollment date. Reminder: Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expires at the end of August. ABCMS roster: I reviewed the program roster on the ABCMS system prior to this visit. No staff members are listed on the roster under your program currently. Health and Safety training: If a new employees completed Health and Safety training within one (1) year prior to beginning employment, the training is valid. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a)Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Please log onto the ABCMS account using your business NCID and update the roster. 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. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/27/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 8/27/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. White 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. 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 eighty-nine (89) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc. is current/active as of 8/26/25. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit was conducted on 9/3/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/13/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 7/22/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/16/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. lead paint and asbestos enrollment survey was completed on 9/26/24 and the building is exempt. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of eight (8) four-to-five-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children transitioned from the classroom to the cafeteria for breakfast, where French toast sticks, applesauce, and milk were served. These items were accurately reflected on the posted menu. In space #2, a group of five (5) two-to-three-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children participated in group time, sang the “Days of the Week” song, reviewed words beginning with the letter “S,” and listened to a book being read. In space #3, four (4) three-to-four-year-old children were present with one (1) staff member. The children engaged in group time and reviewed shapes. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom, and the action plan, permission form, and storage procedures were in compliance. Space #4 was also monitored. No hazardous products were observed. During the visit, the space was used for dance activities and later for nap time for all children. During the visit, one (1) child experienced an allergic reaction. A staff member notified Ms. White, who brought the child to her office, monitored the rash and hives, and contacted the parent. No allergies were documented on the child’s application. Ms. White instructed the parent to provide antihistamine medication, administer it to the child, consult with a physician, and update the application. An incident report was completed, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan was followed appropriately. The playground was observed during outdoor play. Children played on the slide, metal vehicle structure, and kitchen equipment and accessories. The mulch beneath the slide was measured at eight (8) inches in depth. Staff and child interactions and supervision were observed to be adequate throughout the visit. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed, along with two (2) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files. The ABCMS system was also reviewed prior to the visit, and all staff criminal background checks were confirmed to be valid. Rest time was observed briefly due to time constraints. The lighting was dark, but I was able to observe space after several seconds. Cots were placed adequately. No children were asleep at the time of monitoring. 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 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Some of the documents were not available for review for one (1) staff member who was employed on 5/15/98. The documents include application, orientation information, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and review of Operational and Personnel policies. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. No date, hours or name of the person reviewed the topics were recorded on the orientation documentation sheet for six (6) items for six (6) week orientation for a staff member who was employed on 11/28/22. .1101(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. A staff member who was employed on 5/15/98 did not complete five (5) hours of required on-going training between 5/15/24 through 5/14/25. .1103(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1043: information available for review All records pertaining to the program, except financial records, must be available for review during consultant visits, in accordance with G.S. 110-91. Occasionally, older records for long-term staff members may be misplaced or stored away. However, all required records must be maintained in the staff files. If an original record cannot be located, create a new one, document the date it was created, and file it appropriately. During a monitoring visit, please communicate to the consultant that the original record was not found and that a replacement has been created. In your compliance letter, please state the date all records were found and filed or replaced. 1045: 6 weeks of orientation The record of orientation must be documented. Refer to .1101(a). All orientation topic areas must be reviewed with each new staff member. The topics listed on the orientation documentation form are specific to your program and not general information. Therefore, they cannot be covered solely through Health and Safety training and/or orientation trainings provided by Resource and Referral. For example: Where is the bloodborne pathogen kit kept? Where are emergency medications stored in each classroom? Which local government agencies visit the program, and who are the consultants/inspectors? This type of information is unique to your program and must be shared with new employees during the orientation process. Upon completion of orientation, the orientation form must be filled out and kept on file for documentation. This item was corrected during the visit. 1052: on-going training All staff members must complete required hours of training starting their 2nd year. Refer to .1103(a). To comply, K. Tatham must complete five (5) hours of training within the next two (2) weeks. According to the Staff and Training Worksheet, K. Tatham’s annual training requirement is five (5) hours. The training period runs from May 15 through May 14 each year. Previous training period: 5/15/24 – 5/14/25 Current training period: 5/15/25 – 5/14/26 Because the five (5) required hours for the previous training period were not completed, K. Tatham must finish these hours within the next two (2) weeks. In addition, the staff member must complete one (1) additional training hour before 5/14/26 to meet the current training period requirement. Free training resources are available through: North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP): https://ncrlap.org/ DCDEE Moodle (New Rules Review): https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ Please ensure that your compliance letter includes the date K. Tatham completes the required training. 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 9/10/25. 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: Children’s application: Acknowledgement form needs to include enrollment date of each child. Acknowledgement of program’s discipline policy requires the enrollment date. Reminder: Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expires at the end of August. ABCMS roster: I reviewed the program roster on the ABCMS system prior to this visit. No staff members are listed on the roster under your program currently. Health and Safety training: If a new employees completed Health and Safety training within one (1) year prior to beginning employment, the training is valid. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a)Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Please log onto the ABCMS account using your business NCID and update the roster. 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. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 2/11/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. White accompanied me. 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-five (95) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit was conducted on 9/3/24 The last fire drill was practiced on1/16/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced 1/16/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 2/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. The children from space #1, #2, #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria/dining area. Oatmeal, peaches and milk were served to the children. After transitioning back, the children from #1, four-to-five years of age, had group time. The children from #2, two-to-three years of age, had art activity on the table. The children from #3, three-to-four years of age, had free play. The playground was inspected. No safety hazard was identified. Five (5) existing staff files were monitored partially for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and current 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 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. In the cabinet by space#1 in the work room, there were various chemicals stored including but no limited to Clorox Bleach, Champion Spray Disinfectant, Blaster White Lithium Grease and Microban 24 hr. Sanitizing Spray. The cabinet door was not locked and the door to space #1 was not closed. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired in December 2024. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 840: Potentially hazardous products 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 must be stored in a locked room or cabinet. The doors to the work room must be locked at all times, or the cabinet where the chemicals are stored must be locked at all times. Please refer to 15A NCAC 18A .282(b). 849: Leftover medicines shall be returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired in December 2024. The medication must be returned to the parents and obtain new one. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12). 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 2/25/25. 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: Reminder: CPR and First aid certificate for T. Hurst will expire on 3/11/25. Please renew the certificate before it expires. 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. 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) 814-8401 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. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 2/11/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. White accompanied me. 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-five (95) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit was conducted on 9/3/24 The last fire drill was practiced on1/16/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced 1/16/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 2/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. The children from space #1, #2, #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria/dining area. Oatmeal, peaches and milk were served to the children. After transitioning back, the children from #1, four-to-five years of age, had group time. The children from #2, two-to-three years of age, had art activity on the table. The children from #3, three-to-four years of age, had free play. The playground was inspected. No safety hazard was identified. Five (5) existing staff files were monitored partially for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and current 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 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. In the cabinet by space#1 in the work room, there were various chemicals stored including but no limited to Clorox Bleach, Champion Spray Disinfectant, Blaster White Lithium Grease and Microban 24 hr. Sanitizing Spray. The cabinet door was not locked and the door to space #1 was not closed. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired in December 2024. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 840: Potentially hazardous products 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 must be stored in a locked room or cabinet. The doors to the work room must be locked at all times, or the cabinet where the chemicals are stored must be locked at all times. Please refer to 15A NCAC 18A .282(b). 849: Leftover medicines shall be returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired in December 2024. The medication must be returned to the parents and obtain new one. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12). 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 2/25/25. 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: Reminder: CPR and First aid certificate for T. Hurst will expire on 3/11/25. Please renew the certificate before it expires. 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. 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) 814-8401 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. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 2/11/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. White accompanied me. 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-five (95) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit was conducted on 9/3/24 The last fire drill was practiced on1/16/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced 1/16/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 2/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. The children from space #1, #2, #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria/dining area. Oatmeal, peaches and milk were served to the children. After transitioning back, the children from #1, four-to-five years of age, had group time. The children from #2, two-to-three years of age, had art activity on the table. The children from #3, three-to-four years of age, had free play. The playground was inspected. No safety hazard was identified. Five (5) existing staff files were monitored partially for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and current 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 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. In the cabinet by space#1 in the work room, there were various chemicals stored including but no limited to Clorox Bleach, Champion Spray Disinfectant, Blaster White Lithium Grease and Microban 24 hr. Sanitizing Spray. The cabinet door was not locked and the door to space #1 was not closed. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired in December 2024. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 840: Potentially hazardous products 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 must be stored in a locked room or cabinet. The doors to the work room must be locked at all times, or the cabinet where the chemicals are stored must be locked at all times. Please refer to 15A NCAC 18A .282(b). 849: Leftover medicines shall be returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired in December 2024. The medication must be returned to the parents and obtain new one. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12). 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 2/25/25. 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: Reminder: CPR and First aid certificate for T. Hurst will expire on 3/11/25. Please renew the certificate before it expires. 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. 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) 814-8401 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. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 2/11/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. White accompanied me. 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-five (95) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit was conducted on 9/3/24 The last fire drill was practiced on1/16/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced 1/16/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 2/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. The children from space #1, #2, #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria/dining area. Oatmeal, peaches and milk were served to the children. After transitioning back, the children from #1, four-to-five years of age, had group time. The children from #2, two-to-three years of age, had art activity on the table. The children from #3, three-to-four years of age, had free play. The playground was inspected. No safety hazard was identified. Five (5) existing staff files were monitored partially for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and current 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 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. In the cabinet by space#1 in the work room, there were various chemicals stored including but no limited to Clorox Bleach, Champion Spray Disinfectant, Blaster White Lithium Grease and Microban 24 hr. Sanitizing Spray. The cabinet door was not locked and the door to space #1 was not closed. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired in December 2024. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 840: Potentially hazardous products 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 must be stored in a locked room or cabinet. The doors to the work room must be locked at all times, or the cabinet where the chemicals are stored must be locked at all times. Please refer to 15A NCAC 18A .282(b). 849: Leftover medicines shall be returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired in December 2024. The medication must be returned to the parents and obtain new one. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12). 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 2/25/25. 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: Reminder: CPR and First aid certificate for T. Hurst will expire on 3/11/25. Please renew the certificate before it expires. 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. 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) 814-8401 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. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 2/11/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. White accompanied me. 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-five (95) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit was conducted on 9/3/24 The last fire drill was practiced on1/16/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced 1/16/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 2/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. The children from space #1, #2, #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria/dining area. Oatmeal, peaches and milk were served to the children. After transitioning back, the children from #1, four-to-five years of age, had group time. The children from #2, two-to-three years of age, had art activity on the table. The children from #3, three-to-four years of age, had free play. The playground was inspected. No safety hazard was identified. Five (5) existing staff files were monitored partially for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and current 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 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. In the cabinet by space#1 in the work room, there were various chemicals stored including but no limited to Clorox Bleach, Champion Spray Disinfectant, Blaster White Lithium Grease and Microban 24 hr. Sanitizing Spray. The cabinet door was not locked and the door to space #1 was not closed. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired in December 2024. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 840: Potentially hazardous products 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 must be stored in a locked room or cabinet. The doors to the work room must be locked at all times, or the cabinet where the chemicals are stored must be locked at all times. Please refer to 15A NCAC 18A .282(b). 849: Leftover medicines shall be returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired in December 2024. The medication must be returned to the parents and obtain new one. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12). 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 2/25/25. 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: Reminder: CPR and First aid certificate for T. Hurst will expire on 3/11/25. Please renew the certificate before it expires. 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. 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) 814-8401 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. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 2/11/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. White accompanied me. 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-five (95) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit was conducted on 9/3/24 The last fire drill was practiced on1/16/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced 1/16/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 2/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. The children from space #1, #2, #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria/dining area. Oatmeal, peaches and milk were served to the children. After transitioning back, the children from #1, four-to-five years of age, had group time. The children from #2, two-to-three years of age, had art activity on the table. The children from #3, three-to-four years of age, had free play. The playground was inspected. No safety hazard was identified. Five (5) existing staff files were monitored partially for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and current 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 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. In the cabinet by space#1 in the work room, there were various chemicals stored including but no limited to Clorox Bleach, Champion Spray Disinfectant, Blaster White Lithium Grease and Microban 24 hr. Sanitizing Spray. The cabinet door was not locked and the door to space #1 was not closed. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired in December 2024. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 840: Potentially hazardous products 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 must be stored in a locked room or cabinet. The doors to the work room must be locked at all times, or the cabinet where the chemicals are stored must be locked at all times. Please refer to 15A NCAC 18A .282(b). 849: Leftover medicines shall be returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired in December 2024. The medication must be returned to the parents and obtain new one. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12). 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 2/25/25. 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: Reminder: CPR and First aid certificate for T. Hurst will expire on 3/11/25. Please renew the certificate before it expires. 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. 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) 814-8401 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. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 2/11/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. White accompanied me. 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-five (95) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – four-star center license issued on 9/9/24. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance with Rated License Assessment visit was conducted on 9/3/24 The last fire drill was practiced on1/16/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced 1/16/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 2/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. The children from space #1, #2, #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria/dining area. Oatmeal, peaches and milk were served to the children. After transitioning back, the children from #1, four-to-five years of age, had group time. The children from #2, two-to-three years of age, had art activity on the table. The children from #3, three-to-four years of age, had free play. The playground was inspected. No safety hazard was identified. Five (5) existing staff files were monitored partially for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and current 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 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. In the cabinet by space#1 in the work room, there were various chemicals stored including but no limited to Clorox Bleach, Champion Spray Disinfectant, Blaster White Lithium Grease and Microban 24 hr. Sanitizing Spray. The cabinet door was not locked and the door to space #1 was not closed. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired in December 2024. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 840: Potentially hazardous products 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 must be stored in a locked room or cabinet. The doors to the work room must be locked at all times, or the cabinet where the chemicals are stored must be locked at all times. Please refer to 15A NCAC 18A .282(b). 849: Leftover medicines shall be returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired in December 2024. The medication must be returned to the parents and obtain new one. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12). 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 2/25/25. 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: Reminder: CPR and First aid certificate for T. Hurst will expire on 3/11/25. Please renew the certificate before it expires. 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. 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) 814-8401 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. 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with Rated License Assessment 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. White accompanied me. 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. 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-nine (99) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc. is current/active as of 8/30/24. Permit type – four-star license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is FunnyDaffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-year-old children engaged in free play and morning work. The children played with housekeeping materials, blocks and manipulatives. No medications are maintained in the classroom. The children from space #2 and #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria. Today’ breakfast was pancakes, blueberries, yogurt and milk. One (1) child was served with oat milk and water, the other child was served with regular milk and water, and the rest of the children had milk. Supervision during meal time was adequate. The children from space #2 transitioned back to the classroom and had a group time. The group of three-to-four-year-old children participated in discussion and singing songs. One (1) emergency medication and one (1) over-the-counter medication were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #3 also transitioned from the cafeteria to the classroom and had group time. The group of two-year-old children sang songs with the teacher and read books. The playground was monitored. The mulch in the fall zone was measured for eight (8) inches deep. No safety hazards were observed. Two (2) existing staff files and two (2) children’s files were monitored. Environment Rating Scale (ERS) score for prep-year assessment was discussed: Item 10: you scored 2pts for this item. Per 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS, milk or milk substitute shall be offered to the children to meet the USDA nutrition guideline. Please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas for detailed requirements for milk and milk substitution. Item 3, 4, 7, 15, 17, 20, 22, 25 are not licensing requirement. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. .0801(b) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health Questionnaire forms were maintained in the personnel files for two (2) staff files monitored. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The staff member hired on 12/7/21 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. No certificate was found in the personnel file. .1102(g) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization for prescription medication Medication authorization for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Only one (1) medication can be listed on each form. Please have the parent fill out them form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (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; (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. 1835: Action plan All emergency conditions, such as severe allergies require an action plan. The action plan can be filled out either by the physician or the parent of the child. The action plan shall be renewed annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (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. 1890: Medical statement Staff member’s medical documents, including but not limited to health questionnaire, medical report, TB, shall be maintained in a separate file than their personnel file(s). Please remove the staff members’ health questionnaire form from the personnel files and transfer them to their medical files. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) Staff medical statements, proof of a tuberculosis test or screening, and completed health questionnaires shall be included in the staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file in the center. 1897: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is part of Health and Safety Training. The first one shall be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. The training shall be completed immediately. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 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 9/17/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: 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: Enrollment: We discussed diapering procedure was discussed in the space #2. The following topics were discussed as requested by you: Schedule & materials: We discussed item 3 on ECERS-R. The requirements for soft materials changes based on the age of the children and total number of the children. During first hour and the last hour, the children from different classrooms are combined, which makes it challenging to meet the requirements due to increased number of children. Playground route: Per ECERS-R, interruption of children’s play shall be minimum. Therefore, a class should not transition through other classroom, interrupting the children’s play. Milk: Per USDA guidelines, milk substitute shall meet the same nutritional requirements as milk. Currently, the milk substitute that fit the guidelines are soy milk and split pea milk. If you have additional questions, please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas and/or contact your CACFP consultant. Rated License Assessment Consultation: Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance rate was ninety-nine (99) percent. Today’s visit may change this score. Education Standards: All staff members have current information on their WORKS account. Program Standards: The program went through the prep-year assessment on 4/2/24. The score of ECERS-R assessment was 6.0. The program meets enhanced ratios requirement. Quality Point: The program offers staff benefit package and parent involvement infrastructure, per application. Once all the information is submitted, you will receive your new license permit in the mail. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with Rated License Assessment 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. White accompanied me. 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. 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-nine (99) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc. is current/active as of 8/30/24. Permit type – four-star license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is FunnyDaffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-year-old children engaged in free play and morning work. The children played with housekeeping materials, blocks and manipulatives. No medications are maintained in the classroom. The children from space #2 and #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria. Today’ breakfast was pancakes, blueberries, yogurt and milk. One (1) child was served with oat milk and water, the other child was served with regular milk and water, and the rest of the children had milk. Supervision during meal time was adequate. The children from space #2 transitioned back to the classroom and had a group time. The group of three-to-four-year-old children participated in discussion and singing songs. One (1) emergency medication and one (1) over-the-counter medication were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #3 also transitioned from the cafeteria to the classroom and had group time. The group of two-year-old children sang songs with the teacher and read books. The playground was monitored. The mulch in the fall zone was measured for eight (8) inches deep. No safety hazards were observed. Two (2) existing staff files and two (2) children’s files were monitored. Environment Rating Scale (ERS) score for prep-year assessment was discussed: Item 10: you scored 2pts for this item. Per 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS, milk or milk substitute shall be offered to the children to meet the USDA nutrition guideline. Please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas for detailed requirements for milk and milk substitution. Item 3, 4, 7, 15, 17, 20, 22, 25 are not licensing requirement. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. .0801(b) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health Questionnaire forms were maintained in the personnel files for two (2) staff files monitored. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The staff member hired on 12/7/21 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. No certificate was found in the personnel file. .1102(g) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization for prescription medication Medication authorization for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Only one (1) medication can be listed on each form. Please have the parent fill out them form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (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; (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. 1835: Action plan All emergency conditions, such as severe allergies require an action plan. The action plan can be filled out either by the physician or the parent of the child. The action plan shall be renewed annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (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. 1890: Medical statement Staff member’s medical documents, including but not limited to health questionnaire, medical report, TB, shall be maintained in a separate file than their personnel file(s). Please remove the staff members’ health questionnaire form from the personnel files and transfer them to their medical files. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) Staff medical statements, proof of a tuberculosis test or screening, and completed health questionnaires shall be included in the staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file in the center. 1897: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is part of Health and Safety Training. The first one shall be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. The training shall be completed immediately. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 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 9/17/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: 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: Enrollment: We discussed diapering procedure was discussed in the space #2. The following topics were discussed as requested by you: Schedule & materials: We discussed item 3 on ECERS-R. The requirements for soft materials changes based on the age of the children and total number of the children. During first hour and the last hour, the children from different classrooms are combined, which makes it challenging to meet the requirements due to increased number of children. Playground route: Per ECERS-R, interruption of children’s play shall be minimum. Therefore, a class should not transition through other classroom, interrupting the children’s play. Milk: Per USDA guidelines, milk substitute shall meet the same nutritional requirements as milk. Currently, the milk substitute that fit the guidelines are soy milk and split pea milk. If you have additional questions, please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas and/or contact your CACFP consultant. Rated License Assessment Consultation: Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance rate was ninety-nine (99) percent. Today’s visit may change this score. Education Standards: All staff members have current information on their WORKS account. Program Standards: The program went through the prep-year assessment on 4/2/24. The score of ECERS-R assessment was 6.0. The program meets enhanced ratios requirement. Quality Point: The program offers staff benefit package and parent involvement infrastructure, per application. Once all the information is submitted, you will receive your new license permit in the mail. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any 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 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with Rated License Assessment 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. White accompanied me. 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. 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-nine (99) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc. is current/active as of 8/30/24. Permit type – four-star license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is FunnyDaffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-year-old children engaged in free play and morning work. The children played with housekeeping materials, blocks and manipulatives. No medications are maintained in the classroom. The children from space #2 and #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria. Today’ breakfast was pancakes, blueberries, yogurt and milk. One (1) child was served with oat milk and water, the other child was served with regular milk and water, and the rest of the children had milk. Supervision during meal time was adequate. The children from space #2 transitioned back to the classroom and had a group time. The group of three-to-four-year-old children participated in discussion and singing songs. One (1) emergency medication and one (1) over-the-counter medication were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #3 also transitioned from the cafeteria to the classroom and had group time. The group of two-year-old children sang songs with the teacher and read books. The playground was monitored. The mulch in the fall zone was measured for eight (8) inches deep. No safety hazards were observed. Two (2) existing staff files and two (2) children’s files were monitored. Environment Rating Scale (ERS) score for prep-year assessment was discussed: Item 10: you scored 2pts for this item. Per 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS, milk or milk substitute shall be offered to the children to meet the USDA nutrition guideline. Please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas for detailed requirements for milk and milk substitution. Item 3, 4, 7, 15, 17, 20, 22, 25 are not licensing requirement. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. .0801(b) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health Questionnaire forms were maintained in the personnel files for two (2) staff files monitored. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The staff member hired on 12/7/21 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. No certificate was found in the personnel file. .1102(g) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization for prescription medication Medication authorization for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Only one (1) medication can be listed on each form. Please have the parent fill out them form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (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; (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. 1835: Action plan All emergency conditions, such as severe allergies require an action plan. The action plan can be filled out either by the physician or the parent of the child. The action plan shall be renewed annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (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. 1890: Medical statement Staff member’s medical documents, including but not limited to health questionnaire, medical report, TB, shall be maintained in a separate file than their personnel file(s). Please remove the staff members’ health questionnaire form from the personnel files and transfer them to their medical files. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) Staff medical statements, proof of a tuberculosis test or screening, and completed health questionnaires shall be included in the staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file in the center. 1897: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is part of Health and Safety Training. The first one shall be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. The training shall be completed immediately. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 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 9/17/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: 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: Enrollment: We discussed diapering procedure was discussed in the space #2. The following topics were discussed as requested by you: Schedule & materials: We discussed item 3 on ECERS-R. The requirements for soft materials changes based on the age of the children and total number of the children. During first hour and the last hour, the children from different classrooms are combined, which makes it challenging to meet the requirements due to increased number of children. Playground route: Per ECERS-R, interruption of children’s play shall be minimum. Therefore, a class should not transition through other classroom, interrupting the children’s play. Milk: Per USDA guidelines, milk substitute shall meet the same nutritional requirements as milk. Currently, the milk substitute that fit the guidelines are soy milk and split pea milk. If you have additional questions, please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas and/or contact your CACFP consultant. Rated License Assessment Consultation: Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance rate was ninety-nine (99) percent. Today’s visit may change this score. Education Standards: All staff members have current information on their WORKS account. Program Standards: The program went through the prep-year assessment on 4/2/24. The score of ECERS-R assessment was 6.0. The program meets enhanced ratios requirement. Quality Point: The program offers staff benefit package and parent involvement infrastructure, per application. Once all the information is submitted, you will receive your new license permit in the mail. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with Rated License Assessment 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. White accompanied me. 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. 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-nine (99) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc. is current/active as of 8/30/24. Permit type – four-star license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is FunnyDaffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-year-old children engaged in free play and morning work. The children played with housekeeping materials, blocks and manipulatives. No medications are maintained in the classroom. The children from space #2 and #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria. Today’ breakfast was pancakes, blueberries, yogurt and milk. One (1) child was served with oat milk and water, the other child was served with regular milk and water, and the rest of the children had milk. Supervision during meal time was adequate. The children from space #2 transitioned back to the classroom and had a group time. The group of three-to-four-year-old children participated in discussion and singing songs. One (1) emergency medication and one (1) over-the-counter medication were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #3 also transitioned from the cafeteria to the classroom and had group time. The group of two-year-old children sang songs with the teacher and read books. The playground was monitored. The mulch in the fall zone was measured for eight (8) inches deep. No safety hazards were observed. Two (2) existing staff files and two (2) children’s files were monitored. Environment Rating Scale (ERS) score for prep-year assessment was discussed: Item 10: you scored 2pts for this item. Per 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS, milk or milk substitute shall be offered to the children to meet the USDA nutrition guideline. Please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas for detailed requirements for milk and milk substitution. Item 3, 4, 7, 15, 17, 20, 22, 25 are not licensing requirement. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. .0801(b) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health Questionnaire forms were maintained in the personnel files for two (2) staff files monitored. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The staff member hired on 12/7/21 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. No certificate was found in the personnel file. .1102(g) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization for prescription medication Medication authorization for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Only one (1) medication can be listed on each form. Please have the parent fill out them form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (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; (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. 1835: Action plan All emergency conditions, such as severe allergies require an action plan. The action plan can be filled out either by the physician or the parent of the child. The action plan shall be renewed annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (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. 1890: Medical statement Staff member’s medical documents, including but not limited to health questionnaire, medical report, TB, shall be maintained in a separate file than their personnel file(s). Please remove the staff members’ health questionnaire form from the personnel files and transfer them to their medical files. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) Staff medical statements, proof of a tuberculosis test or screening, and completed health questionnaires shall be included in the staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file in the center. 1897: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is part of Health and Safety Training. The first one shall be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. The training shall be completed immediately. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 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 9/17/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: 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: Enrollment: We discussed diapering procedure was discussed in the space #2. The following topics were discussed as requested by you: Schedule & materials: We discussed item 3 on ECERS-R. The requirements for soft materials changes based on the age of the children and total number of the children. During first hour and the last hour, the children from different classrooms are combined, which makes it challenging to meet the requirements due to increased number of children. Playground route: Per ECERS-R, interruption of children’s play shall be minimum. Therefore, a class should not transition through other classroom, interrupting the children’s play. Milk: Per USDA guidelines, milk substitute shall meet the same nutritional requirements as milk. Currently, the milk substitute that fit the guidelines are soy milk and split pea milk. If you have additional questions, please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas and/or contact your CACFP consultant. Rated License Assessment Consultation: Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance rate was ninety-nine (99) percent. Today’s visit may change this score. Education Standards: All staff members have current information on their WORKS account. Program Standards: The program went through the prep-year assessment on 4/2/24. The score of ECERS-R assessment was 6.0. The program meets enhanced ratios requirement. Quality Point: The program offers staff benefit package and parent involvement infrastructure, per application. Once all the information is submitted, you will receive your new license permit in the mail. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with Rated License Assessment 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. White accompanied me. 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. 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-nine (99) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc. is current/active as of 8/30/24. Permit type – four-star license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is FunnyDaffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-year-old children engaged in free play and morning work. The children played with housekeeping materials, blocks and manipulatives. No medications are maintained in the classroom. The children from space #2 and #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria. Today’ breakfast was pancakes, blueberries, yogurt and milk. One (1) child was served with oat milk and water, the other child was served with regular milk and water, and the rest of the children had milk. Supervision during meal time was adequate. The children from space #2 transitioned back to the classroom and had a group time. The group of three-to-four-year-old children participated in discussion and singing songs. One (1) emergency medication and one (1) over-the-counter medication were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #3 also transitioned from the cafeteria to the classroom and had group time. The group of two-year-old children sang songs with the teacher and read books. The playground was monitored. The mulch in the fall zone was measured for eight (8) inches deep. No safety hazards were observed. Two (2) existing staff files and two (2) children’s files were monitored. Environment Rating Scale (ERS) score for prep-year assessment was discussed: Item 10: you scored 2pts for this item. Per 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS, milk or milk substitute shall be offered to the children to meet the USDA nutrition guideline. Please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas for detailed requirements for milk and milk substitution. Item 3, 4, 7, 15, 17, 20, 22, 25 are not licensing requirement. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. .0801(b) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health Questionnaire forms were maintained in the personnel files for two (2) staff files monitored. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The staff member hired on 12/7/21 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. No certificate was found in the personnel file. .1102(g) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization for prescription medication Medication authorization for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Only one (1) medication can be listed on each form. Please have the parent fill out them form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (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; (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. 1835: Action plan All emergency conditions, such as severe allergies require an action plan. The action plan can be filled out either by the physician or the parent of the child. The action plan shall be renewed annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (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. 1890: Medical statement Staff member’s medical documents, including but not limited to health questionnaire, medical report, TB, shall be maintained in a separate file than their personnel file(s). Please remove the staff members’ health questionnaire form from the personnel files and transfer them to their medical files. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) Staff medical statements, proof of a tuberculosis test or screening, and completed health questionnaires shall be included in the staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file in the center. 1897: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is part of Health and Safety Training. The first one shall be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. The training shall be completed immediately. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 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 9/17/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: 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: Enrollment: We discussed diapering procedure was discussed in the space #2. The following topics were discussed as requested by you: Schedule & materials: We discussed item 3 on ECERS-R. The requirements for soft materials changes based on the age of the children and total number of the children. During first hour and the last hour, the children from different classrooms are combined, which makes it challenging to meet the requirements due to increased number of children. Playground route: Per ECERS-R, interruption of children’s play shall be minimum. Therefore, a class should not transition through other classroom, interrupting the children’s play. Milk: Per USDA guidelines, milk substitute shall meet the same nutritional requirements as milk. Currently, the milk substitute that fit the guidelines are soy milk and split pea milk. If you have additional questions, please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas and/or contact your CACFP consultant. Rated License Assessment Consultation: Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance rate was ninety-nine (99) percent. Today’s visit may change this score. Education Standards: All staff members have current information on their WORKS account. Program Standards: The program went through the prep-year assessment on 4/2/24. The score of ECERS-R assessment was 6.0. The program meets enhanced ratios requirement. Quality Point: The program offers staff benefit package and parent involvement infrastructure, per application. Once all the information is submitted, you will receive your new license permit in the mail. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with Rated License Assessment 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. White accompanied me. 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. 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-nine (99) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc. is current/active as of 8/30/24. Permit type – four-star license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is FunnyDaffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-year-old children engaged in free play and morning work. The children played with housekeeping materials, blocks and manipulatives. No medications are maintained in the classroom. The children from space #2 and #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria. Today’ breakfast was pancakes, blueberries, yogurt and milk. One (1) child was served with oat milk and water, the other child was served with regular milk and water, and the rest of the children had milk. Supervision during meal time was adequate. The children from space #2 transitioned back to the classroom and had a group time. The group of three-to-four-year-old children participated in discussion and singing songs. One (1) emergency medication and one (1) over-the-counter medication were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #3 also transitioned from the cafeteria to the classroom and had group time. The group of two-year-old children sang songs with the teacher and read books. The playground was monitored. The mulch in the fall zone was measured for eight (8) inches deep. No safety hazards were observed. Two (2) existing staff files and two (2) children’s files were monitored. Environment Rating Scale (ERS) score for prep-year assessment was discussed: Item 10: you scored 2pts for this item. Per 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS, milk or milk substitute shall be offered to the children to meet the USDA nutrition guideline. Please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas for detailed requirements for milk and milk substitution. Item 3, 4, 7, 15, 17, 20, 22, 25 are not licensing requirement. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. .0801(b) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health Questionnaire forms were maintained in the personnel files for two (2) staff files monitored. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The staff member hired on 12/7/21 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. No certificate was found in the personnel file. .1102(g) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization for prescription medication Medication authorization for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Only one (1) medication can be listed on each form. Please have the parent fill out them form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (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; (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. 1835: Action plan All emergency conditions, such as severe allergies require an action plan. The action plan can be filled out either by the physician or the parent of the child. The action plan shall be renewed annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (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. 1890: Medical statement Staff member’s medical documents, including but not limited to health questionnaire, medical report, TB, shall be maintained in a separate file than their personnel file(s). Please remove the staff members’ health questionnaire form from the personnel files and transfer them to their medical files. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) Staff medical statements, proof of a tuberculosis test or screening, and completed health questionnaires shall be included in the staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file in the center. 1897: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is part of Health and Safety Training. The first one shall be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. The training shall be completed immediately. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 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 9/17/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: 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: Enrollment: We discussed diapering procedure was discussed in the space #2. The following topics were discussed as requested by you: Schedule & materials: We discussed item 3 on ECERS-R. The requirements for soft materials changes based on the age of the children and total number of the children. During first hour and the last hour, the children from different classrooms are combined, which makes it challenging to meet the requirements due to increased number of children. Playground route: Per ECERS-R, interruption of children’s play shall be minimum. Therefore, a class should not transition through other classroom, interrupting the children’s play. Milk: Per USDA guidelines, milk substitute shall meet the same nutritional requirements as milk. Currently, the milk substitute that fit the guidelines are soy milk and split pea milk. If you have additional questions, please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas and/or contact your CACFP consultant. Rated License Assessment Consultation: Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance rate was ninety-nine (99) percent. Today’s visit may change this score. Education Standards: All staff members have current information on their WORKS account. Program Standards: The program went through the prep-year assessment on 4/2/24. The score of ECERS-R assessment was 6.0. The program meets enhanced ratios requirement. Quality Point: The program offers staff benefit package and parent involvement infrastructure, per application. Once all the information is submitted, you will receive your new license permit in the mail. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with Rated License Assessment 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. White accompanied me. 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. 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-nine (99) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc. is current/active as of 8/30/24. Permit type – four-star license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is FunnyDaffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-year-old children engaged in free play and morning work. The children played with housekeeping materials, blocks and manipulatives. No medications are maintained in the classroom. The children from space #2 and #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria. Today’ breakfast was pancakes, blueberries, yogurt and milk. One (1) child was served with oat milk and water, the other child was served with regular milk and water, and the rest of the children had milk. Supervision during meal time was adequate. The children from space #2 transitioned back to the classroom and had a group time. The group of three-to-four-year-old children participated in discussion and singing songs. One (1) emergency medication and one (1) over-the-counter medication were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #3 also transitioned from the cafeteria to the classroom and had group time. The group of two-year-old children sang songs with the teacher and read books. The playground was monitored. The mulch in the fall zone was measured for eight (8) inches deep. No safety hazards were observed. Two (2) existing staff files and two (2) children’s files were monitored. Environment Rating Scale (ERS) score for prep-year assessment was discussed: Item 10: you scored 2pts for this item. Per 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS, milk or milk substitute shall be offered to the children to meet the USDA nutrition guideline. Please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas for detailed requirements for milk and milk substitution. Item 3, 4, 7, 15, 17, 20, 22, 25 are not licensing requirement. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. .0801(b) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health Questionnaire forms were maintained in the personnel files for two (2) staff files monitored. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The staff member hired on 12/7/21 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. No certificate was found in the personnel file. .1102(g) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization for prescription medication Medication authorization for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Only one (1) medication can be listed on each form. Please have the parent fill out them form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (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; (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. 1835: Action plan All emergency conditions, such as severe allergies require an action plan. The action plan can be filled out either by the physician or the parent of the child. The action plan shall be renewed annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (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. 1890: Medical statement Staff member’s medical documents, including but not limited to health questionnaire, medical report, TB, shall be maintained in a separate file than their personnel file(s). Please remove the staff members’ health questionnaire form from the personnel files and transfer them to their medical files. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) Staff medical statements, proof of a tuberculosis test or screening, and completed health questionnaires shall be included in the staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file in the center. 1897: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is part of Health and Safety Training. The first one shall be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. The training shall be completed immediately. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 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 9/17/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: 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: Enrollment: We discussed diapering procedure was discussed in the space #2. The following topics were discussed as requested by you: Schedule & materials: We discussed item 3 on ECERS-R. The requirements for soft materials changes based on the age of the children and total number of the children. During first hour and the last hour, the children from different classrooms are combined, which makes it challenging to meet the requirements due to increased number of children. Playground route: Per ECERS-R, interruption of children’s play shall be minimum. Therefore, a class should not transition through other classroom, interrupting the children’s play. Milk: Per USDA guidelines, milk substitute shall meet the same nutritional requirements as milk. Currently, the milk substitute that fit the guidelines are soy milk and split pea milk. If you have additional questions, please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas and/or contact your CACFP consultant. Rated License Assessment Consultation: Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance rate was ninety-nine (99) percent. Today’s visit may change this score. Education Standards: All staff members have current information on their WORKS account. Program Standards: The program went through the prep-year assessment on 4/2/24. The score of ECERS-R assessment was 6.0. The program meets enhanced ratios requirement. Quality Point: The program offers staff benefit package and parent involvement infrastructure, per application. Once all the information is submitted, you will receive your new license permit in the mail. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with Rated License Assessment 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. White accompanied me. 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. 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-nine (99) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc. is current/active as of 8/30/24. Permit type – four-star license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is FunnyDaffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-year-old children engaged in free play and morning work. The children played with housekeeping materials, blocks and manipulatives. No medications are maintained in the classroom. The children from space #2 and #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria. Today’ breakfast was pancakes, blueberries, yogurt and milk. One (1) child was served with oat milk and water, the other child was served with regular milk and water, and the rest of the children had milk. Supervision during meal time was adequate. The children from space #2 transitioned back to the classroom and had a group time. The group of three-to-four-year-old children participated in discussion and singing songs. One (1) emergency medication and one (1) over-the-counter medication were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #3 also transitioned from the cafeteria to the classroom and had group time. The group of two-year-old children sang songs with the teacher and read books. The playground was monitored. The mulch in the fall zone was measured for eight (8) inches deep. No safety hazards were observed. Two (2) existing staff files and two (2) children’s files were monitored. Environment Rating Scale (ERS) score for prep-year assessment was discussed: Item 10: you scored 2pts for this item. Per 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS, milk or milk substitute shall be offered to the children to meet the USDA nutrition guideline. Please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas for detailed requirements for milk and milk substitution. Item 3, 4, 7, 15, 17, 20, 22, 25 are not licensing requirement. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. .0801(b) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health Questionnaire forms were maintained in the personnel files for two (2) staff files monitored. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The staff member hired on 12/7/21 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. No certificate was found in the personnel file. .1102(g) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization for prescription medication Medication authorization for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Only one (1) medication can be listed on each form. Please have the parent fill out them form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (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; (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. 1835: Action plan All emergency conditions, such as severe allergies require an action plan. The action plan can be filled out either by the physician or the parent of the child. The action plan shall be renewed annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (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. 1890: Medical statement Staff member’s medical documents, including but not limited to health questionnaire, medical report, TB, shall be maintained in a separate file than their personnel file(s). Please remove the staff members’ health questionnaire form from the personnel files and transfer them to their medical files. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) Staff medical statements, proof of a tuberculosis test or screening, and completed health questionnaires shall be included in the staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file in the center. 1897: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is part of Health and Safety Training. The first one shall be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. The training shall be completed immediately. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 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 9/17/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: 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: Enrollment: We discussed diapering procedure was discussed in the space #2. The following topics were discussed as requested by you: Schedule & materials: We discussed item 3 on ECERS-R. The requirements for soft materials changes based on the age of the children and total number of the children. During first hour and the last hour, the children from different classrooms are combined, which makes it challenging to meet the requirements due to increased number of children. Playground route: Per ECERS-R, interruption of children’s play shall be minimum. Therefore, a class should not transition through other classroom, interrupting the children’s play. Milk: Per USDA guidelines, milk substitute shall meet the same nutritional requirements as milk. Currently, the milk substitute that fit the guidelines are soy milk and split pea milk. If you have additional questions, please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas and/or contact your CACFP consultant. Rated License Assessment Consultation: Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance rate was ninety-nine (99) percent. Today’s visit may change this score. Education Standards: All staff members have current information on their WORKS account. Program Standards: The program went through the prep-year assessment on 4/2/24. The score of ECERS-R assessment was 6.0. The program meets enhanced ratios requirement. Quality Point: The program offers staff benefit package and parent involvement infrastructure, per application. Once all the information is submitted, you will receive your new license permit in the mail. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any 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: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with Rated License Assessment 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. White accompanied me. 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. 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-nine (99) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, West Asheville Baptist Day Care Center, Inc. is current/active as of 8/30/24. Permit type – four-star license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/8/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is FunnyDaffer. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-year-old children engaged in free play and morning work. The children played with housekeeping materials, blocks and manipulatives. No medications are maintained in the classroom. The children from space #2 and #3 had breakfast in the cafeteria. Today’ breakfast was pancakes, blueberries, yogurt and milk. One (1) child was served with oat milk and water, the other child was served with regular milk and water, and the rest of the children had milk. Supervision during meal time was adequate. The children from space #2 transitioned back to the classroom and had a group time. The group of three-to-four-year-old children participated in discussion and singing songs. One (1) emergency medication and one (1) over-the-counter medication were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #3 also transitioned from the cafeteria to the classroom and had group time. The group of two-year-old children sang songs with the teacher and read books. The playground was monitored. The mulch in the fall zone was measured for eight (8) inches deep. No safety hazards were observed. Two (2) existing staff files and two (2) children’s files were monitored. Environment Rating Scale (ERS) score for prep-year assessment was discussed: Item 10: you scored 2pts for this item. Per 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS, milk or milk substitute shall be offered to the children to meet the USDA nutrition guideline. Please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas for detailed requirements for milk and milk substitution. Item 3, 4, 7, 15, 17, 20, 22, 25 are not licensing requirement. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for an Epi-pen for a child in space #3 expired on 6/30/24. .0801(b) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health Questionnaire forms were maintained in the personnel files for two (2) staff files monitored. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The staff member hired on 12/7/21 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. No certificate was found in the personnel file. .1102(g) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization for prescription medication Medication authorization for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Only one (1) medication can be listed on each form. Please have the parent fill out them form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (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; (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. 1835: Action plan All emergency conditions, such as severe allergies require an action plan. The action plan can be filled out either by the physician or the parent of the child. The action plan shall be renewed annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (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. 1890: Medical statement Staff member’s medical documents, including but not limited to health questionnaire, medical report, TB, shall be maintained in a separate file than their personnel file(s). Please remove the staff members’ health questionnaire form from the personnel files and transfer them to their medical files. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) Staff medical statements, proof of a tuberculosis test or screening, and completed health questionnaires shall be included in the staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file in the center. 1897: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is part of Health and Safety Training. The first one shall be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. The training shall be completed immediately. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 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 9/17/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: 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: Enrollment: We discussed diapering procedure was discussed in the space #2. The following topics were discussed as requested by you: Schedule & materials: We discussed item 3 on ECERS-R. The requirements for soft materials changes based on the age of the children and total number of the children. During first hour and the last hour, the children from different classrooms are combined, which makes it challenging to meet the requirements due to increased number of children. Playground route: Per ECERS-R, interruption of children’s play shall be minimum. Therefore, a class should not transition through other classroom, interrupting the children’s play. Milk: Per USDA guidelines, milk substitute shall meet the same nutritional requirements as milk. Currently, the milk substitute that fit the guidelines are soy milk and split pea milk. If you have additional questions, please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/nutrition-requirements-fluid-milk-and-fluid-milk-substitutions-cacfp-qas and/or contact your CACFP consultant. Rated License Assessment Consultation: Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance rate was ninety-nine (99) percent. Today’s visit may change this score. Education Standards: All staff members have current information on their WORKS account. Program Standards: The program went through the prep-year assessment on 4/2/24. The score of ECERS-R assessment was 6.0. The program meets enhanced ratios requirement. Quality Point: The program offers staff benefit package and parent involvement infrastructure, per application. Once all the information is submitted, you will receive your new license permit in the mail. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any 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 .0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/9/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 2/9/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Patricia White, Administrator, was available during today’s 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 eighty-nine (89) percent as of today. Permit type – Four-star center license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/26/24. The last lockdown was practiced on 10/19/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. The curriculum was discussed during the visit. The FunShine Express curriculum was used in the previous year but is not on the approved list. Therefore, the program adopted Funny Daffer this school year. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-to-five-year-old children transitioned to the cafeteria to have breakfast. The children had breakfast pizza, fresh strawberries and milk. The items served matched what were listed on the menu. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The storage and the required paperwork were adequate. In space #2, a group of three-to-four-year-old children played “Hot and Cold” game. The children then transitioned to a free play on the playground. There were a slide structure, metal vehicle structure, pretend kitchen, large blocks, sandbox and other accessories were available to the children on the playground. The mulch was measured for nine (9) inches by the slide. No medication was maintained in this classroom. In space #3, a group of two-to-three-year-old children participated in a group time. The teacher read a book, and the children touched the hat in the book as sensory activity. The teacher used open-ended questions. After the group time, the children engaged in free play. The children played with housekeeping materials, science materials and art materials. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The required paperwork and the storage of the medication were adequate. Supervision and the interaction were adequate. Eight (8) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. There are no infants or school-age children enrolled in this program. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and CPR/FA 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/ Transportation is not provided by this facility. The following violations were documented during today’s visit : Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. There are materials in a grocery bag and materials in plastic wrappers in the lower cabinet in space #3. The door was not locked or baby-proofed. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/19/23 per record. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 858: Easily torn plastic Easily torn plastic, such as grocery bags and plastic wrappers shall be inaccessible to the children under three years of age. Please store the items at least five-feet above, remove the items from the classroom, remove plastics from the materials, or lock the cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. 1811: Shelter-in-place/Lockdown drill Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill is required every three (3) months. You conducted the last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill on 10/19/23. Therefore, you were due for the training in January 2024. Please conduct the drill this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). 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 2/23/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Cohort: West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center is in cohort one (1). The facility has applied for the prep-year assessment, and the assessment window is current. First Aid and CPR training: Two (2) staff members’ (MA and LL) CPR and First Aid certificate will expire on 2/19/24. Per conversation, those staff member is scheduled to renew the certification next week. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/9/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 2/9/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Patricia White, Administrator, was available during today’s 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 eighty-nine (89) percent as of today. Permit type – Four-star center license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/26/24. The last lockdown was practiced on 10/19/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. The curriculum was discussed during the visit. The FunShine Express curriculum was used in the previous year but is not on the approved list. Therefore, the program adopted Funny Daffer this school year. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-to-five-year-old children transitioned to the cafeteria to have breakfast. The children had breakfast pizza, fresh strawberries and milk. The items served matched what were listed on the menu. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The storage and the required paperwork were adequate. In space #2, a group of three-to-four-year-old children played “Hot and Cold” game. The children then transitioned to a free play on the playground. There were a slide structure, metal vehicle structure, pretend kitchen, large blocks, sandbox and other accessories were available to the children on the playground. The mulch was measured for nine (9) inches by the slide. No medication was maintained in this classroom. In space #3, a group of two-to-three-year-old children participated in a group time. The teacher read a book, and the children touched the hat in the book as sensory activity. The teacher used open-ended questions. After the group time, the children engaged in free play. The children played with housekeeping materials, science materials and art materials. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The required paperwork and the storage of the medication were adequate. Supervision and the interaction were adequate. Eight (8) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. There are no infants or school-age children enrolled in this program. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and CPR/FA 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/ Transportation is not provided by this facility. The following violations were documented during today’s visit : Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. There are materials in a grocery bag and materials in plastic wrappers in the lower cabinet in space #3. The door was not locked or baby-proofed. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/19/23 per record. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 858: Easily torn plastic Easily torn plastic, such as grocery bags and plastic wrappers shall be inaccessible to the children under three years of age. Please store the items at least five-feet above, remove the items from the classroom, remove plastics from the materials, or lock the cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. 1811: Shelter-in-place/Lockdown drill Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill is required every three (3) months. You conducted the last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill on 10/19/23. Therefore, you were due for the training in January 2024. Please conduct the drill this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). 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 2/23/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Cohort: West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center is in cohort one (1). The facility has applied for the prep-year assessment, and the assessment window is current. First Aid and CPR training: Two (2) staff members’ (MA and LL) CPR and First Aid certificate will expire on 2/19/24. Per conversation, those staff member is scheduled to renew the certification next week. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/9/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 2/9/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Patricia White, Administrator, was available during today’s 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 eighty-nine (89) percent as of today. Permit type – Four-star center license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/26/24. The last lockdown was practiced on 10/19/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. The curriculum was discussed during the visit. The FunShine Express curriculum was used in the previous year but is not on the approved list. Therefore, the program adopted Funny Daffer this school year. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-to-five-year-old children transitioned to the cafeteria to have breakfast. The children had breakfast pizza, fresh strawberries and milk. The items served matched what were listed on the menu. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The storage and the required paperwork were adequate. In space #2, a group of three-to-four-year-old children played “Hot and Cold” game. The children then transitioned to a free play on the playground. There were a slide structure, metal vehicle structure, pretend kitchen, large blocks, sandbox and other accessories were available to the children on the playground. The mulch was measured for nine (9) inches by the slide. No medication was maintained in this classroom. In space #3, a group of two-to-three-year-old children participated in a group time. The teacher read a book, and the children touched the hat in the book as sensory activity. The teacher used open-ended questions. After the group time, the children engaged in free play. The children played with housekeeping materials, science materials and art materials. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The required paperwork and the storage of the medication were adequate. Supervision and the interaction were adequate. Eight (8) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. There are no infants or school-age children enrolled in this program. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and CPR/FA 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/ Transportation is not provided by this facility. The following violations were documented during today’s visit : Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. There are materials in a grocery bag and materials in plastic wrappers in the lower cabinet in space #3. The door was not locked or baby-proofed. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/19/23 per record. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 858: Easily torn plastic Easily torn plastic, such as grocery bags and plastic wrappers shall be inaccessible to the children under three years of age. Please store the items at least five-feet above, remove the items from the classroom, remove plastics from the materials, or lock the cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. 1811: Shelter-in-place/Lockdown drill Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill is required every three (3) months. You conducted the last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill on 10/19/23. Therefore, you were due for the training in January 2024. Please conduct the drill this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). 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 2/23/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Cohort: West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center is in cohort one (1). The facility has applied for the prep-year assessment, and the assessment window is current. First Aid and CPR training: Two (2) staff members’ (MA and LL) CPR and First Aid certificate will expire on 2/19/24. Per conversation, those staff member is scheduled to renew the certification next week. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/9/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 2/9/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Patricia White, Administrator, was available during today’s 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 eighty-nine (89) percent as of today. Permit type – Four-star center license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/26/24. The last lockdown was practiced on 10/19/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. The curriculum was discussed during the visit. The FunShine Express curriculum was used in the previous year but is not on the approved list. Therefore, the program adopted Funny Daffer this school year. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-to-five-year-old children transitioned to the cafeteria to have breakfast. The children had breakfast pizza, fresh strawberries and milk. The items served matched what were listed on the menu. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The storage and the required paperwork were adequate. In space #2, a group of three-to-four-year-old children played “Hot and Cold” game. The children then transitioned to a free play on the playground. There were a slide structure, metal vehicle structure, pretend kitchen, large blocks, sandbox and other accessories were available to the children on the playground. The mulch was measured for nine (9) inches by the slide. No medication was maintained in this classroom. In space #3, a group of two-to-three-year-old children participated in a group time. The teacher read a book, and the children touched the hat in the book as sensory activity. The teacher used open-ended questions. After the group time, the children engaged in free play. The children played with housekeeping materials, science materials and art materials. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The required paperwork and the storage of the medication were adequate. Supervision and the interaction were adequate. Eight (8) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. There are no infants or school-age children enrolled in this program. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and CPR/FA 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/ Transportation is not provided by this facility. The following violations were documented during today’s visit : Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. There are materials in a grocery bag and materials in plastic wrappers in the lower cabinet in space #3. The door was not locked or baby-proofed. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/19/23 per record. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 858: Easily torn plastic Easily torn plastic, such as grocery bags and plastic wrappers shall be inaccessible to the children under three years of age. Please store the items at least five-feet above, remove the items from the classroom, remove plastics from the materials, or lock the cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. 1811: Shelter-in-place/Lockdown drill Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill is required every three (3) months. You conducted the last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill on 10/19/23. Therefore, you were due for the training in January 2024. Please conduct the drill this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). 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 2/23/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Cohort: West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center is in cohort one (1). The facility has applied for the prep-year assessment, and the assessment window is current. First Aid and CPR training: Two (2) staff members’ (MA and LL) CPR and First Aid certificate will expire on 2/19/24. Per conversation, those staff member is scheduled to renew the certification next week. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/9/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 2/9/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Patricia White, Administrator, was available during today’s 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 eighty-nine (89) percent as of today. Permit type – Four-star center license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/26/24. The last lockdown was practiced on 10/19/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. The curriculum was discussed during the visit. The FunShine Express curriculum was used in the previous year but is not on the approved list. Therefore, the program adopted Funny Daffer this school year. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-to-five-year-old children transitioned to the cafeteria to have breakfast. The children had breakfast pizza, fresh strawberries and milk. The items served matched what were listed on the menu. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The storage and the required paperwork were adequate. In space #2, a group of three-to-four-year-old children played “Hot and Cold” game. The children then transitioned to a free play on the playground. There were a slide structure, metal vehicle structure, pretend kitchen, large blocks, sandbox and other accessories were available to the children on the playground. The mulch was measured for nine (9) inches by the slide. No medication was maintained in this classroom. In space #3, a group of two-to-three-year-old children participated in a group time. The teacher read a book, and the children touched the hat in the book as sensory activity. The teacher used open-ended questions. After the group time, the children engaged in free play. The children played with housekeeping materials, science materials and art materials. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The required paperwork and the storage of the medication were adequate. Supervision and the interaction were adequate. Eight (8) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. There are no infants or school-age children enrolled in this program. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and CPR/FA 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/ Transportation is not provided by this facility. The following violations were documented during today’s visit : Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. There are materials in a grocery bag and materials in plastic wrappers in the lower cabinet in space #3. The door was not locked or baby-proofed. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/19/23 per record. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 858: Easily torn plastic Easily torn plastic, such as grocery bags and plastic wrappers shall be inaccessible to the children under three years of age. Please store the items at least five-feet above, remove the items from the classroom, remove plastics from the materials, or lock the cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. 1811: Shelter-in-place/Lockdown drill Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill is required every three (3) months. You conducted the last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill on 10/19/23. Therefore, you were due for the training in January 2024. Please conduct the drill this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). 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 2/23/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Cohort: West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center is in cohort one (1). The facility has applied for the prep-year assessment, and the assessment window is current. First Aid and CPR training: Two (2) staff members’ (MA and LL) CPR and First Aid certificate will expire on 2/19/24. Per conversation, those staff member is scheduled to renew the certification next week. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/9/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 2/9/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Patricia White, Administrator, was available during today’s 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 eighty-nine (89) percent as of today. Permit type – Four-star center license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/26/24. The last lockdown was practiced on 10/19/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. The curriculum was discussed during the visit. The FunShine Express curriculum was used in the previous year but is not on the approved list. Therefore, the program adopted Funny Daffer this school year. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-to-five-year-old children transitioned to the cafeteria to have breakfast. The children had breakfast pizza, fresh strawberries and milk. The items served matched what were listed on the menu. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The storage and the required paperwork were adequate. In space #2, a group of three-to-four-year-old children played “Hot and Cold” game. The children then transitioned to a free play on the playground. There were a slide structure, metal vehicle structure, pretend kitchen, large blocks, sandbox and other accessories were available to the children on the playground. The mulch was measured for nine (9) inches by the slide. No medication was maintained in this classroom. In space #3, a group of two-to-three-year-old children participated in a group time. The teacher read a book, and the children touched the hat in the book as sensory activity. The teacher used open-ended questions. After the group time, the children engaged in free play. The children played with housekeeping materials, science materials and art materials. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The required paperwork and the storage of the medication were adequate. Supervision and the interaction were adequate. Eight (8) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. There are no infants or school-age children enrolled in this program. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and CPR/FA 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/ Transportation is not provided by this facility. The following violations were documented during today’s visit : Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. There are materials in a grocery bag and materials in plastic wrappers in the lower cabinet in space #3. The door was not locked or baby-proofed. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/19/23 per record. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 858: Easily torn plastic Easily torn plastic, such as grocery bags and plastic wrappers shall be inaccessible to the children under three years of age. Please store the items at least five-feet above, remove the items from the classroom, remove plastics from the materials, or lock the cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. 1811: Shelter-in-place/Lockdown drill Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill is required every three (3) months. You conducted the last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill on 10/19/23. Therefore, you were due for the training in January 2024. Please conduct the drill this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). 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 2/23/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Cohort: West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center is in cohort one (1). The facility has applied for the prep-year assessment, and the assessment window is current. First Aid and CPR training: Two (2) staff members’ (MA and LL) CPR and First Aid certificate will expire on 2/19/24. Per conversation, those staff member is scheduled to renew the certification next week. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/9/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 2/9/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Patricia White, Administrator, was available during today’s 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 eighty-nine (89) percent as of today. Permit type – Four-star center license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/26/24. The last lockdown was practiced on 10/19/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. The curriculum was discussed during the visit. The FunShine Express curriculum was used in the previous year but is not on the approved list. Therefore, the program adopted Funny Daffer this school year. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-to-five-year-old children transitioned to the cafeteria to have breakfast. The children had breakfast pizza, fresh strawberries and milk. The items served matched what were listed on the menu. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The storage and the required paperwork were adequate. In space #2, a group of three-to-four-year-old children played “Hot and Cold” game. The children then transitioned to a free play on the playground. There were a slide structure, metal vehicle structure, pretend kitchen, large blocks, sandbox and other accessories were available to the children on the playground. The mulch was measured for nine (9) inches by the slide. No medication was maintained in this classroom. In space #3, a group of two-to-three-year-old children participated in a group time. The teacher read a book, and the children touched the hat in the book as sensory activity. The teacher used open-ended questions. After the group time, the children engaged in free play. The children played with housekeeping materials, science materials and art materials. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The required paperwork and the storage of the medication were adequate. Supervision and the interaction were adequate. Eight (8) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. There are no infants or school-age children enrolled in this program. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and CPR/FA 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/ Transportation is not provided by this facility. The following violations were documented during today’s visit : Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. There are materials in a grocery bag and materials in plastic wrappers in the lower cabinet in space #3. The door was not locked or baby-proofed. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/19/23 per record. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 858: Easily torn plastic Easily torn plastic, such as grocery bags and plastic wrappers shall be inaccessible to the children under three years of age. Please store the items at least five-feet above, remove the items from the classroom, remove plastics from the materials, or lock the cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. 1811: Shelter-in-place/Lockdown drill Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill is required every three (3) months. You conducted the last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill on 10/19/23. Therefore, you were due for the training in January 2024. Please conduct the drill this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). 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 2/23/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Cohort: West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center is in cohort one (1). The facility has applied for the prep-year assessment, and the assessment window is current. First Aid and CPR training: Two (2) staff members’ (MA and LL) CPR and First Aid certificate will expire on 2/19/24. Per conversation, those staff member is scheduled to renew the certification next week. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ASHEVILLE BAPTIST EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 11000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/9/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 2/9/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during 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 Patricia White, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Patricia White, Administrator, was available during today’s 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 eighty-nine (89) percent as of today. Permit type – Four-star center license issued on 3/28/18. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/21/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/26/24. The last lockdown was practiced on 10/19/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Funny Daffer. The curriculum was discussed during the visit. The FunShine Express curriculum was used in the previous year but is not on the approved list. Therefore, the program adopted Funny Daffer this school year. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of four-to-five-year-old children transitioned to the cafeteria to have breakfast. The children had breakfast pizza, fresh strawberries and milk. The items served matched what were listed on the menu. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The storage and the required paperwork were adequate. In space #2, a group of three-to-four-year-old children played “Hot and Cold” game. The children then transitioned to a free play on the playground. There were a slide structure, metal vehicle structure, pretend kitchen, large blocks, sandbox and other accessories were available to the children on the playground. The mulch was measured for nine (9) inches by the slide. No medication was maintained in this classroom. In space #3, a group of two-to-three-year-old children participated in a group time. The teacher read a book, and the children touched the hat in the book as sensory activity. The teacher used open-ended questions. After the group time, the children engaged in free play. The children played with housekeeping materials, science materials and art materials. One (1) emergency medication was maintained in the classroom. The required paperwork and the storage of the medication were adequate. Supervision and the interaction were adequate. Eight (8) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters and CPR/First Aid certificates. There are no infants or school-age children enrolled in this program. All staff members have valid criminal background letters and CPR/FA 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/ Transportation is not provided by this facility. The following violations were documented during today’s visit : Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. There are materials in a grocery bag and materials in plastic wrappers in the lower cabinet in space #3. The door was not locked or baby-proofed. .0604(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/19/23 per record. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 858: Easily torn plastic Easily torn plastic, such as grocery bags and plastic wrappers shall be inaccessible to the children under three years of age. Please store the items at least five-feet above, remove the items from the classroom, remove plastics from the materials, or lock the cabinet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. 1811: Shelter-in-place/Lockdown drill Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill is required every three (3) months. You conducted the last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill on 10/19/23. Therefore, you were due for the training in January 2024. Please conduct the drill this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). 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 2/23/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Cohort: West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center is in cohort one (1). The facility has applied for the prep-year assessment, and the assessment window is current. First Aid and CPR training: Two (2) staff members’ (MA and LL) CPR and First Aid certificate will expire on 2/19/24. Per conversation, those staff member is scheduled to renew the certification next week. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times