10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 44000107 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/17/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Moore was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 4/13/24. Permit type –Three-star center license issued on 2/11/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, school-age only, meets enhanced space. The playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/18/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3.29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/1/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/29/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of school-age children washed their hands upon arrival. The group, then, played on the playground with slide structures, climbers, swings, basketballs and other gross motor accessories. Snacks were provided to the children. Ham & cheese, sandwich, tomatoes, ranch, fresh orange and milk were served. The items were accurately listed on the menu. The playground was inspected during the visit. There is a purple bench buried in the gravel. Paint on both sides of the bench are peeled and rusted. No other hazards were observed. Six (6) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters, CPR/First aid certificates and BSAC certificates. Documents in the files were in compliance. Three (3) emergency medications are maintained at this facility. Two (2) epi-pens and one (1) inhaler are maintained in the backpack, and the permission forms and the action plans are current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The paint on both sides of the seat of the purple bench located on the playground is peeled and rusted. .0601(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 705: equipment Equipment used by the children shall be free of hazard, such as rust. You can use the rust remover and/or paint over the bench. You can also cover up the area with duct tape. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License cohort: North Canton Elementary After School program is in cohort two (2). Your prep-year will be July 2024 through June 2025, and the assessment year will be July 2025 through June 2026. BSAC training: It is required for all staff members, regardless of education background, to complete Basic School-Age care (BSAC) training within three (3) months of employment. Previously completed training is accepted. On-going training requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKING HOURS PER WEEK/CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED 0-10/5 11-20/10 21-30/15 31-40/20 Moodle technical assistance: One (1) staff member hired in December 2023 is having technical difficulties accessing Moodle. The staff member has contacted the technical assistance services multiple times, but it has not been resolved. I have reached out to Child Care Health Consultant via email. I will follow up with you when I hear back from them. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 44000107 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/17/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Moore was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 4/13/24. Permit type –Three-star center license issued on 2/11/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, school-age only, meets enhanced space. The playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/18/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3.29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/1/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/29/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of school-age children washed their hands upon arrival. The group, then, played on the playground with slide structures, climbers, swings, basketballs and other gross motor accessories. Snacks were provided to the children. Ham & cheese, sandwich, tomatoes, ranch, fresh orange and milk were served. The items were accurately listed on the menu. The playground was inspected during the visit. There is a purple bench buried in the gravel. Paint on both sides of the bench are peeled and rusted. No other hazards were observed. Six (6) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters, CPR/First aid certificates and BSAC certificates. Documents in the files were in compliance. Three (3) emergency medications are maintained at this facility. Two (2) epi-pens and one (1) inhaler are maintained in the backpack, and the permission forms and the action plans are current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The paint on both sides of the seat of the purple bench located on the playground is peeled and rusted. .0601(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 705: equipment Equipment used by the children shall be free of hazard, such as rust. You can use the rust remover and/or paint over the bench. You can also cover up the area with duct tape. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License cohort: North Canton Elementary After School program is in cohort two (2). Your prep-year will be July 2024 through June 2025, and the assessment year will be July 2025 through June 2026. BSAC training: It is required for all staff members, regardless of education background, to complete Basic School-Age care (BSAC) training within three (3) months of employment. Previously completed training is accepted. On-going training requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKING HOURS PER WEEK/CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED 0-10/5 11-20/10 21-30/15 31-40/20 Moodle technical assistance: One (1) staff member hired in December 2023 is having technical difficulties accessing Moodle. The staff member has contacted the technical assistance services multiple times, but it has not been resolved. I have reached out to Child Care Health Consultant via email. I will follow up with you when I hear back from them. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 44000107 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/17/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Moore was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 4/13/24. Permit type –Three-star center license issued on 2/11/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, school-age only, meets enhanced space. The playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/18/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3.29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/1/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/29/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of school-age children washed their hands upon arrival. The group, then, played on the playground with slide structures, climbers, swings, basketballs and other gross motor accessories. Snacks were provided to the children. Ham & cheese, sandwich, tomatoes, ranch, fresh orange and milk were served. The items were accurately listed on the menu. The playground was inspected during the visit. There is a purple bench buried in the gravel. Paint on both sides of the bench are peeled and rusted. No other hazards were observed. Six (6) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters, CPR/First aid certificates and BSAC certificates. Documents in the files were in compliance. Three (3) emergency medications are maintained at this facility. Two (2) epi-pens and one (1) inhaler are maintained in the backpack, and the permission forms and the action plans are current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The paint on both sides of the seat of the purple bench located on the playground is peeled and rusted. .0601(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 705: equipment Equipment used by the children shall be free of hazard, such as rust. You can use the rust remover and/or paint over the bench. You can also cover up the area with duct tape. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License cohort: North Canton Elementary After School program is in cohort two (2). Your prep-year will be July 2024 through June 2025, and the assessment year will be July 2025 through June 2026. BSAC training: It is required for all staff members, regardless of education background, to complete Basic School-Age care (BSAC) training within three (3) months of employment. Previously completed training is accepted. On-going training requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKING HOURS PER WEEK/CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED 0-10/5 11-20/10 21-30/15 31-40/20 Moodle technical assistance: One (1) staff member hired in December 2023 is having technical difficulties accessing Moodle. The staff member has contacted the technical assistance services multiple times, but it has not been resolved. I have reached out to Child Care Health Consultant via email. I will follow up with you when I hear back from them. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1103 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 44000107 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/17/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Moore was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 4/13/24. Permit type –Three-star center license issued on 2/11/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, school-age only, meets enhanced space. The playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/18/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3.29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/1/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/29/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of school-age children washed their hands upon arrival. The group, then, played on the playground with slide structures, climbers, swings, basketballs and other gross motor accessories. Snacks were provided to the children. Ham & cheese, sandwich, tomatoes, ranch, fresh orange and milk were served. The items were accurately listed on the menu. The playground was inspected during the visit. There is a purple bench buried in the gravel. Paint on both sides of the bench are peeled and rusted. No other hazards were observed. Six (6) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters, CPR/First aid certificates and BSAC certificates. Documents in the files were in compliance. Three (3) emergency medications are maintained at this facility. Two (2) epi-pens and one (1) inhaler are maintained in the backpack, and the permission forms and the action plans are current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The paint on both sides of the seat of the purple bench located on the playground is peeled and rusted. .0601(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 705: equipment Equipment used by the children shall be free of hazard, such as rust. You can use the rust remover and/or paint over the bench. You can also cover up the area with duct tape. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License cohort: North Canton Elementary After School program is in cohort two (2). Your prep-year will be July 2024 through June 2025, and the assessment year will be July 2025 through June 2026. BSAC training: It is required for all staff members, regardless of education background, to complete Basic School-Age care (BSAC) training within three (3) months of employment. Previously completed training is accepted. On-going training requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKING HOURS PER WEEK/CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED 0-10/5 11-20/10 21-30/15 31-40/20 Moodle technical assistance: One (1) staff member hired in December 2023 is having technical difficulties accessing Moodle. The staff member has contacted the technical assistance services multiple times, but it has not been resolved. I have reached out to Child Care Health Consultant via email. I will follow up with you when I hear back from them. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 44000107 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/17/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Moore was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 4/13/24. Permit type –Three-star center license issued on 2/11/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, school-age only, meets enhanced space. The playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/18/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3.29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/1/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/29/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of school-age children washed their hands upon arrival. The group, then, played on the playground with slide structures, climbers, swings, basketballs and other gross motor accessories. Snacks were provided to the children. Ham & cheese, sandwich, tomatoes, ranch, fresh orange and milk were served. The items were accurately listed on the menu. The playground was inspected during the visit. There is a purple bench buried in the gravel. Paint on both sides of the bench are peeled and rusted. No other hazards were observed. Six (6) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters, CPR/First aid certificates and BSAC certificates. Documents in the files were in compliance. Three (3) emergency medications are maintained at this facility. Two (2) epi-pens and one (1) inhaler are maintained in the backpack, and the permission forms and the action plans are current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The paint on both sides of the seat of the purple bench located on the playground is peeled and rusted. .0601(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 705: equipment Equipment used by the children shall be free of hazard, such as rust. You can use the rust remover and/or paint over the bench. You can also cover up the area with duct tape. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License cohort: North Canton Elementary After School program is in cohort two (2). Your prep-year will be July 2024 through June 2025, and the assessment year will be July 2025 through June 2026. BSAC training: It is required for all staff members, regardless of education background, to complete Basic School-Age care (BSAC) training within three (3) months of employment. Previously completed training is accepted. On-going training requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKING HOURS PER WEEK/CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED 0-10/5 11-20/10 21-30/15 31-40/20 Moodle technical assistance: One (1) staff member hired in December 2023 is having technical difficulties accessing Moodle. The staff member has contacted the technical assistance services multiple times, but it has not been resolved. I have reached out to Child Care Health Consultant via email. I will follow up with you when I hear back from them. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 44000107 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/17/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Moore was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 4/13/24. Permit type –Three-star center license issued on 2/11/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, school-age only, meets enhanced space. The playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/18/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3.29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/1/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/29/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of school-age children washed their hands upon arrival. The group, then, played on the playground with slide structures, climbers, swings, basketballs and other gross motor accessories. Snacks were provided to the children. Ham & cheese, sandwich, tomatoes, ranch, fresh orange and milk were served. The items were accurately listed on the menu. The playground was inspected during the visit. There is a purple bench buried in the gravel. Paint on both sides of the bench are peeled and rusted. No other hazards were observed. Six (6) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters, CPR/First aid certificates and BSAC certificates. Documents in the files were in compliance. Three (3) emergency medications are maintained at this facility. Two (2) epi-pens and one (1) inhaler are maintained in the backpack, and the permission forms and the action plans are current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The paint on both sides of the seat of the purple bench located on the playground is peeled and rusted. .0601(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 705: equipment Equipment used by the children shall be free of hazard, such as rust. You can use the rust remover and/or paint over the bench. You can also cover up the area with duct tape. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License cohort: North Canton Elementary After School program is in cohort two (2). Your prep-year will be July 2024 through June 2025, and the assessment year will be July 2025 through June 2026. BSAC training: It is required for all staff members, regardless of education background, to complete Basic School-Age care (BSAC) training within three (3) months of employment. Previously completed training is accepted. On-going training requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKING HOURS PER WEEK/CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED 0-10/5 11-20/10 21-30/15 31-40/20 Moodle technical assistance: One (1) staff member hired in December 2023 is having technical difficulties accessing Moodle. The staff member has contacted the technical assistance services multiple times, but it has not been resolved. I have reached out to Child Care Health Consultant via email. I will follow up with you when I hear back from them. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 44000107 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/17/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Moore was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 4/13/24. Permit type –Three-star center license issued on 2/11/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, school-age only, meets enhanced space. The playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/18/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3.29/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/1/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/29/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of school-age children washed their hands upon arrival. The group, then, played on the playground with slide structures, climbers, swings, basketballs and other gross motor accessories. Snacks were provided to the children. Ham & cheese, sandwich, tomatoes, ranch, fresh orange and milk were served. The items were accurately listed on the menu. The playground was inspected during the visit. There is a purple bench buried in the gravel. Paint on both sides of the bench are peeled and rusted. No other hazards were observed. Six (6) existing staff members’ files were monitored for criminal background letters, CPR/First aid certificates and BSAC certificates. Documents in the files were in compliance. Three (3) emergency medications are maintained at this facility. Two (2) epi-pens and one (1) inhaler are maintained in the backpack, and the permission forms and the action plans are current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The paint on both sides of the seat of the purple bench located on the playground is peeled and rusted. .0601(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 705: equipment Equipment used by the children shall be free of hazard, such as rust. You can use the rust remover and/or paint over the bench. You can also cover up the area with duct tape. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License cohort: North Canton Elementary After School program is in cohort two (2). Your prep-year will be July 2024 through June 2025, and the assessment year will be July 2025 through June 2026. BSAC training: It is required for all staff members, regardless of education background, to complete Basic School-Age care (BSAC) training within three (3) months of employment. Previously completed training is accepted. On-going training requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKING HOURS PER WEEK/CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED 0-10/5 11-20/10 21-30/15 31-40/20 Moodle technical assistance: One (1) staff member hired in December 2023 is having technical difficulties accessing Moodle. The staff member has contacted the technical assistance services multiple times, but it has not been resolved. I have reached out to Child Care Health Consultant via email. I will follow up with you when I hear back from them. 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 44000107 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/18/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 10/18/2023 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 05:00 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, was available during today’s visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two (92) percentage as of 10/16/23. Permit type – three-star center license issued on 2/11/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, school-age only, meets enhanced space, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/2/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/20/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. Upon arrival, I announce my presence and the purpose of the visit. The children in group #1 played on the playground #2. The children enjoyed cyclone swing, see-saw, monkey bars, swings and Gava pit. The children came in to building C and washed their hands. The children had snacks on the picnic tables. Today’s snacks were bagel, cherry tomatoes, a boiled egg, a cheese stick, jelly, a banana, ranch and milk. The menu was posted and the items listed matched the items served. The program currently uses afterschool classroom (C101), gym, library and playground. The computer room is no longer used by the program; therefore, it is removed from the licensed space. Playground diagrams as well as the school map will be attached to the visit summary. Four (4) children’s files were monitored. No violations were documented. Two (2) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were monitored. All staff members have a valid CPR/FA certificate, BSAC certificate and criminal background qualifying letter in the file. Public school off-site record verification form for the children’s files and the staff files were presented upon visit. Two (2) children are on emergency medications. Two (2) epi-pens and one (1) inhaler were stored appropriately with action plan and the permission forms. Medications and forms were current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/26/23. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire drill A fire drill is required monthly. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/1/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment: One of the staff members took the maltreatment training on 4/18/23 along with other staff members. The staff member is having issues with his/her account and unable to print the certificate. A violation was not cited due to technical issues. Reminder: A lockdown drill or shelter-in-place drill is due before 11/30/23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 44000107 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/18/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 10/18/2023 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 05:00 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, was available during today’s visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two (92) percentage as of 10/16/23. Permit type – three-star center license issued on 2/11/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, school-age only, meets enhanced space, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/2/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/20/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. Upon arrival, I announce my presence and the purpose of the visit. The children in group #1 played on the playground #2. The children enjoyed cyclone swing, see-saw, monkey bars, swings and Gava pit. The children came in to building C and washed their hands. The children had snacks on the picnic tables. Today’s snacks were bagel, cherry tomatoes, a boiled egg, a cheese stick, jelly, a banana, ranch and milk. The menu was posted and the items listed matched the items served. The program currently uses afterschool classroom (C101), gym, library and playground. The computer room is no longer used by the program; therefore, it is removed from the licensed space. Playground diagrams as well as the school map will be attached to the visit summary. Four (4) children’s files were monitored. No violations were documented. Two (2) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were monitored. All staff members have a valid CPR/FA certificate, BSAC certificate and criminal background qualifying letter in the file. Public school off-site record verification form for the children’s files and the staff files were presented upon visit. Two (2) children are on emergency medications. Two (2) epi-pens and one (1) inhaler were stored appropriately with action plan and the permission forms. Medications and forms were current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/26/23. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire drill A fire drill is required monthly. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/1/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment: One of the staff members took the maltreatment training on 4/18/23 along with other staff members. The staff member is having issues with his/her account and unable to print the certificate. A violation was not cited due to technical issues. Reminder: A lockdown drill or shelter-in-place drill is due before 11/30/23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 44000107 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/18/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 10/18/2023 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 05:00 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, was available during today’s visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two (92) percentage as of 10/16/23. Permit type – three-star center license issued on 2/11/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, school-age only, meets enhanced space, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/2/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/20/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. Upon arrival, I announce my presence and the purpose of the visit. The children in group #1 played on the playground #2. The children enjoyed cyclone swing, see-saw, monkey bars, swings and Gava pit. The children came in to building C and washed their hands. The children had snacks on the picnic tables. Today’s snacks were bagel, cherry tomatoes, a boiled egg, a cheese stick, jelly, a banana, ranch and milk. The menu was posted and the items listed matched the items served. The program currently uses afterschool classroom (C101), gym, library and playground. The computer room is no longer used by the program; therefore, it is removed from the licensed space. Playground diagrams as well as the school map will be attached to the visit summary. Four (4) children’s files were monitored. No violations were documented. Two (2) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were monitored. All staff members have a valid CPR/FA certificate, BSAC certificate and criminal background qualifying letter in the file. Public school off-site record verification form for the children’s files and the staff files were presented upon visit. Two (2) children are on emergency medications. Two (2) epi-pens and one (1) inhaler were stored appropriately with action plan and the permission forms. Medications and forms were current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/26/23. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire drill A fire drill is required monthly. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/1/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment: One of the staff members took the maltreatment training on 4/18/23 along with other staff members. The staff member is having issues with his/her account and unable to print the certificate. A violation was not cited due to technical issues. Reminder: A lockdown drill or shelter-in-place drill is due before 11/30/23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 44000107 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/18/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 10/18/2023 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 05:00 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, was available during today’s visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two (92) percentage as of 10/16/23. Permit type – three-star center license issued on 2/11/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, school-age only, meets enhanced space, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/2/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/20/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. Upon arrival, I announce my presence and the purpose of the visit. The children in group #1 played on the playground #2. The children enjoyed cyclone swing, see-saw, monkey bars, swings and Gava pit. The children came in to building C and washed their hands. The children had snacks on the picnic tables. Today’s snacks were bagel, cherry tomatoes, a boiled egg, a cheese stick, jelly, a banana, ranch and milk. The menu was posted and the items listed matched the items served. The program currently uses afterschool classroom (C101), gym, library and playground. The computer room is no longer used by the program; therefore, it is removed from the licensed space. Playground diagrams as well as the school map will be attached to the visit summary. Four (4) children’s files were monitored. No violations were documented. Two (2) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were monitored. All staff members have a valid CPR/FA certificate, BSAC certificate and criminal background qualifying letter in the file. Public school off-site record verification form for the children’s files and the staff files were presented upon visit. Two (2) children are on emergency medications. Two (2) epi-pens and one (1) inhaler were stored appropriately with action plan and the permission forms. Medications and forms were current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/26/23. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire drill A fire drill is required monthly. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/1/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment: One of the staff members took the maltreatment training on 4/18/23 along with other staff members. The staff member is having issues with his/her account and unable to print the certificate. A violation was not cited due to technical issues. Reminder: A lockdown drill or shelter-in-place drill is due before 11/30/23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 44000107 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/18/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 10/18/2023 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 05:00 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, was available during today’s visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two (92) percentage as of 10/16/23. Permit type – three-star center license issued on 2/11/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, school-age only, meets enhanced space, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/2/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/20/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. Upon arrival, I announce my presence and the purpose of the visit. The children in group #1 played on the playground #2. The children enjoyed cyclone swing, see-saw, monkey bars, swings and Gava pit. The children came in to building C and washed their hands. The children had snacks on the picnic tables. Today’s snacks were bagel, cherry tomatoes, a boiled egg, a cheese stick, jelly, a banana, ranch and milk. The menu was posted and the items listed matched the items served. The program currently uses afterschool classroom (C101), gym, library and playground. The computer room is no longer used by the program; therefore, it is removed from the licensed space. Playground diagrams as well as the school map will be attached to the visit summary. Four (4) children’s files were monitored. No violations were documented. Two (2) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were monitored. All staff members have a valid CPR/FA certificate, BSAC certificate and criminal background qualifying letter in the file. Public school off-site record verification form for the children’s files and the staff files were presented upon visit. Two (2) children are on emergency medications. Two (2) epi-pens and one (1) inhaler were stored appropriately with action plan and the permission forms. Medications and forms were current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/26/23. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire drill A fire drill is required monthly. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/1/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment: One of the staff members took the maltreatment training on 4/18/23 along with other staff members. The staff member is having issues with his/her account and unable to print the certificate. A violation was not cited due to technical issues. Reminder: A lockdown drill or shelter-in-place drill is due before 11/30/23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 44000107 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/18/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 10/18/2023 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 05:00 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, was available during today’s visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two (92) percentage as of 10/16/23. Permit type – three-star center license issued on 2/11/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, school-age only, meets enhanced space, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/2/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/20/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. Upon arrival, I announce my presence and the purpose of the visit. The children in group #1 played on the playground #2. The children enjoyed cyclone swing, see-saw, monkey bars, swings and Gava pit. The children came in to building C and washed their hands. The children had snacks on the picnic tables. Today’s snacks were bagel, cherry tomatoes, a boiled egg, a cheese stick, jelly, a banana, ranch and milk. The menu was posted and the items listed matched the items served. The program currently uses afterschool classroom (C101), gym, library and playground. The computer room is no longer used by the program; therefore, it is removed from the licensed space. Playground diagrams as well as the school map will be attached to the visit summary. Four (4) children’s files were monitored. No violations were documented. Two (2) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were monitored. All staff members have a valid CPR/FA certificate, BSAC certificate and criminal background qualifying letter in the file. Public school off-site record verification form for the children’s files and the staff files were presented upon visit. Two (2) children are on emergency medications. Two (2) epi-pens and one (1) inhaler were stored appropriately with action plan and the permission forms. Medications and forms were current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/26/23. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire drill A fire drill is required monthly. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/1/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment: One of the staff members took the maltreatment training on 4/18/23 along with other staff members. The staff member is having issues with his/her account and unable to print the certificate. A violation was not cited due to technical issues. Reminder: A lockdown drill or shelter-in-place drill is due before 11/30/23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 44000107 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/18/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 10/18/2023 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 05:00 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Lindsay Moore, Program Coordinator, was available during today’s visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two (92) percentage as of 10/16/23. Permit type – three-star center license issued on 2/11/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, school-age only, meets enhanced space, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/2/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/20/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. Upon arrival, I announce my presence and the purpose of the visit. The children in group #1 played on the playground #2. The children enjoyed cyclone swing, see-saw, monkey bars, swings and Gava pit. The children came in to building C and washed their hands. The children had snacks on the picnic tables. Today’s snacks were bagel, cherry tomatoes, a boiled egg, a cheese stick, jelly, a banana, ranch and milk. The menu was posted and the items listed matched the items served. The program currently uses afterschool classroom (C101), gym, library and playground. The computer room is no longer used by the program; therefore, it is removed from the licensed space. Playground diagrams as well as the school map will be attached to the visit summary. Four (4) children’s files were monitored. No violations were documented. Two (2) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were monitored. All staff members have a valid CPR/FA certificate, BSAC certificate and criminal background qualifying letter in the file. Public school off-site record verification form for the children’s files and the staff files were presented upon visit. Two (2) children are on emergency medications. Two (2) epi-pens and one (1) inhaler were stored appropriately with action plan and the permission forms. Medications and forms were current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/26/23. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 805: Fire drill A fire drill is required monthly. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (t) Fire drills shall be practiced monthly and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5). Corrective Action Plan: 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/1/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment: One of the staff members took the maltreatment training on 4/18/23 along with other staff members. The staff member is having issues with his/her account and unable to print the certificate. A violation was not cited due to technical issues. Reminder: A lockdown drill or shelter-in-place drill is due before 11/30/23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times