10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY Facility ID: 36000603 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 10/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements. You, Jean Nivens, Owner/Administrator, assisted with today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a four (4) star license issued March 8, 2023. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care) and meets enhanced ratios. The Secretary of State website was checked on October 22, 2025, and your business, Little Einsteins Preschool Academy, LLC, was active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, nap, snack, group time, and free play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 16, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 4, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on October 2, 2025. The last emergency drill was conducted on August 1, 2025. The last playground inspection was conducted on October 2, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on October 17, 2023. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is completed on-site visits and risk assessments for lead-based paint and asbestos, and no hazards were identified. I reviewed the ABCMS Provider portal during the visit. I confirmed all current staff members are included in your facility portal. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Two (2) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. You stated you are considering dividing Space #3 into two (2) spaces using a gate. You requested that I measure the divided space based on where the gate would be placed. Per today’s measurements, the maximum capacity of Space #3a (the front side of the room) is six (6) children. The maximum capacity of Space #3b (the back side of the room) is five (5) children. I contacted Christina Rodite, Environmental Health Supervisor with the Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services, via phone today. I discussed handwashing and diaper changing requirements if infants were enrolled in Space #3b. Ms. Rodite stated it would be a “case by case basis” and you would need to contact Environmental Health to request a visit from an inspector to determine what would be required for Space #3b. Space #3 may not be used as divided space until you submit documentation from environmental health. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, ten (10) months of age, was documented on September 25, 2025, at 12:00pm and not again until 12:30pm. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, four (4) months of age, was documented on September 25, 2025, at 4:28pm and not again until 4:44pm. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, eight (8) months of age was documented on September 25, 2025, at 2:00pm and not again until 2:30pm. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(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. The First Aid Certification for one (1) staff member, employed on July 9, 2023, expired August 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR Certification for one (1) staff member, employed on July 9, 2023, expired August 2025. .1102(d) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 5, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 93%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Your facility’s safe sleep policy must be followed at all times. Per rule and your facility’s safe sleep policy, sleeping infants must be visually checked at least once every fifteen (15) minutes and the check documented on a safe sleep log. I suggested you continue to keep the sleep logs near the crib where infants sleep. I also suggested you review the facility’s safe sleep policy with all teachers when they are assigned to the classroom for infants and at least annually thereafter, to ensure the policy is followed at all times. Additionally, I suggested you contact Tara Knight, Child Care Health Consultant with the Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services at 704.913.3129 to request additional technical assistance regarding safe sleep. 2. All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. New staff members have ninety days from their date of hire to complete the training. I suggested you schedule CPR/First Aid Training for all new staff during their hiring process. For existing staff, I suggested you schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. We reviewed the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County’s training calendar at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/partnership-for-children-of-lincoln-amp-gaston-counties-45331112 for upcoming CPR/First Aid Training Courses. A CPR/First Aid class is scheduled for November 4, 2025. You assisted the staff member in registering for the training on November 4, 2025, during the visit. Consultation: We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environmental rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to Deirdre Sykes, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties, to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. I provided you with a copy of the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development Book during the visit. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY Facility ID: 36000603 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 10/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements. You, Jean Nivens, Owner/Administrator, assisted with today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a four (4) star license issued March 8, 2023. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care) and meets enhanced ratios. The Secretary of State website was checked on October 22, 2025, and your business, Little Einsteins Preschool Academy, LLC, was active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, nap, snack, group time, and free play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 16, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 4, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on October 2, 2025. The last emergency drill was conducted on August 1, 2025. The last playground inspection was conducted on October 2, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on October 17, 2023. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is completed on-site visits and risk assessments for lead-based paint and asbestos, and no hazards were identified. I reviewed the ABCMS Provider portal during the visit. I confirmed all current staff members are included in your facility portal. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Two (2) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. You stated you are considering dividing Space #3 into two (2) spaces using a gate. You requested that I measure the divided space based on where the gate would be placed. Per today’s measurements, the maximum capacity of Space #3a (the front side of the room) is six (6) children. The maximum capacity of Space #3b (the back side of the room) is five (5) children. I contacted Christina Rodite, Environmental Health Supervisor with the Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services, via phone today. I discussed handwashing and diaper changing requirements if infants were enrolled in Space #3b. Ms. Rodite stated it would be a “case by case basis” and you would need to contact Environmental Health to request a visit from an inspector to determine what would be required for Space #3b. Space #3 may not be used as divided space until you submit documentation from environmental health. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, ten (10) months of age, was documented on September 25, 2025, at 12:00pm and not again until 12:30pm. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, four (4) months of age, was documented on September 25, 2025, at 4:28pm and not again until 4:44pm. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, eight (8) months of age was documented on September 25, 2025, at 2:00pm and not again until 2:30pm. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(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. The First Aid Certification for one (1) staff member, employed on July 9, 2023, expired August 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR Certification for one (1) staff member, employed on July 9, 2023, expired August 2025. .1102(d) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 5, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 93%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Your facility’s safe sleep policy must be followed at all times. Per rule and your facility’s safe sleep policy, sleeping infants must be visually checked at least once every fifteen (15) minutes and the check documented on a safe sleep log. I suggested you continue to keep the sleep logs near the crib where infants sleep. I also suggested you review the facility’s safe sleep policy with all teachers when they are assigned to the classroom for infants and at least annually thereafter, to ensure the policy is followed at all times. Additionally, I suggested you contact Tara Knight, Child Care Health Consultant with the Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services at 704.913.3129 to request additional technical assistance regarding safe sleep. 2. All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. New staff members have ninety days from their date of hire to complete the training. I suggested you schedule CPR/First Aid Training for all new staff during their hiring process. For existing staff, I suggested you schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. We reviewed the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County’s training calendar at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/partnership-for-children-of-lincoln-amp-gaston-counties-45331112 for upcoming CPR/First Aid Training Courses. A CPR/First Aid class is scheduled for November 4, 2025. You assisted the staff member in registering for the training on November 4, 2025, during the visit. Consultation: We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environmental rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to Deirdre Sykes, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties, to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. I provided you with a copy of the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development Book during the visit. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY Facility ID: 36000603 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 134 Time In: 10:56 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements. You, Jean Nivens, Owner/Administrator, assisted with today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a four (4) star license issued March 8, 2023. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care) and meets enhanced ratios. The Secretary of State website was checked on November 12, 2024, and your business, Little Einsteins Preschool Academy, LLC, was active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in outdoor play, routines, free play, lunch, nap and group time during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on October 24, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 4, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on November 1, 2024. The last emergency drill was conducted on September 26, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on November 1, 2024. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Two (2) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #3, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector, expired on August 27, 2024. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) bottle of DG Health Children’s Allergy Oral Solution expired on September 14, 2024. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector expired on April 16, 2024. In Space #4, one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector expired on October 31, 2024. .0803(12) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In Space #3, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies did not have the contact information for the healthcare professional, emergency contact information, parent information, parent signature, or date the plan was completed, listed. In Space #4, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies was completed on October 16, 2023. .0801(b) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 26, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 95%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization or medication has expired must be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, should be discarded. For emergency medications, obtain a new prescription from the parent to ensure necessary medications are on site at all times. Standing permission to administer medications for chronic illnesses may be given for up to six (6) months. I suggested you have teachers check all medications and permission to administer medication forms at least once per month, on the date the fire drill is conducted, to ensure no medications or permission to administer medication forms have expired. 2. For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan must be attached to the application. The medical action plan is to be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and must include the following: a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; contact information for the child's health care professional(s); medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan is to be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. I suggested you have staff review all medical action plans when brought into the facility to ensure they are completed with all of the required information. I also suggested you review medical action plans with parents regularly to ensure no changes need to be made to the plans. Parents must complete a new medical action plan at least annually if no changes occur to the plan throughout the year. Consultation: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY Facility ID: 36000603 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/15/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 7/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 67 Time In: 02:08 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Jean Nivens, Owner/Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four (4) star license issued March 8, 2023. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care) and meets enhanced ratios. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 15, 2024, and your business, Little Einsteins Preschool Academy, LLC, was active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on October 26, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 9, 2023. The most recent fire drill was conducted on July 13, 2024, the most recent emergency drill was conducted on July 9, 2024, and the most recent playground inspection was conducted on July 8, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, snack, free play, and nap during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. Two (2) new staff members were hired since the last visit. The following violation was observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #3, one (1) tube of Desitin Max Strength Diaper Rash Paste expired December 2023. .0803(12) The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 29, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 96%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization or medication has expired must be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, should be discarded. Medications should be checked when brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they have not expired. I suggested staff members check all medications and permission to administer medication forms at least monthly to ensure none have expired. Consultation 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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY Facility ID: 36000603 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 98 Time In: 09:32 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Jean Nivens, Owner/Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four (4) star license issued March 8, 2023. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care) and meets enhanced ratio, The Secretary of State website was checked on October 16, 2023, and your business, Little Einsteins Preschool Academy, LLC was active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, group time, outdoor play, and free play during today’s visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. Two (2) new staff members were hired since the last visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 7, 2022. A superior sanitation classification was issued with zero (0) demerits. The most recent, approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on November 29, 2022. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #1a/b, the attendance for one (1) child was not documented on September 29, 2023. In Space #1a/b, the attendance for one (1) child was not documented on October 12, 2023. GS 110-91(9) 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. In Space # 4, the medical action plan for one (1) child, diagnosed with allergies and prescribed an Epi Pen, was last updated on October 11, 2023. .0801(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by October 30, 2023. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 97%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Daily attendance must be maintained for each child every day. I suggested you create a daily checklist for each classroom to ensure all required records are maintained. 2. For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan must be attached to the application. The medical action plan is to be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; contact information for the child's health care professional(s); medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan is to be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. I provided you with a sample medical action plan, specific to food allergies via email during today’s visit, which you forwarded to the child’s parent to be completed. These forms can also be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. I also suggested you keep a copy of the medical action plans with the medications to ensure the correct response and care is given to any emergent situations. Consultation Qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years from the date of issue. Please begin the criminal background re-check at least two (2) months prior to the expiration of the current qualifying letter. 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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY Facility ID: 36000603 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 98 Time In: 09:32 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Jean Nivens, Owner/Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four (4) star license issued March 8, 2023. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care) and meets enhanced ratio, The Secretary of State website was checked on October 16, 2023, and your business, Little Einsteins Preschool Academy, LLC was active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, group time, outdoor play, and free play during today’s visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. Two (2) new staff members were hired since the last visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 7, 2022. A superior sanitation classification was issued with zero (0) demerits. The most recent, approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on November 29, 2022. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #1a/b, the attendance for one (1) child was not documented on September 29, 2023. In Space #1a/b, the attendance for one (1) child was not documented on October 12, 2023. GS 110-91(9) 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. In Space # 4, the medical action plan for one (1) child, diagnosed with allergies and prescribed an Epi Pen, was last updated on October 11, 2023. .0801(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by October 30, 2023. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 97%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Daily attendance must be maintained for each child every day. I suggested you create a daily checklist for each classroom to ensure all required records are maintained. 2. For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan must be attached to the application. The medical action plan is to be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; contact information for the child's health care professional(s); medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan is to be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. I provided you with a sample medical action plan, specific to food allergies via email during today’s visit, which you forwarded to the child’s parent to be completed. These forms can also be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. I also suggested you keep a copy of the medical action plans with the medications to ensure the correct response and care is given to any emergent situations. Consultation Qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years from the date of issue. Please begin the criminal background re-check at least two (2) months prior to the expiration of the current qualifying letter. 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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY Facility ID: 36000603 Consultant: JULIA ARMSTRONG Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-390A Visit Date: 8/31/2023 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Jean Nivens, owner/administrator, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Nivens and and an additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff was unaware that a child exited the facility and left the premises. A violation of Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 (a)(1-4) regarding supervision. .1801(a)(1-5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's failure to provide adequate supervision of children created an unsafe environment. Specifically, a child was located in the middle of the road by passersby who walked with the child to nearby homes looking for the child's caregiver before being approached by facility staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. The Division determined child maltreatment based on failure to meet supervision needs. GS 110-105.6(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one(1) week September 7, 2023, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Julia Armstrong, Investigations Consultant, julia.armstrong@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me at Julia Armstrong, Investigations Consultant, 828-228-4614, Julia.armstrong@dhhs.nc.gov or Natosha Lambeth, Western Investigations Consultant, Natosha.lambeth@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY Facility ID: 36000603 Consultant: JULIA ARMSTRONG Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-390A Visit Date: 8/31/2023 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Jean Nivens, owner/administrator, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Nivens and and an additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff was unaware that a child exited the facility and left the premises. A violation of Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 (a)(1-4) regarding supervision. .1801(a)(1-5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's failure to provide adequate supervision of children created an unsafe environment. Specifically, a child was located in the middle of the road by passersby who walked with the child to nearby homes looking for the child's caregiver before being approached by facility staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. The Division determined child maltreatment based on failure to meet supervision needs. GS 110-105.6(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one(1) week September 7, 2023, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Julia Armstrong, Investigations Consultant, julia.armstrong@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me at Julia Armstrong, Investigations Consultant, 828-228-4614, Julia.armstrong@dhhs.nc.gov or Natosha Lambeth, Western Investigations Consultant, Natosha.lambeth@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY Facility ID: 36000603 Consultant: JULIA ARMSTRONG Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-390A Visit Date: 8/31/2023 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Jean Nivens, owner/administrator, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Nivens and and an additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff was unaware that a child exited the facility and left the premises. A violation of Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 (a)(1-4) regarding supervision. .1801(a)(1-5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's failure to provide adequate supervision of children created an unsafe environment. Specifically, a child was located in the middle of the road by passersby who walked with the child to nearby homes looking for the child's caregiver before being approached by facility staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. The Division determined child maltreatment based on failure to meet supervision needs. GS 110-105.6(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one(1) week September 7, 2023, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Julia Armstrong, Investigations Consultant, julia.armstrong@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me at Julia Armstrong, Investigations Consultant, 828-228-4614, Julia.armstrong@dhhs.nc.gov or Natosha Lambeth, Western Investigations Consultant, Natosha.lambeth@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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.