G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Facility ID: 36000629 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 122 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 301 Time In: 08:19 AM Time Out: 01:20 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, Sarah Ballard, Administrator, assisted with today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license issued May 27, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), and meets enhanced ratios. The Secretary of State website was checked on June 11, 2025, and your business, Belmont Early Learning, 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, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in breakfast, routines, free play, group time, outdoor play, lunch, and nap during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 16, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on July 16, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on May 3, 2025. The last emergency drill was conducted on April 24, 2025. The last playground inspection was conducted on May 5, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on February 19, 2025. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Sixteen (16) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Thirteen (13) new staff files and two (2) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violation was 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 #5, the permission to administer medication form for one (1) tube of Flanders Buttocks Ointment expired on May 12, 2025. .0803(12) The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 25, 2025, 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 94%. 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. Standing permission to administer medications for chronic illnesses may be given for up to six (6) months. Continue to use the Medication Administration Permission Form and Log, which may also be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. I suggested you place extra copies of the Permission to Administer Medication Form in each classroom to be completed by the parent in the event that a form expires. Additionally, I suggested you assign a staff member to each room to check all medications and Permission to Administer Medication Forms at least once a month to prevent further non-compliance regarding medication. Consultation: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. You have created your ABCMS Provider Portal and have entered staff into your portal. Continue to add new staff members within five (5) days of employment. 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. Per your request, I provided you with a copy of a sample screen time log via email during the visit. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Facility ID: 36000629 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2024 Number Present: 136 Completed Date: 7/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 08:59 AM Time Out: 01:18 PM Time In: 01:49 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM 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, Lisa Taylor, Administrator, assisted with today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license issued May 27, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care) and meets enhanced ratios. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 25, 2024, and your business, Belmont Early Learning, 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, lunch, free play, group time, nap and outdoor play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 16, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on July 16, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on June 6, 2024, 2024. The last emergency drill was conducted on May 8, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on July 17, 2024. Sixteen (16) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Twenty-five (25) 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 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. No fire drill was conducted in May 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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#10, one (1) bottle of Wizard Naturals Aromatherapy Fine Fragrance Mist, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the refrigerator. .2820(b) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #10, one (1) infant, seven (7) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 22, 2024, at 11:10am and not again until 11:34am. In Space #10, two (2) infants, both ten (10) months of age, both had a visual sleep check at 12:45pm and not again until 1:10pm. In Space #10, one (1) infant, seven (7) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 18, 2024, at 10:00am and not again until 10:20am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 22, 2024, at 9:28am and not again until 9:45am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 22, 2024, at 8:43am and not again until 9:00am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, four (4) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 22, 2024, at 9:44am and not again until 10:00am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, four (4) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 22, 2024, at 1:25pm and not again until 1:55pm. In Space #11, one (1) infant, four (4) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 22, 2024, at 1:25pm and not again until 1:45pm. In Space #11, one (1) infant, four (4) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 19, 2024, at 10:22am and not again until 10:45am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 19, 2024, at 8:25am and not again until 8:48am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 19, 2024, at 10:40am and not again until 11:00am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 19, 2024, at 1:20pm and not again until 1:45pm. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 19, 2024, at 3:22pm and not again until 3:45pm. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 18, 2024, at 9:40am and not again until 10:00am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 18, 2024, at 8:28am and not again until 8:45am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 18, 2024, at 9:25am and not again until 9:45am, and at 11:28am and not again until 11:45am. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 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 (1) staff member, employed on May 13, 2024, had the results of a negative TB test on file dated July 14, 2022. One (1) staff member, employed on October 23, 2023, had the results of a negative TB test on file dated November 6, 2023. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) staff member, employed on May 13, 2024, only received six (6) hours of orientation within the first six weeks of employment. A second staff member, employed on May 13, 2024, did not complete sixteen (16) hours of orientation until July 17, 2024. .1101(a) 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. One (1) staff member, employed on January 29, 2024, did not sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy until March 6, 2024. One (1) staff member, employed on October 23, 2023, did not sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy until July 23, 2024. One (1) staff member, employed on June 18, 2024, did not sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy until July 8, 2024. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 6, 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 91%. 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. Fire drills must be conducted at least once a month and documented on a fire drill log. I suggested you set a reminder on your calendar and/or conduct fire drills on the same day as monthly playground inspections to ensure the drills are conducted as required. 2. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. I suggested you remind staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. The air freshener was removed from the classroom and discarded during the visit. 3. 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 review the facility’s safe sleep policy with your infant teachers to ensure the policy is followed at all times. I also suggested you revise your facility’s safe sleep charts, or use the sample safe sleep chart found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure sleeping infants are visually checked at least every fifteen (15) minutes. 4. All staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week must have the results indicating the individual is free of active tuberculosis on file on or before the first day of work. This must be obtained within the 12 months prior to the date of employment and must be on file on or before the employee’s first day of work. New staff members should not be permitted to begin work until they have the results of a TB test showing negative results or screening form on file. I suggested you obtain a TB test from all new staff members during the hiring process to ensure the test results are less than one (1) year old and on file prior to employment. 5. Each center must ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives sixteen (16) hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee must complete six (6) hours of orientation within the first two (2) weeks of employment. Please continue to use the Orientation Form found on the DCDEE website. I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure each new employee’s orientation is completed within the required timeframes. 6. All staff members who care for children up to five (5) years of age must review the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to the staff member caring for children. An acknowledgment of receipt and review must be on file. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (1) the individual’s name; (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (3) the individual’s signature; and (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. I suggested you create a new employee packet to ensure all required documentation is reviewed and on file for all staff members as required. Consultation: 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: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Facility ID: 36000629 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2024 Number Present: 136 Completed Date: 7/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 08:59 AM Time Out: 01:18 PM Time In: 01:49 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM 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, Lisa Taylor, Administrator, assisted with today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license issued May 27, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care) and meets enhanced ratios. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 25, 2024, and your business, Belmont Early Learning, 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, lunch, free play, group time, nap and outdoor play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 16, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on July 16, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on June 6, 2024, 2024. The last emergency drill was conducted on May 8, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on July 17, 2024. Sixteen (16) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Twenty-five (25) 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 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. No fire drill was conducted in May 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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#10, one (1) bottle of Wizard Naturals Aromatherapy Fine Fragrance Mist, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the refrigerator. .2820(b) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #10, one (1) infant, seven (7) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 22, 2024, at 11:10am and not again until 11:34am. In Space #10, two (2) infants, both ten (10) months of age, both had a visual sleep check at 12:45pm and not again until 1:10pm. In Space #10, one (1) infant, seven (7) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 18, 2024, at 10:00am and not again until 10:20am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 22, 2024, at 9:28am and not again until 9:45am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 22, 2024, at 8:43am and not again until 9:00am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, four (4) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 22, 2024, at 9:44am and not again until 10:00am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, four (4) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 22, 2024, at 1:25pm and not again until 1:55pm. In Space #11, one (1) infant, four (4) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 22, 2024, at 1:25pm and not again until 1:45pm. In Space #11, one (1) infant, four (4) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 19, 2024, at 10:22am and not again until 10:45am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 19, 2024, at 8:25am and not again until 8:48am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 19, 2024, at 10:40am and not again until 11:00am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 19, 2024, at 1:20pm and not again until 1:45pm. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 19, 2024, at 3:22pm and not again until 3:45pm. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 18, 2024, at 9:40am and not again until 10:00am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 18, 2024, at 8:28am and not again until 8:45am. In Space #11, one (1) infant, five (5) months of age, had a visual sleep check on July 18, 2024, at 9:25am and not again until 9:45am, and at 11:28am and not again until 11:45am. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 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 (1) staff member, employed on May 13, 2024, had the results of a negative TB test on file dated July 14, 2022. One (1) staff member, employed on October 23, 2023, had the results of a negative TB test on file dated November 6, 2023. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) staff member, employed on May 13, 2024, only received six (6) hours of orientation within the first six weeks of employment. A second staff member, employed on May 13, 2024, did not complete sixteen (16) hours of orientation until July 17, 2024. .1101(a) 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. One (1) staff member, employed on January 29, 2024, did not sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy until March 6, 2024. One (1) staff member, employed on October 23, 2023, did not sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy until July 23, 2024. One (1) staff member, employed on June 18, 2024, did not sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy until July 8, 2024. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 6, 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 91%. 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. Fire drills must be conducted at least once a month and documented on a fire drill log. I suggested you set a reminder on your calendar and/or conduct fire drills on the same day as monthly playground inspections to ensure the drills are conducted as required. 2. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. I suggested you remind staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. The air freshener was removed from the classroom and discarded during the visit. 3. 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 review the facility’s safe sleep policy with your infant teachers to ensure the policy is followed at all times. I also suggested you revise your facility’s safe sleep charts, or use the sample safe sleep chart found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure sleeping infants are visually checked at least every fifteen (15) minutes. 4. All staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week must have the results indicating the individual is free of active tuberculosis on file on or before the first day of work. This must be obtained within the 12 months prior to the date of employment and must be on file on or before the employee’s first day of work. New staff members should not be permitted to begin work until they have the results of a TB test showing negative results or screening form on file. I suggested you obtain a TB test from all new staff members during the hiring process to ensure the test results are less than one (1) year old and on file prior to employment. 5. Each center must ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives sixteen (16) hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee must complete six (6) hours of orientation within the first two (2) weeks of employment. Please continue to use the Orientation Form found on the DCDEE website. I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure each new employee’s orientation is completed within the required timeframes. 6. All staff members who care for children up to five (5) years of age must review the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to the staff member caring for children. An acknowledgment of receipt and review must be on file. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (1) the individual’s name; (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (3) the individual’s signature; and (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. I suggested you create a new employee packet to ensure all required documentation is reviewed and on file for all staff members as required. Consultation: 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

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Facility ID: 36000629 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0424-251L Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 96 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 226 Time In: 08:34 AM Time Out: 12:20 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 investigate a report alleging violations of child care requirements regarding staff/child ratio. You, Amanda Hall, Administrator, assisted with the visit. The Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 30, 2024, and your business, Belmont Early Learning 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 your consultant 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 walkthrough of the facility was conducted, and observation was conducted in all spaces during the visit. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in breakfast, routines, lunch, group time, free play, and outdoor play during today’s visit. I reviewed attendance records, staff sign in/out sheets, and children’s sign in/out sheets. You have created a new sign in and out record for each classroom for children and teachers to sign in and out of each classroom they are assigned. In addition, you continue to document staff and children’s arrival and departure information at the entrance to the facility. The allegation was discussed with you and one (1) additional staff member during the visit. You and the additional staff member interviewed had an opportunity to ask questions, state perceptions of the situation and provide pertinent information in response to the allegation. Based on observations and record review, the allegation regarding staff/child ratio was substantiated. The following violation was observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Today I observed, in space #7, fifteen (15) children, all two (2) years of age, with one (1) staff member. Based on program records, on April 24, 2024, eleven (11) children, all three (3) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #1, ten (10) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #4, nine (9) children, zero (0) to two (2) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #6, ten (10) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #7, and eleven (11) children, all one (1) year of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #8, on April 25, 2024, thirteen (13) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #4, thirteen (13) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #5, and eleven (11) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #7, on April 26, 2024, twelve (12) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #4, twelve (12) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #5, and ten (10) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #7. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how 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. I must receive your compliance statement by May 14, 2024. 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 88%. 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: Your facility meets enhanced ratios. We reviewed child care rule NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Based on your permit restrictions, you are required to meet the following staff/child ratios at all times: Age (Ratio Staff/Children)-Maximum Group Size 0 to 12 Months (1/5)-10 1 to 2 Years (1/6)-12 2 to 3 Years (1/9)-18 3 to 4 Years (1/10)-20 4 to 5 Years (1/13)-25 5 to 6 Years (1/15)-25 6 Years and Older (1/20)-25 As a reminder, if you do not have enough staff present to maintain the required, aforementioned staff/child ratios, you should not accept children for care. Additional children should not be enrolled if you do not have enough staff members employed to meet staff/child ratios. You stated you are in the process of hiring three (3) new staff members. You also stated you can change the staff schedule to have one (1) staff member come into work earlier to ensure staff/child ratios are met. We reviewed your new classroom sign in and out sheets for children and staff. I suggested you add additional spaces for staff to sign into the classrooms. I also suggested you re-review procedures for completing these forms with all staff members to ensure they are being completed properly. Consultation: 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: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Facility ID: 36000629 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0424-251L Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 96 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 226 Time In: 08:34 AM Time Out: 12:20 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 investigate a report alleging violations of child care requirements regarding staff/child ratio. You, Amanda Hall, Administrator, assisted with the visit. The Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 30, 2024, and your business, Belmont Early Learning 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 your consultant 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 walkthrough of the facility was conducted, and observation was conducted in all spaces during the visit. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in breakfast, routines, lunch, group time, free play, and outdoor play during today’s visit. I reviewed attendance records, staff sign in/out sheets, and children’s sign in/out sheets. You have created a new sign in and out record for each classroom for children and teachers to sign in and out of each classroom they are assigned. In addition, you continue to document staff and children’s arrival and departure information at the entrance to the facility. The allegation was discussed with you and one (1) additional staff member during the visit. You and the additional staff member interviewed had an opportunity to ask questions, state perceptions of the situation and provide pertinent information in response to the allegation. Based on observations and record review, the allegation regarding staff/child ratio was substantiated. The following violation was observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Today I observed, in space #7, fifteen (15) children, all two (2) years of age, with one (1) staff member. Based on program records, on April 24, 2024, eleven (11) children, all three (3) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #1, ten (10) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #4, nine (9) children, zero (0) to two (2) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #6, ten (10) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #7, and eleven (11) children, all one (1) year of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #8, on April 25, 2024, thirteen (13) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #4, thirteen (13) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #5, and eleven (11) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #7, on April 26, 2024, twelve (12) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #4, twelve (12) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #5, and ten (10) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member in space #7. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how 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. I must receive your compliance statement by May 14, 2024. 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 88%. 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: Your facility meets enhanced ratios. We reviewed child care rule NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Based on your permit restrictions, you are required to meet the following staff/child ratios at all times: Age (Ratio Staff/Children)-Maximum Group Size 0 to 12 Months (1/5)-10 1 to 2 Years (1/6)-12 2 to 3 Years (1/9)-18 3 to 4 Years (1/10)-20 4 to 5 Years (1/13)-25 5 to 6 Years (1/15)-25 6 Years and Older (1/20)-25 As a reminder, if you do not have enough staff present to maintain the required, aforementioned staff/child ratios, you should not accept children for care. Additional children should not be enrolled if you do not have enough staff members employed to meet staff/child ratios. You stated you are in the process of hiring three (3) new staff members. You also stated you can change the staff schedule to have one (1) staff member come into work earlier to ensure staff/child ratios are met. We reviewed your new classroom sign in and out sheets for children and staff. I suggested you add additional spaces for staff to sign into the classrooms. I also suggested you re-review procedures for completing these forms with all staff members to ensure they are being completed properly. Consultation: 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

10A NCAC 09 .2508 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Facility ID: 36000629 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0124-004L Visit Date: 1/4/2024 Number Present: 94 Completed Date: 1/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 365 Time In: 08:10 AM Time Out: 02:15 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 investigate a report received on January 2, 2024, alleging violations of child care requirements regarding supervision. You, Amanda Hall, Administrator, assisted with the visit. The Secretary of State website was checked on January 4, 2024, and your business, Belmont Early Learning, 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 your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. There are concerns that a child was left unattended in a classroom. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility and observation in each space during the visit. Supervision was observed to be appropriate during today’s visit. I verified compliance with staff/child ratios, adequate/approved space, license posted, and permit restrictions during the visit. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, nap, breakfast, group time, lunch, and free play during today’s visit. I requested access to camera footage to review; however, you stated the cameras in the facility are only live feed and do not record. We reviewed sign in and out records for December 18, 2023. The child involved in the incident was signed out of Space #4 and into Space #5 at 4:47pm by the staff member assigned to Space #5. We reviewed clock in and out records for staff members. The staff member assigned to Space #4 who was involved in the incident clocked out at 5:01pm. The allegations were discussed with you and twenty-three (23) staff members who were present during today’s visit. You and all staff members interviewed had an opportunity to ask questions, state perceptions of the situation and provide pertinent information in response to the allegation. You stated that an incident occurred on December 18, 2023, where a child was left unattended in Space #4 for approximately one (1) minute. You and staff interviewed stated the teacher assigned to Space #4 was leaving for the day and transitioning children to other spaces. You and some staff interviewed stated the teacher assigned to Space #4 counted the children as they left the classroom; however, the child who was in the back of the line did not leave the classroom as the teacher and other children were leaving the room. You and some staff interviewed stated the door to the Space #4 was closed and that the teacher assigned to Space #4 was still in the hallway with the rest of the children when the parent of another child enrolled at the facility saw the child alone in the classroom. Additional staff members interviewed stated no staff members were present in the hallway when the parent found the child unattended in Space #4. You and staff interviewed stated that the parent who found the child then brought the child to the office and informed you that the child was found unattended in Space #4. You stated that at that time, you brought the child to another staff member who took the child to the playground to join the children enrolled in Space #5. You stated that you then saw the staff member assigned to Space #4 in the hallway and spoke to her about the incident. You and all staff interviewed stated staff members conduct face to name checks during transitions to other spaces. You and staff interviewed stated staff members conduct a name to face check each time they pass through a door when transitioning from one (1) space to another. You and staff interviewed stated a name to face check is conducted when leaving a classroom, when crossing through the door onto the playground, when coming back in the door from the playground, and when coming back into the classroom. You and all staff interviewed stated additional name to face checks are conducted periodically throughout the day. You and all staff interviewed stated the name to face checks are documented on the tablet in the facility’s “Core” system. You and some staff interviewed stated staff members contact the office by phone when leaving a classroom to go outside, and when leaving the playground to return inside. You and some staff interviewed stated at that time, an office staff member will go check the playground and/or the classroom to ensure no children are left unattended. Additional staff members stated they do not contact the office to check classrooms and playgrounds and were unaware that they were to do so. You and the staff member involved in the incident stated that the staff member was aware that they were to contact the office to check the classroom. You stated the staff member involved in the incident contacted the office earlier in the day on December 18, 2023, when the children went outside to conduct a check of the classroom and playground; however, they did not contact the office to check the classroom when leaving Space #4 to transition children to other classrooms at the end of the day on December 18, 2023. Based on staff interviews and record review, the allegations regarding supervision were substantiated. The following violation was observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On December 18, 2023, one (1) child, three (3) years of age, was left unattended in Space #4 for approximately one (1) minute. .1801(a)(1-5) The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how 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. I must receive your compliance statement by January 18, 2024. 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 86%. 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. Children must be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision means that: (1) 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 assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. As a result of the incident that occurred on December 18, 2023, you stated the staff member involved in the incident was suspended from work for one (1) week. I reminded you that all procedures that were put in place on November 15, 2023, regarding supervision should be followed by all staff members. You stated these procedures were not put into policy or added to the employee handbook. I encouraged you to review these procedures with all staff members again to ensure proper procedures are followed at all times. You stated you will review these procedures with all staff during the meeting/training this evening (January 4, 2024). Supervision training for all staff members is scheduled with Carol Stephenson, Technical Assistant with the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties, for this evening, January 4, 2023. You stated you conduct observation in every class, in person, at least once per month, as well as observation on the live feed cameras on a regular basis throughout each day. Consultation: You stated you plan to add school age care to Space #3. I informed you that Space #3 was approved for care with a maximum capacity of twenty-four (24) children, per your license restrictions. I observed Space #3 during the visit. Tables and chairs appropriate for school age care were present; however, age appropriate activities and centers were not set up. We reviewed child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES: (a) Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children. (b) Opportunities must be provided for children to participate in the planning and the implementation of activities. (c) Facilities that operate a school-age component for three or fewer hours per day shall make three of the following activities available daily; those that operate a school-age component for more than three hours per day shall make four of the following activities available daily: (1) career development activities; (2) community awareness activities; (3) creative arts activities; (4) cultural activities; (5) games or manipulatives; (6) hands-on academic enrichment activities including language, math, science, social studies, or foreign language activities; (7) health education or wellness activities; (8) homework with assistance available as needed from center personnel; (9) reading activities; (10) sand or water play; (11) social skills, life skills or problem-solving activities; (12) structured or unstructured physical activities; or (13) technology skill-building activities. (d) All equipment and materials used by school-age children shall be appropriate for the age and size of the children using the items. (e) When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (1) offered as a free choice activity; (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. (f) Cots, beds, or mats with linens shall not be required for school-age children. However, provision shall be made for children who wish to rest or who are sick to rest in a comfortable place. Once Space #3 is set up for school age care, please contact me to schedule a visit to approve the space for school age care. You will also need to submit a letter requesting an age range change and obtain approval from DCDEE prior to caring for school age children. 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: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Facility ID: 36000629 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0124-004L Visit Date: 1/4/2024 Number Present: 94 Completed Date: 1/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 365 Time In: 08:10 AM Time Out: 02:15 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 investigate a report received on January 2, 2024, alleging violations of child care requirements regarding supervision. You, Amanda Hall, Administrator, assisted with the visit. The Secretary of State website was checked on January 4, 2024, and your business, Belmont Early Learning, 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 your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. There are concerns that a child was left unattended in a classroom. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility and observation in each space during the visit. Supervision was observed to be appropriate during today’s visit. I verified compliance with staff/child ratios, adequate/approved space, license posted, and permit restrictions during the visit. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, nap, breakfast, group time, lunch, and free play during today’s visit. I requested access to camera footage to review; however, you stated the cameras in the facility are only live feed and do not record. We reviewed sign in and out records for December 18, 2023. The child involved in the incident was signed out of Space #4 and into Space #5 at 4:47pm by the staff member assigned to Space #5. We reviewed clock in and out records for staff members. The staff member assigned to Space #4 who was involved in the incident clocked out at 5:01pm. The allegations were discussed with you and twenty-three (23) staff members who were present during today’s visit. You and all staff members interviewed had an opportunity to ask questions, state perceptions of the situation and provide pertinent information in response to the allegation. You stated that an incident occurred on December 18, 2023, where a child was left unattended in Space #4 for approximately one (1) minute. You and staff interviewed stated the teacher assigned to Space #4 was leaving for the day and transitioning children to other spaces. You and some staff interviewed stated the teacher assigned to Space #4 counted the children as they left the classroom; however, the child who was in the back of the line did not leave the classroom as the teacher and other children were leaving the room. You and some staff interviewed stated the door to the Space #4 was closed and that the teacher assigned to Space #4 was still in the hallway with the rest of the children when the parent of another child enrolled at the facility saw the child alone in the classroom. Additional staff members interviewed stated no staff members were present in the hallway when the parent found the child unattended in Space #4. You and staff interviewed stated that the parent who found the child then brought the child to the office and informed you that the child was found unattended in Space #4. You stated that at that time, you brought the child to another staff member who took the child to the playground to join the children enrolled in Space #5. You stated that you then saw the staff member assigned to Space #4 in the hallway and spoke to her about the incident. You and all staff interviewed stated staff members conduct face to name checks during transitions to other spaces. You and staff interviewed stated staff members conduct a name to face check each time they pass through a door when transitioning from one (1) space to another. You and staff interviewed stated a name to face check is conducted when leaving a classroom, when crossing through the door onto the playground, when coming back in the door from the playground, and when coming back into the classroom. You and all staff interviewed stated additional name to face checks are conducted periodically throughout the day. You and all staff interviewed stated the name to face checks are documented on the tablet in the facility’s “Core” system. You and some staff interviewed stated staff members contact the office by phone when leaving a classroom to go outside, and when leaving the playground to return inside. You and some staff interviewed stated at that time, an office staff member will go check the playground and/or the classroom to ensure no children are left unattended. Additional staff members stated they do not contact the office to check classrooms and playgrounds and were unaware that they were to do so. You and the staff member involved in the incident stated that the staff member was aware that they were to contact the office to check the classroom. You stated the staff member involved in the incident contacted the office earlier in the day on December 18, 2023, when the children went outside to conduct a check of the classroom and playground; however, they did not contact the office to check the classroom when leaving Space #4 to transition children to other classrooms at the end of the day on December 18, 2023. Based on staff interviews and record review, the allegations regarding supervision were substantiated. The following violation was observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On December 18, 2023, one (1) child, three (3) years of age, was left unattended in Space #4 for approximately one (1) minute. .1801(a)(1-5) The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how 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. I must receive your compliance statement by January 18, 2024. 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 86%. 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. Children must be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision means that: (1) 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 assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. As a result of the incident that occurred on December 18, 2023, you stated the staff member involved in the incident was suspended from work for one (1) week. I reminded you that all procedures that were put in place on November 15, 2023, regarding supervision should be followed by all staff members. You stated these procedures were not put into policy or added to the employee handbook. I encouraged you to review these procedures with all staff members again to ensure proper procedures are followed at all times. You stated you will review these procedures with all staff during the meeting/training this evening (January 4, 2024). Supervision training for all staff members is scheduled with Carol Stephenson, Technical Assistant with the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties, for this evening, January 4, 2023. You stated you conduct observation in every class, in person, at least once per month, as well as observation on the live feed cameras on a regular basis throughout each day. Consultation: You stated you plan to add school age care to Space #3. I informed you that Space #3 was approved for care with a maximum capacity of twenty-four (24) children, per your license restrictions. I observed Space #3 during the visit. Tables and chairs appropriate for school age care were present; however, age appropriate activities and centers were not set up. We reviewed child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES: (a) Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children. (b) Opportunities must be provided for children to participate in the planning and the implementation of activities. (c) Facilities that operate a school-age component for three or fewer hours per day shall make three of the following activities available daily; those that operate a school-age component for more than three hours per day shall make four of the following activities available daily: (1) career development activities; (2) community awareness activities; (3) creative arts activities; (4) cultural activities; (5) games or manipulatives; (6) hands-on academic enrichment activities including language, math, science, social studies, or foreign language activities; (7) health education or wellness activities; (8) homework with assistance available as needed from center personnel; (9) reading activities; (10) sand or water play; (11) social skills, life skills or problem-solving activities; (12) structured or unstructured physical activities; or (13) technology skill-building activities. (d) All equipment and materials used by school-age children shall be appropriate for the age and size of the children using the items. (e) When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (1) offered as a free choice activity; (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. (f) Cots, beds, or mats with linens shall not be required for school-age children. However, provision shall be made for children who wish to rest or who are sick to rest in a comfortable place. Once Space #3 is set up for school age care, please contact me to schedule a visit to approve the space for school age care. You will also need to submit a letter requesting an age range change and obtain approval from DCDEE prior to caring for school age children. 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: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Facility ID: 36000629 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1123-204L Visit Date: 11/21/2023 Number Present: 98 Completed Date: 11/21/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 194 Time In: 10:21 AM Time Out: 01:35 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 investigate a report alleging violations of child care requirements regarding supervision. You, Amanda Hall, Administrator, assisted with the visit. Ashley Washing, Multi-Unit Manager, also assisted with the visit. The Secretary of State website was reviewed and your business, Belmont Early Learning 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 your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. You self-reported an incident that occurred on November 14, 2023, where a child was left unattended in Space #7 for approximately eight (8) to ten (10) minutes. A walkthrough of the facility was conducted, and observation was conducted in all spaces during the visit. Supervision was appropriate during today’s visit. I observed name to face checks being conducted during today's visit. I requested to review camera footage and was informed that the facility’s cameras are only live feed and do not record. The allegations were discussed with you and one (1) additional staff member during today’s visit. You and the additional staff member interviewed had an opportunity to ask questions, state perceptions of the situation and provide pertinent information in response to the allegation. You and staff interviewed stated that on November 14, 2023, a parent of a child enrolled at the facility was picking up their child when they heard an unrelated child crying in Space #7. You stated the parent who found the child unattended in Space #7 signed their child out at 4:18pm, at which point the parent looked into the window of Space #7 and saw one (1) child, two (2) years of age, crying and unattended. You and staff interviewed stated the parent opened the door and escorted the child down the hall to the front office where Ashley Washing, Multi-Unit Manager was located. You and staff interviewed stated Ms. Washing noticed that the child’s diaper was soiled, and that Ms. Washing took the child back to Space #7 where she changed the child’s diaper and talked to the child. You and staff interviewed stated once Ms. Washing took the child back to Space #7 and changed their diaper, the child stopped crying. You and staff interviewed stated no signs of physical injury were observed on the child. You stated you were leaving for the day and signed your own child out of the facility at 4:23pm. You stated at this time, the parent who found the child unattended in Space #7 approached you in the hallway and informed you about the incident. You stated that you went into Space #7 where Ms. Washing was speaking with the child. You stated that at that time, the child was not crying and did not appear to be physically injured. You stated that on the day the incident occurred, fifteen (15) children were present in Space #7 with two (2) teachers. You stated you went to the playground, where the children and staff from Space #7 were located and spoke with the teachers assigned to Space #7. You stated one (1) teacher informed you that the class went to the playground at approximately 4:10pm. You stated the teacher assigned to Space #7 informed you that she counted children when they arrived on the playground and that she thought she counted fifteen (15) children. You stated one (1) teacher informed you that she did not perform a face to name check when the class got outside, as is required by the facility’s procedures. You stated that on November 15, 2023, the facility implemented procedures which require all staff members to conduct additional face to name checks during transitions to other spaces. You stated the procedures require staff members to conduct a name to face check in the hallway once all children have come out of the classroom when transitioning to any other space, including the outdoor area, as well as once the children arrive at the next space or outdoor area. You stated that on November 15, 2023, and November 16, 2023, you conducted training with all staff members regarding the face to name check procedures. You stated during this training, you reviewed how to use the face to name check sheet on the tablets and had each staff member demonstrate how to properly record the face to name check on the tablet. You stated that on November 15, 2023, the facility also implemented procedures for administration to sweep all spaces once a group of children leave a classroom or outdoor space. You stated classroom teachers must contact administration when they leave a classroom or a playground, at which time, an administrator goes to the space or outdoor area to ensure no children were left unattended. You stated that a administrator also walks the hallway and look into each classroom and outdoor space every half an hour throughout the day. You stated that the two (2) teachers involved in the incident on November 14, 2023, were placed on leave effective 5pm on November 14, 2023. You stated the two (2) teachers involved in the incident came into the facility on November 15, 2023, when both had a “counseling session” and were formally “written up” for the incident. You stated that after the counseling session on November 15, 2023, the teachers were sent home, and their employment was terminated on November 16, 2023, and November 17, 2023. You stated that you contacted Carol Stephenson, Technical Assistant with the Partnership for Children, on November 15, 2023, and scheduled Supervision Training for January 4, 2023, with all staff members. You and staff interviewed stated you and Ms. Washing met with the parents of the child involved in the incident on November 15, 2023, and that you emailed the parents of all children enrolled on November 17, 2023, informing them of the incident and steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. Based on staff interviews, the allegations regarding supervision were substantiated. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On November 14, 2023, one (1) child, two (2) years of age, was left unattended in Space #7 for approximately eight (8) to ten (10) minutes. .1801(a)(1-5) You provided me with a letter of compliance during today’s visit. 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 85%. 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. Children must be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision means that: (1) 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 assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. You conducted trainings with all staff members on November 15, 2023, and November 16, 2023 to review face to name procedures. Supervision training for all staff members has been scheduled with Carol Stephenson, Technical Assistant with the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties, for January 4, 2023. Consultation: 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.

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Facility ID: 36000629 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2023 Number Present: 115 Completed Date: 8/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 08:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 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, Leah Davis, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Belmont Early Learning LLC was current/active. You reported no changes in ownership to the facility. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 25, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with seven (7) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on July 24, 2023. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #1, one (1) child was not signed out on July 28, 2023. In Space #2, one (1) child was not signed out on August 9, 2023. In Space #4, one (1) child was not signed out on August 9, 2023. In Space #6, one (1) child was not signed out on July 10, 2023. In Space #11, one (1) child was not signed out on July 27, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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 #4, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, three (3) aerosol cans of Equate Shave Cream, one (1) aerosol can of Gillette Shave Foam, two (2) bottles of Bic Cover It Correction Fluid, and one (1) bottle of Baby Love Baby Oil, all with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the handwashing sink. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space #7, eleven (11) tubes of diaper rash cream, and four (4) bottles of sunscreen were in an unlocked drawer under the diaper changing table, one (1) foot ten (10) inches from the ground. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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 January 3, 2023, expired June 2023. .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 January 3, 2023, expired June 2023. .1102(d) 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 August 29, 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 87%. 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. Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. You have sign in/out sheets printed and placed at the entrance to the facility, as well as an electronic sign in/out system. I suggested you remind staff to check the sign in and out systems daily to ensure each child is signed in and out of the facility every day. 2. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings can be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. You stated the magnetic lock on the cabinet used to store the hazardous products was broken. You moved all hazardous products to a locked storage area until the magnetic lock on the cabinet could be fixed. I suggested that you remind staff to inform you of any broken locks and to move hazardous products to an alternate locked area if a lock becomes broken. 3. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items must be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and may not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children (at least five feet from the ground) but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen may be kept out of reach of children when not in use (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Teachers must keep any personal medications they bring into the facility in locked storage as well. You stated the magnetic lock on the drawer to store the diaper creams and sunscreens was broken. You moved all diaper creams and sunscreens to another drawer with a functioning lock. I suggested that you remind staff to inform you of any broken locks and to move sunscreens and diaper creams to another locked area, or an area five (5) feet from the ground if a lock becomes broken. 4. 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. For existing staff, schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. You stated the staff member turned in their resignation and their last day of employment is August 23, 2023. I informed you that the staff member could not be alone at the facility until their last day of employment or until the staff member completed CPR/First Aid training. 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. 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: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Facility ID: 36000629 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2023 Number Present: 115 Completed Date: 8/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 08:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 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, Leah Davis, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Belmont Early Learning LLC was current/active. You reported no changes in ownership to the facility. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 25, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with seven (7) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on July 24, 2023. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #1, one (1) child was not signed out on July 28, 2023. In Space #2, one (1) child was not signed out on August 9, 2023. In Space #4, one (1) child was not signed out on August 9, 2023. In Space #6, one (1) child was not signed out on July 10, 2023. In Space #11, one (1) child was not signed out on July 27, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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 #4, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, three (3) aerosol cans of Equate Shave Cream, one (1) aerosol can of Gillette Shave Foam, two (2) bottles of Bic Cover It Correction Fluid, and one (1) bottle of Baby Love Baby Oil, all with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the handwashing sink. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space #7, eleven (11) tubes of diaper rash cream, and four (4) bottles of sunscreen were in an unlocked drawer under the diaper changing table, one (1) foot ten (10) inches from the ground. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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 January 3, 2023, expired June 2023. .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 January 3, 2023, expired June 2023. .1102(d) 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 August 29, 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 87%. 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. Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. You have sign in/out sheets printed and placed at the entrance to the facility, as well as an electronic sign in/out system. I suggested you remind staff to check the sign in and out systems daily to ensure each child is signed in and out of the facility every day. 2. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings can be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. You stated the magnetic lock on the cabinet used to store the hazardous products was broken. You moved all hazardous products to a locked storage area until the magnetic lock on the cabinet could be fixed. I suggested that you remind staff to inform you of any broken locks and to move hazardous products to an alternate locked area if a lock becomes broken. 3. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items must be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and may not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children (at least five feet from the ground) but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen may be kept out of reach of children when not in use (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Teachers must keep any personal medications they bring into the facility in locked storage as well. You stated the magnetic lock on the drawer to store the diaper creams and sunscreens was broken. You moved all diaper creams and sunscreens to another drawer with a functioning lock. I suggested that you remind staff to inform you of any broken locks and to move sunscreens and diaper creams to another locked area, or an area five (5) feet from the ground if a lock becomes broken. 4. 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. For existing staff, schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. You stated the staff member turned in their resignation and their last day of employment is August 23, 2023. I informed you that the staff member could not be alone at the facility until their last day of employment or until the staff member completed CPR/First Aid training. 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. 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