10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 11/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 the October 29, 2025, unannounced follow-up visit. Upon arrival, groups throughout the facility were transitioning to nap time. Children in space #1 took naps in their individual cribs. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented. Staff moved about the spaces, assisting children with the transition by talking to them, sitting beside their cots, and patting their backs. The following violations documented during the October 29, 2025, visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: #1756- Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. It was reported that on October 22, 2025, one staff was present with twenty-five (25) children, ranging in age from three year of age to school-aged. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Today the appropriate number of staff were present in each space to maintain ratios based on the age of the youngest child present. You shared the daily transition plan with me. Additionally, it was shared that when you are short staffed, you are able to get additional staff from your sister center to maintain staff/child ratios. As stated in the 10/29/25 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 one of the one violation. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 611 All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. In space #7, Four (4) cots being used by children did not have a sheet on them, causing the children to lie directly on the cot surface. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) Compliance Verification-The violation documented was corrected during the visit. No further action is required at this time. Technical Assistance: Sanitation- During naptime children may not lie directly on the cot surface. A cot must be covered with linen, e.g., sheet, towel, blanket. Today, four children were observed laying directly on the cot surface. Upon direction, staff were able to get the linens for those cots. It was shared that there are limited number of spare sheet in each space and the children had temporarily transitioned to that room for the day and did not bring their cots with them. It was shared that additional sheets are being ordered and member of the administration team delivered eight sheets during the visit. We also discussed transitioning the cots with the children to the classroom they will be sleeping in on that day. Consultation: Head Count Sheets- Today we reviewed the ProCare application used to documents classroom attendance. We discovered staff were not consistently “moving children” in the app when they transitioned classroom spaces. A sample Head Count Tracking sheet is located on the Division’s website. Additionally, you may modify the form to add a transition section for when children may temporarily leave their group for a brief period of time, such as to go with a therapist. 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.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1025-350L Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 74 Time In: 11:16 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns that children are not being provided with adequate supervision. Enrollment: Space #3 Staff-B. McParlton Eleven children, four years of age enrolled; Six children, four years of age present Three children, five years of age enrolled; zero children, five years of age present Space #6 Staff-B. Weston Sixteen children, three years of age enrolled; nine children, three years of age present. I observed two groups of children in the indoor spaces. Children sat on the carpet for group time. Staff sat with the group, leading them in a group discussion, they later transitioned to a group activity at the tables, using paper, pencils, and crayons. Staff assisted children with writing on their papers. Regarding the allegation concerning children are not being provided with adequate supervision, I completed classroom observations and interviewed the administrator and classroom staff. During an observation of live classroom footage, I observed a staff member conducting group with her back toward the shelf that separated the block area from dramatic play. Seven children were seated on the carpet in front of the teacher. One child was in dramatic play leaning on the shelf toward the group in the block area. A second child moved between dramatic play and the manipulatives area. The second child was observed with a linking block in their mouth, the child walked over to the teacher, where she held the child by the face, touching both cheeks with her fingertips, and had the child spit the toy out. The toy landed on the floor in front of the chair used by the staff. When I entered the classroom, I observed a red block that had slobber and bite marks on it, located in front of the chair used by staff. It was reported that the child had walked behind the staff and when she observed something in the child’s mouth, she had the child to spit it out. Based on the above information the allegation was confirmed. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #6, staff was positioned with their back toward the dramatic play area of the classroom while two children play behind the teacher and were no visible. .1801(a)(1-5) 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 11/12/25, 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: Supervision- Adequate supervision of children is essential to keep children safe from accidents and injuries. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. Staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render immediate assistance. Today, a child moved away from the group and put a toy in their mouth. The child then walked from one space to another, with the toy in their mouth. The staff was positioned in a manner that they could not see the child when they placed the toy in their mouth. We discussed having the staff move to have their back toward the wall during group time and have the child sit at a table to play with toys if they do not want to participate in group time, but will remain in the staff’s line of sight form the block (group time ) area. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2025 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 10/20/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 and to provide technical assistance on section .3200 of the child care rules. A. Perkins, Growth and Development Director, and B. Rudd, administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 12/8/23, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option for meeting the staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement standards. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent as of 10/17/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/17/25 and 3873 Lee Street, LLC was listed as current- active. There has been a change in Center Director. Legal Designee and Preservice Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center forms were requested and are to be submitted by 10/31/25. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Five groups of children were observed in the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Groups were observed having breakfast, transitioning between activities, and participating in teacher-led whole and small group activities. In space #1, children had bottles and fed themselves cheerios. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented as required. Children in spaces #3 and #6 sat at tables, writing the letter Hh and creating a traffic light with construction paper and glue. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three (3) of the four(4) concrete footings of the shade structures in outdoor space #3 were exposed. 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. Clorox Anywhere Sanitizing spray, Febreze Air Freshener, Goo-Gone Adhesive Remover, and Sprayway Glass Cleaner were stored in the unlocked closet of space #4. Five (5) 5-gallon buckets of paint and one (1) 1-gallon bucket of paint was stored in the unlocked bathroom of space #5. .2820(b) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two (2) staff employed on 9/16/25 did not complete six hours of training on the required topics within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Six(6) children, less than one year of age, were present in space #1 with one staff. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch under and around the stationary structure on outdoor space #3 was compacted and did not measure six (6) inches in depth. .0605(k)(1-4) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff employed on 9/16/25 did not have a signed acknowledgement of review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file for review. .0608(d)(1-4) 1886 The feeding chair or other seating apparatus was not disassembled for cleaning purposes. A child enrolled in space #1 was propped on a horseshoe shaped pillow, on the floor as they had a bottle. .0902(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 11/3/25, 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- Ages of children in care will determine the staff-child ratios and group size. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. If you exceed the allowed ratios by one child, then you are in violation of this requirement. Today, there was one staff in space #1, present with six children, less than 12 months of age. It was reported that staff requested assistance but the transition was not made before the parents of the sixth child left. We discussed staff scheduling and children’s attendance. When you know staff are scheduled to be off, temporary adjustments to the schedule may have to be made to meet the needs of the facility and children served. Outdoor Environment- Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials within the play site, and to ensure that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. Regularity of inspections can be assured by assigning a staff member to check all play equipment to make certain that it is safe for children. Observations should be made while the children are playing, too, to spot any maintenance problems and correct them as soon as possible. Storage of Hazardous Items- Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Today, I observed paint buckets and cleaning materials located in an unlocked bathroom and closet. You shared the spaces were used by maintenance staff when the facility was not in operation. There is currently a sign posted outside of space #4 saying to keep the door locked. Closing and opening staff must complete a walk-through of the building and outdoor spaces to inspect for potential hazards. Review storage requirements with all staff, including maintenance, and create a routine for checking to ensure potentially hazardous items are properly stored. Infant Feeding- Infants must be held for feedings or placed in a feeding apparatus and monitored closely while feeding. Today, I observed an infant propped on a horseshoe shaped pillow to feed himself from the bottle as staff sat within arms reach, feeding other children. We discussed staggering children's feeds, if that aligns with the feeding plan and the children's needs. Another alternative is to have additional staff come in to assist with feedings when multiple children need to be fed at once. Staff Orientation- Orientation must be completed as required for all new staff. Six hours in the areas of child abuse and neglect prevention, recognition, and reporting, center policies, including your safe sleep policy, prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment prevention and control of infectious diseases, and supervision must be completed in the first two weeks of employment. Two staff employed on 9/16/25, did not have documented training on the prevention of infectious diseases within the first two weeks of employment. You stated you had completed the entire training packet with the staff. We discussed documenting trainings as they occur and reviewing the documentation forms at the end of each training session. Additionally, one staff employed on 9/16/25 had a dated Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy with no signature on file. Pathways to the Stars: During the visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. You informed me that your facility will pursue Pathway #2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. Your facility currently uses the Frog Street Curriculum; a list of approved formative assessments was shared with you. Rated License Timeline: -Upon acquiring the formative assessment tool, train staff on the tool and have them begin working on student portfolios and completing assessments. -Have all staff review and update their NC WORKS account by May 31, 2026. -Submit your Rated License Application by July 2026. Consultation: Sanitation- Today we discussed sanitation requirements in the classroom setting. Following meals or activities, the tables and other obviously dirty surfaces must be cleaned. For meal prep surfaces, be sure to use the three-step sanitizing method. Additional floors may need to be spot swept to remove dropped food. This will prevent children from consuming contaminated foods. Transitions- As children transition from one activity to another throughout the day, it is important that the teachers keep them engaged in activities to reduce wait times. Best practice includes ensuring children do not wait more than three minutes without an activity. While transitioning between activities and when waiting in line such as taking turns washing hands, the teachers can sing songs, do finger plays, or go on an imagination adventure. When children are expected to wait without activity, discipline problems will occur which increases the teacher's frustration and stress levels. During the transitions between breakfast and group time in spaces #7 and #8, children roamed the room and had only a few interactions with the learning materials. We discussed looking at classroom schedules and building in transitions such as transitioning in smaller groups, instead of the whole group at once, playing or singing a special song to cue the transition, and bringing in support staff for the transitions with younger groups of children. Staff/Child Interactions- Today we discussed the words "Stop” and “No.” Instead, 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 Additional Information: Licensing Fees- Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2025 annual license fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to the facility email address on file by November 30, 2025. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2025. The Division of Child Development and Early Education remains available to assist you. For questions regarding license fees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website. For further assistance regarding your annual license fee, please email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. 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/ 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2025 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 10/20/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 and to provide technical assistance on section .3200 of the child care rules. A. Perkins, Growth and Development Director, and B. Rudd, administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 12/8/23, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option for meeting the staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement standards. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent as of 10/17/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/17/25 and 3873 Lee Street, LLC was listed as current- active. There has been a change in Center Director. Legal Designee and Preservice Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center forms were requested and are to be submitted by 10/31/25. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Five groups of children were observed in the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Groups were observed having breakfast, transitioning between activities, and participating in teacher-led whole and small group activities. In space #1, children had bottles and fed themselves cheerios. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented as required. Children in spaces #3 and #6 sat at tables, writing the letter Hh and creating a traffic light with construction paper and glue. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three (3) of the four(4) concrete footings of the shade structures in outdoor space #3 were exposed. 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. Clorox Anywhere Sanitizing spray, Febreze Air Freshener, Goo-Gone Adhesive Remover, and Sprayway Glass Cleaner were stored in the unlocked closet of space #4. Five (5) 5-gallon buckets of paint and one (1) 1-gallon bucket of paint was stored in the unlocked bathroom of space #5. .2820(b) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two (2) staff employed on 9/16/25 did not complete six hours of training on the required topics within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Six(6) children, less than one year of age, were present in space #1 with one staff. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch under and around the stationary structure on outdoor space #3 was compacted and did not measure six (6) inches in depth. .0605(k)(1-4) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff employed on 9/16/25 did not have a signed acknowledgement of review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file for review. .0608(d)(1-4) 1886 The feeding chair or other seating apparatus was not disassembled for cleaning purposes. A child enrolled in space #1 was propped on a horseshoe shaped pillow, on the floor as they had a bottle. .0902(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 11/3/25, 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- Ages of children in care will determine the staff-child ratios and group size. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. If you exceed the allowed ratios by one child, then you are in violation of this requirement. Today, there was one staff in space #1, present with six children, less than 12 months of age. It was reported that staff requested assistance but the transition was not made before the parents of the sixth child left. We discussed staff scheduling and children’s attendance. When you know staff are scheduled to be off, temporary adjustments to the schedule may have to be made to meet the needs of the facility and children served. Outdoor Environment- Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials within the play site, and to ensure that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. Regularity of inspections can be assured by assigning a staff member to check all play equipment to make certain that it is safe for children. Observations should be made while the children are playing, too, to spot any maintenance problems and correct them as soon as possible. Storage of Hazardous Items- Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Today, I observed paint buckets and cleaning materials located in an unlocked bathroom and closet. You shared the spaces were used by maintenance staff when the facility was not in operation. There is currently a sign posted outside of space #4 saying to keep the door locked. Closing and opening staff must complete a walk-through of the building and outdoor spaces to inspect for potential hazards. Review storage requirements with all staff, including maintenance, and create a routine for checking to ensure potentially hazardous items are properly stored. Infant Feeding- Infants must be held for feedings or placed in a feeding apparatus and monitored closely while feeding. Today, I observed an infant propped on a horseshoe shaped pillow to feed himself from the bottle as staff sat within arms reach, feeding other children. We discussed staggering children's feeds, if that aligns with the feeding plan and the children's needs. Another alternative is to have additional staff come in to assist with feedings when multiple children need to be fed at once. Staff Orientation- Orientation must be completed as required for all new staff. Six hours in the areas of child abuse and neglect prevention, recognition, and reporting, center policies, including your safe sleep policy, prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment prevention and control of infectious diseases, and supervision must be completed in the first two weeks of employment. Two staff employed on 9/16/25, did not have documented training on the prevention of infectious diseases within the first two weeks of employment. You stated you had completed the entire training packet with the staff. We discussed documenting trainings as they occur and reviewing the documentation forms at the end of each training session. Additionally, one staff employed on 9/16/25 had a dated Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy with no signature on file. Pathways to the Stars: During the visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. You informed me that your facility will pursue Pathway #2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. Your facility currently uses the Frog Street Curriculum; a list of approved formative assessments was shared with you. Rated License Timeline: -Upon acquiring the formative assessment tool, train staff on the tool and have them begin working on student portfolios and completing assessments. -Have all staff review and update their NC WORKS account by May 31, 2026. -Submit your Rated License Application by July 2026. Consultation: Sanitation- Today we discussed sanitation requirements in the classroom setting. Following meals or activities, the tables and other obviously dirty surfaces must be cleaned. For meal prep surfaces, be sure to use the three-step sanitizing method. Additional floors may need to be spot swept to remove dropped food. This will prevent children from consuming contaminated foods. Transitions- As children transition from one activity to another throughout the day, it is important that the teachers keep them engaged in activities to reduce wait times. Best practice includes ensuring children do not wait more than three minutes without an activity. While transitioning between activities and when waiting in line such as taking turns washing hands, the teachers can sing songs, do finger plays, or go on an imagination adventure. When children are expected to wait without activity, discipline problems will occur which increases the teacher's frustration and stress levels. During the transitions between breakfast and group time in spaces #7 and #8, children roamed the room and had only a few interactions with the learning materials. We discussed looking at classroom schedules and building in transitions such as transitioning in smaller groups, instead of the whole group at once, playing or singing a special song to cue the transition, and bringing in support staff for the transitions with younger groups of children. Staff/Child Interactions- Today we discussed the words "Stop” and “No.” Instead, 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 Additional Information: Licensing Fees- Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2025 annual license fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to the facility email address on file by November 30, 2025. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2025. The Division of Child Development and Early Education remains available to assist you. For questions regarding license fees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website. For further assistance regarding your annual license fee, please email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. 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/ 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: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2025 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 10/20/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 and to provide technical assistance on section .3200 of the child care rules. A. Perkins, Growth and Development Director, and B. Rudd, administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 12/8/23, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option for meeting the staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement standards. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent as of 10/17/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/17/25 and 3873 Lee Street, LLC was listed as current- active. There has been a change in Center Director. Legal Designee and Preservice Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center forms were requested and are to be submitted by 10/31/25. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Five groups of children were observed in the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Groups were observed having breakfast, transitioning between activities, and participating in teacher-led whole and small group activities. In space #1, children had bottles and fed themselves cheerios. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented as required. Children in spaces #3 and #6 sat at tables, writing the letter Hh and creating a traffic light with construction paper and glue. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three (3) of the four(4) concrete footings of the shade structures in outdoor space #3 were exposed. 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. Clorox Anywhere Sanitizing spray, Febreze Air Freshener, Goo-Gone Adhesive Remover, and Sprayway Glass Cleaner were stored in the unlocked closet of space #4. Five (5) 5-gallon buckets of paint and one (1) 1-gallon bucket of paint was stored in the unlocked bathroom of space #5. .2820(b) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two (2) staff employed on 9/16/25 did not complete six hours of training on the required topics within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Six(6) children, less than one year of age, were present in space #1 with one staff. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch under and around the stationary structure on outdoor space #3 was compacted and did not measure six (6) inches in depth. .0605(k)(1-4) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff employed on 9/16/25 did not have a signed acknowledgement of review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file for review. .0608(d)(1-4) 1886 The feeding chair or other seating apparatus was not disassembled for cleaning purposes. A child enrolled in space #1 was propped on a horseshoe shaped pillow, on the floor as they had a bottle. .0902(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 11/3/25, 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- Ages of children in care will determine the staff-child ratios and group size. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. If you exceed the allowed ratios by one child, then you are in violation of this requirement. Today, there was one staff in space #1, present with six children, less than 12 months of age. It was reported that staff requested assistance but the transition was not made before the parents of the sixth child left. We discussed staff scheduling and children’s attendance. When you know staff are scheduled to be off, temporary adjustments to the schedule may have to be made to meet the needs of the facility and children served. Outdoor Environment- Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials within the play site, and to ensure that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. Regularity of inspections can be assured by assigning a staff member to check all play equipment to make certain that it is safe for children. Observations should be made while the children are playing, too, to spot any maintenance problems and correct them as soon as possible. Storage of Hazardous Items- Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Today, I observed paint buckets and cleaning materials located in an unlocked bathroom and closet. You shared the spaces were used by maintenance staff when the facility was not in operation. There is currently a sign posted outside of space #4 saying to keep the door locked. Closing and opening staff must complete a walk-through of the building and outdoor spaces to inspect for potential hazards. Review storage requirements with all staff, including maintenance, and create a routine for checking to ensure potentially hazardous items are properly stored. Infant Feeding- Infants must be held for feedings or placed in a feeding apparatus and monitored closely while feeding. Today, I observed an infant propped on a horseshoe shaped pillow to feed himself from the bottle as staff sat within arms reach, feeding other children. We discussed staggering children's feeds, if that aligns with the feeding plan and the children's needs. Another alternative is to have additional staff come in to assist with feedings when multiple children need to be fed at once. Staff Orientation- Orientation must be completed as required for all new staff. Six hours in the areas of child abuse and neglect prevention, recognition, and reporting, center policies, including your safe sleep policy, prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment prevention and control of infectious diseases, and supervision must be completed in the first two weeks of employment. Two staff employed on 9/16/25, did not have documented training on the prevention of infectious diseases within the first two weeks of employment. You stated you had completed the entire training packet with the staff. We discussed documenting trainings as they occur and reviewing the documentation forms at the end of each training session. Additionally, one staff employed on 9/16/25 had a dated Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy with no signature on file. Pathways to the Stars: During the visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. You informed me that your facility will pursue Pathway #2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. Your facility currently uses the Frog Street Curriculum; a list of approved formative assessments was shared with you. Rated License Timeline: -Upon acquiring the formative assessment tool, train staff on the tool and have them begin working on student portfolios and completing assessments. -Have all staff review and update their NC WORKS account by May 31, 2026. -Submit your Rated License Application by July 2026. Consultation: Sanitation- Today we discussed sanitation requirements in the classroom setting. Following meals or activities, the tables and other obviously dirty surfaces must be cleaned. For meal prep surfaces, be sure to use the three-step sanitizing method. Additional floors may need to be spot swept to remove dropped food. This will prevent children from consuming contaminated foods. Transitions- As children transition from one activity to another throughout the day, it is important that the teachers keep them engaged in activities to reduce wait times. Best practice includes ensuring children do not wait more than three minutes without an activity. While transitioning between activities and when waiting in line such as taking turns washing hands, the teachers can sing songs, do finger plays, or go on an imagination adventure. When children are expected to wait without activity, discipline problems will occur which increases the teacher's frustration and stress levels. During the transitions between breakfast and group time in spaces #7 and #8, children roamed the room and had only a few interactions with the learning materials. We discussed looking at classroom schedules and building in transitions such as transitioning in smaller groups, instead of the whole group at once, playing or singing a special song to cue the transition, and bringing in support staff for the transitions with younger groups of children. Staff/Child Interactions- Today we discussed the words "Stop” and “No.” Instead, 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 Additional Information: Licensing Fees- Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2025 annual license fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to the facility email address on file by November 30, 2025. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2025. The Division of Child Development and Early Education remains available to assist you. For questions regarding license fees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website. For further assistance regarding your annual license fee, please email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. 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/ 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 4/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 448 Time In: 08:52 AM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. M. Stepney, director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 12/8/23, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio and space) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/23/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/8/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent of 4/17/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/17/25 and 3873 Lee Street, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Five groups of children were observed in the indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #2 received care according to their individual needs, including tummy time, naps, and feeding. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented as required. Children throughout the facility participated in group time, free play and transitions. Proper hand washing techniques and diaper changing procedures were observed. Lunch was observed and consisted of spaghetti with meat sauces, green beans, apples, bread, and milk. The following violations were documented were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff employed on 12/16/24 did not have a copy of a TB screener or TB test results on file for review. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had a qualification letter on file dated 11/15/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 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 on 12/16/24 did not have First Aid training for infants and children. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had First Aid training from an nonapproved training organization. .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. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had CPR training from an nonapproved training organization. .1102(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. On van #1, nine of the nineteen emergency and identifying information documents reviewed did not include a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of the five children's files reviewed, contained a medical assessment dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of the five children's files reviewed, contained an immunization record dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1871 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One of five children records reviewed did not have signed documentation of the review of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff employed on 9/11/24 and 1/3/25 did not have documentation of the review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file for review. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff employed on 9/11/24 did not have documentation of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for review. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff employed on 6/7/23 did not complete all the health and safety trainings required. .1102(a) 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 5/5/25, 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 Records- Management skills and training are essential for administrators to make sure there is an efficient, safe, and motivated environment for all staff in the child care facility. Staff records, including orientation and special trainings, must be accurate, documented, and maintained. Today, there was one staff that did not completed the Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment in the required 90 days, one staff that did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment, and two staff that did not have the appropriate First Aid and CPR training. You shared that will work with staff to have them complete the trainings during their orientation period. Technical assistances was provided to develop a file monitoring and orientation system. Monitor files more frequently to ensure the required documents are on file and trainings are completed within the required timeframe. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head Trauma Policy - Child care rules require that all facilities serving children under the age of five years old develop and adopt a Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. All staff and parents of children under the age of 5 must sign a statement acknowledging that the policy has been reviewed with them, and the statements must be kept on file. Today there were two staff files and one children’s record that did not have a signed acknowledgement on file. You were able to review the policy with the two staff members during the visit. You shared that it is a part of the orientation process for all staff. The child enrolled during a transition period of using paper and electronic application. The policy is on file, however the signature page is not. Review all staff and children’s record regularly to ensure the required documents are on file and maintained as required. Criminal Background Check- Criminal Background Checks will let you know if the employee is disqualified and how to proceed from there. Staff employed on 11/11/24 has a CBC on file dated 11/15/25. You stated the staff started orientation off site on November 11th and did not come into the facility until November 15th. We discussed not starting staff until they have a valid qualification letter on file to ensure the safety of the children in your program. Orientation should not begin until a potential staff member is fully qualified to work with children. Children’s Records- Children are required to have a medical exam by a doctor and a copy of their immunization record no later than 30 days from their first day of attendance. Immunization records are required for all children; however, a medical exam is required for all children from birth to five, that have not started Kindergarten. A medical exam can be accepted if completed within the last 12 months prior to enrollment. Today, there was one children’s record that had a medical assessment dated beyond thirty days of enrollment and two children’s records that had an immunization record dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. You stated that your current practice is to have the immunization and medical assessment on or before the date of enrollment. Monitor children’s records upon enrollment and at least monthly to ensure all required documents are on file. Additional Notes: Outdoor Inspections- The outdoor spaces must be inspected daily, prior to being used by children. As we begin to experience warmer weather, new hazards begin to arise. Today we discussed completing checking for the presence of pest, mold and mildew, grass growing in the containment areas around the stationary equipment when doing inspections. Areas may need to be inaccessible to children to avoid the hazards, such as ant hills. By inspecting the areas early in the morning, the issues may be addressed sooner, and may can be resolved prior to the scheduled outdoor play time. Additionally, please ensure all the shade tarps on the structures are secured on all four corners to provide the optimum amount of shade for the children using that space. 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/. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review the with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, 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 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

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10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 4/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 448 Time In: 08:52 AM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. M. Stepney, director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 12/8/23, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio and space) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/23/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/8/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent of 4/17/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/17/25 and 3873 Lee Street, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Five groups of children were observed in the indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #2 received care according to their individual needs, including tummy time, naps, and feeding. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented as required. Children throughout the facility participated in group time, free play and transitions. Proper hand washing techniques and diaper changing procedures were observed. Lunch was observed and consisted of spaghetti with meat sauces, green beans, apples, bread, and milk. The following violations were documented were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff employed on 12/16/24 did not have a copy of a TB screener or TB test results on file for review. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had a qualification letter on file dated 11/15/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 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 on 12/16/24 did not have First Aid training for infants and children. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had First Aid training from an nonapproved training organization. .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. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had CPR training from an nonapproved training organization. .1102(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. On van #1, nine of the nineteen emergency and identifying information documents reviewed did not include a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of the five children's files reviewed, contained a medical assessment dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of the five children's files reviewed, contained an immunization record dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1871 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One of five children records reviewed did not have signed documentation of the review of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff employed on 9/11/24 and 1/3/25 did not have documentation of the review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file for review. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff employed on 9/11/24 did not have documentation of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for review. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff employed on 6/7/23 did not complete all the health and safety trainings required. .1102(a) 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 5/5/25, 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 Records- Management skills and training are essential for administrators to make sure there is an efficient, safe, and motivated environment for all staff in the child care facility. Staff records, including orientation and special trainings, must be accurate, documented, and maintained. Today, there was one staff that did not completed the Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment in the required 90 days, one staff that did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment, and two staff that did not have the appropriate First Aid and CPR training. You shared that will work with staff to have them complete the trainings during their orientation period. Technical assistances was provided to develop a file monitoring and orientation system. Monitor files more frequently to ensure the required documents are on file and trainings are completed within the required timeframe. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head Trauma Policy - Child care rules require that all facilities serving children under the age of five years old develop and adopt a Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. All staff and parents of children under the age of 5 must sign a statement acknowledging that the policy has been reviewed with them, and the statements must be kept on file. Today there were two staff files and one children’s record that did not have a signed acknowledgement on file. You were able to review the policy with the two staff members during the visit. You shared that it is a part of the orientation process for all staff. The child enrolled during a transition period of using paper and electronic application. The policy is on file, however the signature page is not. Review all staff and children’s record regularly to ensure the required documents are on file and maintained as required. Criminal Background Check- Criminal Background Checks will let you know if the employee is disqualified and how to proceed from there. Staff employed on 11/11/24 has a CBC on file dated 11/15/25. You stated the staff started orientation off site on November 11th and did not come into the facility until November 15th. We discussed not starting staff until they have a valid qualification letter on file to ensure the safety of the children in your program. Orientation should not begin until a potential staff member is fully qualified to work with children. Children’s Records- Children are required to have a medical exam by a doctor and a copy of their immunization record no later than 30 days from their first day of attendance. Immunization records are required for all children; however, a medical exam is required for all children from birth to five, that have not started Kindergarten. A medical exam can be accepted if completed within the last 12 months prior to enrollment. Today, there was one children’s record that had a medical assessment dated beyond thirty days of enrollment and two children’s records that had an immunization record dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. You stated that your current practice is to have the immunization and medical assessment on or before the date of enrollment. Monitor children’s records upon enrollment and at least monthly to ensure all required documents are on file. Additional Notes: Outdoor Inspections- The outdoor spaces must be inspected daily, prior to being used by children. As we begin to experience warmer weather, new hazards begin to arise. Today we discussed completing checking for the presence of pest, mold and mildew, grass growing in the containment areas around the stationary equipment when doing inspections. Areas may need to be inaccessible to children to avoid the hazards, such as ant hills. By inspecting the areas early in the morning, the issues may be addressed sooner, and may can be resolved prior to the scheduled outdoor play time. Additionally, please ensure all the shade tarps on the structures are secured on all four corners to provide the optimum amount of shade for the children using that space. 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/. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review the with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, 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 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: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 4/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 448 Time In: 08:52 AM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. M. Stepney, director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 12/8/23, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio and space) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/23/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/8/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent of 4/17/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/17/25 and 3873 Lee Street, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Five groups of children were observed in the indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #2 received care according to their individual needs, including tummy time, naps, and feeding. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented as required. Children throughout the facility participated in group time, free play and transitions. Proper hand washing techniques and diaper changing procedures were observed. Lunch was observed and consisted of spaghetti with meat sauces, green beans, apples, bread, and milk. The following violations were documented were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff employed on 12/16/24 did not have a copy of a TB screener or TB test results on file for review. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had a qualification letter on file dated 11/15/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 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 on 12/16/24 did not have First Aid training for infants and children. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had First Aid training from an nonapproved training organization. .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. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had CPR training from an nonapproved training organization. .1102(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. On van #1, nine of the nineteen emergency and identifying information documents reviewed did not include a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of the five children's files reviewed, contained a medical assessment dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of the five children's files reviewed, contained an immunization record dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1871 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One of five children records reviewed did not have signed documentation of the review of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff employed on 9/11/24 and 1/3/25 did not have documentation of the review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file for review. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff employed on 9/11/24 did not have documentation of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for review. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff employed on 6/7/23 did not complete all the health and safety trainings required. .1102(a) 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 5/5/25, 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 Records- Management skills and training are essential for administrators to make sure there is an efficient, safe, and motivated environment for all staff in the child care facility. Staff records, including orientation and special trainings, must be accurate, documented, and maintained. Today, there was one staff that did not completed the Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment in the required 90 days, one staff that did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment, and two staff that did not have the appropriate First Aid and CPR training. You shared that will work with staff to have them complete the trainings during their orientation period. Technical assistances was provided to develop a file monitoring and orientation system. Monitor files more frequently to ensure the required documents are on file and trainings are completed within the required timeframe. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head Trauma Policy - Child care rules require that all facilities serving children under the age of five years old develop and adopt a Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. All staff and parents of children under the age of 5 must sign a statement acknowledging that the policy has been reviewed with them, and the statements must be kept on file. Today there were two staff files and one children’s record that did not have a signed acknowledgement on file. You were able to review the policy with the two staff members during the visit. You shared that it is a part of the orientation process for all staff. The child enrolled during a transition period of using paper and electronic application. The policy is on file, however the signature page is not. Review all staff and children’s record regularly to ensure the required documents are on file and maintained as required. Criminal Background Check- Criminal Background Checks will let you know if the employee is disqualified and how to proceed from there. Staff employed on 11/11/24 has a CBC on file dated 11/15/25. You stated the staff started orientation off site on November 11th and did not come into the facility until November 15th. We discussed not starting staff until they have a valid qualification letter on file to ensure the safety of the children in your program. Orientation should not begin until a potential staff member is fully qualified to work with children. Children’s Records- Children are required to have a medical exam by a doctor and a copy of their immunization record no later than 30 days from their first day of attendance. Immunization records are required for all children; however, a medical exam is required for all children from birth to five, that have not started Kindergarten. A medical exam can be accepted if completed within the last 12 months prior to enrollment. Today, there was one children’s record that had a medical assessment dated beyond thirty days of enrollment and two children’s records that had an immunization record dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. You stated that your current practice is to have the immunization and medical assessment on or before the date of enrollment. Monitor children’s records upon enrollment and at least monthly to ensure all required documents are on file. Additional Notes: Outdoor Inspections- The outdoor spaces must be inspected daily, prior to being used by children. As we begin to experience warmer weather, new hazards begin to arise. Today we discussed completing checking for the presence of pest, mold and mildew, grass growing in the containment areas around the stationary equipment when doing inspections. Areas may need to be inaccessible to children to avoid the hazards, such as ant hills. By inspecting the areas early in the morning, the issues may be addressed sooner, and may can be resolved prior to the scheduled outdoor play time. Additionally, please ensure all the shade tarps on the structures are secured on all four corners to provide the optimum amount of shade for the children using that space. 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/. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review the with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, 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 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 4/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 448 Time In: 08:52 AM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. M. Stepney, director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 12/8/23, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio and space) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/23/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/8/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent of 4/17/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/17/25 and 3873 Lee Street, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Five groups of children were observed in the indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #2 received care according to their individual needs, including tummy time, naps, and feeding. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented as required. Children throughout the facility participated in group time, free play and transitions. Proper hand washing techniques and diaper changing procedures were observed. Lunch was observed and consisted of spaghetti with meat sauces, green beans, apples, bread, and milk. The following violations were documented were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff employed on 12/16/24 did not have a copy of a TB screener or TB test results on file for review. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had a qualification letter on file dated 11/15/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 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 on 12/16/24 did not have First Aid training for infants and children. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had First Aid training from an nonapproved training organization. .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. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had CPR training from an nonapproved training organization. .1102(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. On van #1, nine of the nineteen emergency and identifying information documents reviewed did not include a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of the five children's files reviewed, contained a medical assessment dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of the five children's files reviewed, contained an immunization record dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1871 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One of five children records reviewed did not have signed documentation of the review of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff employed on 9/11/24 and 1/3/25 did not have documentation of the review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file for review. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff employed on 9/11/24 did not have documentation of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for review. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff employed on 6/7/23 did not complete all the health and safety trainings required. .1102(a) 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 5/5/25, 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 Records- Management skills and training are essential for administrators to make sure there is an efficient, safe, and motivated environment for all staff in the child care facility. Staff records, including orientation and special trainings, must be accurate, documented, and maintained. Today, there was one staff that did not completed the Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment in the required 90 days, one staff that did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment, and two staff that did not have the appropriate First Aid and CPR training. You shared that will work with staff to have them complete the trainings during their orientation period. Technical assistances was provided to develop a file monitoring and orientation system. Monitor files more frequently to ensure the required documents are on file and trainings are completed within the required timeframe. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head Trauma Policy - Child care rules require that all facilities serving children under the age of five years old develop and adopt a Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. All staff and parents of children under the age of 5 must sign a statement acknowledging that the policy has been reviewed with them, and the statements must be kept on file. Today there were two staff files and one children’s record that did not have a signed acknowledgement on file. You were able to review the policy with the two staff members during the visit. You shared that it is a part of the orientation process for all staff. The child enrolled during a transition period of using paper and electronic application. The policy is on file, however the signature page is not. Review all staff and children’s record regularly to ensure the required documents are on file and maintained as required. Criminal Background Check- Criminal Background Checks will let you know if the employee is disqualified and how to proceed from there. Staff employed on 11/11/24 has a CBC on file dated 11/15/25. You stated the staff started orientation off site on November 11th and did not come into the facility until November 15th. We discussed not starting staff until they have a valid qualification letter on file to ensure the safety of the children in your program. Orientation should not begin until a potential staff member is fully qualified to work with children. Children’s Records- Children are required to have a medical exam by a doctor and a copy of their immunization record no later than 30 days from their first day of attendance. Immunization records are required for all children; however, a medical exam is required for all children from birth to five, that have not started Kindergarten. A medical exam can be accepted if completed within the last 12 months prior to enrollment. Today, there was one children’s record that had a medical assessment dated beyond thirty days of enrollment and two children’s records that had an immunization record dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. You stated that your current practice is to have the immunization and medical assessment on or before the date of enrollment. Monitor children’s records upon enrollment and at least monthly to ensure all required documents are on file. Additional Notes: Outdoor Inspections- The outdoor spaces must be inspected daily, prior to being used by children. As we begin to experience warmer weather, new hazards begin to arise. Today we discussed completing checking for the presence of pest, mold and mildew, grass growing in the containment areas around the stationary equipment when doing inspections. Areas may need to be inaccessible to children to avoid the hazards, such as ant hills. By inspecting the areas early in the morning, the issues may be addressed sooner, and may can be resolved prior to the scheduled outdoor play time. Additionally, please ensure all the shade tarps on the structures are secured on all four corners to provide the optimum amount of shade for the children using that space. 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/. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review the with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, 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 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: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 4/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 448 Time In: 08:52 AM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. M. Stepney, director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 12/8/23, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio and space) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/23/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/8/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent of 4/17/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/17/25 and 3873 Lee Street, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Five groups of children were observed in the indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #2 received care according to their individual needs, including tummy time, naps, and feeding. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented as required. Children throughout the facility participated in group time, free play and transitions. Proper hand washing techniques and diaper changing procedures were observed. Lunch was observed and consisted of spaghetti with meat sauces, green beans, apples, bread, and milk. The following violations were documented were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff employed on 12/16/24 did not have a copy of a TB screener or TB test results on file for review. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had a qualification letter on file dated 11/15/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 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 on 12/16/24 did not have First Aid training for infants and children. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had First Aid training from an nonapproved training organization. .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. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had CPR training from an nonapproved training organization. .1102(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. On van #1, nine of the nineteen emergency and identifying information documents reviewed did not include a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of the five children's files reviewed, contained a medical assessment dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of the five children's files reviewed, contained an immunization record dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1871 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One of five children records reviewed did not have signed documentation of the review of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff employed on 9/11/24 and 1/3/25 did not have documentation of the review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file for review. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff employed on 9/11/24 did not have documentation of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for review. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff employed on 6/7/23 did not complete all the health and safety trainings required. .1102(a) 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 5/5/25, 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 Records- Management skills and training are essential for administrators to make sure there is an efficient, safe, and motivated environment for all staff in the child care facility. Staff records, including orientation and special trainings, must be accurate, documented, and maintained. Today, there was one staff that did not completed the Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment in the required 90 days, one staff that did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment, and two staff that did not have the appropriate First Aid and CPR training. You shared that will work with staff to have them complete the trainings during their orientation period. Technical assistances was provided to develop a file monitoring and orientation system. Monitor files more frequently to ensure the required documents are on file and trainings are completed within the required timeframe. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head Trauma Policy - Child care rules require that all facilities serving children under the age of five years old develop and adopt a Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. All staff and parents of children under the age of 5 must sign a statement acknowledging that the policy has been reviewed with them, and the statements must be kept on file. Today there were two staff files and one children’s record that did not have a signed acknowledgement on file. You were able to review the policy with the two staff members during the visit. You shared that it is a part of the orientation process for all staff. The child enrolled during a transition period of using paper and electronic application. The policy is on file, however the signature page is not. Review all staff and children’s record regularly to ensure the required documents are on file and maintained as required. Criminal Background Check- Criminal Background Checks will let you know if the employee is disqualified and how to proceed from there. Staff employed on 11/11/24 has a CBC on file dated 11/15/25. You stated the staff started orientation off site on November 11th and did not come into the facility until November 15th. We discussed not starting staff until they have a valid qualification letter on file to ensure the safety of the children in your program. Orientation should not begin until a potential staff member is fully qualified to work with children. Children’s Records- Children are required to have a medical exam by a doctor and a copy of their immunization record no later than 30 days from their first day of attendance. Immunization records are required for all children; however, a medical exam is required for all children from birth to five, that have not started Kindergarten. A medical exam can be accepted if completed within the last 12 months prior to enrollment. Today, there was one children’s record that had a medical assessment dated beyond thirty days of enrollment and two children’s records that had an immunization record dated beyond thirty days of enrollment. You stated that your current practice is to have the immunization and medical assessment on or before the date of enrollment. Monitor children’s records upon enrollment and at least monthly to ensure all required documents are on file. Additional Notes: Outdoor Inspections- The outdoor spaces must be inspected daily, prior to being used by children. As we begin to experience warmer weather, new hazards begin to arise. Today we discussed completing checking for the presence of pest, mold and mildew, grass growing in the containment areas around the stationary equipment when doing inspections. Areas may need to be inaccessible to children to avoid the hazards, such as ant hills. By inspecting the areas early in the morning, the issues may be addressed sooner, and may can be resolved prior to the scheduled outdoor play time. Additionally, please ensure all the shade tarps on the structures are secured on all four corners to provide the optimum amount of shade for the children using that space. 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/. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review the with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, 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 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/21/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 11/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 239 Time In: 11:01 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. M. Stepney, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 12/8/23, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option for meeting the staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement standards. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was seventy seven percent as of 11/12/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/12/24 and 3873 Lee Street, LLC was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed four groups of children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. One child's feeding schedule in space #1 was not updated when the child began eating cereal. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One bottle of Equate Children's pain and fever relief was not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. No authorization was on file for one tube of Sun Basics Sunscreen Lotion located in space #7. Authorization for one Ventolin HFA inhaler had an authorization on file that expired on 11/6/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The wrong authorization was completed by the parent and did not include the reason for taking the medication, dosage, and side effects. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 on 11/21/24 for two infants that were asleep during the visit. .0606(g) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A seizure action plan was not on file for a child with a doctors not that stated the child has febrile seizures. .0801(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Four of ten staff files reviewed did not have a Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training certificate on file for review. .1102(g) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. During a diaper change in space #1 the teacher did not gather the materials prior to starting the diapering processed and kept the gloves on for the entire diapering process. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2819(d). 9996 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The key was left in the lock of the kitchen door on two separate occasions during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(e). 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 12/5/24, 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: Medication-Child care programs are not required to administer medication, but there are many situations in which providing that service to families might be the better choice. Today I observed medication without authorization, expired authorization, improper storage of medication, and a missing medical action plan. Today we reviewed your current practices for monitoring medications. Review the child care rules regarding medication and share them with staff. It may be helpful to create a checklist for staff to assist them in making sure requirements regarding permission, storage and administration are met. Check the classroom medicine boxes on a regular basis as an additional monitoring measure. Provide the parent with a medical action plan to have completed by the child’s physician. When the form is returned, store a copy of the medical action plan and authorization form with the medication so those responsible for administering them have complete instructions. This may protect both children and staff from medication administration errors. Safe Sleep Checks- Around 3,500 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly from sleep-related deaths in the United States every year. By following safe sleep practices, parents and caregivers can reduce the risk of these sleep-related deaths. It should be documented when a child falls asleep and the sleep checks that are conducted at least every 15 minutes. Review your facilities safe sleep policy with your staff and complete periotic checks of sleep charts to ensure they care complete and accurate. Additional information: 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/ Licensing Fees- Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2024 annual license fee invoice. Invoices were emailed to the facility address on file by November 30, 2024. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2024. The Division of Child Development and Early Education remains available to assist you. For questions regarding license fees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website. For further assistance regarding your annual license fee, please email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.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. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Per the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website you have completed all required tests and are waiting for your Lead Based Paint and Asbestos results. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/21/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 11/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 239 Time In: 11:01 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. M. Stepney, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 12/8/23, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option for meeting the staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement standards. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was seventy seven percent as of 11/12/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/12/24 and 3873 Lee Street, LLC was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed four groups of children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. One child's feeding schedule in space #1 was not updated when the child began eating cereal. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One bottle of Equate Children's pain and fever relief was not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. No authorization was on file for one tube of Sun Basics Sunscreen Lotion located in space #7. Authorization for one Ventolin HFA inhaler had an authorization on file that expired on 11/6/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The wrong authorization was completed by the parent and did not include the reason for taking the medication, dosage, and side effects. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 on 11/21/24 for two infants that were asleep during the visit. .0606(g) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A seizure action plan was not on file for a child with a doctors not that stated the child has febrile seizures. .0801(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Four of ten staff files reviewed did not have a Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training certificate on file for review. .1102(g) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. During a diaper change in space #1 the teacher did not gather the materials prior to starting the diapering processed and kept the gloves on for the entire diapering process. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2819(d). 9996 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The key was left in the lock of the kitchen door on two separate occasions during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(e). 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 12/5/24, 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: Medication-Child care programs are not required to administer medication, but there are many situations in which providing that service to families might be the better choice. Today I observed medication without authorization, expired authorization, improper storage of medication, and a missing medical action plan. Today we reviewed your current practices for monitoring medications. Review the child care rules regarding medication and share them with staff. It may be helpful to create a checklist for staff to assist them in making sure requirements regarding permission, storage and administration are met. Check the classroom medicine boxes on a regular basis as an additional monitoring measure. Provide the parent with a medical action plan to have completed by the child’s physician. When the form is returned, store a copy of the medical action plan and authorization form with the medication so those responsible for administering them have complete instructions. This may protect both children and staff from medication administration errors. Safe Sleep Checks- Around 3,500 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly from sleep-related deaths in the United States every year. By following safe sleep practices, parents and caregivers can reduce the risk of these sleep-related deaths. It should be documented when a child falls asleep and the sleep checks that are conducted at least every 15 minutes. Review your facilities safe sleep policy with your staff and complete periotic checks of sleep charts to ensure they care complete and accurate. Additional information: 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/ Licensing Fees- Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2024 annual license fee invoice. Invoices were emailed to the facility address on file by November 30, 2024. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2024. The Division of Child Development and Early Education remains available to assist you. For questions regarding license fees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website. For further assistance regarding your annual license fee, please email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.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. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Per the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website you have completed all required tests and are waiting for your Lead Based Paint and Asbestos results. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 5/8/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 440 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during the visit. T. Atilien, Compliance Manager, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 12/8/23, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio and space) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/2/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 10/10/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was seventy-five percent as of 5/7/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/7/24 and 3873 Lee Street, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Five groups of children were observed. Children enrolled in space #1, received care according to individual needs including diapering and bottle feeding. Classrooms were arranged in learning centers including blocks, dramatic play, library, and art. Teachers were observed interacting with children through play and conversation. The outdoor areas offered balls, tricycles and open areas to encourage vigorous gross motor play. Proper hand washing techniques were observed. Lunch was observed and consisted of lasagna, salad, oranges, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three of four footings of the shade structure exposed 1 to 2 inches of concrete on outdoor space #3. There were two shelves in the block area that with chipping laminate, exposing the practical board. 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 Zep Disinfectant wipes was stored in an unlocked cabinet, above five feet, in space #3 and space #5. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One tube of prescription Ketoconal Cream 2% was stored in an unlocked ben above five feet in space #2. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff employed on 3/11/24 and 3/25/24 received 10 hours of orientation training during the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 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 5/22/24, 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: Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment- Parents/guardians expect that their child will not be exposed to hazardous play environments, yet will have the opportunity for free, creative play. Today I observed exposed, concrete, footings at the base of the shade structure on outdoor spaces #3. We discussed adding dirt/sand to the area to cover the footing and build up the ground around it. I also observed peeling and chipping luminant on two shelves in the block center of space #7. You stated the shelves have some wear due to age. Please provide photos of the repairs with your compliance letter. Orientation- Orientation- Employee orientation is the process of introducing newly hired employees to their new workplace. It provides the basic organizational information employees need to feel prepared for their new role within the facility. Staff employed on 3/11/24 and 3/25/24 completed ten (10) hours of orientation training. You stated they were under a different administrator during that time, but believed staff had completed orientation, but it was not documented. Effective employee orientation makes employees aware of company policies and expectations, handles essential paperwork, and answers any questions or concerns they may have before they transition into their new positions. Orientation is important because it signifies the beginning of the relationship between employee and employer. Please complete the necessary training for each staff member and provided documentation with your compliance letter. Additional Comments: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 1/1/24) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. The Cohort 2 Rated License Preparation Year is from 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2025. During your preparation year, if you are interested in having the Environment Rating Scales completed, review the ERS manuals by obtaining the manuals for each classroom and looking for assessment related resources at ncrlap.org. Request technical assistance and training for your staff from Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children. You can request and complete an assessment during your preparation year. If your scores help you meet or exceed your current star rating and you are ready to move forward with your rated license assessment, you may choose to do so during your preparation year. Your preparation year is also the time to work on staff education and ensure that Works accounts are completed and up to date for staff members. Look at options to help staff earn the NC Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) – EDU 119, Early Educator Certification, or CDA. Encourage staff to enroll in additional college coursework to meet or increase points in Education. TEACH Scholarships are available to help staff pay for educational expenses. Go to https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/teach-north-carolina/ . 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.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 5/8/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 440 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during the visit. T. Atilien, Compliance Manager, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 12/8/23, earning 5 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio and space) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/2/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 10/10/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was seventy-five percent as of 5/7/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/7/24 and 3873 Lee Street, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Five groups of children were observed. Children enrolled in space #1, received care according to individual needs including diapering and bottle feeding. Classrooms were arranged in learning centers including blocks, dramatic play, library, and art. Teachers were observed interacting with children through play and conversation. The outdoor areas offered balls, tricycles and open areas to encourage vigorous gross motor play. Proper hand washing techniques were observed. Lunch was observed and consisted of lasagna, salad, oranges, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three of four footings of the shade structure exposed 1 to 2 inches of concrete on outdoor space #3. There were two shelves in the block area that with chipping laminate, exposing the practical board. 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 Zep Disinfectant wipes was stored in an unlocked cabinet, above five feet, in space #3 and space #5. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One tube of prescription Ketoconal Cream 2% was stored in an unlocked ben above five feet in space #2. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff employed on 3/11/24 and 3/25/24 received 10 hours of orientation training during the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 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 5/22/24, 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: Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment- Parents/guardians expect that their child will not be exposed to hazardous play environments, yet will have the opportunity for free, creative play. Today I observed exposed, concrete, footings at the base of the shade structure on outdoor spaces #3. We discussed adding dirt/sand to the area to cover the footing and build up the ground around it. I also observed peeling and chipping luminant on two shelves in the block center of space #7. You stated the shelves have some wear due to age. Please provide photos of the repairs with your compliance letter. Orientation- Orientation- Employee orientation is the process of introducing newly hired employees to their new workplace. It provides the basic organizational information employees need to feel prepared for their new role within the facility. Staff employed on 3/11/24 and 3/25/24 completed ten (10) hours of orientation training. You stated they were under a different administrator during that time, but believed staff had completed orientation, but it was not documented. Effective employee orientation makes employees aware of company policies and expectations, handles essential paperwork, and answers any questions or concerns they may have before they transition into their new positions. Orientation is important because it signifies the beginning of the relationship between employee and employer. Please complete the necessary training for each staff member and provided documentation with your compliance letter. Additional Comments: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 1/1/24) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. The Cohort 2 Rated License Preparation Year is from 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2025. During your preparation year, if you are interested in having the Environment Rating Scales completed, review the ERS manuals by obtaining the manuals for each classroom and looking for assessment related resources at ncrlap.org. Request technical assistance and training for your staff from Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children. You can request and complete an assessment during your preparation year. If your scores help you meet or exceed your current star rating and you are ready to move forward with your rated license assessment, you may choose to do so during your preparation year. Your preparation year is also the time to work on staff education and ensure that Works accounts are completed and up to date for staff members. Look at options to help staff earn the NC Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) – EDU 119, Early Educator Certification, or CDA. Encourage staff to enroll in additional college coursework to meet or increase points in Education. TEACH Scholarships are available to help staff pay for educational expenses. Go to https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/teach-north-carolina/ . 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: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/9/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 11/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 158 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the third temporary time period visit. You, D. Battle, administrator, assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on 6/7/2023 with a restriction of daytime care only. During this visit, we walked through the entire facility observing the indoor and outdoor environment, but a full assessment was not completed for each space. The facility was assessed for supervision, staff/child ratio, and health and safety requirements. Children were observed engaged in free play activities, personal care routines, and outdoor play. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor area inspections were complete and current. No new staff have been hired since your last visit. Violations observed during the 7/17/23 temporary time period visit have been confirmed corrected. Eleven of thirteen violations observed during the 9/28/23 temporary time period visit have been confirmed corrected. Four violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violations Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Children enrolled in space #7 were observed exiting the classroom space and entering the hallway. Two children enrolled in space #7 entered the hallway, the lobby and exited through the front door of the facility, entering the parking lot. The teacher assigned to the space exited the classroom and out the building, and brought the two children back into the building. .1801(a)(1-5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space #1 was dated for October 23-27, 2023, and in space #4 the activity plan was dated for October 9-13, 2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(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. The hall staff bathroom door was unlocked, stored in the bathroom was gallons of Fabuloso and Bissel Cleaner. .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. Sleep charts were not available for review. .0606(g) 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 November 23, 2023, 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: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@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 was provided on the following: Supervision: Supervision is basic to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care. Parents/guardians have a contract with caregivers to supervise their children. Children enrolled in space #7 were observed exiting the classroom space and entering the hallway. Two children enrolled in space #7 entered the hallway, the lobby and exited through the front door of the facility, entering the parking lot. The teacher assigned to the space exited the classroom and the building. The staff brought the two children back into the building. You the administrator were in a classroom, and I notified you as the incident was occurring. I requested to review the camera recordings from space #7, the hallway, lobby, and parking lot. I reviewed camera recordings from space #7, hallway and lobby. You stated that there was not a camera for the parking lot. The teacher stated that the classroom door was open when the children and staff entered from the outdoor space. We discussed that staff should enter the classroom space first, so that any hazards can be addressed prior to the children entering the space. We also discussed door handle types for the security door. Activity Plan: All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. For each group of children in care, the activity plan shall include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp Today a current activity was not posted in space #1 and #4. We discussed having plans due a week or more in advance to you for review. This will allow the plans to be ready for posting prior to the current week. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. The hall staff bathroom door was unlocked, stored in the bathroom was gallons of Fabuloso and Bissel Cleaner. When I brought this to your attention you locked the door. We discussed having the lock repaired to ensure it can be locked easily. Safe Sleep: Documenting the supervision that is provided for sleeping infants is one way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The use of sleep charts is identified in your center’s ITS-SIDS policy. Sleep charts are part of the center’s program records and must be kept on file and available for review. Sleep charts were not available for review. You stated that the teacher assigned to the space has been absent and you were unable to locate the sleep charts in the classroom space. Conduct daily or weekly checks to ensure that sleep charts are being conducted as required. Rated License Summary: The environmental rating scale has been conducted at your facility and you are waiting for scores. Upon receipt an ERS visit will be conducted. You informed me that one staff had completed the DCDEE Early Childhood Equivalency since submitting your last staff and training worksheet. Have all staff education submitted to WORKS by 11/17/2023. Reminders: We discussed that a building inspection is still needed for your facility. Additional Comments: The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was sixty-eight percent as of 11/9/23. As stated above, the facility must maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@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.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/9/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 11/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 158 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the third temporary time period visit. You, D. Battle, administrator, assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on 6/7/2023 with a restriction of daytime care only. During this visit, we walked through the entire facility observing the indoor and outdoor environment, but a full assessment was not completed for each space. The facility was assessed for supervision, staff/child ratio, and health and safety requirements. Children were observed engaged in free play activities, personal care routines, and outdoor play. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor area inspections were complete and current. No new staff have been hired since your last visit. Violations observed during the 7/17/23 temporary time period visit have been confirmed corrected. Eleven of thirteen violations observed during the 9/28/23 temporary time period visit have been confirmed corrected. Four violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violations Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Children enrolled in space #7 were observed exiting the classroom space and entering the hallway. Two children enrolled in space #7 entered the hallway, the lobby and exited through the front door of the facility, entering the parking lot. The teacher assigned to the space exited the classroom and out the building, and brought the two children back into the building. .1801(a)(1-5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space #1 was dated for October 23-27, 2023, and in space #4 the activity plan was dated for October 9-13, 2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(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. The hall staff bathroom door was unlocked, stored in the bathroom was gallons of Fabuloso and Bissel Cleaner. .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. Sleep charts were not available for review. .0606(g) 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 November 23, 2023, 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: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@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 was provided on the following: Supervision: Supervision is basic to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care. Parents/guardians have a contract with caregivers to supervise their children. Children enrolled in space #7 were observed exiting the classroom space and entering the hallway. Two children enrolled in space #7 entered the hallway, the lobby and exited through the front door of the facility, entering the parking lot. The teacher assigned to the space exited the classroom and the building. The staff brought the two children back into the building. You the administrator were in a classroom, and I notified you as the incident was occurring. I requested to review the camera recordings from space #7, the hallway, lobby, and parking lot. I reviewed camera recordings from space #7, hallway and lobby. You stated that there was not a camera for the parking lot. The teacher stated that the classroom door was open when the children and staff entered from the outdoor space. We discussed that staff should enter the classroom space first, so that any hazards can be addressed prior to the children entering the space. We also discussed door handle types for the security door. Activity Plan: All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. For each group of children in care, the activity plan shall include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp Today a current activity was not posted in space #1 and #4. We discussed having plans due a week or more in advance to you for review. This will allow the plans to be ready for posting prior to the current week. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. The hall staff bathroom door was unlocked, stored in the bathroom was gallons of Fabuloso and Bissel Cleaner. When I brought this to your attention you locked the door. We discussed having the lock repaired to ensure it can be locked easily. Safe Sleep: Documenting the supervision that is provided for sleeping infants is one way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The use of sleep charts is identified in your center’s ITS-SIDS policy. Sleep charts are part of the center’s program records and must be kept on file and available for review. Sleep charts were not available for review. You stated that the teacher assigned to the space has been absent and you were unable to locate the sleep charts in the classroom space. Conduct daily or weekly checks to ensure that sleep charts are being conducted as required. Rated License Summary: The environmental rating scale has been conducted at your facility and you are waiting for scores. Upon receipt an ERS visit will be conducted. You informed me that one staff had completed the DCDEE Early Childhood Equivalency since submitting your last staff and training worksheet. Have all staff education submitted to WORKS by 11/17/2023. Reminders: We discussed that a building inspection is still needed for your facility. Additional Comments: The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was sixty-eight percent as of 11/9/23. As stated above, the facility must maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@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: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/28/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 354 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, D. Battle, director assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on June 7,2023 with a restriction of daytime care only. I observed children in each indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, and transitions. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A selection of children’s files were reviewed and found to be in compliance. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor inspections were completed and current. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1 the activity plan was dated for July 31, 2023- August 4, 2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Todays menu reflected unbreaded fish, peas and carrots, pears, and milk. Children were served pepperoni pizza on pita bread, peas, mixed fruit and milk. Menu substitutions were not noted on the menu on the parent board. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1 bottles for an infant child were not labeled with the child's name and date. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the bathroom in space #6 the toilet was covered with a plastic bag, the toilet was missing the tank cover. In outdoor space #3 there was on tricycle missing handle covers exposing the edges, edges and handles of the tricycle were rusted. The wooden containment border in outdoor space #1 was broken creating pointed edges. 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. In space #1 a container of Zep wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1 one Flovent HFA and Ventolin HFA inhalers were not in their original box and did not have the prescription label. .0803(2)(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In outdoor space #3 there was a little tykes car with broken wheels and in outdoor space #4 the lid the storage bin was broken. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff hired on 8/22/23 did not have a valid TB skin test on file. .0701(a) 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. Five staff did not have a valid First Aid training on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Five staff did not have valid CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff hired on 9/7/2023 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation completed on file. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One of eleven children being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Written permission to transport was not file for six of eleven children being transported. .1003(i)(j) 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 October 12, 2023, 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: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@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 was provided on the following: Activity Plans: All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. In space #1 the activity plan was dated for July 31, 2023- August 4, 2023. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. (b) For each group of children in care, the activity plan shall include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp: (1) emotional and social development; (2) health and physical development; (3) approaches to play and learning; (4) language development and communication; and (5) cognitive development. Staff stated they did not have the plan completed. Prior to the end of the visit you provided a current activity plan. Develop and implement procedures to ensure activity plans are posted and implemented as required. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During our observations of the lunch, I noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu on the parent board. According to the posted menu, the lunch served consisted of fish, peas & carrots, pears and milk. Today children were served pepperoni pizza on pita bread, peas, mixed fruit and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child names. Properly dated bottles provides you, the operator with dates to ensure the contents of a bottle are safe for feedings. Today bottles for an infant in care were not labeled with the child’s name and date. Have parent label bottles as part of their preparation or have labels prepared for parent when the child arrives. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed in the bathroom in space #6 the toilet was covered with a plastic bag; the toilet was missing the tank cover. In outdoor space #3 there was on tricycle missing handle covers exposing the edges, edges and handles of the tricycle were rusted. The wooden containment border in outdoor space #1 was broken creating pointed edges. You stated that the children were using a different outdoor space until the border is fixed. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. In space #1 a container of ZEP wipes was stored in the cabinet above the diaper table in an unlocked cabinet. You immediately removed the wipes and had staff place the wipes in locked storage. We reviewed storage of hazardous items. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Prescribed medications should be in the original container (with a label that includes the child’s name, date filled, prescribing clinician’s name, pharmacy name and phone number, dosage/instructions, and relevant warnings). In space #1 one Flovent HFA and Ventolin HFA inhalers were not in their original box and did not have the prescription label. We discussed having the parent bring the medication in the original box with prescription label. Staff employed at the facility provided the original boxes and prescription labels. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion In outdoor space #3 there was a little tykes car with broken wheels and in outdoor space #4 the lid the storage bin was broken. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation such as employment application, medical report, TB test results, Annual Health Questionnaire, emergency contact information, CRC qualification letter, and documentation of orientation, in-service hours, CPR and First Aid, playground safety, and BSAC. One staff hired on 8/22/23 did not have a valid TB test on file. Five staff did not complete CPR and First Aid within 90 days of being hired or have valid CPR and First aid training on file. You stated that staff are registered for CPR and FA training on October 9, 2023. Please include a copy of those training cards/certificates with your compliance letter. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 9/7/2023, did not have documentation of six hours of orientation on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Prior to being transported, permission must be granted by each child’s parent stating when and where the child will be transported to and from. Today six children did not have a signed permission to transport form on file. Each child transported must have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. One child did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. Rated License Discussion – You completed the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Rated License Assessment Review Form on July 20, 2023. The Environment Rating Scale assessment has been requested for your facility. A review of the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score will be completed during the last temporary time period visit to allow time for me to receive the hard copy of the report in the mail. Continue to ensure staff education is entered and current in the DCDEE WORKS system. Choose the Provider Tab and choose DCDEE WORKS for detailed instructions of how DCDEE WORKS and follow the instructions and information to update education. My review of your staff education in WORKS determined the following: there are staff who need to create WORKS accounts and request education evaluation. I provided you the names of those staff members today. needs to be completed by (October 20, 2023). Please email me when this has been completed. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/28/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 354 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, D. Battle, director assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on June 7,2023 with a restriction of daytime care only. I observed children in each indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, and transitions. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A selection of children’s files were reviewed and found to be in compliance. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor inspections were completed and current. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1 the activity plan was dated for July 31, 2023- August 4, 2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Todays menu reflected unbreaded fish, peas and carrots, pears, and milk. Children were served pepperoni pizza on pita bread, peas, mixed fruit and milk. Menu substitutions were not noted on the menu on the parent board. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1 bottles for an infant child were not labeled with the child's name and date. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the bathroom in space #6 the toilet was covered with a plastic bag, the toilet was missing the tank cover. In outdoor space #3 there was on tricycle missing handle covers exposing the edges, edges and handles of the tricycle were rusted. The wooden containment border in outdoor space #1 was broken creating pointed edges. 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. In space #1 a container of Zep wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1 one Flovent HFA and Ventolin HFA inhalers were not in their original box and did not have the prescription label. .0803(2)(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In outdoor space #3 there was a little tykes car with broken wheels and in outdoor space #4 the lid the storage bin was broken. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff hired on 8/22/23 did not have a valid TB skin test on file. .0701(a) 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. Five staff did not have a valid First Aid training on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Five staff did not have valid CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff hired on 9/7/2023 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation completed on file. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One of eleven children being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Written permission to transport was not file for six of eleven children being transported. .1003(i)(j) 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 October 12, 2023, 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: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@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 was provided on the following: Activity Plans: All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. In space #1 the activity plan was dated for July 31, 2023- August 4, 2023. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. (b) For each group of children in care, the activity plan shall include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp: (1) emotional and social development; (2) health and physical development; (3) approaches to play and learning; (4) language development and communication; and (5) cognitive development. Staff stated they did not have the plan completed. Prior to the end of the visit you provided a current activity plan. Develop and implement procedures to ensure activity plans are posted and implemented as required. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During our observations of the lunch, I noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu on the parent board. According to the posted menu, the lunch served consisted of fish, peas & carrots, pears and milk. Today children were served pepperoni pizza on pita bread, peas, mixed fruit and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child names. Properly dated bottles provides you, the operator with dates to ensure the contents of a bottle are safe for feedings. Today bottles for an infant in care were not labeled with the child’s name and date. Have parent label bottles as part of their preparation or have labels prepared for parent when the child arrives. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed in the bathroom in space #6 the toilet was covered with a plastic bag; the toilet was missing the tank cover. In outdoor space #3 there was on tricycle missing handle covers exposing the edges, edges and handles of the tricycle were rusted. The wooden containment border in outdoor space #1 was broken creating pointed edges. You stated that the children were using a different outdoor space until the border is fixed. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. In space #1 a container of ZEP wipes was stored in the cabinet above the diaper table in an unlocked cabinet. You immediately removed the wipes and had staff place the wipes in locked storage. We reviewed storage of hazardous items. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Prescribed medications should be in the original container (with a label that includes the child’s name, date filled, prescribing clinician’s name, pharmacy name and phone number, dosage/instructions, and relevant warnings). In space #1 one Flovent HFA and Ventolin HFA inhalers were not in their original box and did not have the prescription label. We discussed having the parent bring the medication in the original box with prescription label. Staff employed at the facility provided the original boxes and prescription labels. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion In outdoor space #3 there was a little tykes car with broken wheels and in outdoor space #4 the lid the storage bin was broken. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation such as employment application, medical report, TB test results, Annual Health Questionnaire, emergency contact information, CRC qualification letter, and documentation of orientation, in-service hours, CPR and First Aid, playground safety, and BSAC. One staff hired on 8/22/23 did not have a valid TB test on file. Five staff did not complete CPR and First Aid within 90 days of being hired or have valid CPR and First aid training on file. You stated that staff are registered for CPR and FA training on October 9, 2023. Please include a copy of those training cards/certificates with your compliance letter. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 9/7/2023, did not have documentation of six hours of orientation on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Prior to being transported, permission must be granted by each child’s parent stating when and where the child will be transported to and from. Today six children did not have a signed permission to transport form on file. Each child transported must have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. One child did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. Rated License Discussion – You completed the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Rated License Assessment Review Form on July 20, 2023. The Environment Rating Scale assessment has been requested for your facility. A review of the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score will be completed during the last temporary time period visit to allow time for me to receive the hard copy of the report in the mail. Continue to ensure staff education is entered and current in the DCDEE WORKS system. Choose the Provider Tab and choose DCDEE WORKS for detailed instructions of how DCDEE WORKS and follow the instructions and information to update education. My review of your staff education in WORKS determined the following: there are staff who need to create WORKS accounts and request education evaluation. I provided you the names of those staff members today. needs to be completed by (October 20, 2023). Please email me when this has been completed. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/28/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 354 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, D. Battle, director assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on June 7,2023 with a restriction of daytime care only. I observed children in each indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, and transitions. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A selection of children’s files were reviewed and found to be in compliance. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor inspections were completed and current. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1 the activity plan was dated for July 31, 2023- August 4, 2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Todays menu reflected unbreaded fish, peas and carrots, pears, and milk. Children were served pepperoni pizza on pita bread, peas, mixed fruit and milk. Menu substitutions were not noted on the menu on the parent board. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1 bottles for an infant child were not labeled with the child's name and date. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the bathroom in space #6 the toilet was covered with a plastic bag, the toilet was missing the tank cover. In outdoor space #3 there was on tricycle missing handle covers exposing the edges, edges and handles of the tricycle were rusted. The wooden containment border in outdoor space #1 was broken creating pointed edges. 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. In space #1 a container of Zep wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1 one Flovent HFA and Ventolin HFA inhalers were not in their original box and did not have the prescription label. .0803(2)(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In outdoor space #3 there was a little tykes car with broken wheels and in outdoor space #4 the lid the storage bin was broken. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff hired on 8/22/23 did not have a valid TB skin test on file. .0701(a) 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. Five staff did not have a valid First Aid training on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Five staff did not have valid CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff hired on 9/7/2023 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation completed on file. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One of eleven children being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Written permission to transport was not file for six of eleven children being transported. .1003(i)(j) 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 October 12, 2023, 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: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@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 was provided on the following: Activity Plans: All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. In space #1 the activity plan was dated for July 31, 2023- August 4, 2023. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. (b) For each group of children in care, the activity plan shall include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp: (1) emotional and social development; (2) health and physical development; (3) approaches to play and learning; (4) language development and communication; and (5) cognitive development. Staff stated they did not have the plan completed. Prior to the end of the visit you provided a current activity plan. Develop and implement procedures to ensure activity plans are posted and implemented as required. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During our observations of the lunch, I noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu on the parent board. According to the posted menu, the lunch served consisted of fish, peas & carrots, pears and milk. Today children were served pepperoni pizza on pita bread, peas, mixed fruit and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child names. Properly dated bottles provides you, the operator with dates to ensure the contents of a bottle are safe for feedings. Today bottles for an infant in care were not labeled with the child’s name and date. Have parent label bottles as part of their preparation or have labels prepared for parent when the child arrives. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed in the bathroom in space #6 the toilet was covered with a plastic bag; the toilet was missing the tank cover. In outdoor space #3 there was on tricycle missing handle covers exposing the edges, edges and handles of the tricycle were rusted. The wooden containment border in outdoor space #1 was broken creating pointed edges. You stated that the children were using a different outdoor space until the border is fixed. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. In space #1 a container of ZEP wipes was stored in the cabinet above the diaper table in an unlocked cabinet. You immediately removed the wipes and had staff place the wipes in locked storage. We reviewed storage of hazardous items. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Prescribed medications should be in the original container (with a label that includes the child’s name, date filled, prescribing clinician’s name, pharmacy name and phone number, dosage/instructions, and relevant warnings). In space #1 one Flovent HFA and Ventolin HFA inhalers were not in their original box and did not have the prescription label. We discussed having the parent bring the medication in the original box with prescription label. Staff employed at the facility provided the original boxes and prescription labels. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion In outdoor space #3 there was a little tykes car with broken wheels and in outdoor space #4 the lid the storage bin was broken. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation such as employment application, medical report, TB test results, Annual Health Questionnaire, emergency contact information, CRC qualification letter, and documentation of orientation, in-service hours, CPR and First Aid, playground safety, and BSAC. One staff hired on 8/22/23 did not have a valid TB test on file. Five staff did not complete CPR and First Aid within 90 days of being hired or have valid CPR and First aid training on file. You stated that staff are registered for CPR and FA training on October 9, 2023. Please include a copy of those training cards/certificates with your compliance letter. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 9/7/2023, did not have documentation of six hours of orientation on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Prior to being transported, permission must be granted by each child’s parent stating when and where the child will be transported to and from. Today six children did not have a signed permission to transport form on file. Each child transported must have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. One child did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. Rated License Discussion – You completed the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Rated License Assessment Review Form on July 20, 2023. The Environment Rating Scale assessment has been requested for your facility. A review of the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score will be completed during the last temporary time period visit to allow time for me to receive the hard copy of the report in the mail. Continue to ensure staff education is entered and current in the DCDEE WORKS system. Choose the Provider Tab and choose DCDEE WORKS for detailed instructions of how DCDEE WORKS and follow the instructions and information to update education. My review of your staff education in WORKS determined the following: there are staff who need to create WORKS accounts and request education evaluation. I provided you the names of those staff members today. needs to be completed by (October 20, 2023). Please email me when this has been completed. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/28/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 354 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, D. Battle, director assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on June 7,2023 with a restriction of daytime care only. I observed children in each indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, and transitions. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A selection of children’s files were reviewed and found to be in compliance. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor inspections were completed and current. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1 the activity plan was dated for July 31, 2023- August 4, 2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Todays menu reflected unbreaded fish, peas and carrots, pears, and milk. Children were served pepperoni pizza on pita bread, peas, mixed fruit and milk. Menu substitutions were not noted on the menu on the parent board. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1 bottles for an infant child were not labeled with the child's name and date. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the bathroom in space #6 the toilet was covered with a plastic bag, the toilet was missing the tank cover. In outdoor space #3 there was on tricycle missing handle covers exposing the edges, edges and handles of the tricycle were rusted. The wooden containment border in outdoor space #1 was broken creating pointed edges. 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. In space #1 a container of Zep wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1 one Flovent HFA and Ventolin HFA inhalers were not in their original box and did not have the prescription label. .0803(2)(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In outdoor space #3 there was a little tykes car with broken wheels and in outdoor space #4 the lid the storage bin was broken. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff hired on 8/22/23 did not have a valid TB skin test on file. .0701(a) 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. Five staff did not have a valid First Aid training on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Five staff did not have valid CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff hired on 9/7/2023 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation completed on file. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One of eleven children being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Written permission to transport was not file for six of eleven children being transported. .1003(i)(j) 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 October 12, 2023, 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: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@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 was provided on the following: Activity Plans: All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. In space #1 the activity plan was dated for July 31, 2023- August 4, 2023. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. (b) For each group of children in care, the activity plan shall include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp: (1) emotional and social development; (2) health and physical development; (3) approaches to play and learning; (4) language development and communication; and (5) cognitive development. Staff stated they did not have the plan completed. Prior to the end of the visit you provided a current activity plan. Develop and implement procedures to ensure activity plans are posted and implemented as required. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During our observations of the lunch, I noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu on the parent board. According to the posted menu, the lunch served consisted of fish, peas & carrots, pears and milk. Today children were served pepperoni pizza on pita bread, peas, mixed fruit and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child names. Properly dated bottles provides you, the operator with dates to ensure the contents of a bottle are safe for feedings. Today bottles for an infant in care were not labeled with the child’s name and date. Have parent label bottles as part of their preparation or have labels prepared for parent when the child arrives. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed in the bathroom in space #6 the toilet was covered with a plastic bag; the toilet was missing the tank cover. In outdoor space #3 there was on tricycle missing handle covers exposing the edges, edges and handles of the tricycle were rusted. The wooden containment border in outdoor space #1 was broken creating pointed edges. You stated that the children were using a different outdoor space until the border is fixed. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. In space #1 a container of ZEP wipes was stored in the cabinet above the diaper table in an unlocked cabinet. You immediately removed the wipes and had staff place the wipes in locked storage. We reviewed storage of hazardous items. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Prescribed medications should be in the original container (with a label that includes the child’s name, date filled, prescribing clinician’s name, pharmacy name and phone number, dosage/instructions, and relevant warnings). In space #1 one Flovent HFA and Ventolin HFA inhalers were not in their original box and did not have the prescription label. We discussed having the parent bring the medication in the original box with prescription label. Staff employed at the facility provided the original boxes and prescription labels. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion In outdoor space #3 there was a little tykes car with broken wheels and in outdoor space #4 the lid the storage bin was broken. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation such as employment application, medical report, TB test results, Annual Health Questionnaire, emergency contact information, CRC qualification letter, and documentation of orientation, in-service hours, CPR and First Aid, playground safety, and BSAC. One staff hired on 8/22/23 did not have a valid TB test on file. Five staff did not complete CPR and First Aid within 90 days of being hired or have valid CPR and First aid training on file. You stated that staff are registered for CPR and FA training on October 9, 2023. Please include a copy of those training cards/certificates with your compliance letter. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 9/7/2023, did not have documentation of six hours of orientation on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Prior to being transported, permission must be granted by each child’s parent stating when and where the child will be transported to and from. Today six children did not have a signed permission to transport form on file. Each child transported must have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. One child did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. Rated License Discussion – You completed the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Rated License Assessment Review Form on July 20, 2023. The Environment Rating Scale assessment has been requested for your facility. A review of the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score will be completed during the last temporary time period visit to allow time for me to receive the hard copy of the report in the mail. Continue to ensure staff education is entered and current in the DCDEE WORKS system. Choose the Provider Tab and choose DCDEE WORKS for detailed instructions of how DCDEE WORKS and follow the instructions and information to update education. My review of your staff education in WORKS determined the following: there are staff who need to create WORKS accounts and request education evaluation. I provided you the names of those staff members today. needs to be completed by (October 20, 2023). Please email me when this has been completed. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@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: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/28/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 354 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, D. Battle, director assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on June 7,2023 with a restriction of daytime care only. I observed children in each indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, and transitions. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A selection of children’s files were reviewed and found to be in compliance. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor inspections were completed and current. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1 the activity plan was dated for July 31, 2023- August 4, 2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Todays menu reflected unbreaded fish, peas and carrots, pears, and milk. Children were served pepperoni pizza on pita bread, peas, mixed fruit and milk. Menu substitutions were not noted on the menu on the parent board. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1 bottles for an infant child were not labeled with the child's name and date. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the bathroom in space #6 the toilet was covered with a plastic bag, the toilet was missing the tank cover. In outdoor space #3 there was on tricycle missing handle covers exposing the edges, edges and handles of the tricycle were rusted. The wooden containment border in outdoor space #1 was broken creating pointed edges. 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. In space #1 a container of Zep wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1 one Flovent HFA and Ventolin HFA inhalers were not in their original box and did not have the prescription label. .0803(2)(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In outdoor space #3 there was a little tykes car with broken wheels and in outdoor space #4 the lid the storage bin was broken. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff hired on 8/22/23 did not have a valid TB skin test on file. .0701(a) 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. Five staff did not have a valid First Aid training on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Five staff did not have valid CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff hired on 9/7/2023 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation completed on file. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One of eleven children being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Written permission to transport was not file for six of eleven children being transported. .1003(i)(j) 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 October 12, 2023, 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: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@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 was provided on the following: Activity Plans: All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. In space #1 the activity plan was dated for July 31, 2023- August 4, 2023. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. (b) For each group of children in care, the activity plan shall include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp: (1) emotional and social development; (2) health and physical development; (3) approaches to play and learning; (4) language development and communication; and (5) cognitive development. Staff stated they did not have the plan completed. Prior to the end of the visit you provided a current activity plan. Develop and implement procedures to ensure activity plans are posted and implemented as required. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During our observations of the lunch, I noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu on the parent board. According to the posted menu, the lunch served consisted of fish, peas & carrots, pears and milk. Today children were served pepperoni pizza on pita bread, peas, mixed fruit and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child names. Properly dated bottles provides you, the operator with dates to ensure the contents of a bottle are safe for feedings. Today bottles for an infant in care were not labeled with the child’s name and date. Have parent label bottles as part of their preparation or have labels prepared for parent when the child arrives. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed in the bathroom in space #6 the toilet was covered with a plastic bag; the toilet was missing the tank cover. In outdoor space #3 there was on tricycle missing handle covers exposing the edges, edges and handles of the tricycle were rusted. The wooden containment border in outdoor space #1 was broken creating pointed edges. You stated that the children were using a different outdoor space until the border is fixed. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. In space #1 a container of ZEP wipes was stored in the cabinet above the diaper table in an unlocked cabinet. You immediately removed the wipes and had staff place the wipes in locked storage. We reviewed storage of hazardous items. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Prescribed medications should be in the original container (with a label that includes the child’s name, date filled, prescribing clinician’s name, pharmacy name and phone number, dosage/instructions, and relevant warnings). In space #1 one Flovent HFA and Ventolin HFA inhalers were not in their original box and did not have the prescription label. We discussed having the parent bring the medication in the original box with prescription label. Staff employed at the facility provided the original boxes and prescription labels. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion In outdoor space #3 there was a little tykes car with broken wheels and in outdoor space #4 the lid the storage bin was broken. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation such as employment application, medical report, TB test results, Annual Health Questionnaire, emergency contact information, CRC qualification letter, and documentation of orientation, in-service hours, CPR and First Aid, playground safety, and BSAC. One staff hired on 8/22/23 did not have a valid TB test on file. Five staff did not complete CPR and First Aid within 90 days of being hired or have valid CPR and First aid training on file. You stated that staff are registered for CPR and FA training on October 9, 2023. Please include a copy of those training cards/certificates with your compliance letter. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 9/7/2023, did not have documentation of six hours of orientation on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Prior to being transported, permission must be granted by each child’s parent stating when and where the child will be transported to and from. Today six children did not have a signed permission to transport form on file. Each child transported must have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. One child did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. Rated License Discussion – You completed the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Rated License Assessment Review Form on July 20, 2023. The Environment Rating Scale assessment has been requested for your facility. A review of the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score will be completed during the last temporary time period visit to allow time for me to receive the hard copy of the report in the mail. Continue to ensure staff education is entered and current in the DCDEE WORKS system. Choose the Provider Tab and choose DCDEE WORKS for detailed instructions of how DCDEE WORKS and follow the instructions and information to update education. My review of your staff education in WORKS determined the following: there are staff who need to create WORKS accounts and request education evaluation. I provided you the names of those staff members today. needs to be completed by (October 20, 2023). Please email me when this has been completed. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@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: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/28/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 354 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, D. Battle, director assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on June 7,2023 with a restriction of daytime care only. I observed children in each indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, and transitions. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A selection of children’s files were reviewed and found to be in compliance. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor inspections were completed and current. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1 the activity plan was dated for July 31, 2023- August 4, 2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Todays menu reflected unbreaded fish, peas and carrots, pears, and milk. Children were served pepperoni pizza on pita bread, peas, mixed fruit and milk. Menu substitutions were not noted on the menu on the parent board. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1 bottles for an infant child were not labeled with the child's name and date. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the bathroom in space #6 the toilet was covered with a plastic bag, the toilet was missing the tank cover. In outdoor space #3 there was on tricycle missing handle covers exposing the edges, edges and handles of the tricycle were rusted. The wooden containment border in outdoor space #1 was broken creating pointed edges. 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. In space #1 a container of Zep wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1 one Flovent HFA and Ventolin HFA inhalers were not in their original box and did not have the prescription label. .0803(2)(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In outdoor space #3 there was a little tykes car with broken wheels and in outdoor space #4 the lid the storage bin was broken. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff hired on 8/22/23 did not have a valid TB skin test on file. .0701(a) 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. Five staff did not have a valid First Aid training on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Five staff did not have valid CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff hired on 9/7/2023 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation completed on file. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One of eleven children being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Written permission to transport was not file for six of eleven children being transported. .1003(i)(j) 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 October 12, 2023, 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: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@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 was provided on the following: Activity Plans: All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. In space #1 the activity plan was dated for July 31, 2023- August 4, 2023. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. (b) For each group of children in care, the activity plan shall include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp: (1) emotional and social development; (2) health and physical development; (3) approaches to play and learning; (4) language development and communication; and (5) cognitive development. Staff stated they did not have the plan completed. Prior to the end of the visit you provided a current activity plan. Develop and implement procedures to ensure activity plans are posted and implemented as required. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. During our observations of the lunch, I noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu on the parent board. According to the posted menu, the lunch served consisted of fish, peas & carrots, pears and milk. Today children were served pepperoni pizza on pita bread, peas, mixed fruit and milk. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child names. Properly dated bottles provides you, the operator with dates to ensure the contents of a bottle are safe for feedings. Today bottles for an infant in care were not labeled with the child’s name and date. Have parent label bottles as part of their preparation or have labels prepared for parent when the child arrives. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children with damaged items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed in the bathroom in space #6 the toilet was covered with a plastic bag; the toilet was missing the tank cover. In outdoor space #3 there was on tricycle missing handle covers exposing the edges, edges and handles of the tricycle were rusted. The wooden containment border in outdoor space #1 was broken creating pointed edges. You stated that the children were using a different outdoor space until the border is fixed. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. In space #1 a container of ZEP wipes was stored in the cabinet above the diaper table in an unlocked cabinet. You immediately removed the wipes and had staff place the wipes in locked storage. We reviewed storage of hazardous items. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Prescribed medications should be in the original container (with a label that includes the child’s name, date filled, prescribing clinician’s name, pharmacy name and phone number, dosage/instructions, and relevant warnings). In space #1 one Flovent HFA and Ventolin HFA inhalers were not in their original box and did not have the prescription label. We discussed having the parent bring the medication in the original box with prescription label. Staff employed at the facility provided the original boxes and prescription labels. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion In outdoor space #3 there was a little tykes car with broken wheels and in outdoor space #4 the lid the storage bin was broken. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation such as employment application, medical report, TB test results, Annual Health Questionnaire, emergency contact information, CRC qualification letter, and documentation of orientation, in-service hours, CPR and First Aid, playground safety, and BSAC. One staff hired on 8/22/23 did not have a valid TB test on file. Five staff did not complete CPR and First Aid within 90 days of being hired or have valid CPR and First aid training on file. You stated that staff are registered for CPR and FA training on October 9, 2023. Please include a copy of those training cards/certificates with your compliance letter. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 9/7/2023, did not have documentation of six hours of orientation on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Prior to being transported, permission must be granted by each child’s parent stating when and where the child will be transported to and from. Today six children did not have a signed permission to transport form on file. Each child transported must have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. One child did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. Rated License Discussion – You completed the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Rated License Assessment Review Form on July 20, 2023. The Environment Rating Scale assessment has been requested for your facility. A review of the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score will be completed during the last temporary time period visit to allow time for me to receive the hard copy of the report in the mail. Continue to ensure staff education is entered and current in the DCDEE WORKS system. Choose the Provider Tab and choose DCDEE WORKS for detailed instructions of how DCDEE WORKS and follow the instructions and information to update education. My review of your staff education in WORKS determined the following: there are staff who need to create WORKS accounts and request education evaluation. I provided you the names of those staff members today. needs to be completed by (October 20, 2023). Please email me when this has been completed. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: ANGELA HERNANDEZ Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on June 7, 2023 – December 7, 2023 caring for no more than 136 children, ages 0 -12 years of age on first and second shift. Building, fire, and sanitation inspections are to be completed during the 6 month temporary time period. Please contact your local inspectors and zoning offices to request the inspections. Please forward all approved inspections to me once completed. Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before, July 31, 2023, 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Hernandez PO Box 2409 Winterville, NC 28590 Angela.Hernandez@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 Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, there was one caregiver with six children ages, 0-1 year of age. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 321 Children were not adequately supervised while participating in an aquatic activity. Center staff do not get into the pool with the children during aquatic activities at a local pool. .1403(f) 322 Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center did not develop policies that included required information. The center aquatic policies did not include the facility's off-premises and transportation policies and procedures and that children shall be directed to exit the water during an emergency. .1403(g)(1-5) 323 Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities. Prior to participating in an aquatic activity, staff did not sign a statement that they received the center's aquatic policy. 10A NCAC 09 .1403(h)(1-3) 438 Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. A group of ten children ages 3 - 5 years of age had access to a small football, a small soccer ball, and 2 tricycles while outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted at the front entrance was for the month of June 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant fed themselves a bottle while positioned in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 609 Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Before beginning work/ entry into a classroom, three staff did not wash their hands and one staff did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch to the children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A prescription of Albuterol was located in a red bag that hung below five feet on the outdoor fence post therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A prescription of Albuterol in space #6 expired on 3/23/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A medication authorization for Albuterol located in space #6 expired on 3/21/23. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff purse was positioned on a storage bench below five feet while outdoors with a group of children therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Technical Assistance: Staff Child Ratio: A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each child care provider is responsible. Because younger children need more direct one-on-one interaction, response, and supervision, staff-to-child ratios are lower for younger children than for older ones. Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. Ratios and group sizes help ensure that a child gets enough one-on-one attention from an adult who is available to take care of each child’s unique needs. This responsive caregiving is extremely important to a child’s social and emotional development, physical well-being, and overall learning. We discussed strategies on how to ensure that a second staff member is in a classroom PRIOR to the group being out of ratio. Staff must alert administrative staff PRIOR to the additional child entering the classroom. Aquatic Activities: Planning fun summer activities for children can be challenging, especially when it's hot and everyone wants to stay cool while outside! Prior to participating in aquatic activities, its important to take a closer look at the rule. North Carolina Child Care Rule .1403 (b) which defines aquatic activities as "activities that take place in, on, or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, visits to water parks, and boating." Prior to any aquatic activity, each facility must create an Aquatic Policy. The policy must include, but is not limited to: aquatic safety hazards; supervision both during the activity as well as in restrooms and changing rooms; behavior management during the activities and last but not least, field trip and transportation policies. Prior to any aquatic activity trips, and annually thereafter, staff must sign a statement that they have reviewed the policies. Next you'll need to consider staff/child ratios and how to ensure adequate supervision. Children must be supervised at all times while participating in the aquatic activity. Staff should be stationed in pre-assigned areas that enable them to hear, see, and respond quickly to children. To ensure adequate supervision in a pool, half of the staff needed to meet the ratio shall be in the water, and the other half of the staff shall be out of the water. Notwithstanding the staff/child ratios, at no time shall there be fewer than two staff members supervising the activity. Medication: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, which may be harmful to the child. There is always a risk that a child may have a negative reaction to a medication, and children should be monitored for serious side effects that may require an emergency response. Authorization periods for administering emergency medication is such as albuterol and epi-pens are only valid for six months at a time. This was discussed with the administrator regarding a form in space #6 that expired on 3/21/23. Please have the parent update this medication authorization form and verify to me in writing that the form was updated within two weeks of today's visit. Both prescription and over-the-counter medicines can help manage health conditions and relieve symptoms of illness. Medicines can have toxic effects if too much is taken or if unintentionally ingested by children. Each year, approximately 50 000 children younger than 6 years are brought to emergency departments after unintentionally taking medicine when a caregiver was not watching. Most (75%) of these exposures involve 1- or 2-year-old children. According to Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d); Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children (five feet from finished floor) but are not required to be in locked storage. Infant Feeding: To ensure a safe feeding environment for infants, its best to hold an infant bottle feeding. However when an infant can hold their own bottle, they must be positioned in an appropriate feeding device such as a high chair or low feeding chair. Any device or piece of equipment that moves could cause a potential choking hazard for an infant. Outdoor Equipment/Materials: Proper materials engage children in a wide range of play, alone and with others. Children gain confidence as they make their own plans and choose materials, they are interested in. An environment that encourages children to make their own choices helps them feel safe, valued, adventurous, competent, and confident to take initiative. A variety of developmentally appropriate materials encourages children to use their imagination and learn to cooperate with others. While outdoors, children had to wait long periods of time to have access to gross motor equipment. Children were observed walking around without anything to do due to lack of equipment and/or materials. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. The monthly June menu was at the front entrance for viewing by parents. During today’s visit, the administrator printed a copy of the current week’s menu and posted it at the front entrance. Employee Purses- Employee purses and other personal effects must be kept out of reach of children. It is important to remember that purses may contain items that can be potentially hazardous to young children. Storing purses and personal effects five feet from the finished floor protects children from potential injury. Hand washing: Hand hygiene is the most important way to reduce the spread of infection. Many studies have shown that improperly cleansed hands are the primary carriers of infections. Deficiencies in hand hygiene have contributed to many outbreaks of diarrhea among children and caregivers/teachers in child care centers. Thorough handwashing with soap and water can protect you and others from a range of infectious diseases. Comments: Child Care Centers with a Temporary License in good standing may be eligible for participation in the NC Child Care Subsidy System during their first 6 months of operation. Only programs with a 3 Star or higher license are eligible to continue to participate in the Subsidy System after the first 6 months of operation. You should begin making plans now to obtain at least a 3 Star License by the expiration of your Temporary License if you intend to participate in the NC Subsidized Child Care System. The facility must have an overall compliance history of at least 75% to be eligible for a star rated license. Prior to today’s visit, the center’s overall compliance history was 100%. Documented violations from today’s visit will impact the center’s compliance history. It is important to implement processes and systems to prevent reoccurrence of documented violations. Star Rated License: We discussed the rated license process. You were reminded a compliance history score of seventy five percent or above must be maintained in order to receive a rated license. An Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and the request form for the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) was provided to you today. A quality point option form was provided to you. We discussed the Environment Rating Scales and your choice to participate in the ERS for potential points towards a star rated license. If you choose to request the ERS, the scales would need to be completed October 2023 prior to the expiration of the Temporary License on December 7, 2023. I recommended you review the applicable assessment tools at www.ncrlap.org and review training modules available and the additional resources provided. I encourage you to contact Martin Pitt Partnership for Children at 252-758-8885 to request technical assistance in preparation for the ERS. NC Rated License Assessment Project (NC-RLAP) - The NC-RLAP website has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can download NC Additional Notes for each of the scales and find additional information that will help you with your assessment. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, Language for Learning. NC-RLAP also offers free webinars to provide training and information about the Environment Rating Scales. Access to the webinars requires a computer with a high speed internet connection and a phone. The webinars are typically offered between 1:00 - 1:45 PM, a typical napping time in most child care programs. To register for a session, call 1-866-3NCRLAP (1-866-362-7527). Registration will close the day before the webinar, so please do not wait until the morning of the webinar to register. There must be at least seven participants signed up for the session, or it may be cancelled. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires that the user maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) user name and password. All paperwork, with the exception of official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. I walked through the DCDEE website and how to register for WORKS. Please have all staff registered in WORKS no later than August 1, 2023. For more information about NCID and WORKS, please visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov in order to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. Updates: Early Educator Certification (EEC) is another option to earn education points for the rated license. To learn more or apply for Early Educator Certification, go to the website for the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals https://ncicdp.org/ 1. On the left, click on Certifications and Endorsements 2. Slide to the right to Early Educator Certification (EEC) Forms and Endorsements 3. Read the information and follow the instructions to apply. 4. Mail completed application, original, official transcripts (may be opened), and $50 application fee to NCICDP. 5. Once a certificate or letter verifying the award of the certificate is received, log into Works account and upload the EEC Certificate or Letter. EEC will expire, but it counts towards rated license points indefinitely if it is current when posted in Works. NITTO - The Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative and DCDEE are offering a New Infant Toddler Teacher Orientation (NITTO). * Free online format, with 14 credit hours upon completion * Comprehensive training completed in 7 weeks * Practical knowledge that you can apply in a birth-to-three classroom Understand your value as a birth-to-three teacher and ways to care for yourself while caring for our youngest. Find the course at dcdee.moodle.nc.gov. Individuals will need to have an NCID to access the Moodle site. Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Plus is a salary supplement program, available in all NC counties, designed to increase the education, retention and compensation of teachers and family child care educators working with our youngest children. To be eligible for AWARD$ Plus, applicants must: • Work at least 30 hours/week with infants, ones or twos. • Earn at or below $20/hour. • Work in a licensed child care center or home. • Have at least 12 semester hours of birth to five focused coursework AWARD$ Plus is funded by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Visit www.childcareservices.org/awards for more details. Apply to Serve Military Families: Licensed child care programs with 3 or more stars can now participate in an expanded Department of Defense program to provide early care and learning to military families. Administered by Child Care Aware of America, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative makes it easier for North Carolina’s military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. For years, the Military Services have provided fee assistance to eligible military families to offset the cost of child care in community programs when on-base child care is unavailable. The MCCYN-PLUS initiative builds on this history and leverages the state's commitment to building a high-quality early care and learning network. Under the new MCCYN-PLUS initiative, child care programs in North Carolina can apply if they have a license rated 3 stars or higher. Providers interested in qualifying for MCCYN-PLUS can apply through Child Care Aware of America. Military families looking for help with fees and locating participating child care providers can apply through their military service branch At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Angela Hernandez, Lead Child Care Consultant at 252-373-9505 or angela.hernandez@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-4199 or 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 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: ANGELA HERNANDEZ Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on June 7, 2023 – December 7, 2023 caring for no more than 136 children, ages 0 -12 years of age on first and second shift. Building, fire, and sanitation inspections are to be completed during the 6 month temporary time period. Please contact your local inspectors and zoning offices to request the inspections. Please forward all approved inspections to me once completed. Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before, July 31, 2023, 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Hernandez PO Box 2409 Winterville, NC 28590 Angela.Hernandez@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 Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, there was one caregiver with six children ages, 0-1 year of age. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 321 Children were not adequately supervised while participating in an aquatic activity. Center staff do not get into the pool with the children during aquatic activities at a local pool. .1403(f) 322 Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center did not develop policies that included required information. The center aquatic policies did not include the facility's off-premises and transportation policies and procedures and that children shall be directed to exit the water during an emergency. .1403(g)(1-5) 323 Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities. Prior to participating in an aquatic activity, staff did not sign a statement that they received the center's aquatic policy. 10A NCAC 09 .1403(h)(1-3) 438 Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. A group of ten children ages 3 - 5 years of age had access to a small football, a small soccer ball, and 2 tricycles while outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted at the front entrance was for the month of June 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant fed themselves a bottle while positioned in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 609 Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Before beginning work/ entry into a classroom, three staff did not wash their hands and one staff did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch to the children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A prescription of Albuterol was located in a red bag that hung below five feet on the outdoor fence post therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A prescription of Albuterol in space #6 expired on 3/23/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A medication authorization for Albuterol located in space #6 expired on 3/21/23. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff purse was positioned on a storage bench below five feet while outdoors with a group of children therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Technical Assistance: Staff Child Ratio: A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each child care provider is responsible. Because younger children need more direct one-on-one interaction, response, and supervision, staff-to-child ratios are lower for younger children than for older ones. Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. Ratios and group sizes help ensure that a child gets enough one-on-one attention from an adult who is available to take care of each child’s unique needs. This responsive caregiving is extremely important to a child’s social and emotional development, physical well-being, and overall learning. We discussed strategies on how to ensure that a second staff member is in a classroom PRIOR to the group being out of ratio. Staff must alert administrative staff PRIOR to the additional child entering the classroom. Aquatic Activities: Planning fun summer activities for children can be challenging, especially when it's hot and everyone wants to stay cool while outside! Prior to participating in aquatic activities, its important to take a closer look at the rule. North Carolina Child Care Rule .1403 (b) which defines aquatic activities as "activities that take place in, on, or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, visits to water parks, and boating." Prior to any aquatic activity, each facility must create an Aquatic Policy. The policy must include, but is not limited to: aquatic safety hazards; supervision both during the activity as well as in restrooms and changing rooms; behavior management during the activities and last but not least, field trip and transportation policies. Prior to any aquatic activity trips, and annually thereafter, staff must sign a statement that they have reviewed the policies. Next you'll need to consider staff/child ratios and how to ensure adequate supervision. Children must be supervised at all times while participating in the aquatic activity. Staff should be stationed in pre-assigned areas that enable them to hear, see, and respond quickly to children. To ensure adequate supervision in a pool, half of the staff needed to meet the ratio shall be in the water, and the other half of the staff shall be out of the water. Notwithstanding the staff/child ratios, at no time shall there be fewer than two staff members supervising the activity. Medication: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, which may be harmful to the child. There is always a risk that a child may have a negative reaction to a medication, and children should be monitored for serious side effects that may require an emergency response. Authorization periods for administering emergency medication is such as albuterol and epi-pens are only valid for six months at a time. This was discussed with the administrator regarding a form in space #6 that expired on 3/21/23. Please have the parent update this medication authorization form and verify to me in writing that the form was updated within two weeks of today's visit. Both prescription and over-the-counter medicines can help manage health conditions and relieve symptoms of illness. Medicines can have toxic effects if too much is taken or if unintentionally ingested by children. Each year, approximately 50 000 children younger than 6 years are brought to emergency departments after unintentionally taking medicine when a caregiver was not watching. Most (75%) of these exposures involve 1- or 2-year-old children. According to Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d); Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children (five feet from finished floor) but are not required to be in locked storage. Infant Feeding: To ensure a safe feeding environment for infants, its best to hold an infant bottle feeding. However when an infant can hold their own bottle, they must be positioned in an appropriate feeding device such as a high chair or low feeding chair. Any device or piece of equipment that moves could cause a potential choking hazard for an infant. Outdoor Equipment/Materials: Proper materials engage children in a wide range of play, alone and with others. Children gain confidence as they make their own plans and choose materials, they are interested in. An environment that encourages children to make their own choices helps them feel safe, valued, adventurous, competent, and confident to take initiative. A variety of developmentally appropriate materials encourages children to use their imagination and learn to cooperate with others. While outdoors, children had to wait long periods of time to have access to gross motor equipment. Children were observed walking around without anything to do due to lack of equipment and/or materials. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. The monthly June menu was at the front entrance for viewing by parents. During today’s visit, the administrator printed a copy of the current week’s menu and posted it at the front entrance. Employee Purses- Employee purses and other personal effects must be kept out of reach of children. It is important to remember that purses may contain items that can be potentially hazardous to young children. Storing purses and personal effects five feet from the finished floor protects children from potential injury. Hand washing: Hand hygiene is the most important way to reduce the spread of infection. Many studies have shown that improperly cleansed hands are the primary carriers of infections. Deficiencies in hand hygiene have contributed to many outbreaks of diarrhea among children and caregivers/teachers in child care centers. Thorough handwashing with soap and water can protect you and others from a range of infectious diseases. Comments: Child Care Centers with a Temporary License in good standing may be eligible for participation in the NC Child Care Subsidy System during their first 6 months of operation. Only programs with a 3 Star or higher license are eligible to continue to participate in the Subsidy System after the first 6 months of operation. You should begin making plans now to obtain at least a 3 Star License by the expiration of your Temporary License if you intend to participate in the NC Subsidized Child Care System. The facility must have an overall compliance history of at least 75% to be eligible for a star rated license. Prior to today’s visit, the center’s overall compliance history was 100%. Documented violations from today’s visit will impact the center’s compliance history. It is important to implement processes and systems to prevent reoccurrence of documented violations. Star Rated License: We discussed the rated license process. You were reminded a compliance history score of seventy five percent or above must be maintained in order to receive a rated license. An Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and the request form for the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) was provided to you today. A quality point option form was provided to you. We discussed the Environment Rating Scales and your choice to participate in the ERS for potential points towards a star rated license. If you choose to request the ERS, the scales would need to be completed October 2023 prior to the expiration of the Temporary License on December 7, 2023. I recommended you review the applicable assessment tools at www.ncrlap.org and review training modules available and the additional resources provided. I encourage you to contact Martin Pitt Partnership for Children at 252-758-8885 to request technical assistance in preparation for the ERS. NC Rated License Assessment Project (NC-RLAP) - The NC-RLAP website has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can download NC Additional Notes for each of the scales and find additional information that will help you with your assessment. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, Language for Learning. NC-RLAP also offers free webinars to provide training and information about the Environment Rating Scales. Access to the webinars requires a computer with a high speed internet connection and a phone. The webinars are typically offered between 1:00 - 1:45 PM, a typical napping time in most child care programs. To register for a session, call 1-866-3NCRLAP (1-866-362-7527). Registration will close the day before the webinar, so please do not wait until the morning of the webinar to register. There must be at least seven participants signed up for the session, or it may be cancelled. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires that the user maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) user name and password. All paperwork, with the exception of official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. I walked through the DCDEE website and how to register for WORKS. Please have all staff registered in WORKS no later than August 1, 2023. For more information about NCID and WORKS, please visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov in order to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. Updates: Early Educator Certification (EEC) is another option to earn education points for the rated license. To learn more or apply for Early Educator Certification, go to the website for the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals https://ncicdp.org/ 1. On the left, click on Certifications and Endorsements 2. Slide to the right to Early Educator Certification (EEC) Forms and Endorsements 3. Read the information and follow the instructions to apply. 4. Mail completed application, original, official transcripts (may be opened), and $50 application fee to NCICDP. 5. Once a certificate or letter verifying the award of the certificate is received, log into Works account and upload the EEC Certificate or Letter. EEC will expire, but it counts towards rated license points indefinitely if it is current when posted in Works. NITTO - The Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative and DCDEE are offering a New Infant Toddler Teacher Orientation (NITTO). * Free online format, with 14 credit hours upon completion * Comprehensive training completed in 7 weeks * Practical knowledge that you can apply in a birth-to-three classroom Understand your value as a birth-to-three teacher and ways to care for yourself while caring for our youngest. Find the course at dcdee.moodle.nc.gov. Individuals will need to have an NCID to access the Moodle site. Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Plus is a salary supplement program, available in all NC counties, designed to increase the education, retention and compensation of teachers and family child care educators working with our youngest children. To be eligible for AWARD$ Plus, applicants must: • Work at least 30 hours/week with infants, ones or twos. • Earn at or below $20/hour. • Work in a licensed child care center or home. • Have at least 12 semester hours of birth to five focused coursework AWARD$ Plus is funded by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Visit www.childcareservices.org/awards for more details. Apply to Serve Military Families: Licensed child care programs with 3 or more stars can now participate in an expanded Department of Defense program to provide early care and learning to military families. Administered by Child Care Aware of America, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative makes it easier for North Carolina’s military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. For years, the Military Services have provided fee assistance to eligible military families to offset the cost of child care in community programs when on-base child care is unavailable. The MCCYN-PLUS initiative builds on this history and leverages the state's commitment to building a high-quality early care and learning network. Under the new MCCYN-PLUS initiative, child care programs in North Carolina can apply if they have a license rated 3 stars or higher. Providers interested in qualifying for MCCYN-PLUS can apply through Child Care Aware of America. Military families looking for help with fees and locating participating child care providers can apply through their military service branch At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Angela Hernandez, Lead Child Care Consultant at 252-373-9505 or angela.hernandez@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-4199 or 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 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: ANGELA HERNANDEZ Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on June 7, 2023 – December 7, 2023 caring for no more than 136 children, ages 0 -12 years of age on first and second shift. Building, fire, and sanitation inspections are to be completed during the 6 month temporary time period. Please contact your local inspectors and zoning offices to request the inspections. Please forward all approved inspections to me once completed. Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before, July 31, 2023, 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Hernandez PO Box 2409 Winterville, NC 28590 Angela.Hernandez@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 Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, there was one caregiver with six children ages, 0-1 year of age. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 321 Children were not adequately supervised while participating in an aquatic activity. Center staff do not get into the pool with the children during aquatic activities at a local pool. .1403(f) 322 Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center did not develop policies that included required information. The center aquatic policies did not include the facility's off-premises and transportation policies and procedures and that children shall be directed to exit the water during an emergency. .1403(g)(1-5) 323 Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities. Prior to participating in an aquatic activity, staff did not sign a statement that they received the center's aquatic policy. 10A NCAC 09 .1403(h)(1-3) 438 Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. A group of ten children ages 3 - 5 years of age had access to a small football, a small soccer ball, and 2 tricycles while outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted at the front entrance was for the month of June 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant fed themselves a bottle while positioned in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 609 Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Before beginning work/ entry into a classroom, three staff did not wash their hands and one staff did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch to the children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A prescription of Albuterol was located in a red bag that hung below five feet on the outdoor fence post therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A prescription of Albuterol in space #6 expired on 3/23/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A medication authorization for Albuterol located in space #6 expired on 3/21/23. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff purse was positioned on a storage bench below five feet while outdoors with a group of children therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Technical Assistance: Staff Child Ratio: A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each child care provider is responsible. Because younger children need more direct one-on-one interaction, response, and supervision, staff-to-child ratios are lower for younger children than for older ones. Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. Ratios and group sizes help ensure that a child gets enough one-on-one attention from an adult who is available to take care of each child’s unique needs. This responsive caregiving is extremely important to a child’s social and emotional development, physical well-being, and overall learning. We discussed strategies on how to ensure that a second staff member is in a classroom PRIOR to the group being out of ratio. Staff must alert administrative staff PRIOR to the additional child entering the classroom. Aquatic Activities: Planning fun summer activities for children can be challenging, especially when it's hot and everyone wants to stay cool while outside! Prior to participating in aquatic activities, its important to take a closer look at the rule. North Carolina Child Care Rule .1403 (b) which defines aquatic activities as "activities that take place in, on, or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, visits to water parks, and boating." Prior to any aquatic activity, each facility must create an Aquatic Policy. The policy must include, but is not limited to: aquatic safety hazards; supervision both during the activity as well as in restrooms and changing rooms; behavior management during the activities and last but not least, field trip and transportation policies. Prior to any aquatic activity trips, and annually thereafter, staff must sign a statement that they have reviewed the policies. Next you'll need to consider staff/child ratios and how to ensure adequate supervision. Children must be supervised at all times while participating in the aquatic activity. Staff should be stationed in pre-assigned areas that enable them to hear, see, and respond quickly to children. To ensure adequate supervision in a pool, half of the staff needed to meet the ratio shall be in the water, and the other half of the staff shall be out of the water. Notwithstanding the staff/child ratios, at no time shall there be fewer than two staff members supervising the activity. Medication: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, which may be harmful to the child. There is always a risk that a child may have a negative reaction to a medication, and children should be monitored for serious side effects that may require an emergency response. Authorization periods for administering emergency medication is such as albuterol and epi-pens are only valid for six months at a time. This was discussed with the administrator regarding a form in space #6 that expired on 3/21/23. Please have the parent update this medication authorization form and verify to me in writing that the form was updated within two weeks of today's visit. Both prescription and over-the-counter medicines can help manage health conditions and relieve symptoms of illness. Medicines can have toxic effects if too much is taken or if unintentionally ingested by children. Each year, approximately 50 000 children younger than 6 years are brought to emergency departments after unintentionally taking medicine when a caregiver was not watching. Most (75%) of these exposures involve 1- or 2-year-old children. According to Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d); Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children (five feet from finished floor) but are not required to be in locked storage. Infant Feeding: To ensure a safe feeding environment for infants, its best to hold an infant bottle feeding. However when an infant can hold their own bottle, they must be positioned in an appropriate feeding device such as a high chair or low feeding chair. Any device or piece of equipment that moves could cause a potential choking hazard for an infant. Outdoor Equipment/Materials: Proper materials engage children in a wide range of play, alone and with others. Children gain confidence as they make their own plans and choose materials, they are interested in. An environment that encourages children to make their own choices helps them feel safe, valued, adventurous, competent, and confident to take initiative. A variety of developmentally appropriate materials encourages children to use their imagination and learn to cooperate with others. While outdoors, children had to wait long periods of time to have access to gross motor equipment. Children were observed walking around without anything to do due to lack of equipment and/or materials. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. The monthly June menu was at the front entrance for viewing by parents. During today’s visit, the administrator printed a copy of the current week’s menu and posted it at the front entrance. Employee Purses- Employee purses and other personal effects must be kept out of reach of children. It is important to remember that purses may contain items that can be potentially hazardous to young children. Storing purses and personal effects five feet from the finished floor protects children from potential injury. Hand washing: Hand hygiene is the most important way to reduce the spread of infection. Many studies have shown that improperly cleansed hands are the primary carriers of infections. Deficiencies in hand hygiene have contributed to many outbreaks of diarrhea among children and caregivers/teachers in child care centers. Thorough handwashing with soap and water can protect you and others from a range of infectious diseases. Comments: Child Care Centers with a Temporary License in good standing may be eligible for participation in the NC Child Care Subsidy System during their first 6 months of operation. Only programs with a 3 Star or higher license are eligible to continue to participate in the Subsidy System after the first 6 months of operation. You should begin making plans now to obtain at least a 3 Star License by the expiration of your Temporary License if you intend to participate in the NC Subsidized Child Care System. The facility must have an overall compliance history of at least 75% to be eligible for a star rated license. Prior to today’s visit, the center’s overall compliance history was 100%. Documented violations from today’s visit will impact the center’s compliance history. It is important to implement processes and systems to prevent reoccurrence of documented violations. Star Rated License: We discussed the rated license process. You were reminded a compliance history score of seventy five percent or above must be maintained in order to receive a rated license. An Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and the request form for the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) was provided to you today. A quality point option form was provided to you. We discussed the Environment Rating Scales and your choice to participate in the ERS for potential points towards a star rated license. If you choose to request the ERS, the scales would need to be completed October 2023 prior to the expiration of the Temporary License on December 7, 2023. I recommended you review the applicable assessment tools at www.ncrlap.org and review training modules available and the additional resources provided. I encourage you to contact Martin Pitt Partnership for Children at 252-758-8885 to request technical assistance in preparation for the ERS. NC Rated License Assessment Project (NC-RLAP) - The NC-RLAP website has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can download NC Additional Notes for each of the scales and find additional information that will help you with your assessment. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, Language for Learning. NC-RLAP also offers free webinars to provide training and information about the Environment Rating Scales. Access to the webinars requires a computer with a high speed internet connection and a phone. The webinars are typically offered between 1:00 - 1:45 PM, a typical napping time in most child care programs. To register for a session, call 1-866-3NCRLAP (1-866-362-7527). Registration will close the day before the webinar, so please do not wait until the morning of the webinar to register. There must be at least seven participants signed up for the session, or it may be cancelled. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires that the user maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) user name and password. All paperwork, with the exception of official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. I walked through the DCDEE website and how to register for WORKS. Please have all staff registered in WORKS no later than August 1, 2023. For more information about NCID and WORKS, please visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov in order to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. Updates: Early Educator Certification (EEC) is another option to earn education points for the rated license. To learn more or apply for Early Educator Certification, go to the website for the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals https://ncicdp.org/ 1. On the left, click on Certifications and Endorsements 2. Slide to the right to Early Educator Certification (EEC) Forms and Endorsements 3. Read the information and follow the instructions to apply. 4. Mail completed application, original, official transcripts (may be opened), and $50 application fee to NCICDP. 5. Once a certificate or letter verifying the award of the certificate is received, log into Works account and upload the EEC Certificate or Letter. EEC will expire, but it counts towards rated license points indefinitely if it is current when posted in Works. NITTO - The Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative and DCDEE are offering a New Infant Toddler Teacher Orientation (NITTO). * Free online format, with 14 credit hours upon completion * Comprehensive training completed in 7 weeks * Practical knowledge that you can apply in a birth-to-three classroom Understand your value as a birth-to-three teacher and ways to care for yourself while caring for our youngest. Find the course at dcdee.moodle.nc.gov. Individuals will need to have an NCID to access the Moodle site. Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Plus is a salary supplement program, available in all NC counties, designed to increase the education, retention and compensation of teachers and family child care educators working with our youngest children. To be eligible for AWARD$ Plus, applicants must: • Work at least 30 hours/week with infants, ones or twos. • Earn at or below $20/hour. • Work in a licensed child care center or home. • Have at least 12 semester hours of birth to five focused coursework AWARD$ Plus is funded by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Visit www.childcareservices.org/awards for more details. Apply to Serve Military Families: Licensed child care programs with 3 or more stars can now participate in an expanded Department of Defense program to provide early care and learning to military families. Administered by Child Care Aware of America, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative makes it easier for North Carolina’s military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. For years, the Military Services have provided fee assistance to eligible military families to offset the cost of child care in community programs when on-base child care is unavailable. The MCCYN-PLUS initiative builds on this history and leverages the state's commitment to building a high-quality early care and learning network. Under the new MCCYN-PLUS initiative, child care programs in North Carolina can apply if they have a license rated 3 stars or higher. Providers interested in qualifying for MCCYN-PLUS can apply through Child Care Aware of America. Military families looking for help with fees and locating participating child care providers can apply through their military service branch At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Angela Hernandez, Lead Child Care Consultant at 252-373-9505 or angela.hernandez@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-4199 or 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: ANGELA HERNANDEZ Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on June 7, 2023 – December 7, 2023 caring for no more than 136 children, ages 0 -12 years of age on first and second shift. Building, fire, and sanitation inspections are to be completed during the 6 month temporary time period. Please contact your local inspectors and zoning offices to request the inspections. Please forward all approved inspections to me once completed. Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before, July 31, 2023, 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Hernandez PO Box 2409 Winterville, NC 28590 Angela.Hernandez@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 Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, there was one caregiver with six children ages, 0-1 year of age. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 321 Children were not adequately supervised while participating in an aquatic activity. Center staff do not get into the pool with the children during aquatic activities at a local pool. .1403(f) 322 Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center did not develop policies that included required information. The center aquatic policies did not include the facility's off-premises and transportation policies and procedures and that children shall be directed to exit the water during an emergency. .1403(g)(1-5) 323 Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities. Prior to participating in an aquatic activity, staff did not sign a statement that they received the center's aquatic policy. 10A NCAC 09 .1403(h)(1-3) 438 Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. A group of ten children ages 3 - 5 years of age had access to a small football, a small soccer ball, and 2 tricycles while outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted at the front entrance was for the month of June 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant fed themselves a bottle while positioned in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 609 Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Before beginning work/ entry into a classroom, three staff did not wash their hands and one staff did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch to the children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A prescription of Albuterol was located in a red bag that hung below five feet on the outdoor fence post therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A prescription of Albuterol in space #6 expired on 3/23/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A medication authorization for Albuterol located in space #6 expired on 3/21/23. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff purse was positioned on a storage bench below five feet while outdoors with a group of children therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Technical Assistance: Staff Child Ratio: A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each child care provider is responsible. Because younger children need more direct one-on-one interaction, response, and supervision, staff-to-child ratios are lower for younger children than for older ones. Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. Ratios and group sizes help ensure that a child gets enough one-on-one attention from an adult who is available to take care of each child’s unique needs. This responsive caregiving is extremely important to a child’s social and emotional development, physical well-being, and overall learning. We discussed strategies on how to ensure that a second staff member is in a classroom PRIOR to the group being out of ratio. Staff must alert administrative staff PRIOR to the additional child entering the classroom. Aquatic Activities: Planning fun summer activities for children can be challenging, especially when it's hot and everyone wants to stay cool while outside! Prior to participating in aquatic activities, its important to take a closer look at the rule. North Carolina Child Care Rule .1403 (b) which defines aquatic activities as "activities that take place in, on, or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, visits to water parks, and boating." Prior to any aquatic activity, each facility must create an Aquatic Policy. The policy must include, but is not limited to: aquatic safety hazards; supervision both during the activity as well as in restrooms and changing rooms; behavior management during the activities and last but not least, field trip and transportation policies. Prior to any aquatic activity trips, and annually thereafter, staff must sign a statement that they have reviewed the policies. Next you'll need to consider staff/child ratios and how to ensure adequate supervision. Children must be supervised at all times while participating in the aquatic activity. Staff should be stationed in pre-assigned areas that enable them to hear, see, and respond quickly to children. To ensure adequate supervision in a pool, half of the staff needed to meet the ratio shall be in the water, and the other half of the staff shall be out of the water. Notwithstanding the staff/child ratios, at no time shall there be fewer than two staff members supervising the activity. Medication: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, which may be harmful to the child. There is always a risk that a child may have a negative reaction to a medication, and children should be monitored for serious side effects that may require an emergency response. Authorization periods for administering emergency medication is such as albuterol and epi-pens are only valid for six months at a time. This was discussed with the administrator regarding a form in space #6 that expired on 3/21/23. Please have the parent update this medication authorization form and verify to me in writing that the form was updated within two weeks of today's visit. Both prescription and over-the-counter medicines can help manage health conditions and relieve symptoms of illness. Medicines can have toxic effects if too much is taken or if unintentionally ingested by children. Each year, approximately 50 000 children younger than 6 years are brought to emergency departments after unintentionally taking medicine when a caregiver was not watching. Most (75%) of these exposures involve 1- or 2-year-old children. According to Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d); Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children (five feet from finished floor) but are not required to be in locked storage. Infant Feeding: To ensure a safe feeding environment for infants, its best to hold an infant bottle feeding. However when an infant can hold their own bottle, they must be positioned in an appropriate feeding device such as a high chair or low feeding chair. Any device or piece of equipment that moves could cause a potential choking hazard for an infant. Outdoor Equipment/Materials: Proper materials engage children in a wide range of play, alone and with others. Children gain confidence as they make their own plans and choose materials, they are interested in. An environment that encourages children to make their own choices helps them feel safe, valued, adventurous, competent, and confident to take initiative. A variety of developmentally appropriate materials encourages children to use their imagination and learn to cooperate with others. While outdoors, children had to wait long periods of time to have access to gross motor equipment. Children were observed walking around without anything to do due to lack of equipment and/or materials. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. The monthly June menu was at the front entrance for viewing by parents. During today’s visit, the administrator printed a copy of the current week’s menu and posted it at the front entrance. Employee Purses- Employee purses and other personal effects must be kept out of reach of children. It is important to remember that purses may contain items that can be potentially hazardous to young children. Storing purses and personal effects five feet from the finished floor protects children from potential injury. Hand washing: Hand hygiene is the most important way to reduce the spread of infection. Many studies have shown that improperly cleansed hands are the primary carriers of infections. Deficiencies in hand hygiene have contributed to many outbreaks of diarrhea among children and caregivers/teachers in child care centers. Thorough handwashing with soap and water can protect you and others from a range of infectious diseases. Comments: Child Care Centers with a Temporary License in good standing may be eligible for participation in the NC Child Care Subsidy System during their first 6 months of operation. Only programs with a 3 Star or higher license are eligible to continue to participate in the Subsidy System after the first 6 months of operation. You should begin making plans now to obtain at least a 3 Star License by the expiration of your Temporary License if you intend to participate in the NC Subsidized Child Care System. The facility must have an overall compliance history of at least 75% to be eligible for a star rated license. Prior to today’s visit, the center’s overall compliance history was 100%. Documented violations from today’s visit will impact the center’s compliance history. It is important to implement processes and systems to prevent reoccurrence of documented violations. Star Rated License: We discussed the rated license process. You were reminded a compliance history score of seventy five percent or above must be maintained in order to receive a rated license. An Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and the request form for the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) was provided to you today. A quality point option form was provided to you. We discussed the Environment Rating Scales and your choice to participate in the ERS for potential points towards a star rated license. If you choose to request the ERS, the scales would need to be completed October 2023 prior to the expiration of the Temporary License on December 7, 2023. I recommended you review the applicable assessment tools at www.ncrlap.org and review training modules available and the additional resources provided. I encourage you to contact Martin Pitt Partnership for Children at 252-758-8885 to request technical assistance in preparation for the ERS. NC Rated License Assessment Project (NC-RLAP) - The NC-RLAP website has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can download NC Additional Notes for each of the scales and find additional information that will help you with your assessment. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, Language for Learning. NC-RLAP also offers free webinars to provide training and information about the Environment Rating Scales. Access to the webinars requires a computer with a high speed internet connection and a phone. The webinars are typically offered between 1:00 - 1:45 PM, a typical napping time in most child care programs. To register for a session, call 1-866-3NCRLAP (1-866-362-7527). Registration will close the day before the webinar, so please do not wait until the morning of the webinar to register. There must be at least seven participants signed up for the session, or it may be cancelled. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires that the user maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) user name and password. All paperwork, with the exception of official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. I walked through the DCDEE website and how to register for WORKS. Please have all staff registered in WORKS no later than August 1, 2023. For more information about NCID and WORKS, please visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov in order to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. Updates: Early Educator Certification (EEC) is another option to earn education points for the rated license. To learn more or apply for Early Educator Certification, go to the website for the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals https://ncicdp.org/ 1. On the left, click on Certifications and Endorsements 2. Slide to the right to Early Educator Certification (EEC) Forms and Endorsements 3. Read the information and follow the instructions to apply. 4. Mail completed application, original, official transcripts (may be opened), and $50 application fee to NCICDP. 5. Once a certificate or letter verifying the award of the certificate is received, log into Works account and upload the EEC Certificate or Letter. EEC will expire, but it counts towards rated license points indefinitely if it is current when posted in Works. NITTO - The Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative and DCDEE are offering a New Infant Toddler Teacher Orientation (NITTO). * Free online format, with 14 credit hours upon completion * Comprehensive training completed in 7 weeks * Practical knowledge that you can apply in a birth-to-three classroom Understand your value as a birth-to-three teacher and ways to care for yourself while caring for our youngest. Find the course at dcdee.moodle.nc.gov. Individuals will need to have an NCID to access the Moodle site. Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Plus is a salary supplement program, available in all NC counties, designed to increase the education, retention and compensation of teachers and family child care educators working with our youngest children. To be eligible for AWARD$ Plus, applicants must: • Work at least 30 hours/week with infants, ones or twos. • Earn at or below $20/hour. • Work in a licensed child care center or home. • Have at least 12 semester hours of birth to five focused coursework AWARD$ Plus is funded by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Visit www.childcareservices.org/awards for more details. Apply to Serve Military Families: Licensed child care programs with 3 or more stars can now participate in an expanded Department of Defense program to provide early care and learning to military families. Administered by Child Care Aware of America, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative makes it easier for North Carolina’s military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. For years, the Military Services have provided fee assistance to eligible military families to offset the cost of child care in community programs when on-base child care is unavailable. The MCCYN-PLUS initiative builds on this history and leverages the state's commitment to building a high-quality early care and learning network. Under the new MCCYN-PLUS initiative, child care programs in North Carolina can apply if they have a license rated 3 stars or higher. Providers interested in qualifying for MCCYN-PLUS can apply through Child Care Aware of America. Military families looking for help with fees and locating participating child care providers can apply through their military service branch At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Angela Hernandez, Lead Child Care Consultant at 252-373-9505 or angela.hernandez@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-4199 or 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 .1403 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: ANGELA HERNANDEZ Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on June 7, 2023 – December 7, 2023 caring for no more than 136 children, ages 0 -12 years of age on first and second shift. Building, fire, and sanitation inspections are to be completed during the 6 month temporary time period. Please contact your local inspectors and zoning offices to request the inspections. Please forward all approved inspections to me once completed. Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before, July 31, 2023, 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Hernandez PO Box 2409 Winterville, NC 28590 Angela.Hernandez@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 Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, there was one caregiver with six children ages, 0-1 year of age. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 321 Children were not adequately supervised while participating in an aquatic activity. Center staff do not get into the pool with the children during aquatic activities at a local pool. .1403(f) 322 Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center did not develop policies that included required information. The center aquatic policies did not include the facility's off-premises and transportation policies and procedures and that children shall be directed to exit the water during an emergency. .1403(g)(1-5) 323 Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities. Prior to participating in an aquatic activity, staff did not sign a statement that they received the center's aquatic policy. 10A NCAC 09 .1403(h)(1-3) 438 Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. A group of ten children ages 3 - 5 years of age had access to a small football, a small soccer ball, and 2 tricycles while outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted at the front entrance was for the month of June 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant fed themselves a bottle while positioned in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 609 Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Before beginning work/ entry into a classroom, three staff did not wash their hands and one staff did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch to the children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A prescription of Albuterol was located in a red bag that hung below five feet on the outdoor fence post therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A prescription of Albuterol in space #6 expired on 3/23/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A medication authorization for Albuterol located in space #6 expired on 3/21/23. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff purse was positioned on a storage bench below five feet while outdoors with a group of children therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Technical Assistance: Staff Child Ratio: A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each child care provider is responsible. Because younger children need more direct one-on-one interaction, response, and supervision, staff-to-child ratios are lower for younger children than for older ones. Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. Ratios and group sizes help ensure that a child gets enough one-on-one attention from an adult who is available to take care of each child’s unique needs. This responsive caregiving is extremely important to a child’s social and emotional development, physical well-being, and overall learning. We discussed strategies on how to ensure that a second staff member is in a classroom PRIOR to the group being out of ratio. Staff must alert administrative staff PRIOR to the additional child entering the classroom. Aquatic Activities: Planning fun summer activities for children can be challenging, especially when it's hot and everyone wants to stay cool while outside! Prior to participating in aquatic activities, its important to take a closer look at the rule. North Carolina Child Care Rule .1403 (b) which defines aquatic activities as "activities that take place in, on, or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, visits to water parks, and boating." Prior to any aquatic activity, each facility must create an Aquatic Policy. The policy must include, but is not limited to: aquatic safety hazards; supervision both during the activity as well as in restrooms and changing rooms; behavior management during the activities and last but not least, field trip and transportation policies. Prior to any aquatic activity trips, and annually thereafter, staff must sign a statement that they have reviewed the policies. Next you'll need to consider staff/child ratios and how to ensure adequate supervision. Children must be supervised at all times while participating in the aquatic activity. Staff should be stationed in pre-assigned areas that enable them to hear, see, and respond quickly to children. To ensure adequate supervision in a pool, half of the staff needed to meet the ratio shall be in the water, and the other half of the staff shall be out of the water. Notwithstanding the staff/child ratios, at no time shall there be fewer than two staff members supervising the activity. Medication: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, which may be harmful to the child. There is always a risk that a child may have a negative reaction to a medication, and children should be monitored for serious side effects that may require an emergency response. Authorization periods for administering emergency medication is such as albuterol and epi-pens are only valid for six months at a time. This was discussed with the administrator regarding a form in space #6 that expired on 3/21/23. Please have the parent update this medication authorization form and verify to me in writing that the form was updated within two weeks of today's visit. Both prescription and over-the-counter medicines can help manage health conditions and relieve symptoms of illness. Medicines can have toxic effects if too much is taken or if unintentionally ingested by children. Each year, approximately 50 000 children younger than 6 years are brought to emergency departments after unintentionally taking medicine when a caregiver was not watching. Most (75%) of these exposures involve 1- or 2-year-old children. According to Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d); Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children (five feet from finished floor) but are not required to be in locked storage. Infant Feeding: To ensure a safe feeding environment for infants, its best to hold an infant bottle feeding. However when an infant can hold their own bottle, they must be positioned in an appropriate feeding device such as a high chair or low feeding chair. Any device or piece of equipment that moves could cause a potential choking hazard for an infant. Outdoor Equipment/Materials: Proper materials engage children in a wide range of play, alone and with others. Children gain confidence as they make their own plans and choose materials, they are interested in. An environment that encourages children to make their own choices helps them feel safe, valued, adventurous, competent, and confident to take initiative. A variety of developmentally appropriate materials encourages children to use their imagination and learn to cooperate with others. While outdoors, children had to wait long periods of time to have access to gross motor equipment. Children were observed walking around without anything to do due to lack of equipment and/or materials. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. The monthly June menu was at the front entrance for viewing by parents. During today’s visit, the administrator printed a copy of the current week’s menu and posted it at the front entrance. Employee Purses- Employee purses and other personal effects must be kept out of reach of children. It is important to remember that purses may contain items that can be potentially hazardous to young children. Storing purses and personal effects five feet from the finished floor protects children from potential injury. Hand washing: Hand hygiene is the most important way to reduce the spread of infection. Many studies have shown that improperly cleansed hands are the primary carriers of infections. Deficiencies in hand hygiene have contributed to many outbreaks of diarrhea among children and caregivers/teachers in child care centers. Thorough handwashing with soap and water can protect you and others from a range of infectious diseases. Comments: Child Care Centers with a Temporary License in good standing may be eligible for participation in the NC Child Care Subsidy System during their first 6 months of operation. Only programs with a 3 Star or higher license are eligible to continue to participate in the Subsidy System after the first 6 months of operation. You should begin making plans now to obtain at least a 3 Star License by the expiration of your Temporary License if you intend to participate in the NC Subsidized Child Care System. The facility must have an overall compliance history of at least 75% to be eligible for a star rated license. Prior to today’s visit, the center’s overall compliance history was 100%. Documented violations from today’s visit will impact the center’s compliance history. It is important to implement processes and systems to prevent reoccurrence of documented violations. Star Rated License: We discussed the rated license process. You were reminded a compliance history score of seventy five percent or above must be maintained in order to receive a rated license. An Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and the request form for the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) was provided to you today. A quality point option form was provided to you. We discussed the Environment Rating Scales and your choice to participate in the ERS for potential points towards a star rated license. If you choose to request the ERS, the scales would need to be completed October 2023 prior to the expiration of the Temporary License on December 7, 2023. I recommended you review the applicable assessment tools at www.ncrlap.org and review training modules available and the additional resources provided. I encourage you to contact Martin Pitt Partnership for Children at 252-758-8885 to request technical assistance in preparation for the ERS. NC Rated License Assessment Project (NC-RLAP) - The NC-RLAP website has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can download NC Additional Notes for each of the scales and find additional information that will help you with your assessment. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, Language for Learning. NC-RLAP also offers free webinars to provide training and information about the Environment Rating Scales. Access to the webinars requires a computer with a high speed internet connection and a phone. The webinars are typically offered between 1:00 - 1:45 PM, a typical napping time in most child care programs. To register for a session, call 1-866-3NCRLAP (1-866-362-7527). Registration will close the day before the webinar, so please do not wait until the morning of the webinar to register. There must be at least seven participants signed up for the session, or it may be cancelled. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires that the user maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) user name and password. All paperwork, with the exception of official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. I walked through the DCDEE website and how to register for WORKS. Please have all staff registered in WORKS no later than August 1, 2023. For more information about NCID and WORKS, please visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov in order to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. Updates: Early Educator Certification (EEC) is another option to earn education points for the rated license. To learn more or apply for Early Educator Certification, go to the website for the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals https://ncicdp.org/ 1. On the left, click on Certifications and Endorsements 2. Slide to the right to Early Educator Certification (EEC) Forms and Endorsements 3. Read the information and follow the instructions to apply. 4. Mail completed application, original, official transcripts (may be opened), and $50 application fee to NCICDP. 5. Once a certificate or letter verifying the award of the certificate is received, log into Works account and upload the EEC Certificate or Letter. EEC will expire, but it counts towards rated license points indefinitely if it is current when posted in Works. NITTO - The Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative and DCDEE are offering a New Infant Toddler Teacher Orientation (NITTO). * Free online format, with 14 credit hours upon completion * Comprehensive training completed in 7 weeks * Practical knowledge that you can apply in a birth-to-three classroom Understand your value as a birth-to-three teacher and ways to care for yourself while caring for our youngest. Find the course at dcdee.moodle.nc.gov. Individuals will need to have an NCID to access the Moodle site. Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Plus is a salary supplement program, available in all NC counties, designed to increase the education, retention and compensation of teachers and family child care educators working with our youngest children. To be eligible for AWARD$ Plus, applicants must: • Work at least 30 hours/week with infants, ones or twos. • Earn at or below $20/hour. • Work in a licensed child care center or home. • Have at least 12 semester hours of birth to five focused coursework AWARD$ Plus is funded by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Visit www.childcareservices.org/awards for more details. Apply to Serve Military Families: Licensed child care programs with 3 or more stars can now participate in an expanded Department of Defense program to provide early care and learning to military families. Administered by Child Care Aware of America, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative makes it easier for North Carolina’s military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. For years, the Military Services have provided fee assistance to eligible military families to offset the cost of child care in community programs when on-base child care is unavailable. The MCCYN-PLUS initiative builds on this history and leverages the state's commitment to building a high-quality early care and learning network. Under the new MCCYN-PLUS initiative, child care programs in North Carolina can apply if they have a license rated 3 stars or higher. Providers interested in qualifying for MCCYN-PLUS can apply through Child Care Aware of America. Military families looking for help with fees and locating participating child care providers can apply through their military service branch At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Angela Hernandez, Lead Child Care Consultant at 252-373-9505 or angela.hernandez@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-4199 or 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: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: ANGELA HERNANDEZ Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on June 7, 2023 – December 7, 2023 caring for no more than 136 children, ages 0 -12 years of age on first and second shift. Building, fire, and sanitation inspections are to be completed during the 6 month temporary time period. Please contact your local inspectors and zoning offices to request the inspections. Please forward all approved inspections to me once completed. Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before, July 31, 2023, 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Hernandez PO Box 2409 Winterville, NC 28590 Angela.Hernandez@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 Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, there was one caregiver with six children ages, 0-1 year of age. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 321 Children were not adequately supervised while participating in an aquatic activity. Center staff do not get into the pool with the children during aquatic activities at a local pool. .1403(f) 322 Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center did not develop policies that included required information. The center aquatic policies did not include the facility's off-premises and transportation policies and procedures and that children shall be directed to exit the water during an emergency. .1403(g)(1-5) 323 Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities. Prior to participating in an aquatic activity, staff did not sign a statement that they received the center's aquatic policy. 10A NCAC 09 .1403(h)(1-3) 438 Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. A group of ten children ages 3 - 5 years of age had access to a small football, a small soccer ball, and 2 tricycles while outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted at the front entrance was for the month of June 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant fed themselves a bottle while positioned in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 609 Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Before beginning work/ entry into a classroom, three staff did not wash their hands and one staff did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch to the children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A prescription of Albuterol was located in a red bag that hung below five feet on the outdoor fence post therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A prescription of Albuterol in space #6 expired on 3/23/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A medication authorization for Albuterol located in space #6 expired on 3/21/23. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff purse was positioned on a storage bench below five feet while outdoors with a group of children therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Technical Assistance: Staff Child Ratio: A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each child care provider is responsible. Because younger children need more direct one-on-one interaction, response, and supervision, staff-to-child ratios are lower for younger children than for older ones. Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. Ratios and group sizes help ensure that a child gets enough one-on-one attention from an adult who is available to take care of each child’s unique needs. This responsive caregiving is extremely important to a child’s social and emotional development, physical well-being, and overall learning. We discussed strategies on how to ensure that a second staff member is in a classroom PRIOR to the group being out of ratio. Staff must alert administrative staff PRIOR to the additional child entering the classroom. Aquatic Activities: Planning fun summer activities for children can be challenging, especially when it's hot and everyone wants to stay cool while outside! Prior to participating in aquatic activities, its important to take a closer look at the rule. North Carolina Child Care Rule .1403 (b) which defines aquatic activities as "activities that take place in, on, or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, visits to water parks, and boating." Prior to any aquatic activity, each facility must create an Aquatic Policy. The policy must include, but is not limited to: aquatic safety hazards; supervision both during the activity as well as in restrooms and changing rooms; behavior management during the activities and last but not least, field trip and transportation policies. Prior to any aquatic activity trips, and annually thereafter, staff must sign a statement that they have reviewed the policies. Next you'll need to consider staff/child ratios and how to ensure adequate supervision. Children must be supervised at all times while participating in the aquatic activity. Staff should be stationed in pre-assigned areas that enable them to hear, see, and respond quickly to children. To ensure adequate supervision in a pool, half of the staff needed to meet the ratio shall be in the water, and the other half of the staff shall be out of the water. Notwithstanding the staff/child ratios, at no time shall there be fewer than two staff members supervising the activity. Medication: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, which may be harmful to the child. There is always a risk that a child may have a negative reaction to a medication, and children should be monitored for serious side effects that may require an emergency response. Authorization periods for administering emergency medication is such as albuterol and epi-pens are only valid for six months at a time. This was discussed with the administrator regarding a form in space #6 that expired on 3/21/23. Please have the parent update this medication authorization form and verify to me in writing that the form was updated within two weeks of today's visit. Both prescription and over-the-counter medicines can help manage health conditions and relieve symptoms of illness. Medicines can have toxic effects if too much is taken or if unintentionally ingested by children. Each year, approximately 50 000 children younger than 6 years are brought to emergency departments after unintentionally taking medicine when a caregiver was not watching. Most (75%) of these exposures involve 1- or 2-year-old children. According to Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d); Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children (five feet from finished floor) but are not required to be in locked storage. Infant Feeding: To ensure a safe feeding environment for infants, its best to hold an infant bottle feeding. However when an infant can hold their own bottle, they must be positioned in an appropriate feeding device such as a high chair or low feeding chair. Any device or piece of equipment that moves could cause a potential choking hazard for an infant. Outdoor Equipment/Materials: Proper materials engage children in a wide range of play, alone and with others. Children gain confidence as they make their own plans and choose materials, they are interested in. An environment that encourages children to make their own choices helps them feel safe, valued, adventurous, competent, and confident to take initiative. A variety of developmentally appropriate materials encourages children to use their imagination and learn to cooperate with others. While outdoors, children had to wait long periods of time to have access to gross motor equipment. Children were observed walking around without anything to do due to lack of equipment and/or materials. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. The monthly June menu was at the front entrance for viewing by parents. During today’s visit, the administrator printed a copy of the current week’s menu and posted it at the front entrance. Employee Purses- Employee purses and other personal effects must be kept out of reach of children. It is important to remember that purses may contain items that can be potentially hazardous to young children. Storing purses and personal effects five feet from the finished floor protects children from potential injury. Hand washing: Hand hygiene is the most important way to reduce the spread of infection. Many studies have shown that improperly cleansed hands are the primary carriers of infections. Deficiencies in hand hygiene have contributed to many outbreaks of diarrhea among children and caregivers/teachers in child care centers. Thorough handwashing with soap and water can protect you and others from a range of infectious diseases. Comments: Child Care Centers with a Temporary License in good standing may be eligible for participation in the NC Child Care Subsidy System during their first 6 months of operation. Only programs with a 3 Star or higher license are eligible to continue to participate in the Subsidy System after the first 6 months of operation. You should begin making plans now to obtain at least a 3 Star License by the expiration of your Temporary License if you intend to participate in the NC Subsidized Child Care System. The facility must have an overall compliance history of at least 75% to be eligible for a star rated license. Prior to today’s visit, the center’s overall compliance history was 100%. Documented violations from today’s visit will impact the center’s compliance history. It is important to implement processes and systems to prevent reoccurrence of documented violations. Star Rated License: We discussed the rated license process. You were reminded a compliance history score of seventy five percent or above must be maintained in order to receive a rated license. An Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and the request form for the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) was provided to you today. A quality point option form was provided to you. We discussed the Environment Rating Scales and your choice to participate in the ERS for potential points towards a star rated license. If you choose to request the ERS, the scales would need to be completed October 2023 prior to the expiration of the Temporary License on December 7, 2023. I recommended you review the applicable assessment tools at www.ncrlap.org and review training modules available and the additional resources provided. I encourage you to contact Martin Pitt Partnership for Children at 252-758-8885 to request technical assistance in preparation for the ERS. NC Rated License Assessment Project (NC-RLAP) - The NC-RLAP website has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can download NC Additional Notes for each of the scales and find additional information that will help you with your assessment. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, Language for Learning. NC-RLAP also offers free webinars to provide training and information about the Environment Rating Scales. Access to the webinars requires a computer with a high speed internet connection and a phone. The webinars are typically offered between 1:00 - 1:45 PM, a typical napping time in most child care programs. To register for a session, call 1-866-3NCRLAP (1-866-362-7527). Registration will close the day before the webinar, so please do not wait until the morning of the webinar to register. There must be at least seven participants signed up for the session, or it may be cancelled. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires that the user maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) user name and password. All paperwork, with the exception of official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. I walked through the DCDEE website and how to register for WORKS. Please have all staff registered in WORKS no later than August 1, 2023. For more information about NCID and WORKS, please visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov in order to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. Updates: Early Educator Certification (EEC) is another option to earn education points for the rated license. To learn more or apply for Early Educator Certification, go to the website for the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals https://ncicdp.org/ 1. On the left, click on Certifications and Endorsements 2. Slide to the right to Early Educator Certification (EEC) Forms and Endorsements 3. Read the information and follow the instructions to apply. 4. Mail completed application, original, official transcripts (may be opened), and $50 application fee to NCICDP. 5. Once a certificate or letter verifying the award of the certificate is received, log into Works account and upload the EEC Certificate or Letter. EEC will expire, but it counts towards rated license points indefinitely if it is current when posted in Works. NITTO - The Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative and DCDEE are offering a New Infant Toddler Teacher Orientation (NITTO). * Free online format, with 14 credit hours upon completion * Comprehensive training completed in 7 weeks * Practical knowledge that you can apply in a birth-to-three classroom Understand your value as a birth-to-three teacher and ways to care for yourself while caring for our youngest. Find the course at dcdee.moodle.nc.gov. Individuals will need to have an NCID to access the Moodle site. Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Plus is a salary supplement program, available in all NC counties, designed to increase the education, retention and compensation of teachers and family child care educators working with our youngest children. To be eligible for AWARD$ Plus, applicants must: • Work at least 30 hours/week with infants, ones or twos. • Earn at or below $20/hour. • Work in a licensed child care center or home. • Have at least 12 semester hours of birth to five focused coursework AWARD$ Plus is funded by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Visit www.childcareservices.org/awards for more details. Apply to Serve Military Families: Licensed child care programs with 3 or more stars can now participate in an expanded Department of Defense program to provide early care and learning to military families. Administered by Child Care Aware of America, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative makes it easier for North Carolina’s military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. For years, the Military Services have provided fee assistance to eligible military families to offset the cost of child care in community programs when on-base child care is unavailable. The MCCYN-PLUS initiative builds on this history and leverages the state's commitment to building a high-quality early care and learning network. Under the new MCCYN-PLUS initiative, child care programs in North Carolina can apply if they have a license rated 3 stars or higher. Providers interested in qualifying for MCCYN-PLUS can apply through Child Care Aware of America. Military families looking for help with fees and locating participating child care providers can apply through their military service branch At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Angela Hernandez, Lead Child Care Consultant at 252-373-9505 or angela.hernandez@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-4199 or 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: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN Facility ID: 74000942 Consultant: ANGELA HERNANDEZ Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on June 7, 2023 – December 7, 2023 caring for no more than 136 children, ages 0 -12 years of age on first and second shift. Building, fire, and sanitation inspections are to be completed during the 6 month temporary time period. Please contact your local inspectors and zoning offices to request the inspections. Please forward all approved inspections to me once completed. Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before, July 31, 2023, 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Hernandez PO Box 2409 Winterville, NC 28590 Angela.Hernandez@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 Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, there was one caregiver with six children ages, 0-1 year of age. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 321 Children were not adequately supervised while participating in an aquatic activity. Center staff do not get into the pool with the children during aquatic activities at a local pool. .1403(f) 322 Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center did not develop policies that included required information. The center aquatic policies did not include the facility's off-premises and transportation policies and procedures and that children shall be directed to exit the water during an emergency. .1403(g)(1-5) 323 Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities. Prior to participating in an aquatic activity, staff did not sign a statement that they received the center's aquatic policy. 10A NCAC 09 .1403(h)(1-3) 438 Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. A group of ten children ages 3 - 5 years of age had access to a small football, a small soccer ball, and 2 tricycles while outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted at the front entrance was for the month of June 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant fed themselves a bottle while positioned in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 609 Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Before beginning work/ entry into a classroom, three staff did not wash their hands and one staff did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch to the children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A prescription of Albuterol was located in a red bag that hung below five feet on the outdoor fence post therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A prescription of Albuterol in space #6 expired on 3/23/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A medication authorization for Albuterol located in space #6 expired on 3/21/23. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff purse was positioned on a storage bench below five feet while outdoors with a group of children therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Technical Assistance: Staff Child Ratio: A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each child care provider is responsible. Because younger children need more direct one-on-one interaction, response, and supervision, staff-to-child ratios are lower for younger children than for older ones. Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. Ratios and group sizes help ensure that a child gets enough one-on-one attention from an adult who is available to take care of each child’s unique needs. This responsive caregiving is extremely important to a child’s social and emotional development, physical well-being, and overall learning. We discussed strategies on how to ensure that a second staff member is in a classroom PRIOR to the group being out of ratio. Staff must alert administrative staff PRIOR to the additional child entering the classroom. Aquatic Activities: Planning fun summer activities for children can be challenging, especially when it's hot and everyone wants to stay cool while outside! Prior to participating in aquatic activities, its important to take a closer look at the rule. North Carolina Child Care Rule .1403 (b) which defines aquatic activities as "activities that take place in, on, or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, visits to water parks, and boating." Prior to any aquatic activity, each facility must create an Aquatic Policy. The policy must include, but is not limited to: aquatic safety hazards; supervision both during the activity as well as in restrooms and changing rooms; behavior management during the activities and last but not least, field trip and transportation policies. Prior to any aquatic activity trips, and annually thereafter, staff must sign a statement that they have reviewed the policies. Next you'll need to consider staff/child ratios and how to ensure adequate supervision. Children must be supervised at all times while participating in the aquatic activity. Staff should be stationed in pre-assigned areas that enable them to hear, see, and respond quickly to children. To ensure adequate supervision in a pool, half of the staff needed to meet the ratio shall be in the water, and the other half of the staff shall be out of the water. Notwithstanding the staff/child ratios, at no time shall there be fewer than two staff members supervising the activity. Medication: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, which may be harmful to the child. There is always a risk that a child may have a negative reaction to a medication, and children should be monitored for serious side effects that may require an emergency response. Authorization periods for administering emergency medication is such as albuterol and epi-pens are only valid for six months at a time. This was discussed with the administrator regarding a form in space #6 that expired on 3/21/23. Please have the parent update this medication authorization form and verify to me in writing that the form was updated within two weeks of today's visit. Both prescription and over-the-counter medicines can help manage health conditions and relieve symptoms of illness. Medicines can have toxic effects if too much is taken or if unintentionally ingested by children. Each year, approximately 50 000 children younger than 6 years are brought to emergency departments after unintentionally taking medicine when a caregiver was not watching. Most (75%) of these exposures involve 1- or 2-year-old children. According to Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d); Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children (five feet from finished floor) but are not required to be in locked storage. Infant Feeding: To ensure a safe feeding environment for infants, its best to hold an infant bottle feeding. However when an infant can hold their own bottle, they must be positioned in an appropriate feeding device such as a high chair or low feeding chair. Any device or piece of equipment that moves could cause a potential choking hazard for an infant. Outdoor Equipment/Materials: Proper materials engage children in a wide range of play, alone and with others. Children gain confidence as they make their own plans and choose materials, they are interested in. An environment that encourages children to make their own choices helps them feel safe, valued, adventurous, competent, and confident to take initiative. A variety of developmentally appropriate materials encourages children to use their imagination and learn to cooperate with others. While outdoors, children had to wait long periods of time to have access to gross motor equipment. Children were observed walking around without anything to do due to lack of equipment and/or materials. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. The monthly June menu was at the front entrance for viewing by parents. During today’s visit, the administrator printed a copy of the current week’s menu and posted it at the front entrance. Employee Purses- Employee purses and other personal effects must be kept out of reach of children. It is important to remember that purses may contain items that can be potentially hazardous to young children. Storing purses and personal effects five feet from the finished floor protects children from potential injury. Hand washing: Hand hygiene is the most important way to reduce the spread of infection. Many studies have shown that improperly cleansed hands are the primary carriers of infections. Deficiencies in hand hygiene have contributed to many outbreaks of diarrhea among children and caregivers/teachers in child care centers. Thorough handwashing with soap and water can protect you and others from a range of infectious diseases. Comments: Child Care Centers with a Temporary License in good standing may be eligible for participation in the NC Child Care Subsidy System during their first 6 months of operation. Only programs with a 3 Star or higher license are eligible to continue to participate in the Subsidy System after the first 6 months of operation. You should begin making plans now to obtain at least a 3 Star License by the expiration of your Temporary License if you intend to participate in the NC Subsidized Child Care System. The facility must have an overall compliance history of at least 75% to be eligible for a star rated license. Prior to today’s visit, the center’s overall compliance history was 100%. Documented violations from today’s visit will impact the center’s compliance history. It is important to implement processes and systems to prevent reoccurrence of documented violations. Star Rated License: We discussed the rated license process. You were reminded a compliance history score of seventy five percent or above must be maintained in order to receive a rated license. An Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and the request form for the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) was provided to you today. A quality point option form was provided to you. We discussed the Environment Rating Scales and your choice to participate in the ERS for potential points towards a star rated license. If you choose to request the ERS, the scales would need to be completed October 2023 prior to the expiration of the Temporary License on December 7, 2023. I recommended you review the applicable assessment tools at www.ncrlap.org and review training modules available and the additional resources provided. I encourage you to contact Martin Pitt Partnership for Children at 252-758-8885 to request technical assistance in preparation for the ERS. NC Rated License Assessment Project (NC-RLAP) - The NC-RLAP website has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can download NC Additional Notes for each of the scales and find additional information that will help you with your assessment. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, Language for Learning. NC-RLAP also offers free webinars to provide training and information about the Environment Rating Scales. Access to the webinars requires a computer with a high speed internet connection and a phone. The webinars are typically offered between 1:00 - 1:45 PM, a typical napping time in most child care programs. To register for a session, call 1-866-3NCRLAP (1-866-362-7527). Registration will close the day before the webinar, so please do not wait until the morning of the webinar to register. There must be at least seven participants signed up for the session, or it may be cancelled. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires that the user maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) user name and password. All paperwork, with the exception of official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. I walked through the DCDEE website and how to register for WORKS. Please have all staff registered in WORKS no later than August 1, 2023. For more information about NCID and WORKS, please visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov in order to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. Updates: Early Educator Certification (EEC) is another option to earn education points for the rated license. To learn more or apply for Early Educator Certification, go to the website for the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals https://ncicdp.org/ 1. On the left, click on Certifications and Endorsements 2. Slide to the right to Early Educator Certification (EEC) Forms and Endorsements 3. Read the information and follow the instructions to apply. 4. Mail completed application, original, official transcripts (may be opened), and $50 application fee to NCICDP. 5. Once a certificate or letter verifying the award of the certificate is received, log into Works account and upload the EEC Certificate or Letter. EEC will expire, but it counts towards rated license points indefinitely if it is current when posted in Works. NITTO - The Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative and DCDEE are offering a New Infant Toddler Teacher Orientation (NITTO). * Free online format, with 14 credit hours upon completion * Comprehensive training completed in 7 weeks * Practical knowledge that you can apply in a birth-to-three classroom Understand your value as a birth-to-three teacher and ways to care for yourself while caring for our youngest. Find the course at dcdee.moodle.nc.gov. Individuals will need to have an NCID to access the Moodle site. Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Plus is a salary supplement program, available in all NC counties, designed to increase the education, retention and compensation of teachers and family child care educators working with our youngest children. To be eligible for AWARD$ Plus, applicants must: • Work at least 30 hours/week with infants, ones or twos. • Earn at or below $20/hour. • Work in a licensed child care center or home. • Have at least 12 semester hours of birth to five focused coursework AWARD$ Plus is funded by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Visit www.childcareservices.org/awards for more details. Apply to Serve Military Families: Licensed child care programs with 3 or more stars can now participate in an expanded Department of Defense program to provide early care and learning to military families. Administered by Child Care Aware of America, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative makes it easier for North Carolina’s military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. For years, the Military Services have provided fee assistance to eligible military families to offset the cost of child care in community programs when on-base child care is unavailable. The MCCYN-PLUS initiative builds on this history and leverages the state's commitment to building a high-quality early care and learning network. Under the new MCCYN-PLUS initiative, child care programs in North Carolina can apply if they have a license rated 3 stars or higher. Providers interested in qualifying for MCCYN-PLUS can apply through Child Care Aware of America. Military families looking for help with fees and locating participating child care providers can apply through their military service branch At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Angela Hernandez, Lead Child Care Consultant at 252-373-9505 or angela.hernandez@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-4199 or 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