10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Nicole Enloe, administrator in training, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and is available to be electronically emailed to you. Ms. Jennifer Brown, interim administrator, and Ms. Enloe administrator in training were both available to accompany me during my observations of the classrooms and was available to answer questions throughout my time at the facility. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percentage as of 2/24/26. This facility is owned by the Town of Blowing Rock and operated by Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation. Permit type – Five Star license, issued on September 4, 2024. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/26/26. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/27/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/22/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/3/26. This was completed past the due date. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/21/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was last completed on 11/8/23 without hazards. Lead-based Paint stated, “Survey Review by RTI”. Asbestos report was dated 7/15/24, without hazards. Upon my arrival, I greeted the cook and she informed me that the director of training would arrive at 10:30. She informed Ms. Brown, interim director, of my arrival. I began my observation in the infant/toddler classroom where they were exploring their surroundings and playing with a variety of materials. The children in space #2 were outside on the playground when I observed. They were playing with balls, running, stacking blocks and drumming on pots. After children came inside the children prepared for lunch and then rest time. Lunch today consisted of fish sticks, corn bread, mashed potatoes, mangos and milk. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. .0604(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #106 The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. *You may want to add a reminder to a calendar or in your phone. . Item # 898 A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. *This was corrected during the visit by storing it five feet up. Item #1032 One staff member did not have a medical report on file. *This is something that should be on file on the first day of employment. Item #859 Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. *The director in training took the class last night, which is now called Outdoor Play and Learning Environments. She has homework to complete in the next week to get the certificate. Item #849 In space #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. *Monthly checks of the diaper creams, the forms and the expiration dates will help resolve this type of issue. Item#847 A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. *Make sure all staff know not to accept any creams or sunscreens without the proper permission forms. Item #807 Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. *The staff said they were monitoring the gates until that new latch arrives. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by March 17, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: • Today we discussed the request for me to come back for a technical assistance visit. I will be scheduling that visit with them in the near future. • The fence is rough and has splinters and we discussed that needed to be resolved. • We discussed that the shade for the playground was destroyed this winter and should be replaced before warmer weather arrives. • We discussed the pre-service requirements for the administrator. Ms. Enloe enrolled in EDU 119 (June 8-August 3) to get lead teacher qualified. She will take EDU 261 and 262 this fall. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. **It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Nicole Enloe, administrator in training, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and is available to be electronically emailed to you. Ms. Jennifer Brown, interim administrator, and Ms. Enloe administrator in training were both available to accompany me during my observations of the classrooms and was available to answer questions throughout my time at the facility. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percentage as of 2/24/26. This facility is owned by the Town of Blowing Rock and operated by Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation. Permit type – Five Star license, issued on September 4, 2024. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/26/26. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/27/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/22/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/3/26. This was completed past the due date. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/21/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was last completed on 11/8/23 without hazards. Lead-based Paint stated, “Survey Review by RTI”. Asbestos report was dated 7/15/24, without hazards. Upon my arrival, I greeted the cook and she informed me that the director of training would arrive at 10:30. She informed Ms. Brown, interim director, of my arrival. I began my observation in the infant/toddler classroom where they were exploring their surroundings and playing with a variety of materials. The children in space #2 were outside on the playground when I observed. They were playing with balls, running, stacking blocks and drumming on pots. After children came inside the children prepared for lunch and then rest time. Lunch today consisted of fish sticks, corn bread, mashed potatoes, mangos and milk. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. .0604(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #106 The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. *You may want to add a reminder to a calendar or in your phone. . Item # 898 A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. *This was corrected during the visit by storing it five feet up. Item #1032 One staff member did not have a medical report on file. *This is something that should be on file on the first day of employment. Item #859 Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. *The director in training took the class last night, which is now called Outdoor Play and Learning Environments. She has homework to complete in the next week to get the certificate. Item #849 In space #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. *Monthly checks of the diaper creams, the forms and the expiration dates will help resolve this type of issue. Item#847 A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. *Make sure all staff know not to accept any creams or sunscreens without the proper permission forms. Item #807 Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. *The staff said they were monitoring the gates until that new latch arrives. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by March 17, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: • Today we discussed the request for me to come back for a technical assistance visit. I will be scheduling that visit with them in the near future. • The fence is rough and has splinters and we discussed that needed to be resolved. • We discussed that the shade for the playground was destroyed this winter and should be replaced before warmer weather arrives. • We discussed the pre-service requirements for the administrator. Ms. Enloe enrolled in EDU 119 (June 8-August 3) to get lead teacher qualified. She will take EDU 261 and 262 this fall. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. **It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Nicole Enloe, administrator in training, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and is available to be electronically emailed to you. Ms. Jennifer Brown, interim administrator, and Ms. Enloe administrator in training were both available to accompany me during my observations of the classrooms and was available to answer questions throughout my time at the facility. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percentage as of 2/24/26. This facility is owned by the Town of Blowing Rock and operated by Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation. Permit type – Five Star license, issued on September 4, 2024. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/26/26. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/27/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/22/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/3/26. This was completed past the due date. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/21/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was last completed on 11/8/23 without hazards. Lead-based Paint stated, “Survey Review by RTI”. Asbestos report was dated 7/15/24, without hazards. Upon my arrival, I greeted the cook and she informed me that the director of training would arrive at 10:30. She informed Ms. Brown, interim director, of my arrival. I began my observation in the infant/toddler classroom where they were exploring their surroundings and playing with a variety of materials. The children in space #2 were outside on the playground when I observed. They were playing with balls, running, stacking blocks and drumming on pots. After children came inside the children prepared for lunch and then rest time. Lunch today consisted of fish sticks, corn bread, mashed potatoes, mangos and milk. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. .0604(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #106 The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. *You may want to add a reminder to a calendar or in your phone. . Item # 898 A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. *This was corrected during the visit by storing it five feet up. Item #1032 One staff member did not have a medical report on file. *This is something that should be on file on the first day of employment. Item #859 Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. *The director in training took the class last night, which is now called Outdoor Play and Learning Environments. She has homework to complete in the next week to get the certificate. Item #849 In space #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. *Monthly checks of the diaper creams, the forms and the expiration dates will help resolve this type of issue. Item#847 A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. *Make sure all staff know not to accept any creams or sunscreens without the proper permission forms. Item #807 Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. *The staff said they were monitoring the gates until that new latch arrives. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by March 17, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: • Today we discussed the request for me to come back for a technical assistance visit. I will be scheduling that visit with them in the near future. • The fence is rough and has splinters and we discussed that needed to be resolved. • We discussed that the shade for the playground was destroyed this winter and should be replaced before warmer weather arrives. • We discussed the pre-service requirements for the administrator. Ms. Enloe enrolled in EDU 119 (June 8-August 3) to get lead teacher qualified. She will take EDU 261 and 262 this fall. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. **It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Nicole Enloe, administrator in training, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and is available to be electronically emailed to you. Ms. Jennifer Brown, interim administrator, and Ms. Enloe administrator in training were both available to accompany me during my observations of the classrooms and was available to answer questions throughout my time at the facility. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percentage as of 2/24/26. This facility is owned by the Town of Blowing Rock and operated by Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation. Permit type – Five Star license, issued on September 4, 2024. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/26/26. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/27/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/22/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/3/26. This was completed past the due date. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/21/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was last completed on 11/8/23 without hazards. Lead-based Paint stated, “Survey Review by RTI”. Asbestos report was dated 7/15/24, without hazards. Upon my arrival, I greeted the cook and she informed me that the director of training would arrive at 10:30. She informed Ms. Brown, interim director, of my arrival. I began my observation in the infant/toddler classroom where they were exploring their surroundings and playing with a variety of materials. The children in space #2 were outside on the playground when I observed. They were playing with balls, running, stacking blocks and drumming on pots. After children came inside the children prepared for lunch and then rest time. Lunch today consisted of fish sticks, corn bread, mashed potatoes, mangos and milk. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. .0604(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #106 The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. *You may want to add a reminder to a calendar or in your phone. . Item # 898 A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. *This was corrected during the visit by storing it five feet up. Item #1032 One staff member did not have a medical report on file. *This is something that should be on file on the first day of employment. Item #859 Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. *The director in training took the class last night, which is now called Outdoor Play and Learning Environments. She has homework to complete in the next week to get the certificate. Item #849 In space #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. *Monthly checks of the diaper creams, the forms and the expiration dates will help resolve this type of issue. Item#847 A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. *Make sure all staff know not to accept any creams or sunscreens without the proper permission forms. Item #807 Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. *The staff said they were monitoring the gates until that new latch arrives. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by March 17, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: • Today we discussed the request for me to come back for a technical assistance visit. I will be scheduling that visit with them in the near future. • The fence is rough and has splinters and we discussed that needed to be resolved. • We discussed that the shade for the playground was destroyed this winter and should be replaced before warmer weather arrives. • We discussed the pre-service requirements for the administrator. Ms. Enloe enrolled in EDU 119 (June 8-August 3) to get lead teacher qualified. She will take EDU 261 and 262 this fall. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. **It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Nicole Enloe, administrator in training, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and is available to be electronically emailed to you. Ms. Jennifer Brown, interim administrator, and Ms. Enloe administrator in training were both available to accompany me during my observations of the classrooms and was available to answer questions throughout my time at the facility. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percentage as of 2/24/26. This facility is owned by the Town of Blowing Rock and operated by Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation. Permit type – Five Star license, issued on September 4, 2024. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/26/26. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/27/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/22/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/3/26. This was completed past the due date. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/21/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was last completed on 11/8/23 without hazards. Lead-based Paint stated, “Survey Review by RTI”. Asbestos report was dated 7/15/24, without hazards. Upon my arrival, I greeted the cook and she informed me that the director of training would arrive at 10:30. She informed Ms. Brown, interim director, of my arrival. I began my observation in the infant/toddler classroom where they were exploring their surroundings and playing with a variety of materials. The children in space #2 were outside on the playground when I observed. They were playing with balls, running, stacking blocks and drumming on pots. After children came inside the children prepared for lunch and then rest time. Lunch today consisted of fish sticks, corn bread, mashed potatoes, mangos and milk. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. .0604(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #106 The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. *You may want to add a reminder to a calendar or in your phone. . Item # 898 A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. *This was corrected during the visit by storing it five feet up. Item #1032 One staff member did not have a medical report on file. *This is something that should be on file on the first day of employment. Item #859 Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. *The director in training took the class last night, which is now called Outdoor Play and Learning Environments. She has homework to complete in the next week to get the certificate. Item #849 In space #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. *Monthly checks of the diaper creams, the forms and the expiration dates will help resolve this type of issue. Item#847 A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. *Make sure all staff know not to accept any creams or sunscreens without the proper permission forms. Item #807 Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. *The staff said they were monitoring the gates until that new latch arrives. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by March 17, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: • Today we discussed the request for me to come back for a technical assistance visit. I will be scheduling that visit with them in the near future. • The fence is rough and has splinters and we discussed that needed to be resolved. • We discussed that the shade for the playground was destroyed this winter and should be replaced before warmer weather arrives. • We discussed the pre-service requirements for the administrator. Ms. Enloe enrolled in EDU 119 (June 8-August 3) to get lead teacher qualified. She will take EDU 261 and 262 this fall. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. **It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Nicole Enloe, administrator in training, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and is available to be electronically emailed to you. Ms. Jennifer Brown, interim administrator, and Ms. Enloe administrator in training were both available to accompany me during my observations of the classrooms and was available to answer questions throughout my time at the facility. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percentage as of 2/24/26. This facility is owned by the Town of Blowing Rock and operated by Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation. Permit type – Five Star license, issued on September 4, 2024. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/26/26. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/27/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/22/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/3/26. This was completed past the due date. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/21/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was last completed on 11/8/23 without hazards. Lead-based Paint stated, “Survey Review by RTI”. Asbestos report was dated 7/15/24, without hazards. Upon my arrival, I greeted the cook and she informed me that the director of training would arrive at 10:30. She informed Ms. Brown, interim director, of my arrival. I began my observation in the infant/toddler classroom where they were exploring their surroundings and playing with a variety of materials. The children in space #2 were outside on the playground when I observed. They were playing with balls, running, stacking blocks and drumming on pots. After children came inside the children prepared for lunch and then rest time. Lunch today consisted of fish sticks, corn bread, mashed potatoes, mangos and milk. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. .0604(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #106 The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. *You may want to add a reminder to a calendar or in your phone. . Item # 898 A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. *This was corrected during the visit by storing it five feet up. Item #1032 One staff member did not have a medical report on file. *This is something that should be on file on the first day of employment. Item #859 Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. *The director in training took the class last night, which is now called Outdoor Play and Learning Environments. She has homework to complete in the next week to get the certificate. Item #849 In space #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. *Monthly checks of the diaper creams, the forms and the expiration dates will help resolve this type of issue. Item#847 A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. *Make sure all staff know not to accept any creams or sunscreens without the proper permission forms. Item #807 Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. *The staff said they were monitoring the gates until that new latch arrives. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by March 17, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: • Today we discussed the request for me to come back for a technical assistance visit. I will be scheduling that visit with them in the near future. • The fence is rough and has splinters and we discussed that needed to be resolved. • We discussed that the shade for the playground was destroyed this winter and should be replaced before warmer weather arrives. • We discussed the pre-service requirements for the administrator. Ms. Enloe enrolled in EDU 119 (June 8-August 3) to get lead teacher qualified. She will take EDU 261 and 262 this fall. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. **It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3222 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Nicole Enloe, administrator in training, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and is available to be electronically emailed to you. Ms. Jennifer Brown, interim administrator, and Ms. Enloe administrator in training were both available to accompany me during my observations of the classrooms and was available to answer questions throughout my time at the facility. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percentage as of 2/24/26. This facility is owned by the Town of Blowing Rock and operated by Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation. Permit type – Five Star license, issued on September 4, 2024. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/26/26. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/27/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/22/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/3/26. This was completed past the due date. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/21/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was last completed on 11/8/23 without hazards. Lead-based Paint stated, “Survey Review by RTI”. Asbestos report was dated 7/15/24, without hazards. Upon my arrival, I greeted the cook and she informed me that the director of training would arrive at 10:30. She informed Ms. Brown, interim director, of my arrival. I began my observation in the infant/toddler classroom where they were exploring their surroundings and playing with a variety of materials. The children in space #2 were outside on the playground when I observed. They were playing with balls, running, stacking blocks and drumming on pots. After children came inside the children prepared for lunch and then rest time. Lunch today consisted of fish sticks, corn bread, mashed potatoes, mangos and milk. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. .0604(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #106 The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. *You may want to add a reminder to a calendar or in your phone. . Item # 898 A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. *This was corrected during the visit by storing it five feet up. Item #1032 One staff member did not have a medical report on file. *This is something that should be on file on the first day of employment. Item #859 Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. *The director in training took the class last night, which is now called Outdoor Play and Learning Environments. She has homework to complete in the next week to get the certificate. Item #849 In space #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. *Monthly checks of the diaper creams, the forms and the expiration dates will help resolve this type of issue. Item#847 A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. *Make sure all staff know not to accept any creams or sunscreens without the proper permission forms. Item #807 Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. *The staff said they were monitoring the gates until that new latch arrives. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by March 17, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: • Today we discussed the request for me to come back for a technical assistance visit. I will be scheduling that visit with them in the near future. • The fence is rough and has splinters and we discussed that needed to be resolved. • We discussed that the shade for the playground was destroyed this winter and should be replaced before warmer weather arrives. • We discussed the pre-service requirements for the administrator. Ms. Enloe enrolled in EDU 119 (June 8-August 3) to get lead teacher qualified. She will take EDU 261 and 262 this fall. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. **It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Nicole Enloe, administrator in training, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and is available to be electronically emailed to you. Ms. Jennifer Brown, interim administrator, and Ms. Enloe administrator in training were both available to accompany me during my observations of the classrooms and was available to answer questions throughout my time at the facility. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percentage as of 2/24/26. This facility is owned by the Town of Blowing Rock and operated by Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation. Permit type – Five Star license, issued on September 4, 2024. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/11/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/26/26. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/27/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/22/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/3/26. This was completed past the due date. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/21/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was last completed on 11/8/23 without hazards. Lead-based Paint stated, “Survey Review by RTI”. Asbestos report was dated 7/15/24, without hazards. Upon my arrival, I greeted the cook and she informed me that the director of training would arrive at 10:30. She informed Ms. Brown, interim director, of my arrival. I began my observation in the infant/toddler classroom where they were exploring their surroundings and playing with a variety of materials. The children in space #2 were outside on the playground when I observed. They were playing with balls, running, stacking blocks and drumming on pots. After children came inside the children prepared for lunch and then rest time. Lunch today consisted of fish sticks, corn bread, mashed potatoes, mangos and milk. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. .0604(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #106 The fire inspection was approximately a month overdue when it was conducted. *You may want to add a reminder to a calendar or in your phone. . Item # 898 A laminator was sitting out on the counter in space #1. *This was corrected during the visit by storing it five feet up. Item #1032 One staff member did not have a medical report on file. *This is something that should be on file on the first day of employment. Item #859 Playground inspections have been done for the last four (4) months by someone that was training in Playground Safety. *The director in training took the class last night, which is now called Outdoor Play and Learning Environments. She has homework to complete in the next week to get the certificate. Item #849 In space #2, there was an expired diaper cream that should be discarded or sent home. *Monthly checks of the diaper creams, the forms and the expiration dates will help resolve this type of issue. Item#847 A tube of Aquaphor did not have any type of permission from the parent with it. *Make sure all staff know not to accept any creams or sunscreens without the proper permission forms. Item #807 Part of the fence around the playground was replaced and completed on 3/2/36. The latches on the gates going out to the road are one push action and would be easy for a child to get out. *The staff said they were monitoring the gates until that new latch arrives. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by March 17, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: • Today we discussed the request for me to come back for a technical assistance visit. I will be scheduling that visit with them in the near future. • The fence is rough and has splinters and we discussed that needed to be resolved. • We discussed that the shade for the playground was destroyed this winter and should be replaced before warmer weather arrives. • We discussed the pre-service requirements for the administrator. Ms. Enloe enrolled in EDU 119 (June 8-August 3) to get lead teacher qualified. She will take EDU 261 and 262 this fall. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. **It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0603 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced and technical assistance visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Brown, interim director. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during today’s visit. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the cook, and I explained the reason for today’s visit. The younger children had just returned from a stroll outside. We observed the children in the preschool classroom were outside playing on the playground. Once they came inside they prepared for lunch and rest time. Lunch today consisted of mac-n- cheese, steamed broccoli, roll, peaches and milk. This facility is owned and operated by Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation. There was one (1) new substitute teacher at this facility today, and I monitored that file. There are fourteen (14) children enrolled and ten (10) children present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96%) as of 10/30/25. The last annual compliance visit was 3/11/25. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Five-star license, effective 9/4/24. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/2/25. A shelter-in-place/lock down drill was conducted on 8/28/25. The last playground inspection was on 9/30/25. The last fire inspection was on 12/31/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 10/21/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. Lead water testing was completed on 11/8/23, without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed and is waiting to be reviewed by RTI. The asbestos testing was completed on 7/15/24. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, there were water bottles not dated and one didn’t have a name on it. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom was not working. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 701 A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care. Crib sheet in space #1 was so tight that wasn’t fitted all the way around causing the mattress to turn up on corners. 10A NCAC 09 .0603 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff JB did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff NE has not updated the health questionnaire annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff NE has not updated the emergency information sheet annually. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. *The thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom was not working. If you can’t change the battery in the old thermometer, you will need to replace it. Item #701 A bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick and a fitted sheet, was not provided for each child remaining in the center after midnight. *Crib sheet in space #1 was so tight that wasn’t fitted all the way around causing the mattress to turn up on corners. The teacher stated that all the sheets fit this way. Item #533 Human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated and labeled for the appropriate child. *In space #1, there were water bottles not dated and one didn’t have a name on it. Item #1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. *Staff JB did not have a medical report on file. Item #1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. *Staff NE has not updated the health questionnaire annually. Item #1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. **Staff NE has not updated the emergency information sheet annually. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by November 13, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: • Today we discussed that they are in the process of hiring a new director for twenty-five (25) hours per week. • We discussed that someone will need to get trained in Playground Safety. Ms. Brown stated that she plans to use the playground safety checks even though she hasn’t had the training so they can assure her the playgrounds are safe. We looked up training options and found options for them. • We also discussed that someone will need to get the Emergency Preparedness training. Ms. Brown stated that the EPR plan was just updated right before the previous director resigned. We looked up training options and found options for them. • We discussed that staff PH is still within her 90 days to complete the pediatric first aid. Even though she is a trainer, her certificate must be pediatric. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced and technical assistance visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Brown, interim director. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during today’s visit. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the cook, and I explained the reason for today’s visit. The younger children had just returned from a stroll outside. We observed the children in the preschool classroom were outside playing on the playground. Once they came inside they prepared for lunch and rest time. Lunch today consisted of mac-n- cheese, steamed broccoli, roll, peaches and milk. This facility is owned and operated by Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation. There was one (1) new substitute teacher at this facility today, and I monitored that file. There are fourteen (14) children enrolled and ten (10) children present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96%) as of 10/30/25. The last annual compliance visit was 3/11/25. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Five-star license, effective 9/4/24. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/2/25. A shelter-in-place/lock down drill was conducted on 8/28/25. The last playground inspection was on 9/30/25. The last fire inspection was on 12/31/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 10/21/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. Lead water testing was completed on 11/8/23, without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed and is waiting to be reviewed by RTI. The asbestos testing was completed on 7/15/24. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, there were water bottles not dated and one didn’t have a name on it. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom was not working. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 701 A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care. Crib sheet in space #1 was so tight that wasn’t fitted all the way around causing the mattress to turn up on corners. 10A NCAC 09 .0603 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff JB did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff NE has not updated the health questionnaire annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff NE has not updated the emergency information sheet annually. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. *The thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom was not working. If you can’t change the battery in the old thermometer, you will need to replace it. Item #701 A bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick and a fitted sheet, was not provided for each child remaining in the center after midnight. *Crib sheet in space #1 was so tight that wasn’t fitted all the way around causing the mattress to turn up on corners. The teacher stated that all the sheets fit this way. Item #533 Human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated and labeled for the appropriate child. *In space #1, there were water bottles not dated and one didn’t have a name on it. Item #1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. *Staff JB did not have a medical report on file. Item #1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. *Staff NE has not updated the health questionnaire annually. Item #1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. **Staff NE has not updated the emergency information sheet annually. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by November 13, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: • Today we discussed that they are in the process of hiring a new director for twenty-five (25) hours per week. • We discussed that someone will need to get trained in Playground Safety. Ms. Brown stated that she plans to use the playground safety checks even though she hasn’t had the training so they can assure her the playgrounds are safe. We looked up training options and found options for them. • We also discussed that someone will need to get the Emergency Preparedness training. Ms. Brown stated that the EPR plan was just updated right before the previous director resigned. We looked up training options and found options for them. • We discussed that staff PH is still within her 90 days to complete the pediatric first aid. Even though she is a trainer, her certificate must be pediatric. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced and technical assistance visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Brown, interim director. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during today’s visit. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the cook, and I explained the reason for today’s visit. The younger children had just returned from a stroll outside. We observed the children in the preschool classroom were outside playing on the playground. Once they came inside they prepared for lunch and rest time. Lunch today consisted of mac-n- cheese, steamed broccoli, roll, peaches and milk. This facility is owned and operated by Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation. There was one (1) new substitute teacher at this facility today, and I monitored that file. There are fourteen (14) children enrolled and ten (10) children present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96%) as of 10/30/25. The last annual compliance visit was 3/11/25. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Five-star license, effective 9/4/24. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/2/25. A shelter-in-place/lock down drill was conducted on 8/28/25. The last playground inspection was on 9/30/25. The last fire inspection was on 12/31/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 10/21/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. Lead water testing was completed on 11/8/23, without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed and is waiting to be reviewed by RTI. The asbestos testing was completed on 7/15/24. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, there were water bottles not dated and one didn’t have a name on it. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom was not working. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 701 A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care. Crib sheet in space #1 was so tight that wasn’t fitted all the way around causing the mattress to turn up on corners. 10A NCAC 09 .0603 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff JB did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff NE has not updated the health questionnaire annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff NE has not updated the emergency information sheet annually. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. *The thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom was not working. If you can’t change the battery in the old thermometer, you will need to replace it. Item #701 A bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick and a fitted sheet, was not provided for each child remaining in the center after midnight. *Crib sheet in space #1 was so tight that wasn’t fitted all the way around causing the mattress to turn up on corners. The teacher stated that all the sheets fit this way. Item #533 Human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated and labeled for the appropriate child. *In space #1, there were water bottles not dated and one didn’t have a name on it. Item #1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. *Staff JB did not have a medical report on file. Item #1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. *Staff NE has not updated the health questionnaire annually. Item #1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. **Staff NE has not updated the emergency information sheet annually. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by November 13, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: • Today we discussed that they are in the process of hiring a new director for twenty-five (25) hours per week. • We discussed that someone will need to get trained in Playground Safety. Ms. Brown stated that she plans to use the playground safety checks even though she hasn’t had the training so they can assure her the playgrounds are safe. We looked up training options and found options for them. • We also discussed that someone will need to get the Emergency Preparedness training. Ms. Brown stated that the EPR plan was just updated right before the previous director resigned. We looked up training options and found options for them. • We discussed that staff PH is still within her 90 days to complete the pediatric first aid. Even though she is a trainer, her certificate must be pediatric. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced and technical assistance visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Brown, interim director. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during today’s visit. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the cook, and I explained the reason for today’s visit. The younger children had just returned from a stroll outside. We observed the children in the preschool classroom were outside playing on the playground. Once they came inside they prepared for lunch and rest time. Lunch today consisted of mac-n- cheese, steamed broccoli, roll, peaches and milk. This facility is owned and operated by Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation. There was one (1) new substitute teacher at this facility today, and I monitored that file. There are fourteen (14) children enrolled and ten (10) children present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96%) as of 10/30/25. The last annual compliance visit was 3/11/25. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Five-star license, effective 9/4/24. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/2/25. A shelter-in-place/lock down drill was conducted on 8/28/25. The last playground inspection was on 9/30/25. The last fire inspection was on 12/31/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 10/21/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. Lead water testing was completed on 11/8/23, without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed and is waiting to be reviewed by RTI. The asbestos testing was completed on 7/15/24. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, there were water bottles not dated and one didn’t have a name on it. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom was not working. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 701 A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care. Crib sheet in space #1 was so tight that wasn’t fitted all the way around causing the mattress to turn up on corners. 10A NCAC 09 .0603 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff JB did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff NE has not updated the health questionnaire annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff NE has not updated the emergency information sheet annually. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. *The thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom was not working. If you can’t change the battery in the old thermometer, you will need to replace it. Item #701 A bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick and a fitted sheet, was not provided for each child remaining in the center after midnight. *Crib sheet in space #1 was so tight that wasn’t fitted all the way around causing the mattress to turn up on corners. The teacher stated that all the sheets fit this way. Item #533 Human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated and labeled for the appropriate child. *In space #1, there were water bottles not dated and one didn’t have a name on it. Item #1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. *Staff JB did not have a medical report on file. Item #1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. *Staff NE has not updated the health questionnaire annually. Item #1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. **Staff NE has not updated the emergency information sheet annually. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by November 13, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: • Today we discussed that they are in the process of hiring a new director for twenty-five (25) hours per week. • We discussed that someone will need to get trained in Playground Safety. Ms. Brown stated that she plans to use the playground safety checks even though she hasn’t had the training so they can assure her the playgrounds are safe. We looked up training options and found options for them. • We also discussed that someone will need to get the Emergency Preparedness training. Ms. Brown stated that the EPR plan was just updated right before the previous director resigned. We looked up training options and found options for them. • We discussed that staff PH is still within her 90 days to complete the pediatric first aid. Even though she is a trainer, her certificate must be pediatric. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3222 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced and technical assistance visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Brown, interim director. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during today’s visit. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the cook, and I explained the reason for today’s visit. The younger children had just returned from a stroll outside. We observed the children in the preschool classroom were outside playing on the playground. Once they came inside they prepared for lunch and rest time. Lunch today consisted of mac-n- cheese, steamed broccoli, roll, peaches and milk. This facility is owned and operated by Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation. There was one (1) new substitute teacher at this facility today, and I monitored that file. There are fourteen (14) children enrolled and ten (10) children present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96%) as of 10/30/25. The last annual compliance visit was 3/11/25. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Five-star license, effective 9/4/24. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/2/25. A shelter-in-place/lock down drill was conducted on 8/28/25. The last playground inspection was on 9/30/25. The last fire inspection was on 12/31/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 10/21/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. Lead water testing was completed on 11/8/23, without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed and is waiting to be reviewed by RTI. The asbestos testing was completed on 7/15/24. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, there were water bottles not dated and one didn’t have a name on it. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom was not working. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 701 A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care. Crib sheet in space #1 was so tight that wasn’t fitted all the way around causing the mattress to turn up on corners. 10A NCAC 09 .0603 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff JB did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff NE has not updated the health questionnaire annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff NE has not updated the emergency information sheet annually. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. *The thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom was not working. If you can’t change the battery in the old thermometer, you will need to replace it. Item #701 A bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick and a fitted sheet, was not provided for each child remaining in the center after midnight. *Crib sheet in space #1 was so tight that wasn’t fitted all the way around causing the mattress to turn up on corners. The teacher stated that all the sheets fit this way. Item #533 Human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated and labeled for the appropriate child. *In space #1, there were water bottles not dated and one didn’t have a name on it. Item #1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. *Staff JB did not have a medical report on file. Item #1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. *Staff NE has not updated the health questionnaire annually. Item #1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. **Staff NE has not updated the emergency information sheet annually. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by November 13, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: • Today we discussed that they are in the process of hiring a new director for twenty-five (25) hours per week. • We discussed that someone will need to get trained in Playground Safety. Ms. Brown stated that she plans to use the playground safety checks even though she hasn’t had the training so they can assure her the playgrounds are safe. We looked up training options and found options for them. • We also discussed that someone will need to get the Emergency Preparedness training. Ms. Brown stated that the EPR plan was just updated right before the previous director resigned. We looked up training options and found options for them. • We discussed that staff PH is still within her 90 days to complete the pediatric first aid. Even though she is a trainer, her certificate must be pediatric. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced and technical assistance visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Brown, interim director. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during today’s visit. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the cook, and I explained the reason for today’s visit. The younger children had just returned from a stroll outside. We observed the children in the preschool classroom were outside playing on the playground. Once they came inside they prepared for lunch and rest time. Lunch today consisted of mac-n- cheese, steamed broccoli, roll, peaches and milk. This facility is owned and operated by Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation. There was one (1) new substitute teacher at this facility today, and I monitored that file. There are fourteen (14) children enrolled and ten (10) children present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96%) as of 10/30/25. The last annual compliance visit was 3/11/25. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Five-star license, effective 9/4/24. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/2/25. A shelter-in-place/lock down drill was conducted on 8/28/25. The last playground inspection was on 9/30/25. The last fire inspection was on 12/31/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 10/21/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. Lead water testing was completed on 11/8/23, without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed and is waiting to be reviewed by RTI. The asbestos testing was completed on 7/15/24. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, there were water bottles not dated and one didn’t have a name on it. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom was not working. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 701 A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care. Crib sheet in space #1 was so tight that wasn’t fitted all the way around causing the mattress to turn up on corners. 10A NCAC 09 .0603 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff JB did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff NE has not updated the health questionnaire annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff NE has not updated the emergency information sheet annually. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. *The thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom was not working. If you can’t change the battery in the old thermometer, you will need to replace it. Item #701 A bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick and a fitted sheet, was not provided for each child remaining in the center after midnight. *Crib sheet in space #1 was so tight that wasn’t fitted all the way around causing the mattress to turn up on corners. The teacher stated that all the sheets fit this way. Item #533 Human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated and labeled for the appropriate child. *In space #1, there were water bottles not dated and one didn’t have a name on it. Item #1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. *Staff JB did not have a medical report on file. Item #1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. *Staff NE has not updated the health questionnaire annually. Item #1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. **Staff NE has not updated the emergency information sheet annually. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by November 13, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: • Today we discussed that they are in the process of hiring a new director for twenty-five (25) hours per week. • We discussed that someone will need to get trained in Playground Safety. Ms. Brown stated that she plans to use the playground safety checks even though she hasn’t had the training so they can assure her the playgrounds are safe. We looked up training options and found options for them. • We also discussed that someone will need to get the Emergency Preparedness training. Ms. Brown stated that the EPR plan was just updated right before the previous director resigned. We looked up training options and found options for them. • We discussed that staff PH is still within her 90 days to complete the pediatric first aid. Even though she is a trainer, her certificate must be pediatric. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lorrie Looper, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, Lorrie Looper, administrator, accompanied me during my walkthrough of the facility. She was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99%) percentage as of 3/10/25. This center is owned and operated by the Town of Blowing Rock. Permit type – Five Star License issued 9/4/24. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/18/25. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/18/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 2/17/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/31/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/13/24 with five (5) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The incident log was current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was updated on 11/13/24. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon my arrival, I introduced myself and explained the reason for today’s visit. I began the walkthrough of the facility. I washed my hands and began my walkthrough of the facility. In space 1- I observed the infant class where one was being fed a bottle. Another child came in later. In space 2- In this class I observed the children having group time and singing. They had been playing with classroom materials which included green things in the water table and on the light table. They had a table with a variety of shoes on it with rulers to measure how big the shoes were. The children were excited to show me their classroom. They put on shoes and jackets to go outside to play. While outside, children played in the sandbox, rode riding toys and played with a variety of materials. All classrooms were were warm and inviting. There was a variety of expressive art displayed and materials were in good repair and I could tell a lot of thought went into setting up the environment. Lunch today consisted macaroni and cheese, whole wheat roll, broccoli, oranges and milk. Snack today was changed from veggie chips to banana and gold fish crackers. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program has not provided transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have Pediatric First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire. .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 ion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. .1102(d) Technical assistance: • One staff did not have Pediatric First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire. • One staff did not have CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: •Facility name •Facility ID# •Date of visit •Violation item number •Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by March 25, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828.434.0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that when the ground is frozen, children should not be on the climbers due to the surfacing being compromised. • Today we discussed the menu needing more variety. There seems to be a lot of cheese (sometimes multiple times a day). Even though your program is not on the food program it is important to follow the nutritional guidelines set forth in rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706. Veggie straws and veggie chips are not approved items. Remember when you serve 100% juice, that only 6 ounces can be served. • We discussed that first aid and CPR is required for all staff within the first 90 days of employment. • We discussed keeping a log of substitutes so that on the 10th day of substituting so they can start getting all the required staff trainings. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lorrie Looper, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, Lorrie Looper, administrator, accompanied me during my walkthrough of the facility. She was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99%) percentage as of 3/10/25. This center is owned and operated by the Town of Blowing Rock. Permit type – Five Star License issued 9/4/24. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/18/25. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/18/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 2/17/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/31/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/13/24 with five (5) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The incident log was current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was updated on 11/13/24. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon my arrival, I introduced myself and explained the reason for today’s visit. I began the walkthrough of the facility. I washed my hands and began my walkthrough of the facility. In space 1- I observed the infant class where one was being fed a bottle. Another child came in later. In space 2- In this class I observed the children having group time and singing. They had been playing with classroom materials which included green things in the water table and on the light table. They had a table with a variety of shoes on it with rulers to measure how big the shoes were. The children were excited to show me their classroom. They put on shoes and jackets to go outside to play. While outside, children played in the sandbox, rode riding toys and played with a variety of materials. All classrooms were were warm and inviting. There was a variety of expressive art displayed and materials were in good repair and I could tell a lot of thought went into setting up the environment. Lunch today consisted macaroni and cheese, whole wheat roll, broccoli, oranges and milk. Snack today was changed from veggie chips to banana and gold fish crackers. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program has not provided transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have Pediatric First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire. .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 ion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. .1102(d) Technical assistance: • One staff did not have Pediatric First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire. • One staff did not have CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: •Facility name •Facility ID# •Date of visit •Violation item number •Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by March 25, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828.434.0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that when the ground is frozen, children should not be on the climbers due to the surfacing being compromised. • Today we discussed the menu needing more variety. There seems to be a lot of cheese (sometimes multiple times a day). Even though your program is not on the food program it is important to follow the nutritional guidelines set forth in rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706. Veggie straws and veggie chips are not approved items. Remember when you serve 100% juice, that only 6 ounces can be served. • We discussed that first aid and CPR is required for all staff within the first 90 days of employment. • We discussed keeping a log of substitutes so that on the 10th day of substituting so they can start getting all the required staff trainings. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lorrie Looper, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, Lorrie Looper, administrator, accompanied me during my walkthrough of the facility. She was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99%) percentage as of 3/10/25. This center is owned and operated by the Town of Blowing Rock. Permit type – Five Star License issued 9/4/24. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/18/25. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/18/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 2/17/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/31/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/13/24 with five (5) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The incident log was current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was updated on 11/13/24. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon my arrival, I introduced myself and explained the reason for today’s visit. I began the walkthrough of the facility. I washed my hands and began my walkthrough of the facility. In space 1- I observed the infant class where one was being fed a bottle. Another child came in later. In space 2- In this class I observed the children having group time and singing. They had been playing with classroom materials which included green things in the water table and on the light table. They had a table with a variety of shoes on it with rulers to measure how big the shoes were. The children were excited to show me their classroom. They put on shoes and jackets to go outside to play. While outside, children played in the sandbox, rode riding toys and played with a variety of materials. All classrooms were were warm and inviting. There was a variety of expressive art displayed and materials were in good repair and I could tell a lot of thought went into setting up the environment. Lunch today consisted macaroni and cheese, whole wheat roll, broccoli, oranges and milk. Snack today was changed from veggie chips to banana and gold fish crackers. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program has not provided transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have Pediatric First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire. .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 ion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. .1102(d) Technical assistance: • One staff did not have Pediatric First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire. • One staff did not have CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: •Facility name •Facility ID# •Date of visit •Violation item number •Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by March 25, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828.434.0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that when the ground is frozen, children should not be on the climbers due to the surfacing being compromised. • Today we discussed the menu needing more variety. There seems to be a lot of cheese (sometimes multiple times a day). Even though your program is not on the food program it is important to follow the nutritional guidelines set forth in rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706. Veggie straws and veggie chips are not approved items. Remember when you serve 100% juice, that only 6 ounces can be served. • We discussed that first aid and CPR is required for all staff within the first 90 days of employment. • We discussed keeping a log of substitutes so that on the 10th day of substituting so they can start getting all the required staff trainings. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1706 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lorrie Looper, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, Lorrie Looper, administrator, accompanied me during my walkthrough of the facility. She was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99%) percentage as of 3/10/25. This center is owned and operated by the Town of Blowing Rock. Permit type – Five Star License issued 9/4/24. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/18/25. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/18/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 2/17/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/31/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/13/24 with five (5) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The incident log was current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was updated on 11/13/24. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon my arrival, I introduced myself and explained the reason for today’s visit. I began the walkthrough of the facility. I washed my hands and began my walkthrough of the facility. In space 1- I observed the infant class where one was being fed a bottle. Another child came in later. In space 2- In this class I observed the children having group time and singing. They had been playing with classroom materials which included green things in the water table and on the light table. They had a table with a variety of shoes on it with rulers to measure how big the shoes were. The children were excited to show me their classroom. They put on shoes and jackets to go outside to play. While outside, children played in the sandbox, rode riding toys and played with a variety of materials. All classrooms were were warm and inviting. There was a variety of expressive art displayed and materials were in good repair and I could tell a lot of thought went into setting up the environment. Lunch today consisted macaroni and cheese, whole wheat roll, broccoli, oranges and milk. Snack today was changed from veggie chips to banana and gold fish crackers. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program has not provided transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have Pediatric First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire. .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 ion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. .1102(d) Technical assistance: • One staff did not have Pediatric First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire. • One staff did not have CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: •Facility name •Facility ID# •Date of visit •Violation item number •Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by March 25, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828.434.0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that when the ground is frozen, children should not be on the climbers due to the surfacing being compromised. • Today we discussed the menu needing more variety. There seems to be a lot of cheese (sometimes multiple times a day). Even though your program is not on the food program it is important to follow the nutritional guidelines set forth in rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706. Veggie straws and veggie chips are not approved items. Remember when you serve 100% juice, that only 6 ounces can be served. • We discussed that first aid and CPR is required for all staff within the first 90 days of employment. • We discussed keeping a log of substitutes so that on the 10th day of substituting so they can start getting all the required staff trainings. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lorrie Looper, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, Lorrie Looper, administrator, accompanied me during my walkthrough of the facility. She was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99%) percentage as of 3/10/25. This center is owned and operated by the Town of Blowing Rock. Permit type – Five Star License issued 9/4/24. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/18/25. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/18/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 2/17/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/31/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/13/24 with five (5) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The incident log was current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was updated on 11/13/24. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon my arrival, I introduced myself and explained the reason for today’s visit. I began the walkthrough of the facility. I washed my hands and began my walkthrough of the facility. In space 1- I observed the infant class where one was being fed a bottle. Another child came in later. In space 2- In this class I observed the children having group time and singing. They had been playing with classroom materials which included green things in the water table and on the light table. They had a table with a variety of shoes on it with rulers to measure how big the shoes were. The children were excited to show me their classroom. They put on shoes and jackets to go outside to play. While outside, children played in the sandbox, rode riding toys and played with a variety of materials. All classrooms were were warm and inviting. There was a variety of expressive art displayed and materials were in good repair and I could tell a lot of thought went into setting up the environment. Lunch today consisted macaroni and cheese, whole wheat roll, broccoli, oranges and milk. Snack today was changed from veggie chips to banana and gold fish crackers. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program has not provided transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have Pediatric First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire. .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 ion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. .1102(d) Technical assistance: • One staff did not have Pediatric First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire. • One staff did not have CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: •Facility name •Facility ID# •Date of visit •Violation item number •Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by March 25, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828.434.0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that when the ground is frozen, children should not be on the climbers due to the surfacing being compromised. • Today we discussed the menu needing more variety. There seems to be a lot of cheese (sometimes multiple times a day). Even though your program is not on the food program it is important to follow the nutritional guidelines set forth in rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706. Veggie straws and veggie chips are not approved items. Remember when you serve 100% juice, that only 6 ounces can be served. • We discussed that first aid and CPR is required for all staff within the first 90 days of employment. • We discussed keeping a log of substitutes so that on the 10th day of substituting so they can start getting all the required staff trainings. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lorrie Looper, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, Lorrie Looper, administrator, accompanied me during my walkthrough of the facility. She was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99%) percentage as of 3/10/25. This center is owned and operated by the Town of Blowing Rock. Permit type – Five Star License issued 9/4/24. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/18/25. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/18/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 2/17/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/31/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/13/24 with five (5) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The incident log was current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was updated on 11/13/24. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon my arrival, I introduced myself and explained the reason for today’s visit. I began the walkthrough of the facility. I washed my hands and began my walkthrough of the facility. In space 1- I observed the infant class where one was being fed a bottle. Another child came in later. In space 2- In this class I observed the children having group time and singing. They had been playing with classroom materials which included green things in the water table and on the light table. They had a table with a variety of shoes on it with rulers to measure how big the shoes were. The children were excited to show me their classroom. They put on shoes and jackets to go outside to play. While outside, children played in the sandbox, rode riding toys and played with a variety of materials. All classrooms were were warm and inviting. There was a variety of expressive art displayed and materials were in good repair and I could tell a lot of thought went into setting up the environment. Lunch today consisted macaroni and cheese, whole wheat roll, broccoli, oranges and milk. Snack today was changed from veggie chips to banana and gold fish crackers. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program has not provided transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have Pediatric First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire. .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 ion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. .1102(d) Technical assistance: • One staff did not have Pediatric First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire. • One staff did not have CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: •Facility name •Facility ID# •Date of visit •Violation item number •Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by March 25, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828.434.0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that when the ground is frozen, children should not be on the climbers due to the surfacing being compromised. • Today we discussed the menu needing more variety. There seems to be a lot of cheese (sometimes multiple times a day). Even though your program is not on the food program it is important to follow the nutritional guidelines set forth in rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706. Veggie straws and veggie chips are not approved items. Remember when you serve 100% juice, that only 6 ounces can be served. • We discussed that first aid and CPR is required for all staff within the first 90 days of employment. • We discussed keeping a log of substitutes so that on the 10th day of substituting so they can start getting all the required staff trainings. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of the third temporary time period visit at this program was to conduct limited monitoring of child care requirements and review the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment scores. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was reviewed with you. The visit summary was printed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 8/1/24. The last shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 7/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/27/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The water lead test is dated 11/8/23. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids lead paint an asbestos testing was completed with the results online. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 12/29/23. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan was completed on 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was fish sticks, tater tots, fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread, and milk, as listed on the menu. There are no new staff. All ERS items scoring below five (5) points were discussed using the ERS Assessment Facility Summary Report. Consultation was provided for all ERS items scoring below three (3) points. Programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed: 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. One (1) child in space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #125 – One (1) of three (3) children was not signed in for space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children. Children must be signed in as they arrive and depart. The child was signed in during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. The compliance history for the facility prior to the visit today was 100%. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This is recommended to be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Pre-service requirements must be met for all positions. Staff education and experience is being evaluated. Program Standards: The ITERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/15/24 with a score of 6.37. The ECERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/17/24 with a score of 6.2 points. The overall average classroom score (based on 2 assessments) is 6.29 and no one classroom scored lower than 5.0. The next ERS assessment will be due in July 2027. Refer to the chart in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2817. The facility is required to meet enhanced space and highest enhanced (reduced) staff/child ratios to earn seven (7) points in program standards for the rated license. 10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. (b) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (c) To earn seven points for program standards, the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 0 to 12 Months 1/4 8 1 to 2 Years 1/5 10 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 6 Years and Older 1/19 25 Quality Point: The facility has met one quality point by the child care administrator having at least ten (10) years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that was verified by the Division. Points may change based on final review. Curriculum: The approved curriculum being implemented by the facility is Creative Curriculum, 7th Edition. 10A NCAC 09 .2802 APPLICATION FOR A TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSE (d) Facilities with a four or five-star rated license that are licensed to serve four-year-old children shall implement a curriculum as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(10) with their four year olds. The centers rated license assessment is due once every three years based on the date of the completed Environment Rating Scale scores, if applicable. During the three-year reassessment, the center’s program standards, staff education and a quality point option are determined to award the center’s star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to maintain the same point level under each component at all times. If changes occur that may affect your rated license, please notify your licensing consultant to inform her of the changes and discuss a plan of action to maintain the center’s star rating. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a) A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Rated License Consultation and Review of Environment Rating Scale assessment report: ECERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #12 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “All three children present wore diapers or pull-ups. Diaper changes occurred within the required 2 hour time frame for two children. The observed span of time during which a check or change did not occur for the remaining child was 2 hours 16 minutes. This indicator requires that diapers and pull-ups are checked/changed, or toileting routines occur every 2 hours.” Children in space #2 were changed or toileted as they came in from outdoors today. We reviewed the child care requirement below: 10A NCAC 09 .0806 TOILETING, CLOTHING AND LINENS (a) Diapers shall be changed whenever they become soiled or wet and not on a shift basis. ITERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #7 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “There were times when the teacher engaged in other activities and was not near the toddlers as they ate meals at the table. These instances occurred when the teacher walked across the room and threw away a tissue, stood in the doorway and talked to the kitchen staff, washed a child's hands, or walked to another area of the room to get a fork.” This is a potential licensing violation. Adequate supervision was observed during the visit today. It is recommended to have a second staff in each of the two (2) classrooms during snack and mealtimes. In addition, it is recommended to review the child care requirements below with staff regarding supervision. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. Consultation: We discussed the annual fire inspection is due on or before 12/29/24. You will need to contact the local Fire Marshal for the annual inspection. The original approved inspection must be mailed to the child care consultant within one week. Reminder that the Fire Marshal must also monitor the auxiliary spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. We discussed that fifteen (15) minutes is a reasonable time frame for an emergency person to arrive at the child care facility when only one (1) staff is on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (a) (9) when only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio, the operator shall select one of the following options for emergency relief: (A) the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief; or (B) there shall be a second adult on the premises who is available to provide emergency relief. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of the third temporary time period visit at this program was to conduct limited monitoring of child care requirements and review the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment scores. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was reviewed with you. The visit summary was printed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 8/1/24. The last shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 7/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/27/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The water lead test is dated 11/8/23. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids lead paint an asbestos testing was completed with the results online. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 12/29/23. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan was completed on 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was fish sticks, tater tots, fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread, and milk, as listed on the menu. There are no new staff. All ERS items scoring below five (5) points were discussed using the ERS Assessment Facility Summary Report. Consultation was provided for all ERS items scoring below three (3) points. Programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed: 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. One (1) child in space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #125 – One (1) of three (3) children was not signed in for space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children. Children must be signed in as they arrive and depart. The child was signed in during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. The compliance history for the facility prior to the visit today was 100%. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This is recommended to be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Pre-service requirements must be met for all positions. Staff education and experience is being evaluated. Program Standards: The ITERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/15/24 with a score of 6.37. The ECERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/17/24 with a score of 6.2 points. The overall average classroom score (based on 2 assessments) is 6.29 and no one classroom scored lower than 5.0. The next ERS assessment will be due in July 2027. Refer to the chart in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2817. The facility is required to meet enhanced space and highest enhanced (reduced) staff/child ratios to earn seven (7) points in program standards for the rated license. 10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. (b) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (c) To earn seven points for program standards, the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 0 to 12 Months 1/4 8 1 to 2 Years 1/5 10 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 6 Years and Older 1/19 25 Quality Point: The facility has met one quality point by the child care administrator having at least ten (10) years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that was verified by the Division. Points may change based on final review. Curriculum: The approved curriculum being implemented by the facility is Creative Curriculum, 7th Edition. 10A NCAC 09 .2802 APPLICATION FOR A TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSE (d) Facilities with a four or five-star rated license that are licensed to serve four-year-old children shall implement a curriculum as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(10) with their four year olds. The centers rated license assessment is due once every three years based on the date of the completed Environment Rating Scale scores, if applicable. During the three-year reassessment, the center’s program standards, staff education and a quality point option are determined to award the center’s star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to maintain the same point level under each component at all times. If changes occur that may affect your rated license, please notify your licensing consultant to inform her of the changes and discuss a plan of action to maintain the center’s star rating. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a) A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Rated License Consultation and Review of Environment Rating Scale assessment report: ECERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #12 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “All three children present wore diapers or pull-ups. Diaper changes occurred within the required 2 hour time frame for two children. The observed span of time during which a check or change did not occur for the remaining child was 2 hours 16 minutes. This indicator requires that diapers and pull-ups are checked/changed, or toileting routines occur every 2 hours.” Children in space #2 were changed or toileted as they came in from outdoors today. We reviewed the child care requirement below: 10A NCAC 09 .0806 TOILETING, CLOTHING AND LINENS (a) Diapers shall be changed whenever they become soiled or wet and not on a shift basis. ITERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #7 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “There were times when the teacher engaged in other activities and was not near the toddlers as they ate meals at the table. These instances occurred when the teacher walked across the room and threw away a tissue, stood in the doorway and talked to the kitchen staff, washed a child's hands, or walked to another area of the room to get a fork.” This is a potential licensing violation. Adequate supervision was observed during the visit today. It is recommended to have a second staff in each of the two (2) classrooms during snack and mealtimes. In addition, it is recommended to review the child care requirements below with staff regarding supervision. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. Consultation: We discussed the annual fire inspection is due on or before 12/29/24. You will need to contact the local Fire Marshal for the annual inspection. The original approved inspection must be mailed to the child care consultant within one week. Reminder that the Fire Marshal must also monitor the auxiliary spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. We discussed that fifteen (15) minutes is a reasonable time frame for an emergency person to arrive at the child care facility when only one (1) staff is on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (a) (9) when only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio, the operator shall select one of the following options for emergency relief: (A) the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief; or (B) there shall be a second adult on the premises who is available to provide emergency relief. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of the third temporary time period visit at this program was to conduct limited monitoring of child care requirements and review the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment scores. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was reviewed with you. The visit summary was printed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 8/1/24. The last shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 7/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/27/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The water lead test is dated 11/8/23. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids lead paint an asbestos testing was completed with the results online. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 12/29/23. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan was completed on 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was fish sticks, tater tots, fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread, and milk, as listed on the menu. There are no new staff. All ERS items scoring below five (5) points were discussed using the ERS Assessment Facility Summary Report. Consultation was provided for all ERS items scoring below three (3) points. Programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed: 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. One (1) child in space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #125 – One (1) of three (3) children was not signed in for space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children. Children must be signed in as they arrive and depart. The child was signed in during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. The compliance history for the facility prior to the visit today was 100%. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This is recommended to be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Pre-service requirements must be met for all positions. Staff education and experience is being evaluated. Program Standards: The ITERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/15/24 with a score of 6.37. The ECERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/17/24 with a score of 6.2 points. The overall average classroom score (based on 2 assessments) is 6.29 and no one classroom scored lower than 5.0. The next ERS assessment will be due in July 2027. Refer to the chart in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2817. The facility is required to meet enhanced space and highest enhanced (reduced) staff/child ratios to earn seven (7) points in program standards for the rated license. 10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. (b) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (c) To earn seven points for program standards, the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 0 to 12 Months 1/4 8 1 to 2 Years 1/5 10 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 6 Years and Older 1/19 25 Quality Point: The facility has met one quality point by the child care administrator having at least ten (10) years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that was verified by the Division. Points may change based on final review. Curriculum: The approved curriculum being implemented by the facility is Creative Curriculum, 7th Edition. 10A NCAC 09 .2802 APPLICATION FOR A TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSE (d) Facilities with a four or five-star rated license that are licensed to serve four-year-old children shall implement a curriculum as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(10) with their four year olds. The centers rated license assessment is due once every three years based on the date of the completed Environment Rating Scale scores, if applicable. During the three-year reassessment, the center’s program standards, staff education and a quality point option are determined to award the center’s star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to maintain the same point level under each component at all times. If changes occur that may affect your rated license, please notify your licensing consultant to inform her of the changes and discuss a plan of action to maintain the center’s star rating. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a) A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Rated License Consultation and Review of Environment Rating Scale assessment report: ECERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #12 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “All three children present wore diapers or pull-ups. Diaper changes occurred within the required 2 hour time frame for two children. The observed span of time during which a check or change did not occur for the remaining child was 2 hours 16 minutes. This indicator requires that diapers and pull-ups are checked/changed, or toileting routines occur every 2 hours.” Children in space #2 were changed or toileted as they came in from outdoors today. We reviewed the child care requirement below: 10A NCAC 09 .0806 TOILETING, CLOTHING AND LINENS (a) Diapers shall be changed whenever they become soiled or wet and not on a shift basis. ITERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #7 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “There were times when the teacher engaged in other activities and was not near the toddlers as they ate meals at the table. These instances occurred when the teacher walked across the room and threw away a tissue, stood in the doorway and talked to the kitchen staff, washed a child's hands, or walked to another area of the room to get a fork.” This is a potential licensing violation. Adequate supervision was observed during the visit today. It is recommended to have a second staff in each of the two (2) classrooms during snack and mealtimes. In addition, it is recommended to review the child care requirements below with staff regarding supervision. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. Consultation: We discussed the annual fire inspection is due on or before 12/29/24. You will need to contact the local Fire Marshal for the annual inspection. The original approved inspection must be mailed to the child care consultant within one week. Reminder that the Fire Marshal must also monitor the auxiliary spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. We discussed that fifteen (15) minutes is a reasonable time frame for an emergency person to arrive at the child care facility when only one (1) staff is on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (a) (9) when only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio, the operator shall select one of the following options for emergency relief: (A) the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief; or (B) there shall be a second adult on the premises who is available to provide emergency relief. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of the third temporary time period visit at this program was to conduct limited monitoring of child care requirements and review the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment scores. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was reviewed with you. The visit summary was printed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 8/1/24. The last shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 7/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/27/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The water lead test is dated 11/8/23. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids lead paint an asbestos testing was completed with the results online. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 12/29/23. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan was completed on 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was fish sticks, tater tots, fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread, and milk, as listed on the menu. There are no new staff. All ERS items scoring below five (5) points were discussed using the ERS Assessment Facility Summary Report. Consultation was provided for all ERS items scoring below three (3) points. Programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed: 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. One (1) child in space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #125 – One (1) of three (3) children was not signed in for space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children. Children must be signed in as they arrive and depart. The child was signed in during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. The compliance history for the facility prior to the visit today was 100%. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This is recommended to be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Pre-service requirements must be met for all positions. Staff education and experience is being evaluated. Program Standards: The ITERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/15/24 with a score of 6.37. The ECERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/17/24 with a score of 6.2 points. The overall average classroom score (based on 2 assessments) is 6.29 and no one classroom scored lower than 5.0. The next ERS assessment will be due in July 2027. Refer to the chart in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2817. The facility is required to meet enhanced space and highest enhanced (reduced) staff/child ratios to earn seven (7) points in program standards for the rated license. 10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. (b) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (c) To earn seven points for program standards, the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 0 to 12 Months 1/4 8 1 to 2 Years 1/5 10 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 6 Years and Older 1/19 25 Quality Point: The facility has met one quality point by the child care administrator having at least ten (10) years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that was verified by the Division. Points may change based on final review. Curriculum: The approved curriculum being implemented by the facility is Creative Curriculum, 7th Edition. 10A NCAC 09 .2802 APPLICATION FOR A TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSE (d) Facilities with a four or five-star rated license that are licensed to serve four-year-old children shall implement a curriculum as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(10) with their four year olds. The centers rated license assessment is due once every three years based on the date of the completed Environment Rating Scale scores, if applicable. During the three-year reassessment, the center’s program standards, staff education and a quality point option are determined to award the center’s star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to maintain the same point level under each component at all times. If changes occur that may affect your rated license, please notify your licensing consultant to inform her of the changes and discuss a plan of action to maintain the center’s star rating. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a) A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Rated License Consultation and Review of Environment Rating Scale assessment report: ECERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #12 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “All three children present wore diapers or pull-ups. Diaper changes occurred within the required 2 hour time frame for two children. The observed span of time during which a check or change did not occur for the remaining child was 2 hours 16 minutes. This indicator requires that diapers and pull-ups are checked/changed, or toileting routines occur every 2 hours.” Children in space #2 were changed or toileted as they came in from outdoors today. We reviewed the child care requirement below: 10A NCAC 09 .0806 TOILETING, CLOTHING AND LINENS (a) Diapers shall be changed whenever they become soiled or wet and not on a shift basis. ITERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #7 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “There were times when the teacher engaged in other activities and was not near the toddlers as they ate meals at the table. These instances occurred when the teacher walked across the room and threw away a tissue, stood in the doorway and talked to the kitchen staff, washed a child's hands, or walked to another area of the room to get a fork.” This is a potential licensing violation. Adequate supervision was observed during the visit today. It is recommended to have a second staff in each of the two (2) classrooms during snack and mealtimes. In addition, it is recommended to review the child care requirements below with staff regarding supervision. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. Consultation: We discussed the annual fire inspection is due on or before 12/29/24. You will need to contact the local Fire Marshal for the annual inspection. The original approved inspection must be mailed to the child care consultant within one week. Reminder that the Fire Marshal must also monitor the auxiliary spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. We discussed that fifteen (15) minutes is a reasonable time frame for an emergency person to arrive at the child care facility when only one (1) staff is on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (a) (9) when only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio, the operator shall select one of the following options for emergency relief: (A) the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief; or (B) there shall be a second adult on the premises who is available to provide emergency relief. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0806 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of the third temporary time period visit at this program was to conduct limited monitoring of child care requirements and review the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment scores. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was reviewed with you. The visit summary was printed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 8/1/24. The last shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 7/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/27/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The water lead test is dated 11/8/23. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids lead paint an asbestos testing was completed with the results online. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 12/29/23. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan was completed on 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was fish sticks, tater tots, fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread, and milk, as listed on the menu. There are no new staff. All ERS items scoring below five (5) points were discussed using the ERS Assessment Facility Summary Report. Consultation was provided for all ERS items scoring below three (3) points. Programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed: 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. One (1) child in space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #125 – One (1) of three (3) children was not signed in for space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children. Children must be signed in as they arrive and depart. The child was signed in during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. The compliance history for the facility prior to the visit today was 100%. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This is recommended to be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Pre-service requirements must be met for all positions. Staff education and experience is being evaluated. Program Standards: The ITERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/15/24 with a score of 6.37. The ECERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/17/24 with a score of 6.2 points. The overall average classroom score (based on 2 assessments) is 6.29 and no one classroom scored lower than 5.0. The next ERS assessment will be due in July 2027. Refer to the chart in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2817. The facility is required to meet enhanced space and highest enhanced (reduced) staff/child ratios to earn seven (7) points in program standards for the rated license. 10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. (b) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (c) To earn seven points for program standards, the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 0 to 12 Months 1/4 8 1 to 2 Years 1/5 10 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 6 Years and Older 1/19 25 Quality Point: The facility has met one quality point by the child care administrator having at least ten (10) years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that was verified by the Division. Points may change based on final review. Curriculum: The approved curriculum being implemented by the facility is Creative Curriculum, 7th Edition. 10A NCAC 09 .2802 APPLICATION FOR A TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSE (d) Facilities with a four or five-star rated license that are licensed to serve four-year-old children shall implement a curriculum as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(10) with their four year olds. The centers rated license assessment is due once every three years based on the date of the completed Environment Rating Scale scores, if applicable. During the three-year reassessment, the center’s program standards, staff education and a quality point option are determined to award the center’s star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to maintain the same point level under each component at all times. If changes occur that may affect your rated license, please notify your licensing consultant to inform her of the changes and discuss a plan of action to maintain the center’s star rating. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a) A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Rated License Consultation and Review of Environment Rating Scale assessment report: ECERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #12 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “All three children present wore diapers or pull-ups. Diaper changes occurred within the required 2 hour time frame for two children. The observed span of time during which a check or change did not occur for the remaining child was 2 hours 16 minutes. This indicator requires that diapers and pull-ups are checked/changed, or toileting routines occur every 2 hours.” Children in space #2 were changed or toileted as they came in from outdoors today. We reviewed the child care requirement below: 10A NCAC 09 .0806 TOILETING, CLOTHING AND LINENS (a) Diapers shall be changed whenever they become soiled or wet and not on a shift basis. ITERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #7 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “There were times when the teacher engaged in other activities and was not near the toddlers as they ate meals at the table. These instances occurred when the teacher walked across the room and threw away a tissue, stood in the doorway and talked to the kitchen staff, washed a child's hands, or walked to another area of the room to get a fork.” This is a potential licensing violation. Adequate supervision was observed during the visit today. It is recommended to have a second staff in each of the two (2) classrooms during snack and mealtimes. In addition, it is recommended to review the child care requirements below with staff regarding supervision. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. Consultation: We discussed the annual fire inspection is due on or before 12/29/24. You will need to contact the local Fire Marshal for the annual inspection. The original approved inspection must be mailed to the child care consultant within one week. Reminder that the Fire Marshal must also monitor the auxiliary spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. We discussed that fifteen (15) minutes is a reasonable time frame for an emergency person to arrive at the child care facility when only one (1) staff is on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (a) (9) when only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio, the operator shall select one of the following options for emergency relief: (A) the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief; or (B) there shall be a second adult on the premises who is available to provide emergency relief. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of the third temporary time period visit at this program was to conduct limited monitoring of child care requirements and review the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment scores. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was reviewed with you. The visit summary was printed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 8/1/24. The last shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 7/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/27/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The water lead test is dated 11/8/23. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids lead paint an asbestos testing was completed with the results online. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 12/29/23. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan was completed on 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was fish sticks, tater tots, fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread, and milk, as listed on the menu. There are no new staff. All ERS items scoring below five (5) points were discussed using the ERS Assessment Facility Summary Report. Consultation was provided for all ERS items scoring below three (3) points. Programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed: 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. One (1) child in space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #125 – One (1) of three (3) children was not signed in for space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children. Children must be signed in as they arrive and depart. The child was signed in during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. The compliance history for the facility prior to the visit today was 100%. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This is recommended to be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Pre-service requirements must be met for all positions. Staff education and experience is being evaluated. Program Standards: The ITERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/15/24 with a score of 6.37. The ECERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/17/24 with a score of 6.2 points. The overall average classroom score (based on 2 assessments) is 6.29 and no one classroom scored lower than 5.0. The next ERS assessment will be due in July 2027. Refer to the chart in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2817. The facility is required to meet enhanced space and highest enhanced (reduced) staff/child ratios to earn seven (7) points in program standards for the rated license. 10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. (b) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (c) To earn seven points for program standards, the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 0 to 12 Months 1/4 8 1 to 2 Years 1/5 10 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 6 Years and Older 1/19 25 Quality Point: The facility has met one quality point by the child care administrator having at least ten (10) years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that was verified by the Division. Points may change based on final review. Curriculum: The approved curriculum being implemented by the facility is Creative Curriculum, 7th Edition. 10A NCAC 09 .2802 APPLICATION FOR A TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSE (d) Facilities with a four or five-star rated license that are licensed to serve four-year-old children shall implement a curriculum as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(10) with their four year olds. The centers rated license assessment is due once every three years based on the date of the completed Environment Rating Scale scores, if applicable. During the three-year reassessment, the center’s program standards, staff education and a quality point option are determined to award the center’s star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to maintain the same point level under each component at all times. If changes occur that may affect your rated license, please notify your licensing consultant to inform her of the changes and discuss a plan of action to maintain the center’s star rating. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a) A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Rated License Consultation and Review of Environment Rating Scale assessment report: ECERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #12 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “All three children present wore diapers or pull-ups. Diaper changes occurred within the required 2 hour time frame for two children. The observed span of time during which a check or change did not occur for the remaining child was 2 hours 16 minutes. This indicator requires that diapers and pull-ups are checked/changed, or toileting routines occur every 2 hours.” Children in space #2 were changed or toileted as they came in from outdoors today. We reviewed the child care requirement below: 10A NCAC 09 .0806 TOILETING, CLOTHING AND LINENS (a) Diapers shall be changed whenever they become soiled or wet and not on a shift basis. ITERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #7 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “There were times when the teacher engaged in other activities and was not near the toddlers as they ate meals at the table. These instances occurred when the teacher walked across the room and threw away a tissue, stood in the doorway and talked to the kitchen staff, washed a child's hands, or walked to another area of the room to get a fork.” This is a potential licensing violation. Adequate supervision was observed during the visit today. It is recommended to have a second staff in each of the two (2) classrooms during snack and mealtimes. In addition, it is recommended to review the child care requirements below with staff regarding supervision. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. Consultation: We discussed the annual fire inspection is due on or before 12/29/24. You will need to contact the local Fire Marshal for the annual inspection. The original approved inspection must be mailed to the child care consultant within one week. Reminder that the Fire Marshal must also monitor the auxiliary spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. We discussed that fifteen (15) minutes is a reasonable time frame for an emergency person to arrive at the child care facility when only one (1) staff is on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (a) (9) when only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio, the operator shall select one of the following options for emergency relief: (A) the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief; or (B) there shall be a second adult on the premises who is available to provide emergency relief. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2802 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of the third temporary time period visit at this program was to conduct limited monitoring of child care requirements and review the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment scores. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was reviewed with you. The visit summary was printed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 8/1/24. The last shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 7/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/27/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The water lead test is dated 11/8/23. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids lead paint an asbestos testing was completed with the results online. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 12/29/23. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan was completed on 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was fish sticks, tater tots, fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread, and milk, as listed on the menu. There are no new staff. All ERS items scoring below five (5) points were discussed using the ERS Assessment Facility Summary Report. Consultation was provided for all ERS items scoring below three (3) points. Programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed: 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. One (1) child in space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #125 – One (1) of three (3) children was not signed in for space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children. Children must be signed in as they arrive and depart. The child was signed in during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. The compliance history for the facility prior to the visit today was 100%. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This is recommended to be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Pre-service requirements must be met for all positions. Staff education and experience is being evaluated. Program Standards: The ITERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/15/24 with a score of 6.37. The ECERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/17/24 with a score of 6.2 points. The overall average classroom score (based on 2 assessments) is 6.29 and no one classroom scored lower than 5.0. The next ERS assessment will be due in July 2027. Refer to the chart in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2817. The facility is required to meet enhanced space and highest enhanced (reduced) staff/child ratios to earn seven (7) points in program standards for the rated license. 10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. (b) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (c) To earn seven points for program standards, the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 0 to 12 Months 1/4 8 1 to 2 Years 1/5 10 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 6 Years and Older 1/19 25 Quality Point: The facility has met one quality point by the child care administrator having at least ten (10) years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that was verified by the Division. Points may change based on final review. Curriculum: The approved curriculum being implemented by the facility is Creative Curriculum, 7th Edition. 10A NCAC 09 .2802 APPLICATION FOR A TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSE (d) Facilities with a four or five-star rated license that are licensed to serve four-year-old children shall implement a curriculum as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(10) with their four year olds. The centers rated license assessment is due once every three years based on the date of the completed Environment Rating Scale scores, if applicable. During the three-year reassessment, the center’s program standards, staff education and a quality point option are determined to award the center’s star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to maintain the same point level under each component at all times. If changes occur that may affect your rated license, please notify your licensing consultant to inform her of the changes and discuss a plan of action to maintain the center’s star rating. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a) A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Rated License Consultation and Review of Environment Rating Scale assessment report: ECERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #12 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “All three children present wore diapers or pull-ups. Diaper changes occurred within the required 2 hour time frame for two children. The observed span of time during which a check or change did not occur for the remaining child was 2 hours 16 minutes. This indicator requires that diapers and pull-ups are checked/changed, or toileting routines occur every 2 hours.” Children in space #2 were changed or toileted as they came in from outdoors today. We reviewed the child care requirement below: 10A NCAC 09 .0806 TOILETING, CLOTHING AND LINENS (a) Diapers shall be changed whenever they become soiled or wet and not on a shift basis. ITERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #7 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “There were times when the teacher engaged in other activities and was not near the toddlers as they ate meals at the table. These instances occurred when the teacher walked across the room and threw away a tissue, stood in the doorway and talked to the kitchen staff, washed a child's hands, or walked to another area of the room to get a fork.” This is a potential licensing violation. Adequate supervision was observed during the visit today. It is recommended to have a second staff in each of the two (2) classrooms during snack and mealtimes. In addition, it is recommended to review the child care requirements below with staff regarding supervision. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. Consultation: We discussed the annual fire inspection is due on or before 12/29/24. You will need to contact the local Fire Marshal for the annual inspection. The original approved inspection must be mailed to the child care consultant within one week. Reminder that the Fire Marshal must also monitor the auxiliary spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. We discussed that fifteen (15) minutes is a reasonable time frame for an emergency person to arrive at the child care facility when only one (1) staff is on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (a) (9) when only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio, the operator shall select one of the following options for emergency relief: (A) the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief; or (B) there shall be a second adult on the premises who is available to provide emergency relief. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2809 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of the third temporary time period visit at this program was to conduct limited monitoring of child care requirements and review the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment scores. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was reviewed with you. The visit summary was printed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 8/1/24. The last shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 7/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/27/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The water lead test is dated 11/8/23. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids lead paint an asbestos testing was completed with the results online. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 12/29/23. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan was completed on 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was fish sticks, tater tots, fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread, and milk, as listed on the menu. There are no new staff. All ERS items scoring below five (5) points were discussed using the ERS Assessment Facility Summary Report. Consultation was provided for all ERS items scoring below three (3) points. Programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed: 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. One (1) child in space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #125 – One (1) of three (3) children was not signed in for space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children. Children must be signed in as they arrive and depart. The child was signed in during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. The compliance history for the facility prior to the visit today was 100%. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This is recommended to be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Pre-service requirements must be met for all positions. Staff education and experience is being evaluated. Program Standards: The ITERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/15/24 with a score of 6.37. The ECERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/17/24 with a score of 6.2 points. The overall average classroom score (based on 2 assessments) is 6.29 and no one classroom scored lower than 5.0. The next ERS assessment will be due in July 2027. Refer to the chart in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2817. The facility is required to meet enhanced space and highest enhanced (reduced) staff/child ratios to earn seven (7) points in program standards for the rated license. 10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. (b) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (c) To earn seven points for program standards, the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 0 to 12 Months 1/4 8 1 to 2 Years 1/5 10 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 6 Years and Older 1/19 25 Quality Point: The facility has met one quality point by the child care administrator having at least ten (10) years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that was verified by the Division. Points may change based on final review. Curriculum: The approved curriculum being implemented by the facility is Creative Curriculum, 7th Edition. 10A NCAC 09 .2802 APPLICATION FOR A TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSE (d) Facilities with a four or five-star rated license that are licensed to serve four-year-old children shall implement a curriculum as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(10) with their four year olds. The centers rated license assessment is due once every three years based on the date of the completed Environment Rating Scale scores, if applicable. During the three-year reassessment, the center’s program standards, staff education and a quality point option are determined to award the center’s star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to maintain the same point level under each component at all times. If changes occur that may affect your rated license, please notify your licensing consultant to inform her of the changes and discuss a plan of action to maintain the center’s star rating. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a) A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Rated License Consultation and Review of Environment Rating Scale assessment report: ECERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #12 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “All three children present wore diapers or pull-ups. Diaper changes occurred within the required 2 hour time frame for two children. The observed span of time during which a check or change did not occur for the remaining child was 2 hours 16 minutes. This indicator requires that diapers and pull-ups are checked/changed, or toileting routines occur every 2 hours.” Children in space #2 were changed or toileted as they came in from outdoors today. We reviewed the child care requirement below: 10A NCAC 09 .0806 TOILETING, CLOTHING AND LINENS (a) Diapers shall be changed whenever they become soiled or wet and not on a shift basis. ITERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #7 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “There were times when the teacher engaged in other activities and was not near the toddlers as they ate meals at the table. These instances occurred when the teacher walked across the room and threw away a tissue, stood in the doorway and talked to the kitchen staff, washed a child's hands, or walked to another area of the room to get a fork.” This is a potential licensing violation. Adequate supervision was observed during the visit today. It is recommended to have a second staff in each of the two (2) classrooms during snack and mealtimes. In addition, it is recommended to review the child care requirements below with staff regarding supervision. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. Consultation: We discussed the annual fire inspection is due on or before 12/29/24. You will need to contact the local Fire Marshal for the annual inspection. The original approved inspection must be mailed to the child care consultant within one week. Reminder that the Fire Marshal must also monitor the auxiliary spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. We discussed that fifteen (15) minutes is a reasonable time frame for an emergency person to arrive at the child care facility when only one (1) staff is on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (a) (9) when only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio, the operator shall select one of the following options for emergency relief: (A) the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief; or (B) there shall be a second adult on the premises who is available to provide emergency relief. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2817 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of the third temporary time period visit at this program was to conduct limited monitoring of child care requirements and review the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment scores. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was reviewed with you. The visit summary was printed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 8/1/24. The last shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 7/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/27/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The water lead test is dated 11/8/23. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids lead paint an asbestos testing was completed with the results online. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 12/29/23. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan was completed on 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was fish sticks, tater tots, fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread, and milk, as listed on the menu. There are no new staff. All ERS items scoring below five (5) points were discussed using the ERS Assessment Facility Summary Report. Consultation was provided for all ERS items scoring below three (3) points. Programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed: 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. One (1) child in space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #125 – One (1) of three (3) children was not signed in for space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children. Children must be signed in as they arrive and depart. The child was signed in during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. The compliance history for the facility prior to the visit today was 100%. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This is recommended to be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Pre-service requirements must be met for all positions. Staff education and experience is being evaluated. Program Standards: The ITERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/15/24 with a score of 6.37. The ECERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/17/24 with a score of 6.2 points. The overall average classroom score (based on 2 assessments) is 6.29 and no one classroom scored lower than 5.0. The next ERS assessment will be due in July 2027. Refer to the chart in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2817. The facility is required to meet enhanced space and highest enhanced (reduced) staff/child ratios to earn seven (7) points in program standards for the rated license. 10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. (b) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (c) To earn seven points for program standards, the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 0 to 12 Months 1/4 8 1 to 2 Years 1/5 10 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 6 Years and Older 1/19 25 Quality Point: The facility has met one quality point by the child care administrator having at least ten (10) years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that was verified by the Division. Points may change based on final review. Curriculum: The approved curriculum being implemented by the facility is Creative Curriculum, 7th Edition. 10A NCAC 09 .2802 APPLICATION FOR A TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSE (d) Facilities with a four or five-star rated license that are licensed to serve four-year-old children shall implement a curriculum as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(10) with their four year olds. The centers rated license assessment is due once every three years based on the date of the completed Environment Rating Scale scores, if applicable. During the three-year reassessment, the center’s program standards, staff education and a quality point option are determined to award the center’s star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to maintain the same point level under each component at all times. If changes occur that may affect your rated license, please notify your licensing consultant to inform her of the changes and discuss a plan of action to maintain the center’s star rating. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a) A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Rated License Consultation and Review of Environment Rating Scale assessment report: ECERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #12 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “All three children present wore diapers or pull-ups. Diaper changes occurred within the required 2 hour time frame for two children. The observed span of time during which a check or change did not occur for the remaining child was 2 hours 16 minutes. This indicator requires that diapers and pull-ups are checked/changed, or toileting routines occur every 2 hours.” Children in space #2 were changed or toileted as they came in from outdoors today. We reviewed the child care requirement below: 10A NCAC 09 .0806 TOILETING, CLOTHING AND LINENS (a) Diapers shall be changed whenever they become soiled or wet and not on a shift basis. ITERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #7 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “There were times when the teacher engaged in other activities and was not near the toddlers as they ate meals at the table. These instances occurred when the teacher walked across the room and threw away a tissue, stood in the doorway and talked to the kitchen staff, washed a child's hands, or walked to another area of the room to get a fork.” This is a potential licensing violation. Adequate supervision was observed during the visit today. It is recommended to have a second staff in each of the two (2) classrooms during snack and mealtimes. In addition, it is recommended to review the child care requirements below with staff regarding supervision. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. Consultation: We discussed the annual fire inspection is due on or before 12/29/24. You will need to contact the local Fire Marshal for the annual inspection. The original approved inspection must be mailed to the child care consultant within one week. Reminder that the Fire Marshal must also monitor the auxiliary spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. We discussed that fifteen (15) minutes is a reasonable time frame for an emergency person to arrive at the child care facility when only one (1) staff is on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (a) (9) when only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio, the operator shall select one of the following options for emergency relief: (A) the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief; or (B) there shall be a second adult on the premises who is available to provide emergency relief. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of the third temporary time period visit at this program was to conduct limited monitoring of child care requirements and review the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment scores. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was reviewed with you. The visit summary was printed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 8/1/24. The last shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 7/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/27/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The water lead test is dated 11/8/23. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids lead paint an asbestos testing was completed with the results online. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 12/29/23. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan was completed on 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was fish sticks, tater tots, fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread, and milk, as listed on the menu. There are no new staff. All ERS items scoring below five (5) points were discussed using the ERS Assessment Facility Summary Report. Consultation was provided for all ERS items scoring below three (3) points. Programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed: 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. One (1) child in space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #125 – One (1) of three (3) children was not signed in for space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children. Children must be signed in as they arrive and depart. The child was signed in during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. The compliance history for the facility prior to the visit today was 100%. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This is recommended to be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Pre-service requirements must be met for all positions. Staff education and experience is being evaluated. Program Standards: The ITERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/15/24 with a score of 6.37. The ECERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/17/24 with a score of 6.2 points. The overall average classroom score (based on 2 assessments) is 6.29 and no one classroom scored lower than 5.0. The next ERS assessment will be due in July 2027. Refer to the chart in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2817. The facility is required to meet enhanced space and highest enhanced (reduced) staff/child ratios to earn seven (7) points in program standards for the rated license. 10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. (b) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (c) To earn seven points for program standards, the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 0 to 12 Months 1/4 8 1 to 2 Years 1/5 10 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 6 Years and Older 1/19 25 Quality Point: The facility has met one quality point by the child care administrator having at least ten (10) years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that was verified by the Division. Points may change based on final review. Curriculum: The approved curriculum being implemented by the facility is Creative Curriculum, 7th Edition. 10A NCAC 09 .2802 APPLICATION FOR A TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSE (d) Facilities with a four or five-star rated license that are licensed to serve four-year-old children shall implement a curriculum as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(10) with their four year olds. The centers rated license assessment is due once every three years based on the date of the completed Environment Rating Scale scores, if applicable. During the three-year reassessment, the center’s program standards, staff education and a quality point option are determined to award the center’s star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to maintain the same point level under each component at all times. If changes occur that may affect your rated license, please notify your licensing consultant to inform her of the changes and discuss a plan of action to maintain the center’s star rating. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a) A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Rated License Consultation and Review of Environment Rating Scale assessment report: ECERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #12 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “All three children present wore diapers or pull-ups. Diaper changes occurred within the required 2 hour time frame for two children. The observed span of time during which a check or change did not occur for the remaining child was 2 hours 16 minutes. This indicator requires that diapers and pull-ups are checked/changed, or toileting routines occur every 2 hours.” Children in space #2 were changed or toileted as they came in from outdoors today. We reviewed the child care requirement below: 10A NCAC 09 .0806 TOILETING, CLOTHING AND LINENS (a) Diapers shall be changed whenever they become soiled or wet and not on a shift basis. ITERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #7 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “There were times when the teacher engaged in other activities and was not near the toddlers as they ate meals at the table. These instances occurred when the teacher walked across the room and threw away a tissue, stood in the doorway and talked to the kitchen staff, washed a child's hands, or walked to another area of the room to get a fork.” This is a potential licensing violation. Adequate supervision was observed during the visit today. It is recommended to have a second staff in each of the two (2) classrooms during snack and mealtimes. In addition, it is recommended to review the child care requirements below with staff regarding supervision. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. Consultation: We discussed the annual fire inspection is due on or before 12/29/24. You will need to contact the local Fire Marshal for the annual inspection. The original approved inspection must be mailed to the child care consultant within one week. Reminder that the Fire Marshal must also monitor the auxiliary spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. We discussed that fifteen (15) minutes is a reasonable time frame for an emergency person to arrive at the child care facility when only one (1) staff is on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (a) (9) when only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio, the operator shall select one of the following options for emergency relief: (A) the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief; or (B) there shall be a second adult on the premises who is available to provide emergency relief. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of the third temporary time period visit at this program was to conduct limited monitoring of child care requirements and review the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment scores. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was reviewed with you. The visit summary was printed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 8/1/24. The last shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 7/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/27/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The water lead test is dated 11/8/23. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids lead paint an asbestos testing was completed with the results online. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 12/29/23. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan was completed on 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was fish sticks, tater tots, fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread, and milk, as listed on the menu. There are no new staff. All ERS items scoring below five (5) points were discussed using the ERS Assessment Facility Summary Report. Consultation was provided for all ERS items scoring below three (3) points. Programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed: 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. One (1) child in space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children, did not have a documented time of arrival for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #125 – One (1) of three (3) children was not signed in for space #1, the classroom with one and two year old children. Children must be signed in as they arrive and depart. The child was signed in during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. The compliance history for the facility prior to the visit today was 100%. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This is recommended to be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Pre-service requirements must be met for all positions. Staff education and experience is being evaluated. Program Standards: The ITERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/15/24 with a score of 6.37. The ECERS-R ERS assessment was conducted on 7/17/24 with a score of 6.2 points. The overall average classroom score (based on 2 assessments) is 6.29 and no one classroom scored lower than 5.0. The next ERS assessment will be due in July 2027. Refer to the chart in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2817. The facility is required to meet enhanced space and highest enhanced (reduced) staff/child ratios to earn seven (7) points in program standards for the rated license. 10A NCAC 09 .2809 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. (b) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (c) To earn seven points for program standards, the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 0 to 12 Months 1/4 8 1 to 2 Years 1/5 10 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 6 Years and Older 1/19 25 Quality Point: The facility has met one quality point by the child care administrator having at least ten (10) years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that was verified by the Division. Points may change based on final review. Curriculum: The approved curriculum being implemented by the facility is Creative Curriculum, 7th Edition. 10A NCAC 09 .2802 APPLICATION FOR A TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSE (d) Facilities with a four or five-star rated license that are licensed to serve four-year-old children shall implement a curriculum as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102(10) with their four year olds. The centers rated license assessment is due once every three years based on the date of the completed Environment Rating Scale scores, if applicable. During the three-year reassessment, the center’s program standards, staff education and a quality point option are determined to award the center’s star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to maintain the same point level under each component at all times. If changes occur that may affect your rated license, please notify your licensing consultant to inform her of the changes and discuss a plan of action to maintain the center’s star rating. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a) A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Rated License Consultation and Review of Environment Rating Scale assessment report: ECERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #12 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “All three children present wore diapers or pull-ups. Diaper changes occurred within the required 2 hour time frame for two children. The observed span of time during which a check or change did not occur for the remaining child was 2 hours 16 minutes. This indicator requires that diapers and pull-ups are checked/changed, or toileting routines occur every 2 hours.” Children in space #2 were changed or toileted as they came in from outdoors today. We reviewed the child care requirement below: 10A NCAC 09 .0806 TOILETING, CLOTHING AND LINENS (a) Diapers shall be changed whenever they become soiled or wet and not on a shift basis. ITERS-R Summary Report Scores Under Three (3) Points Item #7 scored two (2) points. Indicator 3.4 was not met. Observation notes from the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): “There were times when the teacher engaged in other activities and was not near the toddlers as they ate meals at the table. These instances occurred when the teacher walked across the room and threw away a tissue, stood in the doorway and talked to the kitchen staff, washed a child's hands, or walked to another area of the room to get a fork.” This is a potential licensing violation. Adequate supervision was observed during the visit today. It is recommended to have a second staff in each of the two (2) classrooms during snack and mealtimes. In addition, it is recommended to review the child care requirements below with staff regarding supervision. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. Consultation: We discussed the annual fire inspection is due on or before 12/29/24. You will need to contact the local Fire Marshal for the annual inspection. The original approved inspection must be mailed to the child care consultant within one week. Reminder that the Fire Marshal must also monitor the auxiliary spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. We discussed that fifteen (15) minutes is a reasonable time frame for an emergency person to arrive at the child care facility when only one (1) staff is on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (a) (9) when only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio, the operator shall select one of the following options for emergency relief: (A) the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief; or (B) there shall be a second adult on the premises who is available to provide emergency relief. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and reviewed with you. The printed visit summary was signed and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, all classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 4/22/24. A shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill must be practiced on or before 6/4/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan must be completed on or before 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, outdoor play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was Great Northern beans, potato wedges, pineapples, bread, and milk as listed on the menu. Three (3) children files were monitored. There are ten (10) staff. Five (5) staff files were monitored. To continue to serve children on subsidy vouchers, the facility must transition to a three-star license or higher. If the facility cannot achieve a three-star license or higher, no children can be served that receive subsidy vouchers. The Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website if you would like to apply for a rated license and the Rated License Request for Review Form can be requested if you would like to request the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment. Plan to visit the ncrlap.org website to learn more about the assessment process. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #1032 – One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. The staff medical report must indicate that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. We discussed that the teacher/floater may be able to take the form located on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website to the urgent care to be completed based on the 2/12/24 visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (a) Health and emergency information shall be obtained for staff members as specified in the chart below: Required for: Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, including the director. Item Requirements: Medical Report - A statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. Due Date: Prior to employment - When submitted, the medical statement shall not be older than 12 months. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck PO Box 880, Fletcher, NC 28732 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. All staff will need to have education submitted and evaluated by WORKS by 7/19/24 for staff education points. Program Standards: The Initial Application for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website and the Rated License Request for Review form can be requested if you choose to apply for a two through five-star rated license and have the (ERS) assessment. Both forms were emailed to you during the visit. Quality Point: A quality point has not been determined. Curriculum: All four and five star rated license facilities must implement an approved curriculum with four year-old children. Rated License Consultation: ITERS-R and ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Children under three years age should not have access to materials that would be considered choking hazards such as foam items, small crayons, small pieces of chalk, plastic bags, items easily torn apart or that would fit in a choking tube. You can use these materials under direct teacher supervision working one on one with the child during the art activity. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the ERS assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Have a pitcher of water and cups for children available at all times. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. All children must have their diapers or pull ups checked or changed at least every two hours and when soiled. Use a timer or follow a daily individual diaper changing schedule to keep you within the two-hour timeframe. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. It is recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers the Outreach Assessment and Webinar trainings for staff. It is also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. SACERS-U – There is one school-age child enrolled at this time. Consultation: We discussed there are three (3) regularly scheduled staff that must have ITS-SIDS safe sleep training prior to be alone to care for an infant 12 months or younger. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (f) In centers that are licensed to care for infants, the child care administrator and any child care provider scheduled to work in the infant room shall complete ITS-SIDS training. ITS-SIDS training shall be completed within two months of an individual assuming responsibilities in the infant room and every three years thereafter. Child care administrators, as defined in G.S. 110-86(2a), shall complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements in this Section. At all times, one child care provider who has completed ITS-SIDS training shall be present in the infant room while children are in care. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. We discussed the child care requirements below regarding off-premise activities. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Health and Safety Training It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and reviewed with you. The printed visit summary was signed and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, all classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 4/22/24. A shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill must be practiced on or before 6/4/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan must be completed on or before 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, outdoor play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was Great Northern beans, potato wedges, pineapples, bread, and milk as listed on the menu. Three (3) children files were monitored. There are ten (10) staff. Five (5) staff files were monitored. To continue to serve children on subsidy vouchers, the facility must transition to a three-star license or higher. If the facility cannot achieve a three-star license or higher, no children can be served that receive subsidy vouchers. The Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website if you would like to apply for a rated license and the Rated License Request for Review Form can be requested if you would like to request the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment. Plan to visit the ncrlap.org website to learn more about the assessment process. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #1032 – One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. The staff medical report must indicate that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. We discussed that the teacher/floater may be able to take the form located on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website to the urgent care to be completed based on the 2/12/24 visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (a) Health and emergency information shall be obtained for staff members as specified in the chart below: Required for: Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, including the director. Item Requirements: Medical Report - A statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. Due Date: Prior to employment - When submitted, the medical statement shall not be older than 12 months. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck PO Box 880, Fletcher, NC 28732 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. All staff will need to have education submitted and evaluated by WORKS by 7/19/24 for staff education points. Program Standards: The Initial Application for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website and the Rated License Request for Review form can be requested if you choose to apply for a two through five-star rated license and have the (ERS) assessment. Both forms were emailed to you during the visit. Quality Point: A quality point has not been determined. Curriculum: All four and five star rated license facilities must implement an approved curriculum with four year-old children. Rated License Consultation: ITERS-R and ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Children under three years age should not have access to materials that would be considered choking hazards such as foam items, small crayons, small pieces of chalk, plastic bags, items easily torn apart or that would fit in a choking tube. You can use these materials under direct teacher supervision working one on one with the child during the art activity. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the ERS assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Have a pitcher of water and cups for children available at all times. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. All children must have their diapers or pull ups checked or changed at least every two hours and when soiled. Use a timer or follow a daily individual diaper changing schedule to keep you within the two-hour timeframe. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. It is recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers the Outreach Assessment and Webinar trainings for staff. It is also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. SACERS-U – There is one school-age child enrolled at this time. Consultation: We discussed there are three (3) regularly scheduled staff that must have ITS-SIDS safe sleep training prior to be alone to care for an infant 12 months or younger. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (f) In centers that are licensed to care for infants, the child care administrator and any child care provider scheduled to work in the infant room shall complete ITS-SIDS training. ITS-SIDS training shall be completed within two months of an individual assuming responsibilities in the infant room and every three years thereafter. Child care administrators, as defined in G.S. 110-86(2a), shall complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements in this Section. At all times, one child care provider who has completed ITS-SIDS training shall be present in the infant room while children are in care. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. We discussed the child care requirements below regarding off-premise activities. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Health and Safety Training It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1005 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and reviewed with you. The printed visit summary was signed and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, all classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 4/22/24. A shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill must be practiced on or before 6/4/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan must be completed on or before 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, outdoor play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was Great Northern beans, potato wedges, pineapples, bread, and milk as listed on the menu. Three (3) children files were monitored. There are ten (10) staff. Five (5) staff files were monitored. To continue to serve children on subsidy vouchers, the facility must transition to a three-star license or higher. If the facility cannot achieve a three-star license or higher, no children can be served that receive subsidy vouchers. The Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website if you would like to apply for a rated license and the Rated License Request for Review Form can be requested if you would like to request the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment. Plan to visit the ncrlap.org website to learn more about the assessment process. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #1032 – One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. The staff medical report must indicate that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. We discussed that the teacher/floater may be able to take the form located on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website to the urgent care to be completed based on the 2/12/24 visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (a) Health and emergency information shall be obtained for staff members as specified in the chart below: Required for: Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, including the director. Item Requirements: Medical Report - A statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. Due Date: Prior to employment - When submitted, the medical statement shall not be older than 12 months. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck PO Box 880, Fletcher, NC 28732 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. All staff will need to have education submitted and evaluated by WORKS by 7/19/24 for staff education points. Program Standards: The Initial Application for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website and the Rated License Request for Review form can be requested if you choose to apply for a two through five-star rated license and have the (ERS) assessment. Both forms were emailed to you during the visit. Quality Point: A quality point has not been determined. Curriculum: All four and five star rated license facilities must implement an approved curriculum with four year-old children. Rated License Consultation: ITERS-R and ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Children under three years age should not have access to materials that would be considered choking hazards such as foam items, small crayons, small pieces of chalk, plastic bags, items easily torn apart or that would fit in a choking tube. You can use these materials under direct teacher supervision working one on one with the child during the art activity. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the ERS assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Have a pitcher of water and cups for children available at all times. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. All children must have their diapers or pull ups checked or changed at least every two hours and when soiled. Use a timer or follow a daily individual diaper changing schedule to keep you within the two-hour timeframe. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. It is recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers the Outreach Assessment and Webinar trainings for staff. It is also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. SACERS-U – There is one school-age child enrolled at this time. Consultation: We discussed there are three (3) regularly scheduled staff that must have ITS-SIDS safe sleep training prior to be alone to care for an infant 12 months or younger. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (f) In centers that are licensed to care for infants, the child care administrator and any child care provider scheduled to work in the infant room shall complete ITS-SIDS training. ITS-SIDS training shall be completed within two months of an individual assuming responsibilities in the infant room and every three years thereafter. Child care administrators, as defined in G.S. 110-86(2a), shall complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements in this Section. At all times, one child care provider who has completed ITS-SIDS training shall be present in the infant room while children are in care. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. We discussed the child care requirements below regarding off-premise activities. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Health and Safety Training It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and reviewed with you. The printed visit summary was signed and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, all classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 4/22/24. A shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill must be practiced on or before 6/4/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan must be completed on or before 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, outdoor play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was Great Northern beans, potato wedges, pineapples, bread, and milk as listed on the menu. Three (3) children files were monitored. There are ten (10) staff. Five (5) staff files were monitored. To continue to serve children on subsidy vouchers, the facility must transition to a three-star license or higher. If the facility cannot achieve a three-star license or higher, no children can be served that receive subsidy vouchers. The Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website if you would like to apply for a rated license and the Rated License Request for Review Form can be requested if you would like to request the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment. Plan to visit the ncrlap.org website to learn more about the assessment process. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #1032 – One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. The staff medical report must indicate that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. We discussed that the teacher/floater may be able to take the form located on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website to the urgent care to be completed based on the 2/12/24 visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (a) Health and emergency information shall be obtained for staff members as specified in the chart below: Required for: Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, including the director. Item Requirements: Medical Report - A statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. Due Date: Prior to employment - When submitted, the medical statement shall not be older than 12 months. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck PO Box 880, Fletcher, NC 28732 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. All staff will need to have education submitted and evaluated by WORKS by 7/19/24 for staff education points. Program Standards: The Initial Application for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website and the Rated License Request for Review form can be requested if you choose to apply for a two through five-star rated license and have the (ERS) assessment. Both forms were emailed to you during the visit. Quality Point: A quality point has not been determined. Curriculum: All four and five star rated license facilities must implement an approved curriculum with four year-old children. Rated License Consultation: ITERS-R and ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Children under three years age should not have access to materials that would be considered choking hazards such as foam items, small crayons, small pieces of chalk, plastic bags, items easily torn apart or that would fit in a choking tube. You can use these materials under direct teacher supervision working one on one with the child during the art activity. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the ERS assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Have a pitcher of water and cups for children available at all times. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. All children must have their diapers or pull ups checked or changed at least every two hours and when soiled. Use a timer or follow a daily individual diaper changing schedule to keep you within the two-hour timeframe. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. It is recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers the Outreach Assessment and Webinar trainings for staff. It is also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. SACERS-U – There is one school-age child enrolled at this time. Consultation: We discussed there are three (3) regularly scheduled staff that must have ITS-SIDS safe sleep training prior to be alone to care for an infant 12 months or younger. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (f) In centers that are licensed to care for infants, the child care administrator and any child care provider scheduled to work in the infant room shall complete ITS-SIDS training. ITS-SIDS training shall be completed within two months of an individual assuming responsibilities in the infant room and every three years thereafter. Child care administrators, as defined in G.S. 110-86(2a), shall complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements in this Section. At all times, one child care provider who has completed ITS-SIDS training shall be present in the infant room while children are in care. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. We discussed the child care requirements below regarding off-premise activities. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Health and Safety Training It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1401 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and reviewed with you. The printed visit summary was signed and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, all classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 4/22/24. A shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill must be practiced on or before 6/4/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan must be completed on or before 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, outdoor play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was Great Northern beans, potato wedges, pineapples, bread, and milk as listed on the menu. Three (3) children files were monitored. There are ten (10) staff. Five (5) staff files were monitored. To continue to serve children on subsidy vouchers, the facility must transition to a three-star license or higher. If the facility cannot achieve a three-star license or higher, no children can be served that receive subsidy vouchers. The Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website if you would like to apply for a rated license and the Rated License Request for Review Form can be requested if you would like to request the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment. Plan to visit the ncrlap.org website to learn more about the assessment process. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #1032 – One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. The staff medical report must indicate that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. We discussed that the teacher/floater may be able to take the form located on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website to the urgent care to be completed based on the 2/12/24 visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (a) Health and emergency information shall be obtained for staff members as specified in the chart below: Required for: Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, including the director. Item Requirements: Medical Report - A statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. Due Date: Prior to employment - When submitted, the medical statement shall not be older than 12 months. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck PO Box 880, Fletcher, NC 28732 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. All staff will need to have education submitted and evaluated by WORKS by 7/19/24 for staff education points. Program Standards: The Initial Application for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website and the Rated License Request for Review form can be requested if you choose to apply for a two through five-star rated license and have the (ERS) assessment. Both forms were emailed to you during the visit. Quality Point: A quality point has not been determined. Curriculum: All four and five star rated license facilities must implement an approved curriculum with four year-old children. Rated License Consultation: ITERS-R and ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Children under three years age should not have access to materials that would be considered choking hazards such as foam items, small crayons, small pieces of chalk, plastic bags, items easily torn apart or that would fit in a choking tube. You can use these materials under direct teacher supervision working one on one with the child during the art activity. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the ERS assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Have a pitcher of water and cups for children available at all times. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. All children must have their diapers or pull ups checked or changed at least every two hours and when soiled. Use a timer or follow a daily individual diaper changing schedule to keep you within the two-hour timeframe. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. It is recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers the Outreach Assessment and Webinar trainings for staff. It is also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. SACERS-U – There is one school-age child enrolled at this time. Consultation: We discussed there are three (3) regularly scheduled staff that must have ITS-SIDS safe sleep training prior to be alone to care for an infant 12 months or younger. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (f) In centers that are licensed to care for infants, the child care administrator and any child care provider scheduled to work in the infant room shall complete ITS-SIDS training. ITS-SIDS training shall be completed within two months of an individual assuming responsibilities in the infant room and every three years thereafter. Child care administrators, as defined in G.S. 110-86(2a), shall complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements in this Section. At all times, one child care provider who has completed ITS-SIDS training shall be present in the infant room while children are in care. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. We discussed the child care requirements below regarding off-premise activities. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Health and Safety Training It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1402 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and reviewed with you. The printed visit summary was signed and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, all classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 4/22/24. A shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill must be practiced on or before 6/4/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan must be completed on or before 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, outdoor play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was Great Northern beans, potato wedges, pineapples, bread, and milk as listed on the menu. Three (3) children files were monitored. There are ten (10) staff. Five (5) staff files were monitored. To continue to serve children on subsidy vouchers, the facility must transition to a three-star license or higher. If the facility cannot achieve a three-star license or higher, no children can be served that receive subsidy vouchers. The Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website if you would like to apply for a rated license and the Rated License Request for Review Form can be requested if you would like to request the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment. Plan to visit the ncrlap.org website to learn more about the assessment process. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #1032 – One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. The staff medical report must indicate that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. We discussed that the teacher/floater may be able to take the form located on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website to the urgent care to be completed based on the 2/12/24 visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (a) Health and emergency information shall be obtained for staff members as specified in the chart below: Required for: Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, including the director. Item Requirements: Medical Report - A statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. Due Date: Prior to employment - When submitted, the medical statement shall not be older than 12 months. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck PO Box 880, Fletcher, NC 28732 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. All staff will need to have education submitted and evaluated by WORKS by 7/19/24 for staff education points. Program Standards: The Initial Application for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website and the Rated License Request for Review form can be requested if you choose to apply for a two through five-star rated license and have the (ERS) assessment. Both forms were emailed to you during the visit. Quality Point: A quality point has not been determined. Curriculum: All four and five star rated license facilities must implement an approved curriculum with four year-old children. Rated License Consultation: ITERS-R and ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Children under three years age should not have access to materials that would be considered choking hazards such as foam items, small crayons, small pieces of chalk, plastic bags, items easily torn apart or that would fit in a choking tube. You can use these materials under direct teacher supervision working one on one with the child during the art activity. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the ERS assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Have a pitcher of water and cups for children available at all times. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. All children must have their diapers or pull ups checked or changed at least every two hours and when soiled. Use a timer or follow a daily individual diaper changing schedule to keep you within the two-hour timeframe. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. It is recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers the Outreach Assessment and Webinar trainings for staff. It is also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. SACERS-U – There is one school-age child enrolled at this time. Consultation: We discussed there are three (3) regularly scheduled staff that must have ITS-SIDS safe sleep training prior to be alone to care for an infant 12 months or younger. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (f) In centers that are licensed to care for infants, the child care administrator and any child care provider scheduled to work in the infant room shall complete ITS-SIDS training. ITS-SIDS training shall be completed within two months of an individual assuming responsibilities in the infant room and every three years thereafter. Child care administrators, as defined in G.S. 110-86(2a), shall complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements in this Section. At all times, one child care provider who has completed ITS-SIDS training shall be present in the infant room while children are in care. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. We discussed the child care requirements below regarding off-premise activities. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Health and Safety Training It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-86 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and reviewed with you. The printed visit summary was signed and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, all classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 4/22/24. A shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill must be practiced on or before 6/4/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan must be completed on or before 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, outdoor play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was Great Northern beans, potato wedges, pineapples, bread, and milk as listed on the menu. Three (3) children files were monitored. There are ten (10) staff. Five (5) staff files were monitored. To continue to serve children on subsidy vouchers, the facility must transition to a three-star license or higher. If the facility cannot achieve a three-star license or higher, no children can be served that receive subsidy vouchers. The Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website if you would like to apply for a rated license and the Rated License Request for Review Form can be requested if you would like to request the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment. Plan to visit the ncrlap.org website to learn more about the assessment process. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #1032 – One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. The staff medical report must indicate that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. We discussed that the teacher/floater may be able to take the form located on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website to the urgent care to be completed based on the 2/12/24 visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (a) Health and emergency information shall be obtained for staff members as specified in the chart below: Required for: Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, including the director. Item Requirements: Medical Report - A statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. Due Date: Prior to employment - When submitted, the medical statement shall not be older than 12 months. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck PO Box 880, Fletcher, NC 28732 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. All staff will need to have education submitted and evaluated by WORKS by 7/19/24 for staff education points. Program Standards: The Initial Application for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website and the Rated License Request for Review form can be requested if you choose to apply for a two through five-star rated license and have the (ERS) assessment. Both forms were emailed to you during the visit. Quality Point: A quality point has not been determined. Curriculum: All four and five star rated license facilities must implement an approved curriculum with four year-old children. Rated License Consultation: ITERS-R and ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Children under three years age should not have access to materials that would be considered choking hazards such as foam items, small crayons, small pieces of chalk, plastic bags, items easily torn apart or that would fit in a choking tube. You can use these materials under direct teacher supervision working one on one with the child during the art activity. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the ERS assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Have a pitcher of water and cups for children available at all times. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. All children must have their diapers or pull ups checked or changed at least every two hours and when soiled. Use a timer or follow a daily individual diaper changing schedule to keep you within the two-hour timeframe. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. It is recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers the Outreach Assessment and Webinar trainings for staff. It is also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. SACERS-U – There is one school-age child enrolled at this time. Consultation: We discussed there are three (3) regularly scheduled staff that must have ITS-SIDS safe sleep training prior to be alone to care for an infant 12 months or younger. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (f) In centers that are licensed to care for infants, the child care administrator and any child care provider scheduled to work in the infant room shall complete ITS-SIDS training. ITS-SIDS training shall be completed within two months of an individual assuming responsibilities in the infant room and every three years thereafter. Child care administrators, as defined in G.S. 110-86(2a), shall complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements in this Section. At all times, one child care provider who has completed ITS-SIDS training shall be present in the infant room while children are in care. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. We discussed the child care requirements below regarding off-premise activities. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Health and Safety Training It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLOWING ROCK ACADEMY Facility ID: 95000170 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and reviewed with you. The printed visit summary was signed and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 3/4/24 and is effective through 9/4/24. The restrictions include first shift only, ages 0-12 years for thirty (30) children. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, all classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was practiced 4/22/24. A shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill must be practiced on or before 6/4/24. The last monthly playground inspection was documented on 4/8/24. The Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) plan must be completed on or before 7/4/24. Lorrie Looper, Administrator, completed EPR training on 2/6/24. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted. The incident log was in use. The children were observed during free play, outdoor play, routine care, lunch, and nap. The lunch today was Great Northern beans, potato wedges, pineapples, bread, and milk as listed on the menu. Three (3) children files were monitored. There are ten (10) staff. Five (5) staff files were monitored. To continue to serve children on subsidy vouchers, the facility must transition to a three-star license or higher. If the facility cannot achieve a three-star license or higher, no children can be served that receive subsidy vouchers. The Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website if you would like to apply for a rated license and the Rated License Request for Review Form can be requested if you would like to request the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment. Plan to visit the ncrlap.org website to learn more about the assessment process. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance for correction plan: Item #1032 – One (1) teacher/floater hired on 3/4/24 has an urgent care physical exam form dated 2/12/24 that does not specifically state that the person is emotionally and physical fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. The staff medical report must indicate that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. We discussed that the teacher/floater may be able to take the form located on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website to the urgent care to be completed based on the 2/12/24 visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (a) Health and emergency information shall be obtained for staff members as specified in the chart below: Required for: Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, including the director. Item Requirements: Medical Report - A statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. Due Date: Prior to employment - When submitted, the medical statement shall not be older than 12 months. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck PO Box 880, Fletcher, NC 28732 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Rated License Assessment: Compliance History: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. Staff Education: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. All staff will need to have education submitted and evaluated by WORKS by 7/19/24 for staff education points. Program Standards: The Initial Application for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website and the Rated License Request for Review form can be requested if you choose to apply for a two through five-star rated license and have the (ERS) assessment. Both forms were emailed to you during the visit. Quality Point: A quality point has not been determined. Curriculum: All four and five star rated license facilities must implement an approved curriculum with four year-old children. Rated License Consultation: ITERS-R and ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Children under three years age should not have access to materials that would be considered choking hazards such as foam items, small crayons, small pieces of chalk, plastic bags, items easily torn apart or that would fit in a choking tube. You can use these materials under direct teacher supervision working one on one with the child during the art activity. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the ERS assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Have a pitcher of water and cups for children available at all times. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. All children must have their diapers or pull ups checked or changed at least every two hours and when soiled. Use a timer or follow a daily individual diaper changing schedule to keep you within the two-hour timeframe. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. It is recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers the Outreach Assessment and Webinar trainings for staff. It is also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. SACERS-U – There is one school-age child enrolled at this time. Consultation: We discussed there are three (3) regularly scheduled staff that must have ITS-SIDS safe sleep training prior to be alone to care for an infant 12 months or younger. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (f) In centers that are licensed to care for infants, the child care administrator and any child care provider scheduled to work in the infant room shall complete ITS-SIDS training. ITS-SIDS training shall be completed within two months of an individual assuming responsibilities in the infant room and every three years thereafter. Child care administrators, as defined in G.S. 110-86(2a), shall complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements in this Section. At all times, one child care provider who has completed ITS-SIDS training shall be present in the infant room while children are in care. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. We discussed the child care requirements below regarding off-premise activities. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact the child care consultant within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify the child care consultant, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Health and Safety Training It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times