10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/31/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 7/31/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the administrative action follow-up visit including the Corrective Action Plan included in the Written Warning Administrative Action issued by the Division of Child Development & Early Education on July 11, 2025. D. Clark, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Fifteen (15) children were observed in care ranging from ages zero (0) to eleven (11) years old. Infant and Toddlers were having floor play and napping in Space #1. Preschool children were engaged in block play on the carpet in Space #2. School age children were completing writing activities at the table in Space #4a. Limited monitoring of the child care requirements was completed today. The following child care requirements were monitored: Staff/child ratio/group sizes, supervision, discipline, nurturing, license capacity, permit restrictions, staff records (First Aid/CPR, IT’S SIDS training, and criminal background checks) and general safety. All items in section 10A NCAC 09 .2201 (j) were monitored. Due to the type of visit conducted, enrollment was not completed; however, attendance was taken to determine the number and ages of children present today. Two violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file or available for review to verify First Aid training was renewed for one staff member on or before June 19, 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file or available for review to verify CPR training was renewed for one staff member on or before June 19, 2025. .1102(d) 1948 Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action. (Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19). The administrative action, cover letter and corrective action plan was observed in a binder on the administrator's desk. 10A NCAC 09 .2201(i)(1-4) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before August 14, 2025. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. COMPLIANCE HISTORY SCORE: The program’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 85% as of July 31, 2025. CORPORATION STATUS: Charity Temple Ministries is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Charity Temple Ministries is current-active. You were reminded that the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You stated the mailing address, phone number and email address listed for your program are correct. If changes in your facility information occurs, please contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is updated in the system. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: The administrative action, and cover letter was observed in a binder on your desk. I informed you that according to the instructions, the administrative action and cover letter must be posted in a visible location near the entrance of the child care facility. You stated you would post the administrative action on the board at the door when you were able to leave the classroom. You confirmed all staff including substitutes and any volunteers would be attending the training scheduled for August 7, 2025. You added the program is scheduled to be closed on that date. When asked you were not sure where the previous written policies and procedures were located. I explained the policies and procedures requested should be reviewed for revisions. You explained the revisions would be made after the training to ensure required information is included. You reported the owner now assists specifically with school-aged children and as a result, they are no longer grouped with preschool children. Additionally, you are currently in the process of hiring two new staff members, with one scheduled to begin on Monday, August 4, 2025. You shared this will continue until enough staff are hired. Due to limited staffing, we discussed the current plans in place to ensure compliance is maintained during meal preparation and service. I also recommend proactively developing a staff coverage plan to account for potential emergencies or unexpected absences. Based on my observation, staff/child ratio requirements were met today. FIRST AID/CPR: Review of staff files revealed that one staff member did not complete first aid and CPR training on or before the renewal date of June 19, 2025. Documentation was not on file or available for review. You stated the training would be immediately scheduled for completion. I advised you to reach out to your local partnerships for training schedules to determine when the next class will be offered. It is recommended that you develop a system for tracking training renewal date to ensure they are completed on time and that your program remains in compliance with the child care requirements. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. You can also complete training modules located in the MOODLE platform, access provider's documents and current child care rules/laws. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer Linhardt at 252-373-4199 or email jennifer.linhardt@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 186 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my June 5, 2025, Routine Unannounced visit. Two groups were observed in the indoor environment. Children enrolled in space #1 had tummy time, napped, and listened to stories read by the teacher. In space #2, preschool aged children sat on the floor building structures with Lego Duplo blocks and school aged children sat at the table talking. Staff moved about the space talking to the children and assisting with problem solving. The following violations documented during the 6/5/25 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: #201- A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Fifteen (15) children were present in space #2, where the space capacity is thirteen (13). This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(6); .1401(f). Today, there were sixteen (16) children present in space #2. It was reported that staff assigned to space #4a is out and the new staff had not brought in the required paperwork to begin working. #301- Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was present in space #2 with fifteen (15) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91 (7);.0713(a-e). Today, there was one staff present with sixteen (16) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age in space #2. #522- Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use. Five (5) highchair feeding trays were not sent to the kitchen for cleaning after each use. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e). There are six highchairs located in space #1, one is used for each child and highchair trays were stacked on top of the cubbies and taken to the kitchen for cleaning after use. You shared you are looking into getting extra highchair trays for space #1. #531- Bottles were propped. The one bottle was propped with a blanket in space #1. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b). Children being bottle fed were sat in a highchair that reclined so the child could hold their own bottle. #608- Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Four (4) children were observed no washing their hands after meal time in space #1. One child in space #4a did not wash hands upon arrival to the facility. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c). Proper handwashing procedures were observed in space #1, after staff assisted the children with cleaning their nose and after diapering . Children enrolled in space #2 were observed using proper handwashing techniques following personal care routines. #807- A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two (2) kitchen knives were in the window seal outside the fenced area used by children. The concrete footing of two (2) fence post and the stationary ball net were exposed in outdoor space #1. The kitchen door, off of space #4a, was unlocked. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a). The knives and debris have been removed from the outdoors space off of outdoor space #1. During today’s visit, the footings on the playground are still exposed. It was shared that the children have not used the outdoor space since the last visit and you spoke with a landscaper on Friday, June 6, 2025 concerning getting the dirt to cover the footings and address the water drainage that caused the dirt to wash away. At the time of the visit, the plans with the landscaper are incomplete. The kitchen door was locked during the visit. #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. One canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Glade air freshener, one can of Great Value Disinfectant spray one can of Raid bug spray, and one bottle of hand sanitizer was stored in the unlocked office, on the file cabinet, below five feet. One bottle of bleach was stored in the unlocked kitchen, in an unlocked cabinet. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(b). The doors to the office and kitchen, where cleaning chemicals are stored, were locked. #887- Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented for a child that was sleeping during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .0606(g). Safe sleep charts from June 6th to June 11th were reviewed today. There is documentation of naps and sleep checks, at least every 15 minutes. Three safe sleep checks were observed during todays visit, and were documented as required. #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed 3/21/24 did not have a copy of First Aid Certification on file for review during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .1102(c). It was reported that staff employed on 3/21/24 has not been to work since 6/4/25 and plans for their return are uncertain. Staff was informed to complete a First Aid training prior to their return to the center. #1791- The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Whole milk was not provided for two children ages 12-23 months. No whole milk was on site at the time of the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .0901(e)(1-7). Two contains of whole milk was present in the kitchen refrigerator. I observed whole milk being served to children, 12-23 months of age, during lunch meal service. #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. The administrator did not complete ABCMS Provider Portal Training, therefore did not update the facility roster of staff members employed. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). You reported that the training is not complete and that you had tried to complete the training under the facility NCID. Technical assistance was given on how to access the training. #9995- A violation was found for which there is no item number. The window behind the administrator's desk was open, with no screen in it, allowing bugs to enter the child care space. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b). The windows remained closed during the visit. It was reported the windows are not to be used to ventilate the classrooms until replacement screens can be purchased. The following violations were documented today and included two of repeated violations as reflected in the violation customization. On 6/5/25 date, a staff/child ratio and capacity violation was observed and documented. Today, I observed one staff present with 16 children, two (2) to eleven (11) years of age in space #2, where the space capacity is 13. General Statue 110-91 (7) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(1) requires that when combining age groups, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. General Statue 110-91 (6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1401(f) requires that there be no less than 25 square feet of indoor space for each child for which a child care center is licensed. Due to violations regarding staff/child ratios and space capacity documented on two consecutive visits, an administrative action may be recommended, and you will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical assistance (TA) was provided during the 6/5/25 visit and was recorded on the visit summary reviewed and left with you at the end of the visit. TA for item #201 and #301 included reviewing staffing pattern and limiting the number of children allowed to attend in order to ensure staff/child ratios. As stated in the 6/5/25 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of seven of the twelve violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. This may require you to stop using part of a space/block it off, and/or make other modifications while waiting on supplies (ex: dirt) to be delivered. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Sixteen (16) children were present in space #2 where the space capacity is 13 children. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff member was present in space #2, with sixteen children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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. On or before 6/25/25, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio and Capacity- Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Smaller group sizes and larger numbers of staff to children are related to positive outcomes for children and promote direct, warm, social interactions between caregivers and children. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. You shared you have a staff member that has been out since 6/4/25 and you are uncertain of their return. A potential staff was to start on 6/9/25, but is waiting on getting an updated TB/medical documents. There is an additional caregiver on staff that came in during the visit. We discussed having that staff on a schedule to come in daily, based on the review of children's attendance, until a full time staff member can be employed. Upon review of the attendance records and sign in and out sheets, there was twenty (20) children present with two staff members on June 6, 2025 and twenty (20) children present with two (2) staff on June 10, 2025. It was reported the additional substitute staff was not present on those two dates. Today, we discussed not enrolling any new children and how bringing on part-time staff could be beneficial to help provide extra coverage during certain hours of the day to assist primary caregivers with carrying out daily activities and routines. A plan must be in place to ensure the required number of staff are available to care for the children enrolled, including substitute staff in the event of an emergency. Policies and procedures should be made clear to staff regarding attending to personal needs during assigned work hours. Once you have reached your class capacity and staff child ratio, children must be turned away, and not accepted into care for that day. When you are fully staffed, then you may allow all children to return. At the completion of the visit, this Visit Summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 186 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my June 5, 2025, Routine Unannounced visit. Two groups were observed in the indoor environment. Children enrolled in space #1 had tummy time, napped, and listened to stories read by the teacher. In space #2, preschool aged children sat on the floor building structures with Lego Duplo blocks and school aged children sat at the table talking. Staff moved about the space talking to the children and assisting with problem solving. The following violations documented during the 6/5/25 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: #201- A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Fifteen (15) children were present in space #2, where the space capacity is thirteen (13). This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(6); .1401(f). Today, there were sixteen (16) children present in space #2. It was reported that staff assigned to space #4a is out and the new staff had not brought in the required paperwork to begin working. #301- Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was present in space #2 with fifteen (15) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91 (7);.0713(a-e). Today, there was one staff present with sixteen (16) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age in space #2. #522- Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use. Five (5) highchair feeding trays were not sent to the kitchen for cleaning after each use. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e). There are six highchairs located in space #1, one is used for each child and highchair trays were stacked on top of the cubbies and taken to the kitchen for cleaning after use. You shared you are looking into getting extra highchair trays for space #1. #531- Bottles were propped. The one bottle was propped with a blanket in space #1. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b). Children being bottle fed were sat in a highchair that reclined so the child could hold their own bottle. #608- Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Four (4) children were observed no washing their hands after meal time in space #1. One child in space #4a did not wash hands upon arrival to the facility. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c). Proper handwashing procedures were observed in space #1, after staff assisted the children with cleaning their nose and after diapering . Children enrolled in space #2 were observed using proper handwashing techniques following personal care routines. #807- A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two (2) kitchen knives were in the window seal outside the fenced area used by children. The concrete footing of two (2) fence post and the stationary ball net were exposed in outdoor space #1. The kitchen door, off of space #4a, was unlocked. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a). The knives and debris have been removed from the outdoors space off of outdoor space #1. During today’s visit, the footings on the playground are still exposed. It was shared that the children have not used the outdoor space since the last visit and you spoke with a landscaper on Friday, June 6, 2025 concerning getting the dirt to cover the footings and address the water drainage that caused the dirt to wash away. At the time of the visit, the plans with the landscaper are incomplete. The kitchen door was locked during the visit. #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. One canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Glade air freshener, one can of Great Value Disinfectant spray one can of Raid bug spray, and one bottle of hand sanitizer was stored in the unlocked office, on the file cabinet, below five feet. One bottle of bleach was stored in the unlocked kitchen, in an unlocked cabinet. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(b). The doors to the office and kitchen, where cleaning chemicals are stored, were locked. #887- Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented for a child that was sleeping during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .0606(g). Safe sleep charts from June 6th to June 11th were reviewed today. There is documentation of naps and sleep checks, at least every 15 minutes. Three safe sleep checks were observed during todays visit, and were documented as required. #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed 3/21/24 did not have a copy of First Aid Certification on file for review during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .1102(c). It was reported that staff employed on 3/21/24 has not been to work since 6/4/25 and plans for their return are uncertain. Staff was informed to complete a First Aid training prior to their return to the center. #1791- The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Whole milk was not provided for two children ages 12-23 months. No whole milk was on site at the time of the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .0901(e)(1-7). Two contains of whole milk was present in the kitchen refrigerator. I observed whole milk being served to children, 12-23 months of age, during lunch meal service. #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. The administrator did not complete ABCMS Provider Portal Training, therefore did not update the facility roster of staff members employed. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). You reported that the training is not complete and that you had tried to complete the training under the facility NCID. Technical assistance was given on how to access the training. #9995- A violation was found for which there is no item number. The window behind the administrator's desk was open, with no screen in it, allowing bugs to enter the child care space. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b). The windows remained closed during the visit. It was reported the windows are not to be used to ventilate the classrooms until replacement screens can be purchased. The following violations were documented today and included two of repeated violations as reflected in the violation customization. On 6/5/25 date, a staff/child ratio and capacity violation was observed and documented. Today, I observed one staff present with 16 children, two (2) to eleven (11) years of age in space #2, where the space capacity is 13. General Statue 110-91 (7) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(1) requires that when combining age groups, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. General Statue 110-91 (6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1401(f) requires that there be no less than 25 square feet of indoor space for each child for which a child care center is licensed. Due to violations regarding staff/child ratios and space capacity documented on two consecutive visits, an administrative action may be recommended, and you will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical assistance (TA) was provided during the 6/5/25 visit and was recorded on the visit summary reviewed and left with you at the end of the visit. TA for item #201 and #301 included reviewing staffing pattern and limiting the number of children allowed to attend in order to ensure staff/child ratios. As stated in the 6/5/25 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of seven of the twelve violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. This may require you to stop using part of a space/block it off, and/or make other modifications while waiting on supplies (ex: dirt) to be delivered. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Sixteen (16) children were present in space #2 where the space capacity is 13 children. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff member was present in space #2, with sixteen children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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. On or before 6/25/25, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio and Capacity- Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Smaller group sizes and larger numbers of staff to children are related to positive outcomes for children and promote direct, warm, social interactions between caregivers and children. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. You shared you have a staff member that has been out since 6/4/25 and you are uncertain of their return. A potential staff was to start on 6/9/25, but is waiting on getting an updated TB/medical documents. There is an additional caregiver on staff that came in during the visit. We discussed having that staff on a schedule to come in daily, based on the review of children's attendance, until a full time staff member can be employed. Upon review of the attendance records and sign in and out sheets, there was twenty (20) children present with two staff members on June 6, 2025 and twenty (20) children present with two (2) staff on June 10, 2025. It was reported the additional substitute staff was not present on those two dates. Today, we discussed not enrolling any new children and how bringing on part-time staff could be beneficial to help provide extra coverage during certain hours of the day to assist primary caregivers with carrying out daily activities and routines. A plan must be in place to ensure the required number of staff are available to care for the children enrolled, including substitute staff in the event of an emergency. Policies and procedures should be made clear to staff regarding attending to personal needs during assigned work hours. Once you have reached your class capacity and staff child ratio, children must be turned away, and not accepted into care for that day. When you are fully staffed, then you may allow all children to return. At the completion of the visit, this Visit Summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 186 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my June 5, 2025, Routine Unannounced visit. Two groups were observed in the indoor environment. Children enrolled in space #1 had tummy time, napped, and listened to stories read by the teacher. In space #2, preschool aged children sat on the floor building structures with Lego Duplo blocks and school aged children sat at the table talking. Staff moved about the space talking to the children and assisting with problem solving. The following violations documented during the 6/5/25 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: #201- A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Fifteen (15) children were present in space #2, where the space capacity is thirteen (13). This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(6); .1401(f). Today, there were sixteen (16) children present in space #2. It was reported that staff assigned to space #4a is out and the new staff had not brought in the required paperwork to begin working. #301- Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was present in space #2 with fifteen (15) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91 (7);.0713(a-e). Today, there was one staff present with sixteen (16) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age in space #2. #522- Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use. Five (5) highchair feeding trays were not sent to the kitchen for cleaning after each use. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e). There are six highchairs located in space #1, one is used for each child and highchair trays were stacked on top of the cubbies and taken to the kitchen for cleaning after use. You shared you are looking into getting extra highchair trays for space #1. #531- Bottles were propped. The one bottle was propped with a blanket in space #1. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b). Children being bottle fed were sat in a highchair that reclined so the child could hold their own bottle. #608- Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Four (4) children were observed no washing their hands after meal time in space #1. One child in space #4a did not wash hands upon arrival to the facility. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c). Proper handwashing procedures were observed in space #1, after staff assisted the children with cleaning their nose and after diapering . Children enrolled in space #2 were observed using proper handwashing techniques following personal care routines. #807- A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two (2) kitchen knives were in the window seal outside the fenced area used by children. The concrete footing of two (2) fence post and the stationary ball net were exposed in outdoor space #1. The kitchen door, off of space #4a, was unlocked. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a). The knives and debris have been removed from the outdoors space off of outdoor space #1. During today’s visit, the footings on the playground are still exposed. It was shared that the children have not used the outdoor space since the last visit and you spoke with a landscaper on Friday, June 6, 2025 concerning getting the dirt to cover the footings and address the water drainage that caused the dirt to wash away. At the time of the visit, the plans with the landscaper are incomplete. The kitchen door was locked during the visit. #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. One canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Glade air freshener, one can of Great Value Disinfectant spray one can of Raid bug spray, and one bottle of hand sanitizer was stored in the unlocked office, on the file cabinet, below five feet. One bottle of bleach was stored in the unlocked kitchen, in an unlocked cabinet. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(b). The doors to the office and kitchen, where cleaning chemicals are stored, were locked. #887- Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented for a child that was sleeping during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .0606(g). Safe sleep charts from June 6th to June 11th were reviewed today. There is documentation of naps and sleep checks, at least every 15 minutes. Three safe sleep checks were observed during todays visit, and were documented as required. #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed 3/21/24 did not have a copy of First Aid Certification on file for review during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .1102(c). It was reported that staff employed on 3/21/24 has not been to work since 6/4/25 and plans for their return are uncertain. Staff was informed to complete a First Aid training prior to their return to the center. #1791- The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Whole milk was not provided for two children ages 12-23 months. No whole milk was on site at the time of the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .0901(e)(1-7). Two contains of whole milk was present in the kitchen refrigerator. I observed whole milk being served to children, 12-23 months of age, during lunch meal service. #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. The administrator did not complete ABCMS Provider Portal Training, therefore did not update the facility roster of staff members employed. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). You reported that the training is not complete and that you had tried to complete the training under the facility NCID. Technical assistance was given on how to access the training. #9995- A violation was found for which there is no item number. The window behind the administrator's desk was open, with no screen in it, allowing bugs to enter the child care space. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b). The windows remained closed during the visit. It was reported the windows are not to be used to ventilate the classrooms until replacement screens can be purchased. The following violations were documented today and included two of repeated violations as reflected in the violation customization. On 6/5/25 date, a staff/child ratio and capacity violation was observed and documented. Today, I observed one staff present with 16 children, two (2) to eleven (11) years of age in space #2, where the space capacity is 13. General Statue 110-91 (7) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(1) requires that when combining age groups, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. General Statue 110-91 (6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1401(f) requires that there be no less than 25 square feet of indoor space for each child for which a child care center is licensed. Due to violations regarding staff/child ratios and space capacity documented on two consecutive visits, an administrative action may be recommended, and you will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical assistance (TA) was provided during the 6/5/25 visit and was recorded on the visit summary reviewed and left with you at the end of the visit. TA for item #201 and #301 included reviewing staffing pattern and limiting the number of children allowed to attend in order to ensure staff/child ratios. As stated in the 6/5/25 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of seven of the twelve violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. This may require you to stop using part of a space/block it off, and/or make other modifications while waiting on supplies (ex: dirt) to be delivered. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Sixteen (16) children were present in space #2 where the space capacity is 13 children. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff member was present in space #2, with sixteen children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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. On or before 6/25/25, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio and Capacity- Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Smaller group sizes and larger numbers of staff to children are related to positive outcomes for children and promote direct, warm, social interactions between caregivers and children. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. You shared you have a staff member that has been out since 6/4/25 and you are uncertain of their return. A potential staff was to start on 6/9/25, but is waiting on getting an updated TB/medical documents. There is an additional caregiver on staff that came in during the visit. We discussed having that staff on a schedule to come in daily, based on the review of children's attendance, until a full time staff member can be employed. Upon review of the attendance records and sign in and out sheets, there was twenty (20) children present with two staff members on June 6, 2025 and twenty (20) children present with two (2) staff on June 10, 2025. It was reported the additional substitute staff was not present on those two dates. Today, we discussed not enrolling any new children and how bringing on part-time staff could be beneficial to help provide extra coverage during certain hours of the day to assist primary caregivers with carrying out daily activities and routines. A plan must be in place to ensure the required number of staff are available to care for the children enrolled, including substitute staff in the event of an emergency. Policies and procedures should be made clear to staff regarding attending to personal needs during assigned work hours. Once you have reached your class capacity and staff child ratio, children must be turned away, and not accepted into care for that day. When you are fully staffed, then you may allow all children to return. At the completion of the visit, this Visit Summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .1401 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 186 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my June 5, 2025, Routine Unannounced visit. Two groups were observed in the indoor environment. Children enrolled in space #1 had tummy time, napped, and listened to stories read by the teacher. In space #2, preschool aged children sat on the floor building structures with Lego Duplo blocks and school aged children sat at the table talking. Staff moved about the space talking to the children and assisting with problem solving. The following violations documented during the 6/5/25 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: #201- A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Fifteen (15) children were present in space #2, where the space capacity is thirteen (13). This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(6); .1401(f). Today, there were sixteen (16) children present in space #2. It was reported that staff assigned to space #4a is out and the new staff had not brought in the required paperwork to begin working. #301- Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was present in space #2 with fifteen (15) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91 (7);.0713(a-e). Today, there was one staff present with sixteen (16) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age in space #2. #522- Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use. Five (5) highchair feeding trays were not sent to the kitchen for cleaning after each use. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e). There are six highchairs located in space #1, one is used for each child and highchair trays were stacked on top of the cubbies and taken to the kitchen for cleaning after use. You shared you are looking into getting extra highchair trays for space #1. #531- Bottles were propped. The one bottle was propped with a blanket in space #1. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b). Children being bottle fed were sat in a highchair that reclined so the child could hold their own bottle. #608- Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Four (4) children were observed no washing their hands after meal time in space #1. One child in space #4a did not wash hands upon arrival to the facility. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c). Proper handwashing procedures were observed in space #1, after staff assisted the children with cleaning their nose and after diapering . Children enrolled in space #2 were observed using proper handwashing techniques following personal care routines. #807- A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two (2) kitchen knives were in the window seal outside the fenced area used by children. The concrete footing of two (2) fence post and the stationary ball net were exposed in outdoor space #1. The kitchen door, off of space #4a, was unlocked. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a). The knives and debris have been removed from the outdoors space off of outdoor space #1. During today’s visit, the footings on the playground are still exposed. It was shared that the children have not used the outdoor space since the last visit and you spoke with a landscaper on Friday, June 6, 2025 concerning getting the dirt to cover the footings and address the water drainage that caused the dirt to wash away. At the time of the visit, the plans with the landscaper are incomplete. The kitchen door was locked during the visit. #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. One canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Glade air freshener, one can of Great Value Disinfectant spray one can of Raid bug spray, and one bottle of hand sanitizer was stored in the unlocked office, on the file cabinet, below five feet. One bottle of bleach was stored in the unlocked kitchen, in an unlocked cabinet. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(b). The doors to the office and kitchen, where cleaning chemicals are stored, were locked. #887- Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented for a child that was sleeping during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .0606(g). Safe sleep charts from June 6th to June 11th were reviewed today. There is documentation of naps and sleep checks, at least every 15 minutes. Three safe sleep checks were observed during todays visit, and were documented as required. #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed 3/21/24 did not have a copy of First Aid Certification on file for review during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .1102(c). It was reported that staff employed on 3/21/24 has not been to work since 6/4/25 and plans for their return are uncertain. Staff was informed to complete a First Aid training prior to their return to the center. #1791- The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Whole milk was not provided for two children ages 12-23 months. No whole milk was on site at the time of the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .0901(e)(1-7). Two contains of whole milk was present in the kitchen refrigerator. I observed whole milk being served to children, 12-23 months of age, during lunch meal service. #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. The administrator did not complete ABCMS Provider Portal Training, therefore did not update the facility roster of staff members employed. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). You reported that the training is not complete and that you had tried to complete the training under the facility NCID. Technical assistance was given on how to access the training. #9995- A violation was found for which there is no item number. The window behind the administrator's desk was open, with no screen in it, allowing bugs to enter the child care space. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b). The windows remained closed during the visit. It was reported the windows are not to be used to ventilate the classrooms until replacement screens can be purchased. The following violations were documented today and included two of repeated violations as reflected in the violation customization. On 6/5/25 date, a staff/child ratio and capacity violation was observed and documented. Today, I observed one staff present with 16 children, two (2) to eleven (11) years of age in space #2, where the space capacity is 13. General Statue 110-91 (7) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(1) requires that when combining age groups, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. General Statue 110-91 (6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1401(f) requires that there be no less than 25 square feet of indoor space for each child for which a child care center is licensed. Due to violations regarding staff/child ratios and space capacity documented on two consecutive visits, an administrative action may be recommended, and you will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical assistance (TA) was provided during the 6/5/25 visit and was recorded on the visit summary reviewed and left with you at the end of the visit. TA for item #201 and #301 included reviewing staffing pattern and limiting the number of children allowed to attend in order to ensure staff/child ratios. As stated in the 6/5/25 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of seven of the twelve violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. This may require you to stop using part of a space/block it off, and/or make other modifications while waiting on supplies (ex: dirt) to be delivered. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Sixteen (16) children were present in space #2 where the space capacity is 13 children. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff member was present in space #2, with sixteen children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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. On or before 6/25/25, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio and Capacity- Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Smaller group sizes and larger numbers of staff to children are related to positive outcomes for children and promote direct, warm, social interactions between caregivers and children. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. You shared you have a staff member that has been out since 6/4/25 and you are uncertain of their return. A potential staff was to start on 6/9/25, but is waiting on getting an updated TB/medical documents. There is an additional caregiver on staff that came in during the visit. We discussed having that staff on a schedule to come in daily, based on the review of children's attendance, until a full time staff member can be employed. Upon review of the attendance records and sign in and out sheets, there was twenty (20) children present with two staff members on June 6, 2025 and twenty (20) children present with two (2) staff on June 10, 2025. It was reported the additional substitute staff was not present on those two dates. Today, we discussed not enrolling any new children and how bringing on part-time staff could be beneficial to help provide extra coverage during certain hours of the day to assist primary caregivers with carrying out daily activities and routines. A plan must be in place to ensure the required number of staff are available to care for the children enrolled, including substitute staff in the event of an emergency. Policies and procedures should be made clear to staff regarding attending to personal needs during assigned work hours. Once you have reached your class capacity and staff child ratio, children must be turned away, and not accepted into care for that day. When you are fully staffed, then you may allow all children to return. At the completion of the visit, this Visit Summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 186 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my June 5, 2025, Routine Unannounced visit. Two groups were observed in the indoor environment. Children enrolled in space #1 had tummy time, napped, and listened to stories read by the teacher. In space #2, preschool aged children sat on the floor building structures with Lego Duplo blocks and school aged children sat at the table talking. Staff moved about the space talking to the children and assisting with problem solving. The following violations documented during the 6/5/25 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: #201- A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Fifteen (15) children were present in space #2, where the space capacity is thirteen (13). This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(6); .1401(f). Today, there were sixteen (16) children present in space #2. It was reported that staff assigned to space #4a is out and the new staff had not brought in the required paperwork to begin working. #301- Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was present in space #2 with fifteen (15) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91 (7);.0713(a-e). Today, there was one staff present with sixteen (16) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age in space #2. #522- Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use. Five (5) highchair feeding trays were not sent to the kitchen for cleaning after each use. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e). There are six highchairs located in space #1, one is used for each child and highchair trays were stacked on top of the cubbies and taken to the kitchen for cleaning after use. You shared you are looking into getting extra highchair trays for space #1. #531- Bottles were propped. The one bottle was propped with a blanket in space #1. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b). Children being bottle fed were sat in a highchair that reclined so the child could hold their own bottle. #608- Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Four (4) children were observed no washing their hands after meal time in space #1. One child in space #4a did not wash hands upon arrival to the facility. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c). Proper handwashing procedures were observed in space #1, after staff assisted the children with cleaning their nose and after diapering . Children enrolled in space #2 were observed using proper handwashing techniques following personal care routines. #807- A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two (2) kitchen knives were in the window seal outside the fenced area used by children. The concrete footing of two (2) fence post and the stationary ball net were exposed in outdoor space #1. The kitchen door, off of space #4a, was unlocked. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a). The knives and debris have been removed from the outdoors space off of outdoor space #1. During today’s visit, the footings on the playground are still exposed. It was shared that the children have not used the outdoor space since the last visit and you spoke with a landscaper on Friday, June 6, 2025 concerning getting the dirt to cover the footings and address the water drainage that caused the dirt to wash away. At the time of the visit, the plans with the landscaper are incomplete. The kitchen door was locked during the visit. #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. One canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Glade air freshener, one can of Great Value Disinfectant spray one can of Raid bug spray, and one bottle of hand sanitizer was stored in the unlocked office, on the file cabinet, below five feet. One bottle of bleach was stored in the unlocked kitchen, in an unlocked cabinet. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(b). The doors to the office and kitchen, where cleaning chemicals are stored, were locked. #887- Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented for a child that was sleeping during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .0606(g). Safe sleep charts from June 6th to June 11th were reviewed today. There is documentation of naps and sleep checks, at least every 15 minutes. Three safe sleep checks were observed during todays visit, and were documented as required. #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed 3/21/24 did not have a copy of First Aid Certification on file for review during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .1102(c). It was reported that staff employed on 3/21/24 has not been to work since 6/4/25 and plans for their return are uncertain. Staff was informed to complete a First Aid training prior to their return to the center. #1791- The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Whole milk was not provided for two children ages 12-23 months. No whole milk was on site at the time of the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .0901(e)(1-7). Two contains of whole milk was present in the kitchen refrigerator. I observed whole milk being served to children, 12-23 months of age, during lunch meal service. #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. The administrator did not complete ABCMS Provider Portal Training, therefore did not update the facility roster of staff members employed. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). You reported that the training is not complete and that you had tried to complete the training under the facility NCID. Technical assistance was given on how to access the training. #9995- A violation was found for which there is no item number. The window behind the administrator's desk was open, with no screen in it, allowing bugs to enter the child care space. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b). The windows remained closed during the visit. It was reported the windows are not to be used to ventilate the classrooms until replacement screens can be purchased. The following violations were documented today and included two of repeated violations as reflected in the violation customization. On 6/5/25 date, a staff/child ratio and capacity violation was observed and documented. Today, I observed one staff present with 16 children, two (2) to eleven (11) years of age in space #2, where the space capacity is 13. General Statue 110-91 (7) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(1) requires that when combining age groups, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. General Statue 110-91 (6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1401(f) requires that there be no less than 25 square feet of indoor space for each child for which a child care center is licensed. Due to violations regarding staff/child ratios and space capacity documented on two consecutive visits, an administrative action may be recommended, and you will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical assistance (TA) was provided during the 6/5/25 visit and was recorded on the visit summary reviewed and left with you at the end of the visit. TA for item #201 and #301 included reviewing staffing pattern and limiting the number of children allowed to attend in order to ensure staff/child ratios. As stated in the 6/5/25 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of seven of the twelve violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. This may require you to stop using part of a space/block it off, and/or make other modifications while waiting on supplies (ex: dirt) to be delivered. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Sixteen (16) children were present in space #2 where the space capacity is 13 children. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff member was present in space #2, with sixteen children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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. On or before 6/25/25, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio and Capacity- Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Smaller group sizes and larger numbers of staff to children are related to positive outcomes for children and promote direct, warm, social interactions between caregivers and children. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. You shared you have a staff member that has been out since 6/4/25 and you are uncertain of their return. A potential staff was to start on 6/9/25, but is waiting on getting an updated TB/medical documents. There is an additional caregiver on staff that came in during the visit. We discussed having that staff on a schedule to come in daily, based on the review of children's attendance, until a full time staff member can be employed. Upon review of the attendance records and sign in and out sheets, there was twenty (20) children present with two staff members on June 6, 2025 and twenty (20) children present with two (2) staff on June 10, 2025. It was reported the additional substitute staff was not present on those two dates. Today, we discussed not enrolling any new children and how bringing on part-time staff could be beneficial to help provide extra coverage during certain hours of the day to assist primary caregivers with carrying out daily activities and routines. A plan must be in place to ensure the required number of staff are available to care for the children enrolled, including substitute staff in the event of an emergency. Policies and procedures should be made clear to staff regarding attending to personal needs during assigned work hours. Once you have reached your class capacity and staff child ratio, children must be turned away, and not accepted into care for that day. When you are fully staffed, then you may allow all children to return. At the completion of the visit, this Visit Summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 186 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my June 5, 2025, Routine Unannounced visit. Two groups were observed in the indoor environment. Children enrolled in space #1 had tummy time, napped, and listened to stories read by the teacher. In space #2, preschool aged children sat on the floor building structures with Lego Duplo blocks and school aged children sat at the table talking. Staff moved about the space talking to the children and assisting with problem solving. The following violations documented during the 6/5/25 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: #201- A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Fifteen (15) children were present in space #2, where the space capacity is thirteen (13). This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(6); .1401(f). Today, there were sixteen (16) children present in space #2. It was reported that staff assigned to space #4a is out and the new staff had not brought in the required paperwork to begin working. #301- Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was present in space #2 with fifteen (15) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91 (7);.0713(a-e). Today, there was one staff present with sixteen (16) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age in space #2. #522- Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use. Five (5) highchair feeding trays were not sent to the kitchen for cleaning after each use. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e). There are six highchairs located in space #1, one is used for each child and highchair trays were stacked on top of the cubbies and taken to the kitchen for cleaning after use. You shared you are looking into getting extra highchair trays for space #1. #531- Bottles were propped. The one bottle was propped with a blanket in space #1. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b). Children being bottle fed were sat in a highchair that reclined so the child could hold their own bottle. #608- Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Four (4) children were observed no washing their hands after meal time in space #1. One child in space #4a did not wash hands upon arrival to the facility. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c). Proper handwashing procedures were observed in space #1, after staff assisted the children with cleaning their nose and after diapering . Children enrolled in space #2 were observed using proper handwashing techniques following personal care routines. #807- A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two (2) kitchen knives were in the window seal outside the fenced area used by children. The concrete footing of two (2) fence post and the stationary ball net were exposed in outdoor space #1. The kitchen door, off of space #4a, was unlocked. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a). The knives and debris have been removed from the outdoors space off of outdoor space #1. During today’s visit, the footings on the playground are still exposed. It was shared that the children have not used the outdoor space since the last visit and you spoke with a landscaper on Friday, June 6, 2025 concerning getting the dirt to cover the footings and address the water drainage that caused the dirt to wash away. At the time of the visit, the plans with the landscaper are incomplete. The kitchen door was locked during the visit. #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. One canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Glade air freshener, one can of Great Value Disinfectant spray one can of Raid bug spray, and one bottle of hand sanitizer was stored in the unlocked office, on the file cabinet, below five feet. One bottle of bleach was stored in the unlocked kitchen, in an unlocked cabinet. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(b). The doors to the office and kitchen, where cleaning chemicals are stored, were locked. #887- Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented for a child that was sleeping during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .0606(g). Safe sleep charts from June 6th to June 11th were reviewed today. There is documentation of naps and sleep checks, at least every 15 minutes. Three safe sleep checks were observed during todays visit, and were documented as required. #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed 3/21/24 did not have a copy of First Aid Certification on file for review during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .1102(c). It was reported that staff employed on 3/21/24 has not been to work since 6/4/25 and plans for their return are uncertain. Staff was informed to complete a First Aid training prior to their return to the center. #1791- The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Whole milk was not provided for two children ages 12-23 months. No whole milk was on site at the time of the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .0901(e)(1-7). Two contains of whole milk was present in the kitchen refrigerator. I observed whole milk being served to children, 12-23 months of age, during lunch meal service. #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. The administrator did not complete ABCMS Provider Portal Training, therefore did not update the facility roster of staff members employed. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). You reported that the training is not complete and that you had tried to complete the training under the facility NCID. Technical assistance was given on how to access the training. #9995- A violation was found for which there is no item number. The window behind the administrator's desk was open, with no screen in it, allowing bugs to enter the child care space. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b). The windows remained closed during the visit. It was reported the windows are not to be used to ventilate the classrooms until replacement screens can be purchased. The following violations were documented today and included two of repeated violations as reflected in the violation customization. On 6/5/25 date, a staff/child ratio and capacity violation was observed and documented. Today, I observed one staff present with 16 children, two (2) to eleven (11) years of age in space #2, where the space capacity is 13. General Statue 110-91 (7) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(1) requires that when combining age groups, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. General Statue 110-91 (6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1401(f) requires that there be no less than 25 square feet of indoor space for each child for which a child care center is licensed. Due to violations regarding staff/child ratios and space capacity documented on two consecutive visits, an administrative action may be recommended, and you will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical assistance (TA) was provided during the 6/5/25 visit and was recorded on the visit summary reviewed and left with you at the end of the visit. TA for item #201 and #301 included reviewing staffing pattern and limiting the number of children allowed to attend in order to ensure staff/child ratios. As stated in the 6/5/25 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of seven of the twelve violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. This may require you to stop using part of a space/block it off, and/or make other modifications while waiting on supplies (ex: dirt) to be delivered. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Sixteen (16) children were present in space #2 where the space capacity is 13 children. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff member was present in space #2, with sixteen children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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. On or before 6/25/25, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio and Capacity- Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Smaller group sizes and larger numbers of staff to children are related to positive outcomes for children and promote direct, warm, social interactions between caregivers and children. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. You shared you have a staff member that has been out since 6/4/25 and you are uncertain of their return. A potential staff was to start on 6/9/25, but is waiting on getting an updated TB/medical documents. There is an additional caregiver on staff that came in during the visit. We discussed having that staff on a schedule to come in daily, based on the review of children's attendance, until a full time staff member can be employed. Upon review of the attendance records and sign in and out sheets, there was twenty (20) children present with two staff members on June 6, 2025 and twenty (20) children present with two (2) staff on June 10, 2025. It was reported the additional substitute staff was not present on those two dates. Today, we discussed not enrolling any new children and how bringing on part-time staff could be beneficial to help provide extra coverage during certain hours of the day to assist primary caregivers with carrying out daily activities and routines. A plan must be in place to ensure the required number of staff are available to care for the children enrolled, including substitute staff in the event of an emergency. Policies and procedures should be made clear to staff regarding attending to personal needs during assigned work hours. Once you have reached your class capacity and staff child ratio, children must be turned away, and not accepted into care for that day. When you are fully staffed, then you may allow all children to return. At the completion of the visit, this Visit Summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 186 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my June 5, 2025, Routine Unannounced visit. Two groups were observed in the indoor environment. Children enrolled in space #1 had tummy time, napped, and listened to stories read by the teacher. In space #2, preschool aged children sat on the floor building structures with Lego Duplo blocks and school aged children sat at the table talking. Staff moved about the space talking to the children and assisting with problem solving. The following violations documented during the 6/5/25 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: #201- A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Fifteen (15) children were present in space #2, where the space capacity is thirteen (13). This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(6); .1401(f). Today, there were sixteen (16) children present in space #2. It was reported that staff assigned to space #4a is out and the new staff had not brought in the required paperwork to begin working. #301- Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was present in space #2 with fifteen (15) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91 (7);.0713(a-e). Today, there was one staff present with sixteen (16) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age in space #2. #522- Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use. Five (5) highchair feeding trays were not sent to the kitchen for cleaning after each use. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e). There are six highchairs located in space #1, one is used for each child and highchair trays were stacked on top of the cubbies and taken to the kitchen for cleaning after use. You shared you are looking into getting extra highchair trays for space #1. #531- Bottles were propped. The one bottle was propped with a blanket in space #1. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b). Children being bottle fed were sat in a highchair that reclined so the child could hold their own bottle. #608- Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Four (4) children were observed no washing their hands after meal time in space #1. One child in space #4a did not wash hands upon arrival to the facility. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c). Proper handwashing procedures were observed in space #1, after staff assisted the children with cleaning their nose and after diapering . Children enrolled in space #2 were observed using proper handwashing techniques following personal care routines. #807- A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two (2) kitchen knives were in the window seal outside the fenced area used by children. The concrete footing of two (2) fence post and the stationary ball net were exposed in outdoor space #1. The kitchen door, off of space #4a, was unlocked. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a). The knives and debris have been removed from the outdoors space off of outdoor space #1. During today’s visit, the footings on the playground are still exposed. It was shared that the children have not used the outdoor space since the last visit and you spoke with a landscaper on Friday, June 6, 2025 concerning getting the dirt to cover the footings and address the water drainage that caused the dirt to wash away. At the time of the visit, the plans with the landscaper are incomplete. The kitchen door was locked during the visit. #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. One canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Glade air freshener, one can of Great Value Disinfectant spray one can of Raid bug spray, and one bottle of hand sanitizer was stored in the unlocked office, on the file cabinet, below five feet. One bottle of bleach was stored in the unlocked kitchen, in an unlocked cabinet. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(b). The doors to the office and kitchen, where cleaning chemicals are stored, were locked. #887- Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented for a child that was sleeping during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .0606(g). Safe sleep charts from June 6th to June 11th were reviewed today. There is documentation of naps and sleep checks, at least every 15 minutes. Three safe sleep checks were observed during todays visit, and were documented as required. #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed 3/21/24 did not have a copy of First Aid Certification on file for review during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .1102(c). It was reported that staff employed on 3/21/24 has not been to work since 6/4/25 and plans for their return are uncertain. Staff was informed to complete a First Aid training prior to their return to the center. #1791- The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Whole milk was not provided for two children ages 12-23 months. No whole milk was on site at the time of the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in .0901(e)(1-7). Two contains of whole milk was present in the kitchen refrigerator. I observed whole milk being served to children, 12-23 months of age, during lunch meal service. #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. The administrator did not complete ABCMS Provider Portal Training, therefore did not update the facility roster of staff members employed. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). You reported that the training is not complete and that you had tried to complete the training under the facility NCID. Technical assistance was given on how to access the training. #9995- A violation was found for which there is no item number. The window behind the administrator's desk was open, with no screen in it, allowing bugs to enter the child care space. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b). The windows remained closed during the visit. It was reported the windows are not to be used to ventilate the classrooms until replacement screens can be purchased. The following violations were documented today and included two of repeated violations as reflected in the violation customization. On 6/5/25 date, a staff/child ratio and capacity violation was observed and documented. Today, I observed one staff present with 16 children, two (2) to eleven (11) years of age in space #2, where the space capacity is 13. General Statue 110-91 (7) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(1) requires that when combining age groups, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. General Statue 110-91 (6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1401(f) requires that there be no less than 25 square feet of indoor space for each child for which a child care center is licensed. Due to violations regarding staff/child ratios and space capacity documented on two consecutive visits, an administrative action may be recommended, and you will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical assistance (TA) was provided during the 6/5/25 visit and was recorded on the visit summary reviewed and left with you at the end of the visit. TA for item #201 and #301 included reviewing staffing pattern and limiting the number of children allowed to attend in order to ensure staff/child ratios. As stated in the 6/5/25 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of seven of the twelve violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. This may require you to stop using part of a space/block it off, and/or make other modifications while waiting on supplies (ex: dirt) to be delivered. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Sixteen (16) children were present in space #2 where the space capacity is 13 children. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff member was present in space #2, with sixteen children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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. On or before 6/25/25, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio and Capacity- Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Smaller group sizes and larger numbers of staff to children are related to positive outcomes for children and promote direct, warm, social interactions between caregivers and children. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. You shared you have a staff member that has been out since 6/4/25 and you are uncertain of their return. A potential staff was to start on 6/9/25, but is waiting on getting an updated TB/medical documents. There is an additional caregiver on staff that came in during the visit. We discussed having that staff on a schedule to come in daily, based on the review of children's attendance, until a full time staff member can be employed. Upon review of the attendance records and sign in and out sheets, there was twenty (20) children present with two staff members on June 6, 2025 and twenty (20) children present with two (2) staff on June 10, 2025. It was reported the additional substitute staff was not present on those two dates. Today, we discussed not enrolling any new children and how bringing on part-time staff could be beneficial to help provide extra coverage during certain hours of the day to assist primary caregivers with carrying out daily activities and routines. A plan must be in place to ensure the required number of staff are available to care for the children enrolled, including substitute staff in the event of an emergency. Policies and procedures should be made clear to staff regarding attending to personal needs during assigned work hours. Once you have reached your class capacity and staff child ratio, children must be turned away, and not accepted into care for that day. When you are fully staffed, then you may allow all children to return. At the completion of the visit, this Visit Summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 6/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 266 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during the visit. D. Clark, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance issued 9/2/14. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety three percent as of 6/3/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/3/25 and Charity Temple Ministries was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Today, I completed a walk-through of the facility, monitoring all indoor and outdoor areas. Children were observed in the indoor learning environment. Children enrolled in space #1 received care according to their individual needs, including napping, bottle feeding and tummy time. The staff was observed seated on the floor with the children, singing, and engaging in play with the children. In space #2 child, children sat at child sized tables, and colored coloring sheets. Staff files were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Fifteen (15) children were present in space #2, where the space capacity is thirteen (13). GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was present in space #2 with fifteen (15) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 522 Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use. Five (5) highchair feeding trays were not sent to the kitchen for cleaning after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e) 531 Bottles were propped. The one bottle was propped with a blanket in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Four (4) children were observed no washing their hands after meal time in space #1. One child in space #4a did not wash hands upon arrival to the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two (2) kitchen knives were in the window seal outside the fenced area used by children. The concrete footing of two (2) fence post and the stationary ball net were exposed in outdoor space #1. The kitchen door, off of space #4a, was unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Glade air freshener, one can of Great Value Disinfectant spray one can of Raid bug spray, and one bottle of hand sanitizer was stored in the unlocked office, on the file cabinet, below five feet. One bottle of bleach was stored in the unlocked kitchen, in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented for a child that was sleeping during the visit. .0606(g) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed 3/21/24 did not have a copy of First Aid Certification on file for review during the visit. .1102(c) 1791 The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Whole milk was not provided for two children ages 12-23 months. No whole milk was on site at the time of the visit. .0901(e)(1-7) 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. The administrator did not complete ABCMS Provider Portal Training, therefore did not update the facility roster of staff members employed. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The window behind the administrator's desk was open, with no screen in it, allowing bugs to enter the child care space. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b). 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. On or before 6/19/25, 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. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio and Capacity- Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is also essential to the health and safety of children. If children are combined with similar age groups, such as in the early morning or later evening hours, the staff/child ratio and maximum group size for the youngest child in the group must be maintained. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are in each group at all times as well as the capacity of the space they are in. Today you shared that you have a staff member out and the school system is out causing you to have more children than you typically have. You also stated that you have a potential staff that is waiting to get the required paperwork to begin working. We discussed your current staffing pattern and having to limit the number of children you can care for until you can adequately maintain staff/child ratios. Storage of Hazardous Items- There are over two million human poison exposures reported to poison centers every year. Children under six years of age account for over half of those potential poisonings. Today, the office door was unlocked. In the office, below five feet, bug spray and cleaning supplies were stored. These items are required to be kept in locked storage. You stated that you usually keep the office locked, but your grandchild had been in the office earlier. Posting reminders, creating labels and a daily walk through prior to children’s arrival can help you in preventing this violation in the future. Safe Environment- Today there were two knives in the window seal, outside the outdoor play space. Additionally, there were broken items, including chairs and a sensory table, as well as paint brushes, paint rollers and mops. You stated these items were left from the church. Have the items removed. The footings of two fence posts and the footing of the stationary ball catch are exposed, this creates a tripping hazard as children play. Bring additional dirt to cover the footings. Also be sure to keep a check of this during your outdoor inspections as the dirt can wash away over time. When completing your daily inspections, include inspecting the areas that are used by the children during transitioning to and from the outdoor space. The kitchen was unlocked. You stated that there is a staff that comes in throughout the day to prepare meals and they must have left it unlocked when they left after breakfast. Review the safety requirements with all staff and volunteers. Create a visual reminder to keep the door locked at all times. Safe Sleep Checks- There are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among US babies each year. Child care providers can maintain safer sleep environments for babies that help prevent SIDS. Caregivers must visually check sleeping infants at least every fifteen (15) minutes. Each check needs to be recorded and those records maintained for at least 30 days after the recording month. Today, there was a child asleep upon arrival to the facility and woke at 10:06 am. Staff was observed monitoring the child as they slept, but there was no documentation of the rest time on the safe sleet chart. You stated you would speak with the staff, that this is not typically an issue. Technical assistance was provided concerning reviewing the documentation requirement with you staff and completing periodic checks of the safe sleep record to ensure they are be documented consistently. Sanitation- According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Clean hands save lives. Handwashing is like a "do-it-yourself" vaccine—it involves five simple and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry) you can take to reduce the spread of diarrheal and respiratory illness so you can stay healthy. Regular handwashing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. It's quick, it's simple, and it can keep us all from getting sick. Practice proper handwashing with the children, referring to the handwashing charts posted at the sink area. Review the handwashing requirement in Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 Handwashing, with your staff and review the handwashing procedures with the children enrolled. First Aid Training- Staff employed on 3/21/24 has a Basic Life Support card on file. The staff completed the training in March 2025. This certification meets the CPR requirement. Have the staff completed the First Aid training. Prior to signing up for any training, confirm with the trainer that the training meets the requirements for child care. Facility Roster in ABCMS-You must complete ABCMS Provider Portal training in DCDEE Moodle. Continue to work to get all your staff linked to your facility roster. An ABCMS Connecting Application Instruction Sheet was provided to you during the visit. Additional information: Meal Planning/Meal Service- Nutrition rules require that meals and snacks are planned at least 1 week in advance and menus are posted. When planning the meals, ensure all the required ingredients are onsite and available prior to the date of service. Post and date menus weekly, even if you are rotating them. If an unusual circumstance arises and you must change your plans for what to serve, it must be documented on the menu what was actually served. You must also comply with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs for all components, including milks. Review Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901. When meals are complete, the remaining foods must be stored or disposed of properly. Staff/Child Interactions- Today we discussed the work “No.” Instead of saying no, give the children clear alternatives to their current behavior. Remind the children of the expectations and classroom rules and discuss what they can do differently. Encourage children to set good examples for each other. Children also learn a great deal from each other. Encourage appropriate ways to share, play, and be kind to each other. Be mindful of your tone and show respect for children. Talk to children about misbehavior in private, rather than in front of others. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Log into the Emergency Management Portal and review your EPR Plan annually and update, as needed. *DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/-> Provider tab -> Training and Professional Development -> Emergency Preparedness and Response -> Emergency Management Portal Link -> Log in using NCID used to create or update EPR Plan. If no updates are needed, document your date of review on Page 28 and only print page 28. Include with your EPR Plan. If updates are needed, revise in the Emergency Management Portal. Document revision date on Page 28 and print the entire plan through page 28. The back part of the plan does not change. * If you have questions, or need assistance with accessing your EPR Plan contact Amia M. Eaton, Training and Program Development Consultant Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. NCID- Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Raise NC Newsletters- Stay informed by subscribing to the weekly Raise NC Newsletters. The newsletters include updates on policies, programs and resources. It also highlights stories of local families, providers, and community leaders and showcases the impact of early care and learning across the state of North Carolina. Subscribe today by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

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10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 6/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 266 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during the visit. D. Clark, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance issued 9/2/14. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety three percent as of 6/3/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/3/25 and Charity Temple Ministries was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Today, I completed a walk-through of the facility, monitoring all indoor and outdoor areas. Children were observed in the indoor learning environment. Children enrolled in space #1 received care according to their individual needs, including napping, bottle feeding and tummy time. The staff was observed seated on the floor with the children, singing, and engaging in play with the children. In space #2 child, children sat at child sized tables, and colored coloring sheets. Staff files were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Fifteen (15) children were present in space #2, where the space capacity is thirteen (13). GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was present in space #2 with fifteen (15) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 522 Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use. Five (5) highchair feeding trays were not sent to the kitchen for cleaning after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e) 531 Bottles were propped. The one bottle was propped with a blanket in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Four (4) children were observed no washing their hands after meal time in space #1. One child in space #4a did not wash hands upon arrival to the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two (2) kitchen knives were in the window seal outside the fenced area used by children. The concrete footing of two (2) fence post and the stationary ball net were exposed in outdoor space #1. The kitchen door, off of space #4a, was unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Glade air freshener, one can of Great Value Disinfectant spray one can of Raid bug spray, and one bottle of hand sanitizer was stored in the unlocked office, on the file cabinet, below five feet. One bottle of bleach was stored in the unlocked kitchen, in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented for a child that was sleeping during the visit. .0606(g) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed 3/21/24 did not have a copy of First Aid Certification on file for review during the visit. .1102(c) 1791 The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Whole milk was not provided for two children ages 12-23 months. No whole milk was on site at the time of the visit. .0901(e)(1-7) 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. The administrator did not complete ABCMS Provider Portal Training, therefore did not update the facility roster of staff members employed. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The window behind the administrator's desk was open, with no screen in it, allowing bugs to enter the child care space. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b). 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. On or before 6/19/25, 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. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio and Capacity- Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is also essential to the health and safety of children. If children are combined with similar age groups, such as in the early morning or later evening hours, the staff/child ratio and maximum group size for the youngest child in the group must be maintained. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are in each group at all times as well as the capacity of the space they are in. Today you shared that you have a staff member out and the school system is out causing you to have more children than you typically have. You also stated that you have a potential staff that is waiting to get the required paperwork to begin working. We discussed your current staffing pattern and having to limit the number of children you can care for until you can adequately maintain staff/child ratios. Storage of Hazardous Items- There are over two million human poison exposures reported to poison centers every year. Children under six years of age account for over half of those potential poisonings. Today, the office door was unlocked. In the office, below five feet, bug spray and cleaning supplies were stored. These items are required to be kept in locked storage. You stated that you usually keep the office locked, but your grandchild had been in the office earlier. Posting reminders, creating labels and a daily walk through prior to children’s arrival can help you in preventing this violation in the future. Safe Environment- Today there were two knives in the window seal, outside the outdoor play space. Additionally, there were broken items, including chairs and a sensory table, as well as paint brushes, paint rollers and mops. You stated these items were left from the church. Have the items removed. The footings of two fence posts and the footing of the stationary ball catch are exposed, this creates a tripping hazard as children play. Bring additional dirt to cover the footings. Also be sure to keep a check of this during your outdoor inspections as the dirt can wash away over time. When completing your daily inspections, include inspecting the areas that are used by the children during transitioning to and from the outdoor space. The kitchen was unlocked. You stated that there is a staff that comes in throughout the day to prepare meals and they must have left it unlocked when they left after breakfast. Review the safety requirements with all staff and volunteers. Create a visual reminder to keep the door locked at all times. Safe Sleep Checks- There are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among US babies each year. Child care providers can maintain safer sleep environments for babies that help prevent SIDS. Caregivers must visually check sleeping infants at least every fifteen (15) minutes. Each check needs to be recorded and those records maintained for at least 30 days after the recording month. Today, there was a child asleep upon arrival to the facility and woke at 10:06 am. Staff was observed monitoring the child as they slept, but there was no documentation of the rest time on the safe sleet chart. You stated you would speak with the staff, that this is not typically an issue. Technical assistance was provided concerning reviewing the documentation requirement with you staff and completing periodic checks of the safe sleep record to ensure they are be documented consistently. Sanitation- According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Clean hands save lives. Handwashing is like a "do-it-yourself" vaccine—it involves five simple and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry) you can take to reduce the spread of diarrheal and respiratory illness so you can stay healthy. Regular handwashing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. It's quick, it's simple, and it can keep us all from getting sick. Practice proper handwashing with the children, referring to the handwashing charts posted at the sink area. Review the handwashing requirement in Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 Handwashing, with your staff and review the handwashing procedures with the children enrolled. First Aid Training- Staff employed on 3/21/24 has a Basic Life Support card on file. The staff completed the training in March 2025. This certification meets the CPR requirement. Have the staff completed the First Aid training. Prior to signing up for any training, confirm with the trainer that the training meets the requirements for child care. Facility Roster in ABCMS-You must complete ABCMS Provider Portal training in DCDEE Moodle. Continue to work to get all your staff linked to your facility roster. An ABCMS Connecting Application Instruction Sheet was provided to you during the visit. Additional information: Meal Planning/Meal Service- Nutrition rules require that meals and snacks are planned at least 1 week in advance and menus are posted. When planning the meals, ensure all the required ingredients are onsite and available prior to the date of service. Post and date menus weekly, even if you are rotating them. If an unusual circumstance arises and you must change your plans for what to serve, it must be documented on the menu what was actually served. You must also comply with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs for all components, including milks. Review Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901. When meals are complete, the remaining foods must be stored or disposed of properly. Staff/Child Interactions- Today we discussed the work “No.” Instead of saying no, give the children clear alternatives to their current behavior. Remind the children of the expectations and classroom rules and discuss what they can do differently. Encourage children to set good examples for each other. Children also learn a great deal from each other. Encourage appropriate ways to share, play, and be kind to each other. Be mindful of your tone and show respect for children. Talk to children about misbehavior in private, rather than in front of others. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Log into the Emergency Management Portal and review your EPR Plan annually and update, as needed. *DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/-> Provider tab -> Training and Professional Development -> Emergency Preparedness and Response -> Emergency Management Portal Link -> Log in using NCID used to create or update EPR Plan. If no updates are needed, document your date of review on Page 28 and only print page 28. Include with your EPR Plan. If updates are needed, revise in the Emergency Management Portal. Document revision date on Page 28 and print the entire plan through page 28. The back part of the plan does not change. * If you have questions, or need assistance with accessing your EPR Plan contact Amia M. Eaton, Training and Program Development Consultant Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. NCID- Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Raise NC Newsletters- Stay informed by subscribing to the weekly Raise NC Newsletters. The newsletters include updates on policies, programs and resources. It also highlights stories of local families, providers, and community leaders and showcases the impact of early care and learning across the state of North Carolina. Subscribe today by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 6/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 266 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during the visit. D. Clark, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance issued 9/2/14. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety three percent as of 6/3/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/3/25 and Charity Temple Ministries was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Today, I completed a walk-through of the facility, monitoring all indoor and outdoor areas. Children were observed in the indoor learning environment. Children enrolled in space #1 received care according to their individual needs, including napping, bottle feeding and tummy time. The staff was observed seated on the floor with the children, singing, and engaging in play with the children. In space #2 child, children sat at child sized tables, and colored coloring sheets. Staff files were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Fifteen (15) children were present in space #2, where the space capacity is thirteen (13). GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was present in space #2 with fifteen (15) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 522 Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use. Five (5) highchair feeding trays were not sent to the kitchen for cleaning after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e) 531 Bottles were propped. The one bottle was propped with a blanket in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Four (4) children were observed no washing their hands after meal time in space #1. One child in space #4a did not wash hands upon arrival to the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two (2) kitchen knives were in the window seal outside the fenced area used by children. The concrete footing of two (2) fence post and the stationary ball net were exposed in outdoor space #1. The kitchen door, off of space #4a, was unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Glade air freshener, one can of Great Value Disinfectant spray one can of Raid bug spray, and one bottle of hand sanitizer was stored in the unlocked office, on the file cabinet, below five feet. One bottle of bleach was stored in the unlocked kitchen, in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented for a child that was sleeping during the visit. .0606(g) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed 3/21/24 did not have a copy of First Aid Certification on file for review during the visit. .1102(c) 1791 The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Whole milk was not provided for two children ages 12-23 months. No whole milk was on site at the time of the visit. .0901(e)(1-7) 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. The administrator did not complete ABCMS Provider Portal Training, therefore did not update the facility roster of staff members employed. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The window behind the administrator's desk was open, with no screen in it, allowing bugs to enter the child care space. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b). 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. On or before 6/19/25, 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. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio and Capacity- Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is also essential to the health and safety of children. If children are combined with similar age groups, such as in the early morning or later evening hours, the staff/child ratio and maximum group size for the youngest child in the group must be maintained. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are in each group at all times as well as the capacity of the space they are in. Today you shared that you have a staff member out and the school system is out causing you to have more children than you typically have. You also stated that you have a potential staff that is waiting to get the required paperwork to begin working. We discussed your current staffing pattern and having to limit the number of children you can care for until you can adequately maintain staff/child ratios. Storage of Hazardous Items- There are over two million human poison exposures reported to poison centers every year. Children under six years of age account for over half of those potential poisonings. Today, the office door was unlocked. In the office, below five feet, bug spray and cleaning supplies were stored. These items are required to be kept in locked storage. You stated that you usually keep the office locked, but your grandchild had been in the office earlier. Posting reminders, creating labels and a daily walk through prior to children’s arrival can help you in preventing this violation in the future. Safe Environment- Today there were two knives in the window seal, outside the outdoor play space. Additionally, there were broken items, including chairs and a sensory table, as well as paint brushes, paint rollers and mops. You stated these items were left from the church. Have the items removed. The footings of two fence posts and the footing of the stationary ball catch are exposed, this creates a tripping hazard as children play. Bring additional dirt to cover the footings. Also be sure to keep a check of this during your outdoor inspections as the dirt can wash away over time. When completing your daily inspections, include inspecting the areas that are used by the children during transitioning to and from the outdoor space. The kitchen was unlocked. You stated that there is a staff that comes in throughout the day to prepare meals and they must have left it unlocked when they left after breakfast. Review the safety requirements with all staff and volunteers. Create a visual reminder to keep the door locked at all times. Safe Sleep Checks- There are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among US babies each year. Child care providers can maintain safer sleep environments for babies that help prevent SIDS. Caregivers must visually check sleeping infants at least every fifteen (15) minutes. Each check needs to be recorded and those records maintained for at least 30 days after the recording month. Today, there was a child asleep upon arrival to the facility and woke at 10:06 am. Staff was observed monitoring the child as they slept, but there was no documentation of the rest time on the safe sleet chart. You stated you would speak with the staff, that this is not typically an issue. Technical assistance was provided concerning reviewing the documentation requirement with you staff and completing periodic checks of the safe sleep record to ensure they are be documented consistently. Sanitation- According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Clean hands save lives. Handwashing is like a "do-it-yourself" vaccine—it involves five simple and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry) you can take to reduce the spread of diarrheal and respiratory illness so you can stay healthy. Regular handwashing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. It's quick, it's simple, and it can keep us all from getting sick. Practice proper handwashing with the children, referring to the handwashing charts posted at the sink area. Review the handwashing requirement in Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 Handwashing, with your staff and review the handwashing procedures with the children enrolled. First Aid Training- Staff employed on 3/21/24 has a Basic Life Support card on file. The staff completed the training in March 2025. This certification meets the CPR requirement. Have the staff completed the First Aid training. Prior to signing up for any training, confirm with the trainer that the training meets the requirements for child care. Facility Roster in ABCMS-You must complete ABCMS Provider Portal training in DCDEE Moodle. Continue to work to get all your staff linked to your facility roster. An ABCMS Connecting Application Instruction Sheet was provided to you during the visit. Additional information: Meal Planning/Meal Service- Nutrition rules require that meals and snacks are planned at least 1 week in advance and menus are posted. When planning the meals, ensure all the required ingredients are onsite and available prior to the date of service. Post and date menus weekly, even if you are rotating them. If an unusual circumstance arises and you must change your plans for what to serve, it must be documented on the menu what was actually served. You must also comply with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs for all components, including milks. Review Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901. When meals are complete, the remaining foods must be stored or disposed of properly. Staff/Child Interactions- Today we discussed the work “No.” Instead of saying no, give the children clear alternatives to their current behavior. Remind the children of the expectations and classroom rules and discuss what they can do differently. Encourage children to set good examples for each other. Children also learn a great deal from each other. Encourage appropriate ways to share, play, and be kind to each other. Be mindful of your tone and show respect for children. Talk to children about misbehavior in private, rather than in front of others. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Log into the Emergency Management Portal and review your EPR Plan annually and update, as needed. *DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/-> Provider tab -> Training and Professional Development -> Emergency Preparedness and Response -> Emergency Management Portal Link -> Log in using NCID used to create or update EPR Plan. If no updates are needed, document your date of review on Page 28 and only print page 28. Include with your EPR Plan. If updates are needed, revise in the Emergency Management Portal. Document revision date on Page 28 and print the entire plan through page 28. The back part of the plan does not change. * If you have questions, or need assistance with accessing your EPR Plan contact Amia M. Eaton, Training and Program Development Consultant Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. NCID- Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Raise NC Newsletters- Stay informed by subscribing to the weekly Raise NC Newsletters. The newsletters include updates on policies, programs and resources. It also highlights stories of local families, providers, and community leaders and showcases the impact of early care and learning across the state of North Carolina. Subscribe today by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 6/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 266 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during the visit. D. Clark, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance issued 9/2/14. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety three percent as of 6/3/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/3/25 and Charity Temple Ministries was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Today, I completed a walk-through of the facility, monitoring all indoor and outdoor areas. Children were observed in the indoor learning environment. Children enrolled in space #1 received care according to their individual needs, including napping, bottle feeding and tummy time. The staff was observed seated on the floor with the children, singing, and engaging in play with the children. In space #2 child, children sat at child sized tables, and colored coloring sheets. Staff files were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Fifteen (15) children were present in space #2, where the space capacity is thirteen (13). GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was present in space #2 with fifteen (15) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 522 Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use. Five (5) highchair feeding trays were not sent to the kitchen for cleaning after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e) 531 Bottles were propped. The one bottle was propped with a blanket in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Four (4) children were observed no washing their hands after meal time in space #1. One child in space #4a did not wash hands upon arrival to the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two (2) kitchen knives were in the window seal outside the fenced area used by children. The concrete footing of two (2) fence post and the stationary ball net were exposed in outdoor space #1. The kitchen door, off of space #4a, was unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Glade air freshener, one can of Great Value Disinfectant spray one can of Raid bug spray, and one bottle of hand sanitizer was stored in the unlocked office, on the file cabinet, below five feet. One bottle of bleach was stored in the unlocked kitchen, in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented for a child that was sleeping during the visit. .0606(g) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed 3/21/24 did not have a copy of First Aid Certification on file for review during the visit. .1102(c) 1791 The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Whole milk was not provided for two children ages 12-23 months. No whole milk was on site at the time of the visit. .0901(e)(1-7) 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. The administrator did not complete ABCMS Provider Portal Training, therefore did not update the facility roster of staff members employed. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The window behind the administrator's desk was open, with no screen in it, allowing bugs to enter the child care space. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b). 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. On or before 6/19/25, 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. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio and Capacity- Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is also essential to the health and safety of children. If children are combined with similar age groups, such as in the early morning or later evening hours, the staff/child ratio and maximum group size for the youngest child in the group must be maintained. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are in each group at all times as well as the capacity of the space they are in. Today you shared that you have a staff member out and the school system is out causing you to have more children than you typically have. You also stated that you have a potential staff that is waiting to get the required paperwork to begin working. We discussed your current staffing pattern and having to limit the number of children you can care for until you can adequately maintain staff/child ratios. Storage of Hazardous Items- There are over two million human poison exposures reported to poison centers every year. Children under six years of age account for over half of those potential poisonings. Today, the office door was unlocked. In the office, below five feet, bug spray and cleaning supplies were stored. These items are required to be kept in locked storage. You stated that you usually keep the office locked, but your grandchild had been in the office earlier. Posting reminders, creating labels and a daily walk through prior to children’s arrival can help you in preventing this violation in the future. Safe Environment- Today there were two knives in the window seal, outside the outdoor play space. Additionally, there were broken items, including chairs and a sensory table, as well as paint brushes, paint rollers and mops. You stated these items were left from the church. Have the items removed. The footings of two fence posts and the footing of the stationary ball catch are exposed, this creates a tripping hazard as children play. Bring additional dirt to cover the footings. Also be sure to keep a check of this during your outdoor inspections as the dirt can wash away over time. When completing your daily inspections, include inspecting the areas that are used by the children during transitioning to and from the outdoor space. The kitchen was unlocked. You stated that there is a staff that comes in throughout the day to prepare meals and they must have left it unlocked when they left after breakfast. Review the safety requirements with all staff and volunteers. Create a visual reminder to keep the door locked at all times. Safe Sleep Checks- There are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among US babies each year. Child care providers can maintain safer sleep environments for babies that help prevent SIDS. Caregivers must visually check sleeping infants at least every fifteen (15) minutes. Each check needs to be recorded and those records maintained for at least 30 days after the recording month. Today, there was a child asleep upon arrival to the facility and woke at 10:06 am. Staff was observed monitoring the child as they slept, but there was no documentation of the rest time on the safe sleet chart. You stated you would speak with the staff, that this is not typically an issue. Technical assistance was provided concerning reviewing the documentation requirement with you staff and completing periodic checks of the safe sleep record to ensure they are be documented consistently. Sanitation- According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Clean hands save lives. Handwashing is like a "do-it-yourself" vaccine—it involves five simple and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry) you can take to reduce the spread of diarrheal and respiratory illness so you can stay healthy. Regular handwashing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. It's quick, it's simple, and it can keep us all from getting sick. Practice proper handwashing with the children, referring to the handwashing charts posted at the sink area. Review the handwashing requirement in Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 Handwashing, with your staff and review the handwashing procedures with the children enrolled. First Aid Training- Staff employed on 3/21/24 has a Basic Life Support card on file. The staff completed the training in March 2025. This certification meets the CPR requirement. Have the staff completed the First Aid training. Prior to signing up for any training, confirm with the trainer that the training meets the requirements for child care. Facility Roster in ABCMS-You must complete ABCMS Provider Portal training in DCDEE Moodle. Continue to work to get all your staff linked to your facility roster. An ABCMS Connecting Application Instruction Sheet was provided to you during the visit. Additional information: Meal Planning/Meal Service- Nutrition rules require that meals and snacks are planned at least 1 week in advance and menus are posted. When planning the meals, ensure all the required ingredients are onsite and available prior to the date of service. Post and date menus weekly, even if you are rotating them. If an unusual circumstance arises and you must change your plans for what to serve, it must be documented on the menu what was actually served. You must also comply with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs for all components, including milks. Review Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901. When meals are complete, the remaining foods must be stored or disposed of properly. Staff/Child Interactions- Today we discussed the work “No.” Instead of saying no, give the children clear alternatives to their current behavior. Remind the children of the expectations and classroom rules and discuss what they can do differently. Encourage children to set good examples for each other. Children also learn a great deal from each other. Encourage appropriate ways to share, play, and be kind to each other. Be mindful of your tone and show respect for children. Talk to children about misbehavior in private, rather than in front of others. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Log into the Emergency Management Portal and review your EPR Plan annually and update, as needed. *DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/-> Provider tab -> Training and Professional Development -> Emergency Preparedness and Response -> Emergency Management Portal Link -> Log in using NCID used to create or update EPR Plan. If no updates are needed, document your date of review on Page 28 and only print page 28. Include with your EPR Plan. If updates are needed, revise in the Emergency Management Portal. Document revision date on Page 28 and print the entire plan through page 28. The back part of the plan does not change. * If you have questions, or need assistance with accessing your EPR Plan contact Amia M. Eaton, Training and Program Development Consultant Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. NCID- Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Raise NC Newsletters- Stay informed by subscribing to the weekly Raise NC Newsletters. The newsletters include updates on policies, programs and resources. It also highlights stories of local families, providers, and community leaders and showcases the impact of early care and learning across the state of North Carolina. Subscribe today by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 6/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 266 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during the visit. D. Clark, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance issued 9/2/14. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety three percent as of 6/3/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/3/25 and Charity Temple Ministries was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Today, I completed a walk-through of the facility, monitoring all indoor and outdoor areas. Children were observed in the indoor learning environment. Children enrolled in space #1 received care according to their individual needs, including napping, bottle feeding and tummy time. The staff was observed seated on the floor with the children, singing, and engaging in play with the children. In space #2 child, children sat at child sized tables, and colored coloring sheets. Staff files were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Fifteen (15) children were present in space #2, where the space capacity is thirteen (13). GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was present in space #2 with fifteen (15) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 522 Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use. Five (5) highchair feeding trays were not sent to the kitchen for cleaning after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e) 531 Bottles were propped. The one bottle was propped with a blanket in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Four (4) children were observed no washing their hands after meal time in space #1. One child in space #4a did not wash hands upon arrival to the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two (2) kitchen knives were in the window seal outside the fenced area used by children. The concrete footing of two (2) fence post and the stationary ball net were exposed in outdoor space #1. The kitchen door, off of space #4a, was unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Glade air freshener, one can of Great Value Disinfectant spray one can of Raid bug spray, and one bottle of hand sanitizer was stored in the unlocked office, on the file cabinet, below five feet. One bottle of bleach was stored in the unlocked kitchen, in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented for a child that was sleeping during the visit. .0606(g) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed 3/21/24 did not have a copy of First Aid Certification on file for review during the visit. .1102(c) 1791 The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Whole milk was not provided for two children ages 12-23 months. No whole milk was on site at the time of the visit. .0901(e)(1-7) 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. The administrator did not complete ABCMS Provider Portal Training, therefore did not update the facility roster of staff members employed. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The window behind the administrator's desk was open, with no screen in it, allowing bugs to enter the child care space. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b). 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. On or before 6/19/25, 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. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio and Capacity- Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is also essential to the health and safety of children. If children are combined with similar age groups, such as in the early morning or later evening hours, the staff/child ratio and maximum group size for the youngest child in the group must be maintained. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are in each group at all times as well as the capacity of the space they are in. Today you shared that you have a staff member out and the school system is out causing you to have more children than you typically have. You also stated that you have a potential staff that is waiting to get the required paperwork to begin working. We discussed your current staffing pattern and having to limit the number of children you can care for until you can adequately maintain staff/child ratios. Storage of Hazardous Items- There are over two million human poison exposures reported to poison centers every year. Children under six years of age account for over half of those potential poisonings. Today, the office door was unlocked. In the office, below five feet, bug spray and cleaning supplies were stored. These items are required to be kept in locked storage. You stated that you usually keep the office locked, but your grandchild had been in the office earlier. Posting reminders, creating labels and a daily walk through prior to children’s arrival can help you in preventing this violation in the future. Safe Environment- Today there were two knives in the window seal, outside the outdoor play space. Additionally, there were broken items, including chairs and a sensory table, as well as paint brushes, paint rollers and mops. You stated these items were left from the church. Have the items removed. The footings of two fence posts and the footing of the stationary ball catch are exposed, this creates a tripping hazard as children play. Bring additional dirt to cover the footings. Also be sure to keep a check of this during your outdoor inspections as the dirt can wash away over time. When completing your daily inspections, include inspecting the areas that are used by the children during transitioning to and from the outdoor space. The kitchen was unlocked. You stated that there is a staff that comes in throughout the day to prepare meals and they must have left it unlocked when they left after breakfast. Review the safety requirements with all staff and volunteers. Create a visual reminder to keep the door locked at all times. Safe Sleep Checks- There are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among US babies each year. Child care providers can maintain safer sleep environments for babies that help prevent SIDS. Caregivers must visually check sleeping infants at least every fifteen (15) minutes. Each check needs to be recorded and those records maintained for at least 30 days after the recording month. Today, there was a child asleep upon arrival to the facility and woke at 10:06 am. Staff was observed monitoring the child as they slept, but there was no documentation of the rest time on the safe sleet chart. You stated you would speak with the staff, that this is not typically an issue. Technical assistance was provided concerning reviewing the documentation requirement with you staff and completing periodic checks of the safe sleep record to ensure they are be documented consistently. Sanitation- According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Clean hands save lives. Handwashing is like a "do-it-yourself" vaccine—it involves five simple and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry) you can take to reduce the spread of diarrheal and respiratory illness so you can stay healthy. Regular handwashing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. It's quick, it's simple, and it can keep us all from getting sick. Practice proper handwashing with the children, referring to the handwashing charts posted at the sink area. Review the handwashing requirement in Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 Handwashing, with your staff and review the handwashing procedures with the children enrolled. First Aid Training- Staff employed on 3/21/24 has a Basic Life Support card on file. The staff completed the training in March 2025. This certification meets the CPR requirement. Have the staff completed the First Aid training. Prior to signing up for any training, confirm with the trainer that the training meets the requirements for child care. Facility Roster in ABCMS-You must complete ABCMS Provider Portal training in DCDEE Moodle. Continue to work to get all your staff linked to your facility roster. An ABCMS Connecting Application Instruction Sheet was provided to you during the visit. Additional information: Meal Planning/Meal Service- Nutrition rules require that meals and snacks are planned at least 1 week in advance and menus are posted. When planning the meals, ensure all the required ingredients are onsite and available prior to the date of service. Post and date menus weekly, even if you are rotating them. If an unusual circumstance arises and you must change your plans for what to serve, it must be documented on the menu what was actually served. You must also comply with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs for all components, including milks. Review Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901. When meals are complete, the remaining foods must be stored or disposed of properly. Staff/Child Interactions- Today we discussed the work “No.” Instead of saying no, give the children clear alternatives to their current behavior. Remind the children of the expectations and classroom rules and discuss what they can do differently. Encourage children to set good examples for each other. Children also learn a great deal from each other. Encourage appropriate ways to share, play, and be kind to each other. Be mindful of your tone and show respect for children. Talk to children about misbehavior in private, rather than in front of others. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Log into the Emergency Management Portal and review your EPR Plan annually and update, as needed. *DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/-> Provider tab -> Training and Professional Development -> Emergency Preparedness and Response -> Emergency Management Portal Link -> Log in using NCID used to create or update EPR Plan. If no updates are needed, document your date of review on Page 28 and only print page 28. Include with your EPR Plan. If updates are needed, revise in the Emergency Management Portal. Document revision date on Page 28 and print the entire plan through page 28. The back part of the plan does not change. * If you have questions, or need assistance with accessing your EPR Plan contact Amia M. Eaton, Training and Program Development Consultant Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. NCID- Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Raise NC Newsletters- Stay informed by subscribing to the weekly Raise NC Newsletters. The newsletters include updates on policies, programs and resources. It also highlights stories of local families, providers, and community leaders and showcases the impact of early care and learning across the state of North Carolina. Subscribe today by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 6/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 266 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during the visit. D. Clark, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance issued 9/2/14. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety three percent as of 6/3/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/3/25 and Charity Temple Ministries was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Today, I completed a walk-through of the facility, monitoring all indoor and outdoor areas. Children were observed in the indoor learning environment. Children enrolled in space #1 received care according to their individual needs, including napping, bottle feeding and tummy time. The staff was observed seated on the floor with the children, singing, and engaging in play with the children. In space #2 child, children sat at child sized tables, and colored coloring sheets. Staff files were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Fifteen (15) children were present in space #2, where the space capacity is thirteen (13). GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was present in space #2 with fifteen (15) children, two (2) to nine (9) years of age GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 522 Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use. Five (5) highchair feeding trays were not sent to the kitchen for cleaning after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e) 531 Bottles were propped. The one bottle was propped with a blanket in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Four (4) children were observed no washing their hands after meal time in space #1. One child in space #4a did not wash hands upon arrival to the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two (2) kitchen knives were in the window seal outside the fenced area used by children. The concrete footing of two (2) fence post and the stationary ball net were exposed in outdoor space #1. The kitchen door, off of space #4a, was unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Glade air freshener, one can of Great Value Disinfectant spray one can of Raid bug spray, and one bottle of hand sanitizer was stored in the unlocked office, on the file cabinet, below five feet. One bottle of bleach was stored in the unlocked kitchen, in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented for a child that was sleeping during the visit. .0606(g) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed 3/21/24 did not have a copy of First Aid Certification on file for review during the visit. .1102(c) 1791 The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Whole milk was not provided for two children ages 12-23 months. No whole milk was on site at the time of the visit. .0901(e)(1-7) 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. The administrator did not complete ABCMS Provider Portal Training, therefore did not update the facility roster of staff members employed. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The window behind the administrator's desk was open, with no screen in it, allowing bugs to enter the child care space. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b). 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. On or before 6/19/25, 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. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio and Capacity- Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is also essential to the health and safety of children. If children are combined with similar age groups, such as in the early morning or later evening hours, the staff/child ratio and maximum group size for the youngest child in the group must be maintained. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are in each group at all times as well as the capacity of the space they are in. Today you shared that you have a staff member out and the school system is out causing you to have more children than you typically have. You also stated that you have a potential staff that is waiting to get the required paperwork to begin working. We discussed your current staffing pattern and having to limit the number of children you can care for until you can adequately maintain staff/child ratios. Storage of Hazardous Items- There are over two million human poison exposures reported to poison centers every year. Children under six years of age account for over half of those potential poisonings. Today, the office door was unlocked. In the office, below five feet, bug spray and cleaning supplies were stored. These items are required to be kept in locked storage. You stated that you usually keep the office locked, but your grandchild had been in the office earlier. Posting reminders, creating labels and a daily walk through prior to children’s arrival can help you in preventing this violation in the future. Safe Environment- Today there were two knives in the window seal, outside the outdoor play space. Additionally, there were broken items, including chairs and a sensory table, as well as paint brushes, paint rollers and mops. You stated these items were left from the church. Have the items removed. The footings of two fence posts and the footing of the stationary ball catch are exposed, this creates a tripping hazard as children play. Bring additional dirt to cover the footings. Also be sure to keep a check of this during your outdoor inspections as the dirt can wash away over time. When completing your daily inspections, include inspecting the areas that are used by the children during transitioning to and from the outdoor space. The kitchen was unlocked. You stated that there is a staff that comes in throughout the day to prepare meals and they must have left it unlocked when they left after breakfast. Review the safety requirements with all staff and volunteers. Create a visual reminder to keep the door locked at all times. Safe Sleep Checks- There are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among US babies each year. Child care providers can maintain safer sleep environments for babies that help prevent SIDS. Caregivers must visually check sleeping infants at least every fifteen (15) minutes. Each check needs to be recorded and those records maintained for at least 30 days after the recording month. Today, there was a child asleep upon arrival to the facility and woke at 10:06 am. Staff was observed monitoring the child as they slept, but there was no documentation of the rest time on the safe sleet chart. You stated you would speak with the staff, that this is not typically an issue. Technical assistance was provided concerning reviewing the documentation requirement with you staff and completing periodic checks of the safe sleep record to ensure they are be documented consistently. Sanitation- According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Clean hands save lives. Handwashing is like a "do-it-yourself" vaccine—it involves five simple and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry) you can take to reduce the spread of diarrheal and respiratory illness so you can stay healthy. Regular handwashing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. It's quick, it's simple, and it can keep us all from getting sick. Practice proper handwashing with the children, referring to the handwashing charts posted at the sink area. Review the handwashing requirement in Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 Handwashing, with your staff and review the handwashing procedures with the children enrolled. First Aid Training- Staff employed on 3/21/24 has a Basic Life Support card on file. The staff completed the training in March 2025. This certification meets the CPR requirement. Have the staff completed the First Aid training. Prior to signing up for any training, confirm with the trainer that the training meets the requirements for child care. Facility Roster in ABCMS-You must complete ABCMS Provider Portal training in DCDEE Moodle. Continue to work to get all your staff linked to your facility roster. An ABCMS Connecting Application Instruction Sheet was provided to you during the visit. Additional information: Meal Planning/Meal Service- Nutrition rules require that meals and snacks are planned at least 1 week in advance and menus are posted. When planning the meals, ensure all the required ingredients are onsite and available prior to the date of service. Post and date menus weekly, even if you are rotating them. If an unusual circumstance arises and you must change your plans for what to serve, it must be documented on the menu what was actually served. You must also comply with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs for all components, including milks. Review Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901. When meals are complete, the remaining foods must be stored or disposed of properly. Staff/Child Interactions- Today we discussed the work “No.” Instead of saying no, give the children clear alternatives to their current behavior. Remind the children of the expectations and classroom rules and discuss what they can do differently. Encourage children to set good examples for each other. Children also learn a great deal from each other. Encourage appropriate ways to share, play, and be kind to each other. Be mindful of your tone and show respect for children. Talk to children about misbehavior in private, rather than in front of others. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Log into the Emergency Management Portal and review your EPR Plan annually and update, as needed. *DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/-> Provider tab -> Training and Professional Development -> Emergency Preparedness and Response -> Emergency Management Portal Link -> Log in using NCID used to create or update EPR Plan. If no updates are needed, document your date of review on Page 28 and only print page 28. Include with your EPR Plan. If updates are needed, revise in the Emergency Management Portal. Document revision date on Page 28 and print the entire plan through page 28. The back part of the plan does not change. * If you have questions, or need assistance with accessing your EPR Plan contact Amia M. Eaton, Training and Program Development Consultant Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. NCID- Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Raise NC Newsletters- Stay informed by subscribing to the weekly Raise NC Newsletters. The newsletters include updates on policies, programs and resources. It also highlights stories of local families, providers, and community leaders and showcases the impact of early care and learning across the state of North Carolina. Subscribe today by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/17/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 01:50 PM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this center for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Currently this center operates with a Notice of Compliance issued September 12, 2014. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 4/9/2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on November 19, 2024 earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection on file was completed on November 1, 2023 and the center was approved for day time care only. The last annual compliance was completed on May 4, 2023. The facility is currently owned by Charity Temple Ministries and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any information change regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. D. Clark, Administrator, was available and assisted with today’s visit. Two groups of children were observed in care today. Children were transitioning from nap time to free-choice play and interacting with caregivers. Snack was served and consisted of assorted cracker and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection available for review was dated 11/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space one there was seven children present ranging in age of three months to one year of age with one staff person. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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. A bottle of hand sanitizer and a bottle of 100% essential oil were on the desk at the front entrance of the child care space. In space one there was 2 gallons of Awesome Bleach, an aerosol can of Glade Hawaiian Breeze air freshener, an aerosol can of Great Value disinfectant spray, and a bottle of Palmolive dish detergent located in the unlocked cabinet below the sink. .2820(b) Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply to your facility. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March, 3, 2025, 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 accurate documentation. If any information provided in the letter is not accurate, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1002 Williamston, NC 27892 Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio- Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is essential to the health and safety of children. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are always in each group. Today one provider was caring for seven children ranging in age of three months to one year of age. You stated that the other care giver had an emergency and had to leave. Having a list of qualified substitutes will allow you to provide the necessary care to keep your children safe. Smaller group sizes and larger numbers of staff to children are related to positive outcomes for children and promote direct, warm, social interactions between caregivers and children. Storage of Hazardous Materials – Following the enhanced cleaning and sanitizing requirements is extremely important during the pandemic, however, having these items available for quick and easy use can lead to improper storage. Ensure that you are keeping items such as disinfectant wipes, any aerosol spray cans, and any items that have more warnings than just “Keep out of reach of children” in locked storage. At the front entrance, a bottle of hand sanitizer and a bottle of 100% essential oil were on the desk accessible by the child care space. In space one there was 2 gallons of Awesome Bleach, an aerosol can of Glade Hawaiian Breeze air freshener, an aerosol can of Great Value disinfectant spray, and a bottle of Palmolive dish detergent located in the unlocked cabinet below the sink. Take a fresh look at where and how these items are stored to make them quick and easy to access when needed, but still maintain the safety of the children in care. Refer to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for more information on best practice. This violation was corrected during the visit. Fire Inspection - Each operator must schedule a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on November 1, 2023. You stated that the fire inspector has been but you could not locate the current report. Setting a reminder on your calendar at least one month in advance of the due date will allow time for the inspection to be completed without becoming delinquent. Additional Information: The Division of Child Development and Early Education's (DCDEE) website is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Visit this website for the most up-to-date child care forms, resources related to child care, and new child care rules/laws. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. I encourage you to contact Cindy Smith, Child Care Health Consultant, Bertie County at 252-794-8190 and cindy@aacfnc.org, if additional assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices as needed. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-508-5621 or Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-4199. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/17/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 01:50 PM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this center for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Currently this center operates with a Notice of Compliance issued September 12, 2014. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 4/9/2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on November 19, 2024 earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection on file was completed on November 1, 2023 and the center was approved for day time care only. The last annual compliance was completed on May 4, 2023. The facility is currently owned by Charity Temple Ministries and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any information change regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. D. Clark, Administrator, was available and assisted with today’s visit. Two groups of children were observed in care today. Children were transitioning from nap time to free-choice play and interacting with caregivers. Snack was served and consisted of assorted cracker and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection available for review was dated 11/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space one there was seven children present ranging in age of three months to one year of age with one staff person. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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. A bottle of hand sanitizer and a bottle of 100% essential oil were on the desk at the front entrance of the child care space. In space one there was 2 gallons of Awesome Bleach, an aerosol can of Glade Hawaiian Breeze air freshener, an aerosol can of Great Value disinfectant spray, and a bottle of Palmolive dish detergent located in the unlocked cabinet below the sink. .2820(b) Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply to your facility. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March, 3, 2025, 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 accurate documentation. If any information provided in the letter is not accurate, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1002 Williamston, NC 27892 Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio- Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is essential to the health and safety of children. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are always in each group. Today one provider was caring for seven children ranging in age of three months to one year of age. You stated that the other care giver had an emergency and had to leave. Having a list of qualified substitutes will allow you to provide the necessary care to keep your children safe. Smaller group sizes and larger numbers of staff to children are related to positive outcomes for children and promote direct, warm, social interactions between caregivers and children. Storage of Hazardous Materials – Following the enhanced cleaning and sanitizing requirements is extremely important during the pandemic, however, having these items available for quick and easy use can lead to improper storage. Ensure that you are keeping items such as disinfectant wipes, any aerosol spray cans, and any items that have more warnings than just “Keep out of reach of children” in locked storage. At the front entrance, a bottle of hand sanitizer and a bottle of 100% essential oil were on the desk accessible by the child care space. In space one there was 2 gallons of Awesome Bleach, an aerosol can of Glade Hawaiian Breeze air freshener, an aerosol can of Great Value disinfectant spray, and a bottle of Palmolive dish detergent located in the unlocked cabinet below the sink. Take a fresh look at where and how these items are stored to make them quick and easy to access when needed, but still maintain the safety of the children in care. Refer to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for more information on best practice. This violation was corrected during the visit. Fire Inspection - Each operator must schedule a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on November 1, 2023. You stated that the fire inspector has been but you could not locate the current report. Setting a reminder on your calendar at least one month in advance of the due date will allow time for the inspection to be completed without becoming delinquent. Additional Information: The Division of Child Development and Early Education's (DCDEE) website is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Visit this website for the most up-to-date child care forms, resources related to child care, and new child care rules/laws. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. I encourage you to contact Cindy Smith, Child Care Health Consultant, Bertie County at 252-794-8190 and cindy@aacfnc.org, if additional assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices as needed. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-508-5621 or Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-4199. 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: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/17/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 01:50 PM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this center for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Currently this center operates with a Notice of Compliance issued September 12, 2014. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 4/9/2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on November 19, 2024 earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection on file was completed on November 1, 2023 and the center was approved for day time care only. The last annual compliance was completed on May 4, 2023. The facility is currently owned by Charity Temple Ministries and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any information change regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. D. Clark, Administrator, was available and assisted with today’s visit. Two groups of children were observed in care today. Children were transitioning from nap time to free-choice play and interacting with caregivers. Snack was served and consisted of assorted cracker and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection available for review was dated 11/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space one there was seven children present ranging in age of three months to one year of age with one staff person. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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. A bottle of hand sanitizer and a bottle of 100% essential oil were on the desk at the front entrance of the child care space. In space one there was 2 gallons of Awesome Bleach, an aerosol can of Glade Hawaiian Breeze air freshener, an aerosol can of Great Value disinfectant spray, and a bottle of Palmolive dish detergent located in the unlocked cabinet below the sink. .2820(b) Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply to your facility. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March, 3, 2025, 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 accurate documentation. If any information provided in the letter is not accurate, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1002 Williamston, NC 27892 Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: Staff/Child Ratio- Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is essential to the health and safety of children. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are always in each group. Today one provider was caring for seven children ranging in age of three months to one year of age. You stated that the other care giver had an emergency and had to leave. Having a list of qualified substitutes will allow you to provide the necessary care to keep your children safe. Smaller group sizes and larger numbers of staff to children are related to positive outcomes for children and promote direct, warm, social interactions between caregivers and children. Storage of Hazardous Materials – Following the enhanced cleaning and sanitizing requirements is extremely important during the pandemic, however, having these items available for quick and easy use can lead to improper storage. Ensure that you are keeping items such as disinfectant wipes, any aerosol spray cans, and any items that have more warnings than just “Keep out of reach of children” in locked storage. At the front entrance, a bottle of hand sanitizer and a bottle of 100% essential oil were on the desk accessible by the child care space. In space one there was 2 gallons of Awesome Bleach, an aerosol can of Glade Hawaiian Breeze air freshener, an aerosol can of Great Value disinfectant spray, and a bottle of Palmolive dish detergent located in the unlocked cabinet below the sink. Take a fresh look at where and how these items are stored to make them quick and easy to access when needed, but still maintain the safety of the children in care. Refer to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for more information on best practice. This violation was corrected during the visit. Fire Inspection - Each operator must schedule a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on November 1, 2023. You stated that the fire inspector has been but you could not locate the current report. Setting a reminder on your calendar at least one month in advance of the due date will allow time for the inspection to be completed without becoming delinquent. Additional Information: The Division of Child Development and Early Education's (DCDEE) website is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Visit this website for the most up-to-date child care forms, resources related to child care, and new child care rules/laws. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. I encourage you to contact Cindy Smith, Child Care Health Consultant, Bertie County at 252-794-8190 and cindy@aacfnc.org, if additional assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices as needed. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-508-5621 or Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: MARQUITTA HOLLOMAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this center for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Currently this center operates with a Notice of Compliance issued September 12, 2014. The sanitation inspection was completed on October 23, 2023 earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection on file was completed on November 1, 2023 and the center was approved for day time care only. The last annual compliance was completed on May 4, 2023. D. Clark, Administrator was available and assisted with today’s visit. Thirteen (13) children were observed in care today. Children were engaged in free-choice play and interacting with caregivers. All interactions between the caregivers and the children were warm and nurturing. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. Ten percent (10%) of staff records and ten percent (10%) of children’s records were reviewed today. All children’s records reviewed were found to be in compliance. Violations were documented for staff records and training. Any violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary report reviewed and left with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A schedule was not posted or provided for the classroom that serves school aged children GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not provided or posted for the classroom that serves school aged children GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not taken again before the required the 5 year timeframe. .1103(b) Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply to your facility. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 23, 2024, 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 accurate documentation. If any information provided in the letter is not accurate, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Marquitta Holloman, Child Care Consultant PO Box 644 Murfreesboro, NC 27855 marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 100% over the current 18-month time frame. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION STAFF TRAININGS D. Clark’s last Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training was completed on April 22, 2017. The training expired on April 22, 2022. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment is required to be completed every five (5) years to maintain compliance with child care rules. DAILY SCHEDULES/ACTIVITY PLANS A schedule and activity plan were not posted nor provided for the classroom that serves school aged children. All classrooms where children are enrolled are required to have a schedule and activity plan for that specific group of children. Please review the child care rules, as you are preparing the activity plan, to ensure the appropriate developmental domains are being utilized. RESOURCES The Division of Child Development and Early Education's (DCDEE) website is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Visit this website for the most up-to-date child care forms, resources related to child care, and new child care rules/laws. LEAD IN WATER/PAINT AND ASBESTOS The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CONTACT INFORMATION I encourage you to contact Cindy Smith, Child Care Health Consultant, Bertie County at 252-794-8190 and cindy@aacfnc.org, if additional assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices as needed. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-370-0207 or marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER Facility ID: 08000009 Consultant: MARQUITTA HOLLOMAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this center for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Currently this center operates with a Notice of Compliance issued September 12, 2014. The sanitation inspection was completed on October 23, 2023 earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection on file was completed on November 1, 2023 and the center was approved for day time care only. The last annual compliance was completed on May 4, 2023. D. Clark, Administrator was available and assisted with today’s visit. Thirteen (13) children were observed in care today. Children were engaged in free-choice play and interacting with caregivers. All interactions between the caregivers and the children were warm and nurturing. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. Ten percent (10%) of staff records and ten percent (10%) of children’s records were reviewed today. All children’s records reviewed were found to be in compliance. Violations were documented for staff records and training. Any violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary report reviewed and left with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A schedule was not posted or provided for the classroom that serves school aged children GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not provided or posted for the classroom that serves school aged children GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not taken again before the required the 5 year timeframe. .1103(b) Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply to your facility. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 23, 2024, 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 accurate documentation. If any information provided in the letter is not accurate, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Marquitta Holloman, Child Care Consultant PO Box 644 Murfreesboro, NC 27855 marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 100% over the current 18-month time frame. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION STAFF TRAININGS D. Clark’s last Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training was completed on April 22, 2017. The training expired on April 22, 2022. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment is required to be completed every five (5) years to maintain compliance with child care rules. DAILY SCHEDULES/ACTIVITY PLANS A schedule and activity plan were not posted nor provided for the classroom that serves school aged children. All classrooms where children are enrolled are required to have a schedule and activity plan for that specific group of children. Please review the child care rules, as you are preparing the activity plan, to ensure the appropriate developmental domains are being utilized. RESOURCES The Division of Child Development and Early Education's (DCDEE) website is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Visit this website for the most up-to-date child care forms, resources related to child care, and new child care rules/laws. LEAD IN WATER/PAINT AND ASBESTOS The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CONTACT INFORMATION I encourage you to contact Cindy Smith, Child Care Health Consultant, Bertie County at 252-794-8190 and cindy@aacfnc.org, if additional assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices as needed. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-370-0207 or marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. 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