Blue Ridge Elementary Preschool

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred (100%) percent as of 11/17/25. This facility is an NC pre-k classroom with some private pay slots. The facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Blue Ridge Elementary School Permit type – Five-star license issue on January 23, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/17/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/30/25. A lock down drill was conducted on 9/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/3/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/28/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/4/25 with zero (0) 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 Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 1/16/24 without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed 5/20/25 and asbestos testing was completed 7/21/with no hazards. Upon arrival, I checked in at the front office. I walked to the classroom; however, the children and teachers were outside playing. I greeted the teachers and explained the reason for today’s visit. The school is being built on to and expanding so the playground has been moved and doesn’t have big composite structures. The children were running, jumping and participating in pretend play in various ways. Ms. Bruce Stated that they will be slowly moving to the new wing this summer and will be in the new classroom in the fall 2026. We discussed me coming out at the end of summer to measure the classroom and gather the building, fire and sanitation inspections so that I can approve the classroom to open. The teachers had the children line up to go inside to wash hands and sit down for lunch. After lunch, children used the restroom, washed hands and prepared for rest time. Teachers rubbed backs and assisted children to calm their bodies for rest time while soft music played. After rest time children put away their cots and rest time materials, washed hands, had snack and went outside to play before getting picked up for the day. Luch today consisted of scrambled eggs, sausage patty, pancake with syrup, tater tots with ketchup, sweet potatoes, applesauce and milk. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. It was completed on 10/31/25. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. While outside on playground the emergency medication bin was placed in the window sill near the pic-nick table which is lower than five feet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #Item 840 Sanitation rule .2820- Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. While outside on playground the emergency medication bin was placed in the window sill near the pic-nick table which is lower than five feet. We discussed placing the medication in a backpack and one of the teachers wearing the backpack while outside on the playground. When inside it would be stored five feet up. We also discussed having a hook outside to hand the backpack on, 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. 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 December 2, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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: • New rated license rules went into effect on 7/1/25. We discussed the new rules and the options that best apply to your child care facility; pathway 1, the program assessment option, or pathway 2, classroom instructional quality pathway. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • You can find information on our website about the new QRIS system and Pathway to the Stars at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and there are Moodle Modules to review the New Rule Rollout (training hours are given for these). • Today we discussed the new QRIS Modernization, Pathway to the Stars. We mostly talked about pathways one (1) and two (2). • We discussed Outreach Assessment to learn more about the strengths and challenges program currently faces. This process and the results can be used for the self-study. 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. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred (100%) percent as of 11/17/25. This facility is an NC pre-k classroom with some private pay slots. The facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Blue Ridge Elementary School Permit type – Five-star license issue on January 23, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/17/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/30/25. A lock down drill was conducted on 9/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/3/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/28/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/4/25 with zero (0) 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 Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 1/16/24 without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed 5/20/25 and asbestos testing was completed 7/21/with no hazards. Upon arrival, I checked in at the front office. I walked to the classroom; however, the children and teachers were outside playing. I greeted the teachers and explained the reason for today’s visit. The school is being built on to and expanding so the playground has been moved and doesn’t have big composite structures. The children were running, jumping and participating in pretend play in various ways. Ms. Bruce Stated that they will be slowly moving to the new wing this summer and will be in the new classroom in the fall 2026. We discussed me coming out at the end of summer to measure the classroom and gather the building, fire and sanitation inspections so that I can approve the classroom to open. The teachers had the children line up to go inside to wash hands and sit down for lunch. After lunch, children used the restroom, washed hands and prepared for rest time. Teachers rubbed backs and assisted children to calm their bodies for rest time while soft music played. After rest time children put away their cots and rest time materials, washed hands, had snack and went outside to play before getting picked up for the day. Luch today consisted of scrambled eggs, sausage patty, pancake with syrup, tater tots with ketchup, sweet potatoes, applesauce and milk. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. It was completed on 10/31/25. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. While outside on playground the emergency medication bin was placed in the window sill near the pic-nick table which is lower than five feet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #Item 840 Sanitation rule .2820- Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. While outside on playground the emergency medication bin was placed in the window sill near the pic-nick table which is lower than five feet. We discussed placing the medication in a backpack and one of the teachers wearing the backpack while outside on the playground. When inside it would be stored five feet up. We also discussed having a hook outside to hand the backpack on, 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. 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 December 2, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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: • New rated license rules went into effect on 7/1/25. We discussed the new rules and the options that best apply to your child care facility; pathway 1, the program assessment option, or pathway 2, classroom instructional quality pathway. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • You can find information on our website about the new QRIS system and Pathway to the Stars at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and there are Moodle Modules to review the New Rule Rollout (training hours are given for these). • Today we discussed the new QRIS Modernization, Pathway to the Stars. We mostly talked about pathways one (1) and two (2). • We discussed Outreach Assessment to learn more about the strengths and challenges program currently faces. This process and the results can be used for the self-study. 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. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred (100%) percent as of 11/17/25. This facility is an NC pre-k classroom with some private pay slots. The facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Blue Ridge Elementary School Permit type – Five-star license issue on January 23, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/17/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/30/25. A lock down drill was conducted on 9/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/3/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/28/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/4/25 with zero (0) 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 Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 1/16/24 without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed 5/20/25 and asbestos testing was completed 7/21/with no hazards. Upon arrival, I checked in at the front office. I walked to the classroom; however, the children and teachers were outside playing. I greeted the teachers and explained the reason for today’s visit. The school is being built on to and expanding so the playground has been moved and doesn’t have big composite structures. The children were running, jumping and participating in pretend play in various ways. Ms. Bruce Stated that they will be slowly moving to the new wing this summer and will be in the new classroom in the fall 2026. We discussed me coming out at the end of summer to measure the classroom and gather the building, fire and sanitation inspections so that I can approve the classroom to open. The teachers had the children line up to go inside to wash hands and sit down for lunch. After lunch, children used the restroom, washed hands and prepared for rest time. Teachers rubbed backs and assisted children to calm their bodies for rest time while soft music played. After rest time children put away their cots and rest time materials, washed hands, had snack and went outside to play before getting picked up for the day. Luch today consisted of scrambled eggs, sausage patty, pancake with syrup, tater tots with ketchup, sweet potatoes, applesauce and milk. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. It was completed on 10/31/25. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. While outside on playground the emergency medication bin was placed in the window sill near the pic-nick table which is lower than five feet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #Item 840 Sanitation rule .2820- Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. While outside on playground the emergency medication bin was placed in the window sill near the pic-nick table which is lower than five feet. We discussed placing the medication in a backpack and one of the teachers wearing the backpack while outside on the playground. When inside it would be stored five feet up. We also discussed having a hook outside to hand the backpack on, 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. 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 December 2, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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: • New rated license rules went into effect on 7/1/25. We discussed the new rules and the options that best apply to your child care facility; pathway 1, the program assessment option, or pathway 2, classroom instructional quality pathway. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • You can find information on our website about the new QRIS system and Pathway to the Stars at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and there are Moodle Modules to review the New Rule Rollout (training hours are given for these). • Today we discussed the new QRIS Modernization, Pathway to the Stars. We mostly talked about pathways one (1) and two (2). • We discussed Outreach Assessment to learn more about the strengths and challenges program currently faces. This process and the results can be used for the self-study. 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. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred (100%) percent as of 11/17/25. This facility is an NC pre-k classroom with some private pay slots. The facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Blue Ridge Elementary School Permit type – Five-star license issue on January 23, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/17/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/30/25. A lock down drill was conducted on 9/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/3/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/28/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/4/25 with zero (0) 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 Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 1/16/24 without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed 5/20/25 and asbestos testing was completed 7/21/with no hazards. Upon arrival, I checked in at the front office. I walked to the classroom; however, the children and teachers were outside playing. I greeted the teachers and explained the reason for today’s visit. The school is being built on to and expanding so the playground has been moved and doesn’t have big composite structures. The children were running, jumping and participating in pretend play in various ways. Ms. Bruce Stated that they will be slowly moving to the new wing this summer and will be in the new classroom in the fall 2026. We discussed me coming out at the end of summer to measure the classroom and gather the building, fire and sanitation inspections so that I can approve the classroom to open. The teachers had the children line up to go inside to wash hands and sit down for lunch. After lunch, children used the restroom, washed hands and prepared for rest time. Teachers rubbed backs and assisted children to calm their bodies for rest time while soft music played. After rest time children put away their cots and rest time materials, washed hands, had snack and went outside to play before getting picked up for the day. Luch today consisted of scrambled eggs, sausage patty, pancake with syrup, tater tots with ketchup, sweet potatoes, applesauce and milk. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. It was completed on 10/31/25. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. While outside on playground the emergency medication bin was placed in the window sill near the pic-nick table which is lower than five feet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #Item 840 Sanitation rule .2820- Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. While outside on playground the emergency medication bin was placed in the window sill near the pic-nick table which is lower than five feet. We discussed placing the medication in a backpack and one of the teachers wearing the backpack while outside on the playground. When inside it would be stored five feet up. We also discussed having a hook outside to hand the backpack on, 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. 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 December 2, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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: • New rated license rules went into effect on 7/1/25. We discussed the new rules and the options that best apply to your child care facility; pathway 1, the program assessment option, or pathway 2, classroom instructional quality pathway. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • You can find information on our website about the new QRIS system and Pathway to the Stars at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and there are Moodle Modules to review the New Rule Rollout (training hours are given for these). • Today we discussed the new QRIS Modernization, Pathway to the Stars. We mostly talked about pathways one (1) and two (2). • We discussed Outreach Assessment to learn more about the strengths and challenges program currently faces. This process and the results can be used for the self-study. 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. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred (100%) percent as of 11/17/25. This facility is an NC pre-k classroom with some private pay slots. The facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Blue Ridge Elementary School Permit type – Five-star license issue on January 23, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/17/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/30/25. A lock down drill was conducted on 9/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/3/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/28/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/4/25 with zero (0) 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 Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 1/16/24 without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed 5/20/25 and asbestos testing was completed 7/21/with no hazards. Upon arrival, I checked in at the front office. I walked to the classroom; however, the children and teachers were outside playing. I greeted the teachers and explained the reason for today’s visit. The school is being built on to and expanding so the playground has been moved and doesn’t have big composite structures. The children were running, jumping and participating in pretend play in various ways. Ms. Bruce Stated that they will be slowly moving to the new wing this summer and will be in the new classroom in the fall 2026. We discussed me coming out at the end of summer to measure the classroom and gather the building, fire and sanitation inspections so that I can approve the classroom to open. The teachers had the children line up to go inside to wash hands and sit down for lunch. After lunch, children used the restroom, washed hands and prepared for rest time. Teachers rubbed backs and assisted children to calm their bodies for rest time while soft music played. After rest time children put away their cots and rest time materials, washed hands, had snack and went outside to play before getting picked up for the day. Luch today consisted of scrambled eggs, sausage patty, pancake with syrup, tater tots with ketchup, sweet potatoes, applesauce and milk. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. It was completed on 10/31/25. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. While outside on playground the emergency medication bin was placed in the window sill near the pic-nick table which is lower than five feet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #Item 840 Sanitation rule .2820- Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. While outside on playground the emergency medication bin was placed in the window sill near the pic-nick table which is lower than five feet. We discussed placing the medication in a backpack and one of the teachers wearing the backpack while outside on the playground. When inside it would be stored five feet up. We also discussed having a hook outside to hand the backpack on, 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. 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 December 2, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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: • New rated license rules went into effect on 7/1/25. We discussed the new rules and the options that best apply to your child care facility; pathway 1, the program assessment option, or pathway 2, classroom instructional quality pathway. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • You can find information on our website about the new QRIS system and Pathway to the Stars at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and there are Moodle Modules to review the New Rule Rollout (training hours are given for these). • Today we discussed the new QRIS Modernization, Pathway to the Stars. We mostly talked about pathways one (1) and two (2). • We discussed Outreach Assessment to learn more about the strengths and challenges program currently faces. This process and the results can be used for the self-study. 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. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred (100%) percent as of 11/17/25. This facility is an NC pre-k classroom with some private pay slots. The facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Blue Ridge Elementary School Permit type – Five-star license issue on January 23, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/17/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/30/25. A lock down drill was conducted on 9/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/3/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/28/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/4/25 with zero (0) 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 Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 1/16/24 without hazards. Lead paint testing was completed 5/20/25 and asbestos testing was completed 7/21/with no hazards. Upon arrival, I checked in at the front office. I walked to the classroom; however, the children and teachers were outside playing. I greeted the teachers and explained the reason for today’s visit. The school is being built on to and expanding so the playground has been moved and doesn’t have big composite structures. The children were running, jumping and participating in pretend play in various ways. Ms. Bruce Stated that they will be slowly moving to the new wing this summer and will be in the new classroom in the fall 2026. We discussed me coming out at the end of summer to measure the classroom and gather the building, fire and sanitation inspections so that I can approve the classroom to open. The teachers had the children line up to go inside to wash hands and sit down for lunch. After lunch, children used the restroom, washed hands and prepared for rest time. Teachers rubbed backs and assisted children to calm their bodies for rest time while soft music played. After rest time children put away their cots and rest time materials, washed hands, had snack and went outside to play before getting picked up for the day. Luch today consisted of scrambled eggs, sausage patty, pancake with syrup, tater tots with ketchup, sweet potatoes, applesauce and milk. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. It was completed on 10/31/25. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. While outside on playground the emergency medication bin was placed in the window sill near the pic-nick table which is lower than five feet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #Item 840 Sanitation rule .2820- Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. While outside on playground the emergency medication bin was placed in the window sill near the pic-nick table which is lower than five feet. We discussed placing the medication in a backpack and one of the teachers wearing the backpack while outside on the playground. When inside it would be stored five feet up. We also discussed having a hook outside to hand the backpack on, 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. 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 December 2, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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: • New rated license rules went into effect on 7/1/25. We discussed the new rules and the options that best apply to your child care facility; pathway 1, the program assessment option, or pathway 2, classroom instructional quality pathway. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • You can find information on our website about the new QRIS system and Pathway to the Stars at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and there are Moodle Modules to review the New Rule Rollout (training hours are given for these). • Today we discussed the new QRIS Modernization, Pathway to the Stars. We mostly talked about pathways one (1) and two (2). • We discussed Outreach Assessment to learn more about the strengths and challenges program currently faces. This process and the results can be used for the self-study. 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. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/25/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 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 this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Blue Ridge Elementary Preschool operates with a Five (5) Star Rated License issued to Yancey County Schools, on 1/23/23. This is an NC Pre-k classroom that is housed in Blue Ridge Elementary School. Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, assisted me today during my visit and answered my questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/7/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions When I arrived, the children were outside on the playground. They were finishing up with a planting activity. A group from 4-H came in this morning and did a lesson with several activities on seeds, planting and growing fruits and vegetables. They had stations inside consisting of various activities such as a story and a special snack. The children then got to go outside and plant various types of seeds to take care of. After outside play, children came inside, washed hands and was served lunch. During lunch teachers sat with children assisting them with their lunches and engaging in conversations. Towards the end of lunch, the lights were turned off and relaxing music was turned on to help the children calm down. Teachers assisted children in going to the bathroom and washing hands and settling on their cots for rest time. Lunch today consisted of chicken tenders, garlic bread stick, cole-slaw, sweet potato fries, dried cranberries and milk. There was one (1) new staff (CP) hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored her file during today’s visit. I also monitored two (2) intern files today. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/24/24. The last emergency drill, lock down drill, was practiced on 3/12/24. The last playground inspection was on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/17/23. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 11/20/23, with zero (0) demerits. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: 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. An epi-pen on site has expired in 2/2024 but has never been administered to the child. .0803(12) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A new staff was hired and began work prior to her criminal background check and receiving the qualification letter. However, she was never left alone with children until the letter was received. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical Assistance was given on the following items: Item #849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. Note: An epi-pen on site has expired in 2/2024 but has never been administered to the child. Item #1041 § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Note: A new staff was hired and began work prior to her criminal background check and receiving the qualification letter. However, she was never left alone with children until the letter was received. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/9/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Ensure that the cozy corner is supervised at all times. I was glad to hear that you have a plan in place that there is a teacher near that area at all times. - We discussed the mats that go under the swings and at the bottom of the slides to keep the mulch in place. 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 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. 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. 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/25/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 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 this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Blue Ridge Elementary Preschool operates with a Five (5) Star Rated License issued to Yancey County Schools, on 1/23/23. This is an NC Pre-k classroom that is housed in Blue Ridge Elementary School. Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, assisted me today during my visit and answered my questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/7/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions When I arrived, the children were outside on the playground. They were finishing up with a planting activity. A group from 4-H came in this morning and did a lesson with several activities on seeds, planting and growing fruits and vegetables. They had stations inside consisting of various activities such as a story and a special snack. The children then got to go outside and plant various types of seeds to take care of. After outside play, children came inside, washed hands and was served lunch. During lunch teachers sat with children assisting them with their lunches and engaging in conversations. Towards the end of lunch, the lights were turned off and relaxing music was turned on to help the children calm down. Teachers assisted children in going to the bathroom and washing hands and settling on their cots for rest time. Lunch today consisted of chicken tenders, garlic bread stick, cole-slaw, sweet potato fries, dried cranberries and milk. There was one (1) new staff (CP) hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored her file during today’s visit. I also monitored two (2) intern files today. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/24/24. The last emergency drill, lock down drill, was practiced on 3/12/24. The last playground inspection was on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/17/23. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 11/20/23, with zero (0) demerits. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: 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. An epi-pen on site has expired in 2/2024 but has never been administered to the child. .0803(12) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A new staff was hired and began work prior to her criminal background check and receiving the qualification letter. However, she was never left alone with children until the letter was received. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical Assistance was given on the following items: Item #849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. Note: An epi-pen on site has expired in 2/2024 but has never been administered to the child. Item #1041 § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Note: A new staff was hired and began work prior to her criminal background check and receiving the qualification letter. However, she was never left alone with children until the letter was received. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/9/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Ensure that the cozy corner is supervised at all times. I was glad to hear that you have a plan in place that there is a teacher near that area at all times. - We discussed the mats that go under the swings and at the bottom of the slides to keep the mulch in place. 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 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. 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. 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/25/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 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 this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Blue Ridge Elementary Preschool operates with a Five (5) Star Rated License issued to Yancey County Schools, on 1/23/23. This is an NC Pre-k classroom that is housed in Blue Ridge Elementary School. Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, assisted me today during my visit and answered my questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/7/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions When I arrived, the children were outside on the playground. They were finishing up with a planting activity. A group from 4-H came in this morning and did a lesson with several activities on seeds, planting and growing fruits and vegetables. They had stations inside consisting of various activities such as a story and a special snack. The children then got to go outside and plant various types of seeds to take care of. After outside play, children came inside, washed hands and was served lunch. During lunch teachers sat with children assisting them with their lunches and engaging in conversations. Towards the end of lunch, the lights were turned off and relaxing music was turned on to help the children calm down. Teachers assisted children in going to the bathroom and washing hands and settling on their cots for rest time. Lunch today consisted of chicken tenders, garlic bread stick, cole-slaw, sweet potato fries, dried cranberries and milk. There was one (1) new staff (CP) hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored her file during today’s visit. I also monitored two (2) intern files today. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/24/24. The last emergency drill, lock down drill, was practiced on 3/12/24. The last playground inspection was on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/17/23. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 11/20/23, with zero (0) demerits. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: 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. An epi-pen on site has expired in 2/2024 but has never been administered to the child. .0803(12) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A new staff was hired and began work prior to her criminal background check and receiving the qualification letter. However, she was never left alone with children until the letter was received. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical Assistance was given on the following items: Item #849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. Note: An epi-pen on site has expired in 2/2024 but has never been administered to the child. Item #1041 § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Note: A new staff was hired and began work prior to her criminal background check and receiving the qualification letter. However, she was never left alone with children until the letter was received. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/9/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Ensure that the cozy corner is supervised at all times. I was glad to hear that you have a plan in place that there is a teacher near that area at all times. - We discussed the mats that go under the swings and at the bottom of the slides to keep the mulch in place. 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 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. 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. 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/25/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 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 this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Blue Ridge Elementary Preschool operates with a Five (5) Star Rated License issued to Yancey County Schools, on 1/23/23. This is an NC Pre-k classroom that is housed in Blue Ridge Elementary School. Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, assisted me today during my visit and answered my questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/7/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions When I arrived, the children were outside on the playground. They were finishing up with a planting activity. A group from 4-H came in this morning and did a lesson with several activities on seeds, planting and growing fruits and vegetables. They had stations inside consisting of various activities such as a story and a special snack. The children then got to go outside and plant various types of seeds to take care of. After outside play, children came inside, washed hands and was served lunch. During lunch teachers sat with children assisting them with their lunches and engaging in conversations. Towards the end of lunch, the lights were turned off and relaxing music was turned on to help the children calm down. Teachers assisted children in going to the bathroom and washing hands and settling on their cots for rest time. Lunch today consisted of chicken tenders, garlic bread stick, cole-slaw, sweet potato fries, dried cranberries and milk. There was one (1) new staff (CP) hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored her file during today’s visit. I also monitored two (2) intern files today. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/24/24. The last emergency drill, lock down drill, was practiced on 3/12/24. The last playground inspection was on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/17/23. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 11/20/23, with zero (0) demerits. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: 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. An epi-pen on site has expired in 2/2024 but has never been administered to the child. .0803(12) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A new staff was hired and began work prior to her criminal background check and receiving the qualification letter. However, she was never left alone with children until the letter was received. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical Assistance was given on the following items: Item #849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. Note: An epi-pen on site has expired in 2/2024 but has never been administered to the child. Item #1041 § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Note: A new staff was hired and began work prior to her criminal background check and receiving the qualification letter. However, she was never left alone with children until the letter was received. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/9/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Ensure that the cozy corner is supervised at all times. I was glad to hear that you have a plan in place that there is a teacher near that area at all times. - We discussed the mats that go under the swings and at the bottom of the slides to keep the mulch in place. 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 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. 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. 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/25/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 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 this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Blue Ridge Elementary Preschool operates with a Five (5) Star Rated License issued to Yancey County Schools, on 1/23/23. This is an NC Pre-k classroom that is housed in Blue Ridge Elementary School. Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, assisted me today during my visit and answered my questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/7/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions When I arrived, the children were outside on the playground. They were finishing up with a planting activity. A group from 4-H came in this morning and did a lesson with several activities on seeds, planting and growing fruits and vegetables. They had stations inside consisting of various activities such as a story and a special snack. The children then got to go outside and plant various types of seeds to take care of. After outside play, children came inside, washed hands and was served lunch. During lunch teachers sat with children assisting them with their lunches and engaging in conversations. Towards the end of lunch, the lights were turned off and relaxing music was turned on to help the children calm down. Teachers assisted children in going to the bathroom and washing hands and settling on their cots for rest time. Lunch today consisted of chicken tenders, garlic bread stick, cole-slaw, sweet potato fries, dried cranberries and milk. There was one (1) new staff (CP) hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored her file during today’s visit. I also monitored two (2) intern files today. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/24/24. The last emergency drill, lock down drill, was practiced on 3/12/24. The last playground inspection was on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/17/23. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 11/20/23, with zero (0) demerits. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: 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. An epi-pen on site has expired in 2/2024 but has never been administered to the child. .0803(12) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A new staff was hired and began work prior to her criminal background check and receiving the qualification letter. However, she was never left alone with children until the letter was received. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical Assistance was given on the following items: Item #849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. Note: An epi-pen on site has expired in 2/2024 but has never been administered to the child. Item #1041 § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Note: A new staff was hired and began work prior to her criminal background check and receiving the qualification letter. However, she was never left alone with children until the letter was received. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/9/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Ensure that the cozy corner is supervised at all times. I was glad to hear that you have a plan in place that there is a teacher near that area at all times. - We discussed the mats that go under the swings and at the bottom of the slides to keep the mulch in place. 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 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. 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. 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/25/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 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 this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Blue Ridge Elementary Preschool operates with a Five (5) Star Rated License issued to Yancey County Schools, on 1/23/23. This is an NC Pre-k classroom that is housed in Blue Ridge Elementary School. Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, assisted me today during my visit and answered my questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/7/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions When I arrived, the children were outside on the playground. They were finishing up with a planting activity. A group from 4-H came in this morning and did a lesson with several activities on seeds, planting and growing fruits and vegetables. They had stations inside consisting of various activities such as a story and a special snack. The children then got to go outside and plant various types of seeds to take care of. After outside play, children came inside, washed hands and was served lunch. During lunch teachers sat with children assisting them with their lunches and engaging in conversations. Towards the end of lunch, the lights were turned off and relaxing music was turned on to help the children calm down. Teachers assisted children in going to the bathroom and washing hands and settling on their cots for rest time. Lunch today consisted of chicken tenders, garlic bread stick, cole-slaw, sweet potato fries, dried cranberries and milk. There was one (1) new staff (CP) hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored her file during today’s visit. I also monitored two (2) intern files today. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/24/24. The last emergency drill, lock down drill, was practiced on 3/12/24. The last playground inspection was on 4/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/17/23. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 11/20/23, with zero (0) demerits. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: 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. An epi-pen on site has expired in 2/2024 but has never been administered to the child. .0803(12) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A new staff was hired and began work prior to her criminal background check and receiving the qualification letter. However, she was never left alone with children until the letter was received. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical Assistance was given on the following items: Item #849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. Note: An epi-pen on site has expired in 2/2024 but has never been administered to the child. Item #1041 § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Note: A new staff was hired and began work prior to her criminal background check and receiving the qualification letter. However, she was never left alone with children until the letter was received. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/9/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Ensure that the cozy corner is supervised at all times. I was glad to hear that you have a plan in place that there is a teacher near that area at all times. - We discussed the mats that go under the swings and at the bottom of the slides to keep the mulch in place. 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 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. 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. 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. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, was available to answer my questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to, supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percentage as of 11/03/23. This facility is an NC Pre-k program operated by Yancey County Schools and is located in Blue Ridge Elementary School. Permit type – Five (5) star license, issued on 1/23/23. Special Services/Restrictions – Day time care only, meeting reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 1/23/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/31/23. The last lock down drill was practiced on 10/17/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/1/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/17/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/19/23 with two (2) 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, Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I greeted the teachers and washed my hands. I observed children playing outside on the playground. Children were engaged in climbing, sliding, swinging and riding on the trikes. The classroom is welcoming and very organized to make play more enticing. The teachers were engaging with children in a loving and nurturing way while modeling manners and respect for others. Children came inside and washed their hands to prepare for lunch. Lunch today consisted salisbury steak with gravy, roasted carrots, mashed potatoes, biscuit, pineapple and milk. There are seven (7) children that have an op-out form on file to bring their lunch and snacks. After lunch, children cleaned up, took care of their bodies and transitioned to their cots for rest time. Some children looked at books, some had stuffed animals’ while others got their backs rubbed as teachers made their rotation. 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 NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for this week was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The storage closet where teachers’ personal items such as purse/bags, was left unlocked. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.0840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) Toxic substances, which include 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 the 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 lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Note: The storage closet where teachers’ personal items such as purse/bags, was left unlocked. This was corrected during today’s visit. Item #.0428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Note: The activity plan for this week was not posted. This was corrected during today’s visit. Consultation is provided as follows: • We discussed that if a child has an opt out form, they are opting out of all meals and snacks and may not choose which days they want to pack. However, we do realize that if a child doesn’t have anything to eat, we do expect you to meet the needs of the child. Ms. Bruce stated that this has been hard for parents. • Today we discussed their compliance history and the points for each item over an 18-month time period. 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 lee.marshall @dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, was available to answer my questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to, supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percentage as of 11/03/23. This facility is an NC Pre-k program operated by Yancey County Schools and is located in Blue Ridge Elementary School. Permit type – Five (5) star license, issued on 1/23/23. Special Services/Restrictions – Day time care only, meeting reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 1/23/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/31/23. The last lock down drill was practiced on 10/17/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/1/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/17/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/19/23 with two (2) 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, Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I greeted the teachers and washed my hands. I observed children playing outside on the playground. Children were engaged in climbing, sliding, swinging and riding on the trikes. The classroom is welcoming and very organized to make play more enticing. The teachers were engaging with children in a loving and nurturing way while modeling manners and respect for others. Children came inside and washed their hands to prepare for lunch. Lunch today consisted salisbury steak with gravy, roasted carrots, mashed potatoes, biscuit, pineapple and milk. There are seven (7) children that have an op-out form on file to bring their lunch and snacks. After lunch, children cleaned up, took care of their bodies and transitioned to their cots for rest time. Some children looked at books, some had stuffed animals’ while others got their backs rubbed as teachers made their rotation. 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 NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for this week was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The storage closet where teachers’ personal items such as purse/bags, was left unlocked. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.0840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) Toxic substances, which include 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 the 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 lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Note: The storage closet where teachers’ personal items such as purse/bags, was left unlocked. This was corrected during today’s visit. Item #.0428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Note: The activity plan for this week was not posted. This was corrected during today’s visit. Consultation is provided as follows: • We discussed that if a child has an opt out form, they are opting out of all meals and snacks and may not choose which days they want to pack. However, we do realize that if a child doesn’t have anything to eat, we do expect you to meet the needs of the child. Ms. Bruce stated that this has been hard for parents. • Today we discussed their compliance history and the points for each item over an 18-month time period. 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 lee.marshall @dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, was available to answer my questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to, supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percentage as of 11/03/23. This facility is an NC Pre-k program operated by Yancey County Schools and is located in Blue Ridge Elementary School. Permit type – Five (5) star license, issued on 1/23/23. Special Services/Restrictions – Day time care only, meeting reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 1/23/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/31/23. The last lock down drill was practiced on 10/17/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/1/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/17/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/19/23 with two (2) 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, Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I greeted the teachers and washed my hands. I observed children playing outside on the playground. Children were engaged in climbing, sliding, swinging and riding on the trikes. The classroom is welcoming and very organized to make play more enticing. The teachers were engaging with children in a loving and nurturing way while modeling manners and respect for others. Children came inside and washed their hands to prepare for lunch. Lunch today consisted salisbury steak with gravy, roasted carrots, mashed potatoes, biscuit, pineapple and milk. There are seven (7) children that have an op-out form on file to bring their lunch and snacks. After lunch, children cleaned up, took care of their bodies and transitioned to their cots for rest time. Some children looked at books, some had stuffed animals’ while others got their backs rubbed as teachers made their rotation. 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 NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for this week was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The storage closet where teachers’ personal items such as purse/bags, was left unlocked. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.0840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) Toxic substances, which include 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 the 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 lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Note: The storage closet where teachers’ personal items such as purse/bags, was left unlocked. This was corrected during today’s visit. Item #.0428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Note: The activity plan for this week was not posted. This was corrected during today’s visit. Consultation is provided as follows: • We discussed that if a child has an opt out form, they are opting out of all meals and snacks and may not choose which days they want to pack. However, we do realize that if a child doesn’t have anything to eat, we do expect you to meet the needs of the child. Ms. Bruce stated that this has been hard for parents. • Today we discussed their compliance history and the points for each item over an 18-month time period. 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 lee.marshall @dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, was available to answer my questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to, supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percentage as of 11/03/23. This facility is an NC Pre-k program operated by Yancey County Schools and is located in Blue Ridge Elementary School. Permit type – Five (5) star license, issued on 1/23/23. Special Services/Restrictions – Day time care only, meeting reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 1/23/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/31/23. The last lock down drill was practiced on 10/17/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/1/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/17/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/19/23 with two (2) 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, Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I greeted the teachers and washed my hands. I observed children playing outside on the playground. Children were engaged in climbing, sliding, swinging and riding on the trikes. The classroom is welcoming and very organized to make play more enticing. The teachers were engaging with children in a loving and nurturing way while modeling manners and respect for others. Children came inside and washed their hands to prepare for lunch. Lunch today consisted salisbury steak with gravy, roasted carrots, mashed potatoes, biscuit, pineapple and milk. There are seven (7) children that have an op-out form on file to bring their lunch and snacks. After lunch, children cleaned up, took care of their bodies and transitioned to their cots for rest time. Some children looked at books, some had stuffed animals’ while others got their backs rubbed as teachers made their rotation. 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 NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for this week was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The storage closet where teachers’ personal items such as purse/bags, was left unlocked. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.0840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) Toxic substances, which include 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 the 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 lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Note: The storage closet where teachers’ personal items such as purse/bags, was left unlocked. This was corrected during today’s visit. Item #.0428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Note: The activity plan for this week was not posted. This was corrected during today’s visit. Consultation is provided as follows: • We discussed that if a child has an opt out form, they are opting out of all meals and snacks and may not choose which days they want to pack. However, we do realize that if a child doesn’t have anything to eat, we do expect you to meet the needs of the child. Ms. Bruce stated that this has been hard for parents. • Today we discussed their compliance history and the points for each item over an 18-month time period. 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 lee.marshall @dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, was available to answer my questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to, supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percentage as of 11/03/23. This facility is an NC Pre-k program operated by Yancey County Schools and is located in Blue Ridge Elementary School. Permit type – Five (5) star license, issued on 1/23/23. Special Services/Restrictions – Day time care only, meeting reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 1/23/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/31/23. The last lock down drill was practiced on 10/17/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/1/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/17/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/19/23 with two (2) 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, Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I greeted the teachers and washed my hands. I observed children playing outside on the playground. Children were engaged in climbing, sliding, swinging and riding on the trikes. The classroom is welcoming and very organized to make play more enticing. The teachers were engaging with children in a loving and nurturing way while modeling manners and respect for others. Children came inside and washed their hands to prepare for lunch. Lunch today consisted salisbury steak with gravy, roasted carrots, mashed potatoes, biscuit, pineapple and milk. There are seven (7) children that have an op-out form on file to bring their lunch and snacks. After lunch, children cleaned up, took care of their bodies and transitioned to their cots for rest time. Some children looked at books, some had stuffed animals’ while others got their backs rubbed as teachers made their rotation. 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 NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for this week was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The storage closet where teachers’ personal items such as purse/bags, was left unlocked. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.0840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) Toxic substances, which include 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 the 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 lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Note: The storage closet where teachers’ personal items such as purse/bags, was left unlocked. This was corrected during today’s visit. Item #.0428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Note: The activity plan for this week was not posted. This was corrected during today’s visit. Consultation is provided as follows: • We discussed that if a child has an opt out form, they are opting out of all meals and snacks and may not choose which days they want to pack. However, we do realize that if a child doesn’t have anything to eat, we do expect you to meet the needs of the child. Ms. Bruce stated that this has been hard for parents. • Today we discussed their compliance history and the points for each item over an 18-month time period. 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 lee.marshall @dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000040 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Jennifer Bruce, lead teacher, was available to answer my questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to, supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percentage as of 11/03/23. This facility is an NC Pre-k program operated by Yancey County Schools and is located in Blue Ridge Elementary School. Permit type – Five (5) star license, issued on 1/23/23. Special Services/Restrictions – Day time care only, meeting reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 1/23/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/31/23. The last lock down drill was practiced on 10/17/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/1/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/17/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/19/23 with two (2) 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, Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I greeted the teachers and washed my hands. I observed children playing outside on the playground. Children were engaged in climbing, sliding, swinging and riding on the trikes. The classroom is welcoming and very organized to make play more enticing. The teachers were engaging with children in a loving and nurturing way while modeling manners and respect for others. Children came inside and washed their hands to prepare for lunch. Lunch today consisted salisbury steak with gravy, roasted carrots, mashed potatoes, biscuit, pineapple and milk. There are seven (7) children that have an op-out form on file to bring their lunch and snacks. After lunch, children cleaned up, took care of their bodies and transitioned to their cots for rest time. Some children looked at books, some had stuffed animals’ while others got their backs rubbed as teachers made their rotation. 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 NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for this week was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The storage closet where teachers’ personal items such as purse/bags, was left unlocked. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.0840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) Toxic substances, which include 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 the 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 lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Note: The storage closet where teachers’ personal items such as purse/bags, was left unlocked. This was corrected during today’s visit. Item #.0428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. Note: The activity plan for this week was not posted. This was corrected during today’s visit. Consultation is provided as follows: • We discussed that if a child has an opt out form, they are opting out of all meals and snacks and may not choose which days they want to pack. However, we do realize that if a child doesn’t have anything to eat, we do expect you to meet the needs of the child. Ms. Bruce stated that this has been hard for parents. • Today we discussed their compliance history and the points for each item over an 18-month time period. 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 lee.marshall @dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times