10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 10/20/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 327 Time In: 10:08 AM Time Out: 03:35 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Gash was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including 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-six (96) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 12/7/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/8/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/30/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/29/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/22/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/3/25 with nine (9) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 8/16/24 and one test came back with high lead reading. Alternate water source was suggested by RTI. Lead paint testing was completed on 11/5/25. Results are pending for asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Space #1, gross motor space was not used during the visit. In space #2, a group of fifteen (15) children, four-to-five years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. One (1) of the staff members present was under eighteen (18) years of age, and he/she was supervision under a substitute staff member who holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with Pre-K add-on and also over twenty-one (21) years of age. The children engaged in free play with various materials, including doll house and accessories, Legos, housekeeping materials, building with play dough and fall items, such as acorns, twigs, etc. One (1) epi-pen, over-the-counter creams, a ChapStick, sunscreen and other lotions were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of eight (8) children, one-to-two years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. One (1) child had breakfast, and other children played in the classroom. One (1) child was riding on a rocker. No emergency medications were maintained in the classroom for children. Permission forms for diaper creams and other-the-counter products were present in the classroom. In space #4, a group of eleven (11) children, three-to-four years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. Children were about to transition to the playground. Some children used the bathroom, some children cleaned up, and some children read books on the carpet. Emergency medication and over-the-counter products were monitored. In space #5, three (3) children, all three (3) years old, were present with one (1) staff member. The children played with pretend fishing rods, paper and scissors and playdough. No emergency medications were maintained in the classroom. In space #6, a group of eleven (11) children, two-to-three years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children actively participated during group time. The staff members asked open-ended questions, sang songs and conducted other activities. Four (4) playgrounds were monitored. On the playground, children rode tricycles, played with sand and accessories, ran, balanced and engaged in other gross motor activities. No safety hazards were identified. Lunch was observed. Today, pepperoni pizza, house salad, pineapples, and milk were served. All items were accurately listed on the menu. Five (5) children’s files were monitored. Four (4) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files were monitored in full. Five (5) existing staff files were monitored partially due to on-going training hours not being listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. Rest time was monitored. No children’s faces were covered. Lighting was adequate to monitor children. Spaces between cots met the compliance. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. No authorization form was on file for a child who has an epi-pen in space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff member who was hired on 1/23/12 completed 1.5 hours of training during 1/23/24 - 1/22/25. He/she is required to completed eight (8) hours of training annually. .1103(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization form The program must obtain an authorization (permission) form for all prescription and over-the-counter products. To comply, please have the parent of the child in space #2 fill out the authorization form for his/her epi-pen. 1052: On-going training hours On-going training hours for each staff is based on each staff member’s education listed on their WORKS letter. Each staff member’s on-going training period is based on the hiring date. During their first year, staff are required to complete the Health and Safety training. Starting their second year, each staff must complete the required training hours. Please have T. M (date of employment 1/23/12) complete additional 6.5 hours of training for 1/23/24 – 1/22/25 period. The 6.5 hours of training is to make up for the previous training period. Therefore, they will not count toward current training period. In your compliance letter, please state the date T.M completed the training. 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 11/3/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Rated License Assessment: Ms. Gash and I discussed Rated License timeline, pathways, education requirements, CQI, coaching and mentoring, family engagement, ERS assessment, and formative assessment. Timeline: The program renewed the Rated License Assessment on 12/7/22. Based on the routine monitoring schedule, the best time to renew the assessment will be in Late September to Mid-October 2026. I will send a reminder to apply for the Rated License Assessment in Early September 2026. Due to the assessment expected in September 2026, which will be the beginning of school year, I advised Ms. Gash to collect evidence for family and community engagement and mentoring/coaching this school year. Pathway: Pathway 2 is the best option for New Adventure Learning Center. The program already conducts formative assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold and uses Creative Curriculum. They already share formative assessment results with parents at least twice each year. Resources needed: Ms. Gash asked for a template for CQI and more information on coaching and mentoring requirements for education as well as coaching/training options for administrators and lead teachers for pathway 2. Teacher aide: Per definition, (52) Teacher aide" or "Aide" means a person who assists the lead teacher or the teacher in planning and implementing the daily program. A teacher's aide shall be at least 16 years old and less than 18 years old, shall be literate, and may count in staff/child ratio as long as there is also a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years of age present in the room and available to respond to the needs of the teacher's aide and children in care 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 10/20/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 327 Time In: 10:08 AM Time Out: 03:35 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Gash was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including 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-six (96) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 12/7/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/8/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/30/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/29/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/22/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/3/25 with nine (9) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 8/16/24 and one test came back with high lead reading. Alternate water source was suggested by RTI. Lead paint testing was completed on 11/5/25. Results are pending for asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Space #1, gross motor space was not used during the visit. In space #2, a group of fifteen (15) children, four-to-five years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. One (1) of the staff members present was under eighteen (18) years of age, and he/she was supervision under a substitute staff member who holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with Pre-K add-on and also over twenty-one (21) years of age. The children engaged in free play with various materials, including doll house and accessories, Legos, housekeeping materials, building with play dough and fall items, such as acorns, twigs, etc. One (1) epi-pen, over-the-counter creams, a ChapStick, sunscreen and other lotions were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of eight (8) children, one-to-two years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. One (1) child had breakfast, and other children played in the classroom. One (1) child was riding on a rocker. No emergency medications were maintained in the classroom for children. Permission forms for diaper creams and other-the-counter products were present in the classroom. In space #4, a group of eleven (11) children, three-to-four years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. Children were about to transition to the playground. Some children used the bathroom, some children cleaned up, and some children read books on the carpet. Emergency medication and over-the-counter products were monitored. In space #5, three (3) children, all three (3) years old, were present with one (1) staff member. The children played with pretend fishing rods, paper and scissors and playdough. No emergency medications were maintained in the classroom. In space #6, a group of eleven (11) children, two-to-three years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children actively participated during group time. The staff members asked open-ended questions, sang songs and conducted other activities. Four (4) playgrounds were monitored. On the playground, children rode tricycles, played with sand and accessories, ran, balanced and engaged in other gross motor activities. No safety hazards were identified. Lunch was observed. Today, pepperoni pizza, house salad, pineapples, and milk were served. All items were accurately listed on the menu. Five (5) children’s files were monitored. Four (4) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files were monitored in full. Five (5) existing staff files were monitored partially due to on-going training hours not being listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. Rest time was monitored. No children’s faces were covered. Lighting was adequate to monitor children. Spaces between cots met the compliance. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. No authorization form was on file for a child who has an epi-pen in space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff member who was hired on 1/23/12 completed 1.5 hours of training during 1/23/24 - 1/22/25. He/she is required to completed eight (8) hours of training annually. .1103(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization form The program must obtain an authorization (permission) form for all prescription and over-the-counter products. To comply, please have the parent of the child in space #2 fill out the authorization form for his/her epi-pen. 1052: On-going training hours On-going training hours for each staff is based on each staff member’s education listed on their WORKS letter. Each staff member’s on-going training period is based on the hiring date. During their first year, staff are required to complete the Health and Safety training. Starting their second year, each staff must complete the required training hours. Please have T. M (date of employment 1/23/12) complete additional 6.5 hours of training for 1/23/24 – 1/22/25 period. The 6.5 hours of training is to make up for the previous training period. Therefore, they will not count toward current training period. In your compliance letter, please state the date T.M completed the training. 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 11/3/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Rated License Assessment: Ms. Gash and I discussed Rated License timeline, pathways, education requirements, CQI, coaching and mentoring, family engagement, ERS assessment, and formative assessment. Timeline: The program renewed the Rated License Assessment on 12/7/22. Based on the routine monitoring schedule, the best time to renew the assessment will be in Late September to Mid-October 2026. I will send a reminder to apply for the Rated License Assessment in Early September 2026. Due to the assessment expected in September 2026, which will be the beginning of school year, I advised Ms. Gash to collect evidence for family and community engagement and mentoring/coaching this school year. Pathway: Pathway 2 is the best option for New Adventure Learning Center. The program already conducts formative assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold and uses Creative Curriculum. They already share formative assessment results with parents at least twice each year. Resources needed: Ms. Gash asked for a template for CQI and more information on coaching and mentoring requirements for education as well as coaching/training options for administrators and lead teachers for pathway 2. Teacher aide: Per definition, (52) Teacher aide" or "Aide" means a person who assists the lead teacher or the teacher in planning and implementing the daily program. A teacher's aide shall be at least 16 years old and less than 18 years old, shall be literate, and may count in staff/child ratio as long as there is also a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years of age present in the room and available to respond to the needs of the teacher's aide and children in care 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 10/20/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 327 Time In: 10:08 AM Time Out: 03:35 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Gash was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including 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-six (96) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 12/7/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/8/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/30/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/29/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/22/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/3/25 with nine (9) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 8/16/24 and one test came back with high lead reading. Alternate water source was suggested by RTI. Lead paint testing was completed on 11/5/25. Results are pending for asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Space #1, gross motor space was not used during the visit. In space #2, a group of fifteen (15) children, four-to-five years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. One (1) of the staff members present was under eighteen (18) years of age, and he/she was supervision under a substitute staff member who holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with Pre-K add-on and also over twenty-one (21) years of age. The children engaged in free play with various materials, including doll house and accessories, Legos, housekeeping materials, building with play dough and fall items, such as acorns, twigs, etc. One (1) epi-pen, over-the-counter creams, a ChapStick, sunscreen and other lotions were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of eight (8) children, one-to-two years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. One (1) child had breakfast, and other children played in the classroom. One (1) child was riding on a rocker. No emergency medications were maintained in the classroom for children. Permission forms for diaper creams and other-the-counter products were present in the classroom. In space #4, a group of eleven (11) children, three-to-four years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. Children were about to transition to the playground. Some children used the bathroom, some children cleaned up, and some children read books on the carpet. Emergency medication and over-the-counter products were monitored. In space #5, three (3) children, all three (3) years old, were present with one (1) staff member. The children played with pretend fishing rods, paper and scissors and playdough. No emergency medications were maintained in the classroom. In space #6, a group of eleven (11) children, two-to-three years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children actively participated during group time. The staff members asked open-ended questions, sang songs and conducted other activities. Four (4) playgrounds were monitored. On the playground, children rode tricycles, played with sand and accessories, ran, balanced and engaged in other gross motor activities. No safety hazards were identified. Lunch was observed. Today, pepperoni pizza, house salad, pineapples, and milk were served. All items were accurately listed on the menu. Five (5) children’s files were monitored. Four (4) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files were monitored in full. Five (5) existing staff files were monitored partially due to on-going training hours not being listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. Rest time was monitored. No children’s faces were covered. Lighting was adequate to monitor children. Spaces between cots met the compliance. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. No authorization form was on file for a child who has an epi-pen in space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff member who was hired on 1/23/12 completed 1.5 hours of training during 1/23/24 - 1/22/25. He/she is required to completed eight (8) hours of training annually. .1103(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization form The program must obtain an authorization (permission) form for all prescription and over-the-counter products. To comply, please have the parent of the child in space #2 fill out the authorization form for his/her epi-pen. 1052: On-going training hours On-going training hours for each staff is based on each staff member’s education listed on their WORKS letter. Each staff member’s on-going training period is based on the hiring date. During their first year, staff are required to complete the Health and Safety training. Starting their second year, each staff must complete the required training hours. Please have T. M (date of employment 1/23/12) complete additional 6.5 hours of training for 1/23/24 – 1/22/25 period. The 6.5 hours of training is to make up for the previous training period. Therefore, they will not count toward current training period. In your compliance letter, please state the date T.M completed the training. 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 11/3/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Rated License Assessment: Ms. Gash and I discussed Rated License timeline, pathways, education requirements, CQI, coaching and mentoring, family engagement, ERS assessment, and formative assessment. Timeline: The program renewed the Rated License Assessment on 12/7/22. Based on the routine monitoring schedule, the best time to renew the assessment will be in Late September to Mid-October 2026. I will send a reminder to apply for the Rated License Assessment in Early September 2026. Due to the assessment expected in September 2026, which will be the beginning of school year, I advised Ms. Gash to collect evidence for family and community engagement and mentoring/coaching this school year. Pathway: Pathway 2 is the best option for New Adventure Learning Center. The program already conducts formative assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold and uses Creative Curriculum. They already share formative assessment results with parents at least twice each year. Resources needed: Ms. Gash asked for a template for CQI and more information on coaching and mentoring requirements for education as well as coaching/training options for administrators and lead teachers for pathway 2. Teacher aide: Per definition, (52) Teacher aide" or "Aide" means a person who assists the lead teacher or the teacher in planning and implementing the daily program. A teacher's aide shall be at least 16 years old and less than 18 years old, shall be literate, and may count in staff/child ratio as long as there is also a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years of age present in the room and available to respond to the needs of the teacher's aide and children in care 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 10/20/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 327 Time In: 10:08 AM Time Out: 03:35 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Gash was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including 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-six (96) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 12/7/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/8/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/30/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/29/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/22/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/3/25 with nine (9) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 8/16/24 and one test came back with high lead reading. Alternate water source was suggested by RTI. Lead paint testing was completed on 11/5/25. Results are pending for asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Space #1, gross motor space was not used during the visit. In space #2, a group of fifteen (15) children, four-to-five years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. One (1) of the staff members present was under eighteen (18) years of age, and he/she was supervision under a substitute staff member who holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with Pre-K add-on and also over twenty-one (21) years of age. The children engaged in free play with various materials, including doll house and accessories, Legos, housekeeping materials, building with play dough and fall items, such as acorns, twigs, etc. One (1) epi-pen, over-the-counter creams, a ChapStick, sunscreen and other lotions were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of eight (8) children, one-to-two years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. One (1) child had breakfast, and other children played in the classroom. One (1) child was riding on a rocker. No emergency medications were maintained in the classroom for children. Permission forms for diaper creams and other-the-counter products were present in the classroom. In space #4, a group of eleven (11) children, three-to-four years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. Children were about to transition to the playground. Some children used the bathroom, some children cleaned up, and some children read books on the carpet. Emergency medication and over-the-counter products were monitored. In space #5, three (3) children, all three (3) years old, were present with one (1) staff member. The children played with pretend fishing rods, paper and scissors and playdough. No emergency medications were maintained in the classroom. In space #6, a group of eleven (11) children, two-to-three years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children actively participated during group time. The staff members asked open-ended questions, sang songs and conducted other activities. Four (4) playgrounds were monitored. On the playground, children rode tricycles, played with sand and accessories, ran, balanced and engaged in other gross motor activities. No safety hazards were identified. Lunch was observed. Today, pepperoni pizza, house salad, pineapples, and milk were served. All items were accurately listed on the menu. Five (5) children’s files were monitored. Four (4) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files were monitored in full. Five (5) existing staff files were monitored partially due to on-going training hours not being listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. Rest time was monitored. No children’s faces were covered. Lighting was adequate to monitor children. Spaces between cots met the compliance. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. No authorization form was on file for a child who has an epi-pen in space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff member who was hired on 1/23/12 completed 1.5 hours of training during 1/23/24 - 1/22/25. He/she is required to completed eight (8) hours of training annually. .1103(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization form The program must obtain an authorization (permission) form for all prescription and over-the-counter products. To comply, please have the parent of the child in space #2 fill out the authorization form for his/her epi-pen. 1052: On-going training hours On-going training hours for each staff is based on each staff member’s education listed on their WORKS letter. Each staff member’s on-going training period is based on the hiring date. During their first year, staff are required to complete the Health and Safety training. Starting their second year, each staff must complete the required training hours. Please have T. M (date of employment 1/23/12) complete additional 6.5 hours of training for 1/23/24 – 1/22/25 period. The 6.5 hours of training is to make up for the previous training period. Therefore, they will not count toward current training period. In your compliance letter, please state the date T.M completed the training. 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 11/3/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Rated License Assessment: Ms. Gash and I discussed Rated License timeline, pathways, education requirements, CQI, coaching and mentoring, family engagement, ERS assessment, and formative assessment. Timeline: The program renewed the Rated License Assessment on 12/7/22. Based on the routine monitoring schedule, the best time to renew the assessment will be in Late September to Mid-October 2026. I will send a reminder to apply for the Rated License Assessment in Early September 2026. Due to the assessment expected in September 2026, which will be the beginning of school year, I advised Ms. Gash to collect evidence for family and community engagement and mentoring/coaching this school year. Pathway: Pathway 2 is the best option for New Adventure Learning Center. The program already conducts formative assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold and uses Creative Curriculum. They already share formative assessment results with parents at least twice each year. Resources needed: Ms. Gash asked for a template for CQI and more information on coaching and mentoring requirements for education as well as coaching/training options for administrators and lead teachers for pathway 2. Teacher aide: Per definition, (52) Teacher aide" or "Aide" means a person who assists the lead teacher or the teacher in planning and implementing the daily program. A teacher's aide shall be at least 16 years old and less than 18 years old, shall be literate, and may count in staff/child ratio as long as there is also a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years of age present in the room and available to respond to the needs of the teacher's aide and children in care 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 10/20/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 327 Time In: 10:08 AM Time Out: 03:35 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Gash was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including 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-six (96) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 12/7/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/8/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/30/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/29/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/22/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/3/25 with nine (9) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 8/16/24 and one test came back with high lead reading. Alternate water source was suggested by RTI. Lead paint testing was completed on 11/5/25. Results are pending for asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Space #1, gross motor space was not used during the visit. In space #2, a group of fifteen (15) children, four-to-five years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. One (1) of the staff members present was under eighteen (18) years of age, and he/she was supervision under a substitute staff member who holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with Pre-K add-on and also over twenty-one (21) years of age. The children engaged in free play with various materials, including doll house and accessories, Legos, housekeeping materials, building with play dough and fall items, such as acorns, twigs, etc. One (1) epi-pen, over-the-counter creams, a ChapStick, sunscreen and other lotions were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of eight (8) children, one-to-two years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. One (1) child had breakfast, and other children played in the classroom. One (1) child was riding on a rocker. No emergency medications were maintained in the classroom for children. Permission forms for diaper creams and other-the-counter products were present in the classroom. In space #4, a group of eleven (11) children, three-to-four years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. Children were about to transition to the playground. Some children used the bathroom, some children cleaned up, and some children read books on the carpet. Emergency medication and over-the-counter products were monitored. In space #5, three (3) children, all three (3) years old, were present with one (1) staff member. The children played with pretend fishing rods, paper and scissors and playdough. No emergency medications were maintained in the classroom. In space #6, a group of eleven (11) children, two-to-three years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children actively participated during group time. The staff members asked open-ended questions, sang songs and conducted other activities. Four (4) playgrounds were monitored. On the playground, children rode tricycles, played with sand and accessories, ran, balanced and engaged in other gross motor activities. No safety hazards were identified. Lunch was observed. Today, pepperoni pizza, house salad, pineapples, and milk were served. All items were accurately listed on the menu. Five (5) children’s files were monitored. Four (4) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files were monitored in full. Five (5) existing staff files were monitored partially due to on-going training hours not being listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. Rest time was monitored. No children’s faces were covered. Lighting was adequate to monitor children. Spaces between cots met the compliance. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. No authorization form was on file for a child who has an epi-pen in space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff member who was hired on 1/23/12 completed 1.5 hours of training during 1/23/24 - 1/22/25. He/she is required to completed eight (8) hours of training annually. .1103(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization form The program must obtain an authorization (permission) form for all prescription and over-the-counter products. To comply, please have the parent of the child in space #2 fill out the authorization form for his/her epi-pen. 1052: On-going training hours On-going training hours for each staff is based on each staff member’s education listed on their WORKS letter. Each staff member’s on-going training period is based on the hiring date. During their first year, staff are required to complete the Health and Safety training. Starting their second year, each staff must complete the required training hours. Please have T. M (date of employment 1/23/12) complete additional 6.5 hours of training for 1/23/24 – 1/22/25 period. The 6.5 hours of training is to make up for the previous training period. Therefore, they will not count toward current training period. In your compliance letter, please state the date T.M completed the training. 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 11/3/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Rated License Assessment: Ms. Gash and I discussed Rated License timeline, pathways, education requirements, CQI, coaching and mentoring, family engagement, ERS assessment, and formative assessment. Timeline: The program renewed the Rated License Assessment on 12/7/22. Based on the routine monitoring schedule, the best time to renew the assessment will be in Late September to Mid-October 2026. I will send a reminder to apply for the Rated License Assessment in Early September 2026. Due to the assessment expected in September 2026, which will be the beginning of school year, I advised Ms. Gash to collect evidence for family and community engagement and mentoring/coaching this school year. Pathway: Pathway 2 is the best option for New Adventure Learning Center. The program already conducts formative assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold and uses Creative Curriculum. They already share formative assessment results with parents at least twice each year. Resources needed: Ms. Gash asked for a template for CQI and more information on coaching and mentoring requirements for education as well as coaching/training options for administrators and lead teachers for pathway 2. Teacher aide: Per definition, (52) Teacher aide" or "Aide" means a person who assists the lead teacher or the teacher in planning and implementing the daily program. A teacher's aide shall be at least 16 years old and less than 18 years old, shall be literate, and may count in staff/child ratio as long as there is also a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years of age present in the room and available to respond to the needs of the teacher's aide and children in care 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 10/20/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 327 Time In: 10:08 AM Time Out: 03:35 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, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Gash was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including 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-six (96) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 12/7/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/8/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/30/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/29/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/22/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/3/25 with nine (9) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 8/16/24 and one test came back with high lead reading. Alternate water source was suggested by RTI. Lead paint testing was completed on 11/5/25. Results are pending for asbestos testing. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Space #1, gross motor space was not used during the visit. In space #2, a group of fifteen (15) children, four-to-five years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. One (1) of the staff members present was under eighteen (18) years of age, and he/she was supervision under a substitute staff member who holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with Pre-K add-on and also over twenty-one (21) years of age. The children engaged in free play with various materials, including doll house and accessories, Legos, housekeeping materials, building with play dough and fall items, such as acorns, twigs, etc. One (1) epi-pen, over-the-counter creams, a ChapStick, sunscreen and other lotions were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of eight (8) children, one-to-two years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. One (1) child had breakfast, and other children played in the classroom. One (1) child was riding on a rocker. No emergency medications were maintained in the classroom for children. Permission forms for diaper creams and other-the-counter products were present in the classroom. In space #4, a group of eleven (11) children, three-to-four years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. Children were about to transition to the playground. Some children used the bathroom, some children cleaned up, and some children read books on the carpet. Emergency medication and over-the-counter products were monitored. In space #5, three (3) children, all three (3) years old, were present with one (1) staff member. The children played with pretend fishing rods, paper and scissors and playdough. No emergency medications were maintained in the classroom. In space #6, a group of eleven (11) children, two-to-three years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children actively participated during group time. The staff members asked open-ended questions, sang songs and conducted other activities. Four (4) playgrounds were monitored. On the playground, children rode tricycles, played with sand and accessories, ran, balanced and engaged in other gross motor activities. No safety hazards were identified. Lunch was observed. Today, pepperoni pizza, house salad, pineapples, and milk were served. All items were accurately listed on the menu. Five (5) children’s files were monitored. Four (4) new staff files and two (2) existing staff files were monitored in full. Five (5) existing staff files were monitored partially due to on-going training hours not being listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet. Rest time was monitored. No children’s faces were covered. Lighting was adequate to monitor children. Spaces between cots met the compliance. 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 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. No authorization form was on file for a child who has an epi-pen in space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff member who was hired on 1/23/12 completed 1.5 hours of training during 1/23/24 - 1/22/25. He/she is required to completed eight (8) hours of training annually. .1103(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 847: Medication authorization form The program must obtain an authorization (permission) form for all prescription and over-the-counter products. To comply, please have the parent of the child in space #2 fill out the authorization form for his/her epi-pen. 1052: On-going training hours On-going training hours for each staff is based on each staff member’s education listed on their WORKS letter. Each staff member’s on-going training period is based on the hiring date. During their first year, staff are required to complete the Health and Safety training. Starting their second year, each staff must complete the required training hours. Please have T. M (date of employment 1/23/12) complete additional 6.5 hours of training for 1/23/24 – 1/22/25 period. The 6.5 hours of training is to make up for the previous training period. Therefore, they will not count toward current training period. In your compliance letter, please state the date T.M completed the training. 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 11/3/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Rated License Assessment: Ms. Gash and I discussed Rated License timeline, pathways, education requirements, CQI, coaching and mentoring, family engagement, ERS assessment, and formative assessment. Timeline: The program renewed the Rated License Assessment on 12/7/22. Based on the routine monitoring schedule, the best time to renew the assessment will be in Late September to Mid-October 2026. I will send a reminder to apply for the Rated License Assessment in Early September 2026. Due to the assessment expected in September 2026, which will be the beginning of school year, I advised Ms. Gash to collect evidence for family and community engagement and mentoring/coaching this school year. Pathway: Pathway 2 is the best option for New Adventure Learning Center. The program already conducts formative assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold and uses Creative Curriculum. They already share formative assessment results with parents at least twice each year. Resources needed: Ms. Gash asked for a template for CQI and more information on coaching and mentoring requirements for education as well as coaching/training options for administrators and lead teachers for pathway 2. Teacher aide: Per definition, (52) Teacher aide" or "Aide" means a person who assists the lead teacher or the teacher in planning and implementing the daily program. A teacher's aide shall be at least 16 years old and less than 18 years old, shall be literate, and may count in staff/child ratio as long as there is also a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years of age present in the room and available to respond to the needs of the teacher's aide and children in care 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 6/6/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you Ms. Gash was available 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. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 12/7/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/8/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/30/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/5/24 with six (6) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 8/16/24 with hazards. Resources were provided by RTI. The water fountain with high lead level is not used. Lead paint testing was completed on 11/5/24 and exempt. No record was found for asbestos testing. Per Ms. Gash stated that she filled out the enrollment survey for asbestos. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Space #1 is used as a gross motor room. No hazardous materials were accessible to children. Space #2 is typically used for preschool children. However, due to air conditioner being broken, the students were temporarily housed in space #6. Space #2 was monitored, and no hazardous materials were accessible to the children. In space #3, a group of ten (10) children, one (1) to two (2) years of age, with two (2) staff members were present. The children played with puzzles. One (1) staff member provided an informal reading to a group of children. Two (2) diaper creams and one (1) epi-pen were maintained. The medication authorization forms, action plan, and storage requirements were met. In space #4, a group of ten (10) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age were present with two (2) staff members. The children played with sensory blocks, magnetic tiles, toy vehicles and other materials. The children were actively potty training in the classroom, and no diaper creams or other medications were maintained. In space #5, a group of three (3) to four (4) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children transitioned from group time to breakfast. The children had yogurt, raisins, granola, and milk. One (1) staff member was at the group area dismissing the children, and the other teacher supervised the children at the table. One (1) diaper cream was maintained. The cream expired at the end of May. In space #6, a group of fifteen (15) children, four (4) to five (5) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children had breakfast and then guided to use the bathroom. In space #5, a group of twelve (12) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children Four (4) playground spaces were monitored. No safety hazards were found. Twelve (12) staff files including one (1) new staff file were monitored. Eleven (11) existing staff members had current criminal background qualifying letters in their files as well as valid first aid/CPR certificates. One (1) new staff member’s file was monitored in full. Please see the attached documents for details. Rest time was observed in space #3 with one (1) and two (2) years old. At the time of observation, three (3) children were on the cots, and the rest of the children were transitioning from lunch to nap. One(1) staff member patted a child's back to help him/her fall asleep. I interviewed a staff member for the nap time procedures. The staff member responded that they use a yardstick to measure thirty-six (36) inches between cots. He/she make sure that the children's faces are not covered by the blanket. Though the lead teacher works on the lesson plans, he/she stated that they were constantly walking around and checking the children during the rest time. 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 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. Boudreaux's Butt Paste for a child in space #5 expired at the end of May 2025. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 849: Expired medications Expired medications must be discarded or return to the parents within seventy-two (72) hours of the expiration date. Please discard and return Boudreaux’s Butt Past in space #5 today. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12). This violation was corrected during the visit. 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 was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Consultation is provided as follows: The following staff member’s criminal background check will expire soon. Please renew the letter prior to their expiration dates: K. Galloway: 9/16/25 T. McKinny: 9/16/25 Note: M. Mahoney renewed his/her criminal background letter recently, but the previous one is still valid through 6/15/25. Rest time: Even though 15-minute check during the rest time is required for infants, staff members of all ages shall walk around and monitor children closely during the rest time. No faces should be covered. Lesson planning or other work related task are permitted during the rest time. However, the staff member must walk around to check the children frequently during the rest time. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 6/6/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you Ms. Gash was available 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. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 12/7/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/8/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/30/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/5/24 with six (6) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 8/16/24 with hazards. Resources were provided by RTI. The water fountain with high lead level is not used. Lead paint testing was completed on 11/5/24 and exempt. No record was found for asbestos testing. Per Ms. Gash stated that she filled out the enrollment survey for asbestos. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Space #1 is used as a gross motor room. No hazardous materials were accessible to children. Space #2 is typically used for preschool children. However, due to air conditioner being broken, the students were temporarily housed in space #6. Space #2 was monitored, and no hazardous materials were accessible to the children. In space #3, a group of ten (10) children, one (1) to two (2) years of age, with two (2) staff members were present. The children played with puzzles. One (1) staff member provided an informal reading to a group of children. Two (2) diaper creams and one (1) epi-pen were maintained. The medication authorization forms, action plan, and storage requirements were met. In space #4, a group of ten (10) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age were present with two (2) staff members. The children played with sensory blocks, magnetic tiles, toy vehicles and other materials. The children were actively potty training in the classroom, and no diaper creams or other medications were maintained. In space #5, a group of three (3) to four (4) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children transitioned from group time to breakfast. The children had yogurt, raisins, granola, and milk. One (1) staff member was at the group area dismissing the children, and the other teacher supervised the children at the table. One (1) diaper cream was maintained. The cream expired at the end of May. In space #6, a group of fifteen (15) children, four (4) to five (5) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children had breakfast and then guided to use the bathroom. In space #5, a group of twelve (12) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children Four (4) playground spaces were monitored. No safety hazards were found. Twelve (12) staff files including one (1) new staff file were monitored. Eleven (11) existing staff members had current criminal background qualifying letters in their files as well as valid first aid/CPR certificates. One (1) new staff member’s file was monitored in full. Please see the attached documents for details. Rest time was observed in space #3 with one (1) and two (2) years old. At the time of observation, three (3) children were on the cots, and the rest of the children were transitioning from lunch to nap. One(1) staff member patted a child's back to help him/her fall asleep. I interviewed a staff member for the nap time procedures. The staff member responded that they use a yardstick to measure thirty-six (36) inches between cots. He/she make sure that the children's faces are not covered by the blanket. Though the lead teacher works on the lesson plans, he/she stated that they were constantly walking around and checking the children during the rest time. 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 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. Boudreaux's Butt Paste for a child in space #5 expired at the end of May 2025. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 849: Expired medications Expired medications must be discarded or return to the parents within seventy-two (72) hours of the expiration date. Please discard and return Boudreaux’s Butt Past in space #5 today. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12). This violation was corrected during the visit. 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 was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Consultation is provided as follows: The following staff member’s criminal background check will expire soon. Please renew the letter prior to their expiration dates: K. Galloway: 9/16/25 T. McKinny: 9/16/25 Note: M. Mahoney renewed his/her criminal background letter recently, but the previous one is still valid through 6/15/25. Rest time: Even though 15-minute check during the rest time is required for infants, staff members of all ages shall walk around and monitor children closely during the rest time. No faces should be covered. Lesson planning or other work related task are permitted during the rest time. However, the staff member must walk around to check the children frequently during the rest time. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 6/6/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you Ms. Gash was available 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. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 12/7/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/8/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/30/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/5/24 with six (6) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 8/16/24 with hazards. Resources were provided by RTI. The water fountain with high lead level is not used. Lead paint testing was completed on 11/5/24 and exempt. No record was found for asbestos testing. Per Ms. Gash stated that she filled out the enrollment survey for asbestos. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Space #1 is used as a gross motor room. No hazardous materials were accessible to children. Space #2 is typically used for preschool children. However, due to air conditioner being broken, the students were temporarily housed in space #6. Space #2 was monitored, and no hazardous materials were accessible to the children. In space #3, a group of ten (10) children, one (1) to two (2) years of age, with two (2) staff members were present. The children played with puzzles. One (1) staff member provided an informal reading to a group of children. Two (2) diaper creams and one (1) epi-pen were maintained. The medication authorization forms, action plan, and storage requirements were met. In space #4, a group of ten (10) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age were present with two (2) staff members. The children played with sensory blocks, magnetic tiles, toy vehicles and other materials. The children were actively potty training in the classroom, and no diaper creams or other medications were maintained. In space #5, a group of three (3) to four (4) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children transitioned from group time to breakfast. The children had yogurt, raisins, granola, and milk. One (1) staff member was at the group area dismissing the children, and the other teacher supervised the children at the table. One (1) diaper cream was maintained. The cream expired at the end of May. In space #6, a group of fifteen (15) children, four (4) to five (5) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children had breakfast and then guided to use the bathroom. In space #5, a group of twelve (12) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children Four (4) playground spaces were monitored. No safety hazards were found. Twelve (12) staff files including one (1) new staff file were monitored. Eleven (11) existing staff members had current criminal background qualifying letters in their files as well as valid first aid/CPR certificates. One (1) new staff member’s file was monitored in full. Please see the attached documents for details. Rest time was observed in space #3 with one (1) and two (2) years old. At the time of observation, three (3) children were on the cots, and the rest of the children were transitioning from lunch to nap. One(1) staff member patted a child's back to help him/her fall asleep. I interviewed a staff member for the nap time procedures. The staff member responded that they use a yardstick to measure thirty-six (36) inches between cots. He/she make sure that the children's faces are not covered by the blanket. Though the lead teacher works on the lesson plans, he/she stated that they were constantly walking around and checking the children during the rest time. 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 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. Boudreaux's Butt Paste for a child in space #5 expired at the end of May 2025. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 849: Expired medications Expired medications must be discarded or return to the parents within seventy-two (72) hours of the expiration date. Please discard and return Boudreaux’s Butt Past in space #5 today. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12). This violation was corrected during the visit. 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 was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Consultation is provided as follows: The following staff member’s criminal background check will expire soon. Please renew the letter prior to their expiration dates: K. Galloway: 9/16/25 T. McKinny: 9/16/25 Note: M. Mahoney renewed his/her criminal background letter recently, but the previous one is still valid through 6/15/25. Rest time: Even though 15-minute check during the rest time is required for infants, staff members of all ages shall walk around and monitor children closely during the rest time. No faces should be covered. Lesson planning or other work related task are permitted during the rest time. However, the staff member must walk around to check the children frequently during the rest time. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 6/6/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you Ms. Gash was available 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. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 12/7/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/8/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/30/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/5/24 with six (6) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 8/16/24 with hazards. Resources were provided by RTI. The water fountain with high lead level is not used. Lead paint testing was completed on 11/5/24 and exempt. No record was found for asbestos testing. Per Ms. Gash stated that she filled out the enrollment survey for asbestos. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Space #1 is used as a gross motor room. No hazardous materials were accessible to children. Space #2 is typically used for preschool children. However, due to air conditioner being broken, the students were temporarily housed in space #6. Space #2 was monitored, and no hazardous materials were accessible to the children. In space #3, a group of ten (10) children, one (1) to two (2) years of age, with two (2) staff members were present. The children played with puzzles. One (1) staff member provided an informal reading to a group of children. Two (2) diaper creams and one (1) epi-pen were maintained. The medication authorization forms, action plan, and storage requirements were met. In space #4, a group of ten (10) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age were present with two (2) staff members. The children played with sensory blocks, magnetic tiles, toy vehicles and other materials. The children were actively potty training in the classroom, and no diaper creams or other medications were maintained. In space #5, a group of three (3) to four (4) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children transitioned from group time to breakfast. The children had yogurt, raisins, granola, and milk. One (1) staff member was at the group area dismissing the children, and the other teacher supervised the children at the table. One (1) diaper cream was maintained. The cream expired at the end of May. In space #6, a group of fifteen (15) children, four (4) to five (5) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children had breakfast and then guided to use the bathroom. In space #5, a group of twelve (12) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children Four (4) playground spaces were monitored. No safety hazards were found. Twelve (12) staff files including one (1) new staff file were monitored. Eleven (11) existing staff members had current criminal background qualifying letters in their files as well as valid first aid/CPR certificates. One (1) new staff member’s file was monitored in full. Please see the attached documents for details. Rest time was observed in space #3 with one (1) and two (2) years old. At the time of observation, three (3) children were on the cots, and the rest of the children were transitioning from lunch to nap. One(1) staff member patted a child's back to help him/her fall asleep. I interviewed a staff member for the nap time procedures. The staff member responded that they use a yardstick to measure thirty-six (36) inches between cots. He/she make sure that the children's faces are not covered by the blanket. Though the lead teacher works on the lesson plans, he/she stated that they were constantly walking around and checking the children during the rest time. 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 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. Boudreaux's Butt Paste for a child in space #5 expired at the end of May 2025. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 849: Expired medications Expired medications must be discarded or return to the parents within seventy-two (72) hours of the expiration date. Please discard and return Boudreaux’s Butt Past in space #5 today. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12). This violation was corrected during the visit. 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 was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Consultation is provided as follows: The following staff member’s criminal background check will expire soon. Please renew the letter prior to their expiration dates: K. Galloway: 9/16/25 T. McKinny: 9/16/25 Note: M. Mahoney renewed his/her criminal background letter recently, but the previous one is still valid through 6/15/25. Rest time: Even though 15-minute check during the rest time is required for infants, staff members of all ages shall walk around and monitor children closely during the rest time. No faces should be covered. Lesson planning or other work related task are permitted during the rest time. However, the staff member must walk around to check the children frequently during the rest time. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 6/6/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you Ms. Gash was available 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. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 12/7/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/8/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/30/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/5/24 with six (6) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 8/16/24 with hazards. Resources were provided by RTI. The water fountain with high lead level is not used. Lead paint testing was completed on 11/5/24 and exempt. No record was found for asbestos testing. Per Ms. Gash stated that she filled out the enrollment survey for asbestos. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Space #1 is used as a gross motor room. No hazardous materials were accessible to children. Space #2 is typically used for preschool children. However, due to air conditioner being broken, the students were temporarily housed in space #6. Space #2 was monitored, and no hazardous materials were accessible to the children. In space #3, a group of ten (10) children, one (1) to two (2) years of age, with two (2) staff members were present. The children played with puzzles. One (1) staff member provided an informal reading to a group of children. Two (2) diaper creams and one (1) epi-pen were maintained. The medication authorization forms, action plan, and storage requirements were met. In space #4, a group of ten (10) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age were present with two (2) staff members. The children played with sensory blocks, magnetic tiles, toy vehicles and other materials. The children were actively potty training in the classroom, and no diaper creams or other medications were maintained. In space #5, a group of three (3) to four (4) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children transitioned from group time to breakfast. The children had yogurt, raisins, granola, and milk. One (1) staff member was at the group area dismissing the children, and the other teacher supervised the children at the table. One (1) diaper cream was maintained. The cream expired at the end of May. In space #6, a group of fifteen (15) children, four (4) to five (5) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children had breakfast and then guided to use the bathroom. In space #5, a group of twelve (12) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children Four (4) playground spaces were monitored. No safety hazards were found. Twelve (12) staff files including one (1) new staff file were monitored. Eleven (11) existing staff members had current criminal background qualifying letters in their files as well as valid first aid/CPR certificates. One (1) new staff member’s file was monitored in full. Please see the attached documents for details. Rest time was observed in space #3 with one (1) and two (2) years old. At the time of observation, three (3) children were on the cots, and the rest of the children were transitioning from lunch to nap. One(1) staff member patted a child's back to help him/her fall asleep. I interviewed a staff member for the nap time procedures. The staff member responded that they use a yardstick to measure thirty-six (36) inches between cots. He/she make sure that the children's faces are not covered by the blanket. Though the lead teacher works on the lesson plans, he/she stated that they were constantly walking around and checking the children during the rest time. 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 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. Boudreaux's Butt Paste for a child in space #5 expired at the end of May 2025. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 849: Expired medications Expired medications must be discarded or return to the parents within seventy-two (72) hours of the expiration date. Please discard and return Boudreaux’s Butt Past in space #5 today. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12). This violation was corrected during the visit. 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 was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Consultation is provided as follows: The following staff member’s criminal background check will expire soon. Please renew the letter prior to their expiration dates: K. Galloway: 9/16/25 T. McKinny: 9/16/25 Note: M. Mahoney renewed his/her criminal background letter recently, but the previous one is still valid through 6/15/25. Rest time: Even though 15-minute check during the rest time is required for infants, staff members of all ages shall walk around and monitor children closely during the rest time. No faces should be covered. Lesson planning or other work related task are permitted during the rest time. However, the staff member must walk around to check the children frequently during the rest time. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 6/6/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 213 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you Ms. Gash was available 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. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 12/7/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/8/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/30/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/5/24 with six (6) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 8/16/24 with hazards. Resources were provided by RTI. The water fountain with high lead level is not used. Lead paint testing was completed on 11/5/24 and exempt. No record was found for asbestos testing. Per Ms. Gash stated that she filled out the enrollment survey for asbestos. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Space #1 is used as a gross motor room. No hazardous materials were accessible to children. Space #2 is typically used for preschool children. However, due to air conditioner being broken, the students were temporarily housed in space #6. Space #2 was monitored, and no hazardous materials were accessible to the children. In space #3, a group of ten (10) children, one (1) to two (2) years of age, with two (2) staff members were present. The children played with puzzles. One (1) staff member provided an informal reading to a group of children. Two (2) diaper creams and one (1) epi-pen were maintained. The medication authorization forms, action plan, and storage requirements were met. In space #4, a group of ten (10) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age were present with two (2) staff members. The children played with sensory blocks, magnetic tiles, toy vehicles and other materials. The children were actively potty training in the classroom, and no diaper creams or other medications were maintained. In space #5, a group of three (3) to four (4) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children transitioned from group time to breakfast. The children had yogurt, raisins, granola, and milk. One (1) staff member was at the group area dismissing the children, and the other teacher supervised the children at the table. One (1) diaper cream was maintained. The cream expired at the end of May. In space #6, a group of fifteen (15) children, four (4) to five (5) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children had breakfast and then guided to use the bathroom. In space #5, a group of twelve (12) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children Four (4) playground spaces were monitored. No safety hazards were found. Twelve (12) staff files including one (1) new staff file were monitored. Eleven (11) existing staff members had current criminal background qualifying letters in their files as well as valid first aid/CPR certificates. One (1) new staff member’s file was monitored in full. Please see the attached documents for details. Rest time was observed in space #3 with one (1) and two (2) years old. At the time of observation, three (3) children were on the cots, and the rest of the children were transitioning from lunch to nap. One(1) staff member patted a child's back to help him/her fall asleep. I interviewed a staff member for the nap time procedures. The staff member responded that they use a yardstick to measure thirty-six (36) inches between cots. He/she make sure that the children's faces are not covered by the blanket. Though the lead teacher works on the lesson plans, he/she stated that they were constantly walking around and checking the children during the rest time. 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 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. Boudreaux's Butt Paste for a child in space #5 expired at the end of May 2025. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 849: Expired medications Expired medications must be discarded or return to the parents within seventy-two (72) hours of the expiration date. Please discard and return Boudreaux’s Butt Past in space #5 today. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0803(12). This violation was corrected during the visit. 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 was required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Consultation is provided as follows: The following staff member’s criminal background check will expire soon. Please renew the letter prior to their expiration dates: K. Galloway: 9/16/25 T. McKinny: 9/16/25 Note: M. Mahoney renewed his/her criminal background letter recently, but the previous one is still valid through 6/15/25. Rest time: Even though 15-minute check during the rest time is required for infants, staff members of all ages shall walk around and monitor children closely during the rest time. No faces should be covered. Lesson planning or other work related task are permitted during the rest time. However, the staff member must walk around to check the children frequently during the rest time. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:40 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 visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Stacey Gash, Administrator, was available to assist with questions and show me around. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/13/23. Today the program had Forty (40) one- to five-year-old children with eight (8) teachers. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed ITS-SIDS Training Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Gash. The group of one- to two-year-old children were engaged in water play in their outdoor space. Teachers were engaged with children and were well supervised. The group of two to three-year old children were outside involved in sand activities and music with their teachers. The teachers were actively supervising and engaging in conversations with the children. This group of children were observed washing hands and preparing for a healthy lunch. All four classrooms were working on creative art projects for Father’s Day. There were two (2) new staff members since your last Annual Compliance Visit. I reviewed their files and they were found to be in compliance. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last shelter-in-place drill/lockdown drill was practiced 3/28/24. The last fire inspection was approved 1/8/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 6/5/24 with six (6) demerits for a Superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The following violations documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Playground two (2) has two (2) metal house structures with peeling paint . .0601(c) Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Safe Indoor/Outdoor Environment Item # 705 - Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Note: Playground two (2) has two (2)metal house structures with peeling paint . These need a fresh coat of paint. You should also when doing your monthly playground check look at all structures to keep up with your metal painted structures due to their age. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer’s instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All broken equipment or furnishings referenced in Paragraph (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. Correction 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 by 6/25/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.Mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville, NC 28786 Please email Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or call 828.550.7655, if you need assistance. 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: We discussed: We discussed you are in the process of hiring someone for your fifth classroom so you can open it up. We discussed your shelter in place/ lockdown is due this month. 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 me, 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. 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 COVID-19 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 Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:40 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 visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Stacey Gash, Administrator, was available to assist with questions and show me around. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/13/23. Today the program had Forty (40) one- to five-year-old children with eight (8) teachers. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed ITS-SIDS Training Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Gash. The group of one- to two-year-old children were engaged in water play in their outdoor space. Teachers were engaged with children and were well supervised. The group of two to three-year old children were outside involved in sand activities and music with their teachers. The teachers were actively supervising and engaging in conversations with the children. This group of children were observed washing hands and preparing for a healthy lunch. All four classrooms were working on creative art projects for Father’s Day. There were two (2) new staff members since your last Annual Compliance Visit. I reviewed their files and they were found to be in compliance. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last shelter-in-place drill/lockdown drill was practiced 3/28/24. The last fire inspection was approved 1/8/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 6/5/24 with six (6) demerits for a Superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The following violations documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Playground two (2) has two (2) metal house structures with peeling paint . .0601(c) Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Safe Indoor/Outdoor Environment Item # 705 - Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Note: Playground two (2) has two (2)metal house structures with peeling paint . These need a fresh coat of paint. You should also when doing your monthly playground check look at all structures to keep up with your metal painted structures due to their age. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer’s instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All broken equipment or furnishings referenced in Paragraph (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. Correction 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 by 6/25/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.Mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville, NC 28786 Please email Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or call 828.550.7655, if you need assistance. 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: We discussed: We discussed you are in the process of hiring someone for your fifth classroom so you can open it up. We discussed your shelter in place/ lockdown is due this month. 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 me, 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. 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 COVID-19 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 Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:40 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 visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Stacey Gash, Administrator, was available to assist with questions and show me around. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/13/23. Today the program had Forty (40) one- to five-year-old children with eight (8) teachers. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed ITS-SIDS Training Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Gash. The group of one- to two-year-old children were engaged in water play in their outdoor space. Teachers were engaged with children and were well supervised. The group of two to three-year old children were outside involved in sand activities and music with their teachers. The teachers were actively supervising and engaging in conversations with the children. This group of children were observed washing hands and preparing for a healthy lunch. All four classrooms were working on creative art projects for Father’s Day. There were two (2) new staff members since your last Annual Compliance Visit. I reviewed their files and they were found to be in compliance. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last shelter-in-place drill/lockdown drill was practiced 3/28/24. The last fire inspection was approved 1/8/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 6/5/24 with six (6) demerits for a Superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The following violations documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Playground two (2) has two (2) metal house structures with peeling paint . .0601(c) Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Safe Indoor/Outdoor Environment Item # 705 - Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Note: Playground two (2) has two (2)metal house structures with peeling paint . These need a fresh coat of paint. You should also when doing your monthly playground check look at all structures to keep up with your metal painted structures due to their age. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer’s instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All broken equipment or furnishings referenced in Paragraph (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. Correction 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 by 6/25/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.Mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville, NC 28786 Please email Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or call 828.550.7655, if you need assistance. 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: We discussed: We discussed you are in the process of hiring someone for your fifth classroom so you can open it up. We discussed your shelter in place/ lockdown is due this month. 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 me, 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. 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 COVID-19 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 Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:40 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 visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Stacey Gash, Administrator, was available to assist with questions and show me around. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/13/23. Today the program had Forty (40) one- to five-year-old children with eight (8) teachers. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed ITS-SIDS Training Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Gash. The group of one- to two-year-old children were engaged in water play in their outdoor space. Teachers were engaged with children and were well supervised. The group of two to three-year old children were outside involved in sand activities and music with their teachers. The teachers were actively supervising and engaging in conversations with the children. This group of children were observed washing hands and preparing for a healthy lunch. All four classrooms were working on creative art projects for Father’s Day. There were two (2) new staff members since your last Annual Compliance Visit. I reviewed their files and they were found to be in compliance. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last shelter-in-place drill/lockdown drill was practiced 3/28/24. The last fire inspection was approved 1/8/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 6/5/24 with six (6) demerits for a Superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The following violations documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Playground two (2) has two (2) metal house structures with peeling paint . .0601(c) Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Safe Indoor/Outdoor Environment Item # 705 - Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Note: Playground two (2) has two (2)metal house structures with peeling paint . These need a fresh coat of paint. You should also when doing your monthly playground check look at all structures to keep up with your metal painted structures due to their age. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer’s instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All broken equipment or furnishings referenced in Paragraph (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. Correction 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 by 6/25/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.Mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville, NC 28786 Please email Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or call 828.550.7655, if you need assistance. 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: We discussed: We discussed you are in the process of hiring someone for your fifth classroom so you can open it up. We discussed your shelter in place/ lockdown is due this month. 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 me, 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. 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 COVID-19 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 Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:40 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 visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Stacey Gash, Administrator, was available to assist with questions and show me around. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/13/23. Today the program had Forty (40) one- to five-year-old children with eight (8) teachers. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed ITS-SIDS Training Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Gash. The group of one- to two-year-old children were engaged in water play in their outdoor space. Teachers were engaged with children and were well supervised. The group of two to three-year old children were outside involved in sand activities and music with their teachers. The teachers were actively supervising and engaging in conversations with the children. This group of children were observed washing hands and preparing for a healthy lunch. All four classrooms were working on creative art projects for Father’s Day. There were two (2) new staff members since your last Annual Compliance Visit. I reviewed their files and they were found to be in compliance. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/31/24. The last shelter-in-place drill/lockdown drill was practiced 3/28/24. The last fire inspection was approved 1/8/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 6/5/24 with six (6) demerits for a Superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The following violations documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Playground two (2) has two (2) metal house structures with peeling paint . .0601(c) Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Safe Indoor/Outdoor Environment Item # 705 - Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Note: Playground two (2) has two (2)metal house structures with peeling paint . These need a fresh coat of paint. You should also when doing your monthly playground check look at all structures to keep up with your metal painted structures due to their age. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer’s instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All broken equipment or furnishings referenced in Paragraph (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. Correction 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 by 6/25/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.Mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville, NC 28786 Please email Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or call 828.550.7655, if you need assistance. 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: We discussed: We discussed you are in the process of hiring someone for your fifth classroom so you can open it up. We discussed your shelter in place/ lockdown is due this month. 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 me, 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. 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 COVID-19 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 Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 11/13/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 10:55 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 Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, the Stacey Gash, Administrator, accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including 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. Permit type – Five Star Child Care, issued March 11, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime Care only; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/7/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/8/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/30/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/2/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/9/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/5/23 with Ten (10) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with two- to four-year-old children engaged in outside gross motor play. The one-year- old children were having a healthy lunch. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The black fence around the playgrounds has peeling black plastic rubber. The plastic is on ground level and can easily be pulled off. It is consistently around the entire area where the black fence is used on top, bottom and lateral poles which hold the fence. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinets. Mr. Clean dry erase cleaner and grass seeds that have been treated and have warning stating harmful if ingested were not in a locked space. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Safe Indoor/Outdoor Environment Item 807-A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Note: The black fence around the playgrounds has peeling black plastic rubber. The plastic is on ground level and can easily be pulled off. It is consistently around the entire area where the black fence is used on top, bottom and lateral poles which hold the fence. The silver medal is below the black rubber. Sanding down the peeling paint and painting it black as well as stripping it completely of the black rubber would put you into compliance. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Hazardous Items Item 840- All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Note: Mr. Clean dry erase cleaner and grass seeds that have been treated and have warning stating harmful if ingested were not in a locked space. This was corrected during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. 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 11/27/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@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. 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 administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed changing over to the newer Staff and Training worksheet. We discussed ways to correct the peeling fence that could be more cost efficient. We discussed A.R. having here CPR and First AID no later then 11/25/23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. 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. 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. 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 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. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 11/13/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 10:55 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 Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, the Stacey Gash, Administrator, accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including 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. Permit type – Five Star Child Care, issued March 11, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime Care only; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/7/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/8/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/30/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/2/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/9/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/5/23 with Ten (10) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with two- to four-year-old children engaged in outside gross motor play. The one-year- old children were having a healthy lunch. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The black fence around the playgrounds has peeling black plastic rubber. The plastic is on ground level and can easily be pulled off. It is consistently around the entire area where the black fence is used on top, bottom and lateral poles which hold the fence. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinets. Mr. Clean dry erase cleaner and grass seeds that have been treated and have warning stating harmful if ingested were not in a locked space. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Safe Indoor/Outdoor Environment Item 807-A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Note: The black fence around the playgrounds has peeling black plastic rubber. The plastic is on ground level and can easily be pulled off. It is consistently around the entire area where the black fence is used on top, bottom and lateral poles which hold the fence. The silver medal is below the black rubber. Sanding down the peeling paint and painting it black as well as stripping it completely of the black rubber would put you into compliance. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Hazardous Items Item 840- All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Note: Mr. Clean dry erase cleaner and grass seeds that have been treated and have warning stating harmful if ingested were not in a locked space. This was corrected during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. 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 11/27/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@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. 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 administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed changing over to the newer Staff and Training worksheet. We discussed ways to correct the peeling fence that could be more cost efficient. We discussed A.R. having here CPR and First AID no later then 11/25/23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. 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. 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. 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 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. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 11/13/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 10:55 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 Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, the Stacey Gash, Administrator, accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including 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. Permit type – Five Star Child Care, issued March 11, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime Care only; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/7/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/8/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/30/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/2/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/9/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/5/23 with Ten (10) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with two- to four-year-old children engaged in outside gross motor play. The one-year- old children were having a healthy lunch. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The black fence around the playgrounds has peeling black plastic rubber. The plastic is on ground level and can easily be pulled off. It is consistently around the entire area where the black fence is used on top, bottom and lateral poles which hold the fence. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinets. Mr. Clean dry erase cleaner and grass seeds that have been treated and have warning stating harmful if ingested were not in a locked space. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Safe Indoor/Outdoor Environment Item 807-A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Note: The black fence around the playgrounds has peeling black plastic rubber. The plastic is on ground level and can easily be pulled off. It is consistently around the entire area where the black fence is used on top, bottom and lateral poles which hold the fence. The silver medal is below the black rubber. Sanding down the peeling paint and painting it black as well as stripping it completely of the black rubber would put you into compliance. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Hazardous Items Item 840- All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Note: Mr. Clean dry erase cleaner and grass seeds that have been treated and have warning stating harmful if ingested were not in a locked space. This was corrected during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. 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 11/27/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@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. 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 administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed changing over to the newer Staff and Training worksheet. We discussed ways to correct the peeling fence that could be more cost efficient. We discussed A.R. having here CPR and First AID no later then 11/25/23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. 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. 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. 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 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. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 11/13/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 10:55 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 Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, the Stacey Gash, Administrator, accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including 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. Permit type – Five Star Child Care, issued March 11, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime Care only; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/7/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/8/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/30/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/2/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/9/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/5/23 with Ten (10) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with two- to four-year-old children engaged in outside gross motor play. The one-year- old children were having a healthy lunch. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The black fence around the playgrounds has peeling black plastic rubber. The plastic is on ground level and can easily be pulled off. It is consistently around the entire area where the black fence is used on top, bottom and lateral poles which hold the fence. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinets. Mr. Clean dry erase cleaner and grass seeds that have been treated and have warning stating harmful if ingested were not in a locked space. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Safe Indoor/Outdoor Environment Item 807-A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Note: The black fence around the playgrounds has peeling black plastic rubber. The plastic is on ground level and can easily be pulled off. It is consistently around the entire area where the black fence is used on top, bottom and lateral poles which hold the fence. The silver medal is below the black rubber. Sanding down the peeling paint and painting it black as well as stripping it completely of the black rubber would put you into compliance. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Hazardous Items Item 840- All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Note: Mr. Clean dry erase cleaner and grass seeds that have been treated and have warning stating harmful if ingested were not in a locked space. This was corrected during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. 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 11/27/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@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. 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 administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed changing over to the newer Staff and Training worksheet. We discussed ways to correct the peeling fence that could be more cost efficient. We discussed A.R. having here CPR and First AID no later then 11/25/23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. 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. 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. 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 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. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 11/13/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 10:55 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 Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, the Stacey Gash, Administrator, accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including 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. Permit type – Five Star Child Care, issued March 11, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime Care only; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/7/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/8/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/30/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/2/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/9/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/5/23 with Ten (10) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with two- to four-year-old children engaged in outside gross motor play. The one-year- old children were having a healthy lunch. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The black fence around the playgrounds has peeling black plastic rubber. The plastic is on ground level and can easily be pulled off. It is consistently around the entire area where the black fence is used on top, bottom and lateral poles which hold the fence. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinets. Mr. Clean dry erase cleaner and grass seeds that have been treated and have warning stating harmful if ingested were not in a locked space. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Safe Indoor/Outdoor Environment Item 807-A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Note: The black fence around the playgrounds has peeling black plastic rubber. The plastic is on ground level and can easily be pulled off. It is consistently around the entire area where the black fence is used on top, bottom and lateral poles which hold the fence. The silver medal is below the black rubber. Sanding down the peeling paint and painting it black as well as stripping it completely of the black rubber would put you into compliance. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Hazardous Items Item 840- All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Note: Mr. Clean dry erase cleaner and grass seeds that have been treated and have warning stating harmful if ingested were not in a locked space. This was corrected during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. 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 11/27/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@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. 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 administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed changing over to the newer Staff and Training worksheet. We discussed ways to correct the peeling fence that could be more cost efficient. We discussed A.R. having here CPR and First AID no later then 11/25/23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. 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. 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. 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 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. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 11/13/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 10:55 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 Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, the Stacey Gash, Administrator, accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including 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. Permit type – Five Star Child Care, issued March 11, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime Care only; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/7/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/8/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/30/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/2/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/9/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/5/23 with Ten (10) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with two- to four-year-old children engaged in outside gross motor play. The one-year- old children were having a healthy lunch. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The black fence around the playgrounds has peeling black plastic rubber. The plastic is on ground level and can easily be pulled off. It is consistently around the entire area where the black fence is used on top, bottom and lateral poles which hold the fence. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinets. Mr. Clean dry erase cleaner and grass seeds that have been treated and have warning stating harmful if ingested were not in a locked space. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Safe Indoor/Outdoor Environment Item 807-A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Note: The black fence around the playgrounds has peeling black plastic rubber. The plastic is on ground level and can easily be pulled off. It is consistently around the entire area where the black fence is used on top, bottom and lateral poles which hold the fence. The silver medal is below the black rubber. Sanding down the peeling paint and painting it black as well as stripping it completely of the black rubber would put you into compliance. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Hazardous Items Item 840- All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Note: Mr. Clean dry erase cleaner and grass seeds that have been treated and have warning stating harmful if ingested were not in a locked space. This was corrected during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. 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 11/27/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@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. 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 administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed changing over to the newer Staff and Training worksheet. We discussed ways to correct the peeling fence that could be more cost efficient. We discussed A.R. having here CPR and First AID no later then 11/25/23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. 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. 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. 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 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. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, 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: NEW ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 8855042 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 11/13/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 10:55 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 Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Stacey Gash, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, the Stacey Gash, Administrator, accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including 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. Permit type – Five Star Child Care, issued March 11, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime Care only; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/7/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/8/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/30/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/2/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/9/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/5/23 with Ten (10) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with two- to four-year-old children engaged in outside gross motor play. The one-year- old children were having a healthy lunch. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The black fence around the playgrounds has peeling black plastic rubber. The plastic is on ground level and can easily be pulled off. It is consistently around the entire area where the black fence is used on top, bottom and lateral poles which hold the fence. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinets. Mr. Clean dry erase cleaner and grass seeds that have been treated and have warning stating harmful if ingested were not in a locked space. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Safe Indoor/Outdoor Environment Item 807-A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Note: The black fence around the playgrounds has peeling black plastic rubber. The plastic is on ground level and can easily be pulled off. It is consistently around the entire area where the black fence is used on top, bottom and lateral poles which hold the fence. The silver medal is below the black rubber. Sanding down the peeling paint and painting it black as well as stripping it completely of the black rubber would put you into compliance. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Hazardous Items Item 840- All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Note: Mr. Clean dry erase cleaner and grass seeds that have been treated and have warning stating harmful if ingested were not in a locked space. This was corrected during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. 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 11/27/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@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. 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 administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed changing over to the newer Staff and Training worksheet. We discussed ways to correct the peeling fence that could be more cost efficient. We discussed A.R. having here CPR and First AID no later then 11/25/23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. 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. 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. 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 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. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, 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