10A NCAC 09 .0510 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY PREK Facility ID: 44000167 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/24/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andrea Riddle, Lead Teacher, during the visit. A printed signed copy of the visit summary was left with Ms. Riddle. Ms. Riddle was available to assist with questions and paperwork needed. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on November 19, 2024. This program is owned and operated by Haywood County Public Schools. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percent as of April 23, 2025. Permit type: Permit type – five-star center license issued on 7/10/19. Special Services/Restrictions –NCPRE-K, daytime care, meets enhanced ratios, space and reduced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on March 28, 2025. The last emergency drill was conducted on February 10, 2025. The last fire inspection was dated December 22, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 25, 2025 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions No new staff have been hired since your Annual Compliance on November 19, 2024. Upon my arrival I introduced myself to Ms. Riddle and explained the reason for my visit. Children were observed during lunch which consisted of a choice between baked ziti with breadstick, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, chicken nuggets served with steamed broccoli, salad, fruit, and milk. Children were also observed during outside free play, snack, which consisted of applesauce and graham crackers, group time and preparing for nap. Interaction and supervision were adequate. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. Children's blankets were stored on each child's cot and due to the size and fluffiness of several blankets they touched the bottom of the cot above. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill on the drill record was dated 02-24-2025. A drill was conducted on 03/28/2025 but was not recorded until today 04/24/2025 during the visit. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last recorded emergency drill on the drill record was dated 10/21/2024. A drill was conducted on 02/10/2025 but was not recorded until today 04/24/2025 during the visit. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item # 0615 Due to the size and the fluffiness of the blankets the children use they cannot be stored flat and not touch. Blankets need to be stored flat so that you see light between each cot for the full length of the cot. The reason that blankets need to be stored this way is to reduce contamination of children's bedding from touching the bottom of the cot above. I suggest using thinner blankets as an option to correct this concern or to store the blankets in the clear containers and stored in the child’s cubby. Item # 805 and #1811: Fire Drills and Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill must be recorded on the Emergency Drill Log. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/EPR_EmergencyDrillLog_Centers.pdf; **A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill must be conducted every three (3) months. Your last lockdown drill was conducted on March 28, 2025. As a reminder since your program is closed during June and July in order to stay within the emergency drill requirement of every three months you will need to conducted a lockdown drill or shelter in place drill in May before you close for the summer and conducted another one in August when you return. Since your program is housed in a DPI school, shelter-in-place or lockdown drills may not be conducted by the school every three (3) months. If that is the case, please conduct a drill just for your classroom. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0604(u) for regulatory guidance. Compliance Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 08, 2025 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde, NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License: Today we discussed the results of the ECERS-R prep assessment that was conducted on 01/09/2025. You scored 6.35 on the ECERS-R assessment and have requested you to move forward with using the prep assessment for a Rated License. There was one item in the assessment report that could result in a violation if not correct. Item 23 indicator 5.1 reads “The children have sand play indoors and outdoors daily. The teacher reported that water play occurs indoors every other week when children have an interest. Water play does not occur outdoors. Therefore, children are not provided with both required types of sensory play each week throughout the year as needed to earn credit for this indicator. See NC Additional Note for more information.” According to Child Care Requirement s10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (c) Each center shall provide materials and opportunities for each group of children at least weekly, indoors or outdoors, for the following: (1) music and rhythm; (2) science and nature; and (3) sand and water play. Moving forward, as we discussed today, water play must be provided weekly either indoors or outdoors. Based on the information gathered today the following points will be assigned to each component for your 5 Star Rated License: Education: 7 points Program Standards: 7 points Quality Point: 1 point Total:15 points Once I receive your letter of compliance I will submit the packet for your new permit. Please allow four to six weeks for your new permit to be processed. Once you receive your new permit please review any errors. If you note any errors, please notify me immediately so they can be corrected, and a new permit sent to you. Pea Gravel: During today’s monitoring, the depth of pea gravel appeared to be at least six inches deep under and around the climber and swings, however, there are areas through the playground area the pea gravel is compacted with dirt/mud and measures less than1 inch. Loose surfacing can become packed down and hardened over time. While the pea gravel on the playground may appear to be several inches deep, once it becomes compacted, it forms a hard surface and is no longer considered “loose surfacing.” As such, the current pea gravel on the playground does not meet the regulatory standards set by child care rules. A minimum of six (6) inches of loose surfacing is required under and around the play structure and the swings. The protective surfacing must extend six (6) feet in all directions around the slide structure. For swings, the surfacing must extend a distance equal to twice the height from the pivot point to the ground, measured outward from the external limits of the swing set. You reported today that the plan is to work on the playground this summer and there are only 19 days left with the children. I would suggest that you use the other playground that you have access to until the pea gravel surfacing can be corrected. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: will be conducted with the public school. 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. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.782.0937 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY PREK Facility ID: 44000167 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/24/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andrea Riddle, Lead Teacher, during the visit. A printed signed copy of the visit summary was left with Ms. Riddle. Ms. Riddle was available to assist with questions and paperwork needed. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on November 19, 2024. This program is owned and operated by Haywood County Public Schools. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percent as of April 23, 2025. Permit type: Permit type – five-star center license issued on 7/10/19. Special Services/Restrictions –NCPRE-K, daytime care, meets enhanced ratios, space and reduced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on March 28, 2025. The last emergency drill was conducted on February 10, 2025. The last fire inspection was dated December 22, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 25, 2025 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions No new staff have been hired since your Annual Compliance on November 19, 2024. Upon my arrival I introduced myself to Ms. Riddle and explained the reason for my visit. Children were observed during lunch which consisted of a choice between baked ziti with breadstick, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, chicken nuggets served with steamed broccoli, salad, fruit, and milk. Children were also observed during outside free play, snack, which consisted of applesauce and graham crackers, group time and preparing for nap. Interaction and supervision were adequate. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. Children's blankets were stored on each child's cot and due to the size and fluffiness of several blankets they touched the bottom of the cot above. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill on the drill record was dated 02-24-2025. A drill was conducted on 03/28/2025 but was not recorded until today 04/24/2025 during the visit. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last recorded emergency drill on the drill record was dated 10/21/2024. A drill was conducted on 02/10/2025 but was not recorded until today 04/24/2025 during the visit. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item # 0615 Due to the size and the fluffiness of the blankets the children use they cannot be stored flat and not touch. Blankets need to be stored flat so that you see light between each cot for the full length of the cot. The reason that blankets need to be stored this way is to reduce contamination of children's bedding from touching the bottom of the cot above. I suggest using thinner blankets as an option to correct this concern or to store the blankets in the clear containers and stored in the child’s cubby. Item # 805 and #1811: Fire Drills and Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill must be recorded on the Emergency Drill Log. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/EPR_EmergencyDrillLog_Centers.pdf; **A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill must be conducted every three (3) months. Your last lockdown drill was conducted on March 28, 2025. As a reminder since your program is closed during June and July in order to stay within the emergency drill requirement of every three months you will need to conducted a lockdown drill or shelter in place drill in May before you close for the summer and conducted another one in August when you return. Since your program is housed in a DPI school, shelter-in-place or lockdown drills may not be conducted by the school every three (3) months. If that is the case, please conduct a drill just for your classroom. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0604(u) for regulatory guidance. Compliance Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 08, 2025 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde, NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License: Today we discussed the results of the ECERS-R prep assessment that was conducted on 01/09/2025. You scored 6.35 on the ECERS-R assessment and have requested you to move forward with using the prep assessment for a Rated License. There was one item in the assessment report that could result in a violation if not correct. Item 23 indicator 5.1 reads “The children have sand play indoors and outdoors daily. The teacher reported that water play occurs indoors every other week when children have an interest. Water play does not occur outdoors. Therefore, children are not provided with both required types of sensory play each week throughout the year as needed to earn credit for this indicator. See NC Additional Note for more information.” According to Child Care Requirement s10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (c) Each center shall provide materials and opportunities for each group of children at least weekly, indoors or outdoors, for the following: (1) music and rhythm; (2) science and nature; and (3) sand and water play. Moving forward, as we discussed today, water play must be provided weekly either indoors or outdoors. Based on the information gathered today the following points will be assigned to each component for your 5 Star Rated License: Education: 7 points Program Standards: 7 points Quality Point: 1 point Total:15 points Once I receive your letter of compliance I will submit the packet for your new permit. Please allow four to six weeks for your new permit to be processed. Once you receive your new permit please review any errors. If you note any errors, please notify me immediately so they can be corrected, and a new permit sent to you. Pea Gravel: During today’s monitoring, the depth of pea gravel appeared to be at least six inches deep under and around the climber and swings, however, there are areas through the playground area the pea gravel is compacted with dirt/mud and measures less than1 inch. Loose surfacing can become packed down and hardened over time. While the pea gravel on the playground may appear to be several inches deep, once it becomes compacted, it forms a hard surface and is no longer considered “loose surfacing.” As such, the current pea gravel on the playground does not meet the regulatory standards set by child care rules. A minimum of six (6) inches of loose surfacing is required under and around the play structure and the swings. The protective surfacing must extend six (6) feet in all directions around the slide structure. For swings, the surfacing must extend a distance equal to twice the height from the pivot point to the ground, measured outward from the external limits of the swing set. You reported today that the plan is to work on the playground this summer and there are only 19 days left with the children. I would suggest that you use the other playground that you have access to until the pea gravel surfacing can be corrected. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: will be conducted with the public school. 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. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.782.0937 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 PREK Facility ID: 44000167 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/1/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 149 Time In: 09:46 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Andrea Riddle, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Riddle was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 3/30/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 7/10/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/15/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/15/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/11/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/9/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of four-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. The children played with Kinetic sand, a sensory table with beans, blocks, Legos, iPad, magnetic materials, floor puzzles and other toys. Ms. Riddle worked on a small group activity with different children throughout free play. The children worked on rhyming words today. After cleaning up, the children participate in a group time. The children reviewed letters and letter sounds. A multi-sensory approach was used to review the letters. The playground was monitored. There are swings, a slide and other gross motor accessories available to the children. The loose surfacing is gravel, and there were nine (9) inches on gravels on the fall zones. The playground is not directly fenced, but it is located on the public school, where the property is fenced. One (1) emergency medication is maintained in the classroom. The action plan and the permission form and the medication were current. The storage was appropriate. No hazardous materials were accessible to the children. Two (2) existing staff members’ files were reviewed partially. Criminal background letters, first aid and CPR certificates were valid. Lunch was served during the visit. Three (3) children brought their lunch from home. The children have nutrition opt-out form in file per teacher interview. The other children had pizza, sweet potato fries, sliced peaches and milk. On the menu, popcorn chicken or cheese breadstick with marinara, rolls, sweet potato fries, roasted broccoli, fruit cocktail or fruit are on the menu. All items on the menu were offered to the children. Interaction and supervision were adequate. 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 provide transportation. You stated that you provide transportation in the afternoon for three (3) preschool children. The program uses public school buses. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The program was completed on 10/4/23 by Jill Mann, Administrator. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Both teachers meet NC Pre-K required qualifications. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival/departure log was missing one (1) child's departure time for 3/20/24, two (2) children's departure time for 3/22/24, four (4)children's departure time for 3/25/24 and all attending children's departure time for 3/9/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. One child used iPad during free play time, but the screen time was not logged. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 828 Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The pad lock for the fence for the air conditioning unit located outside of the classroom was not locked. .0604 (m) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125 arrival and departure time: Daily records of arrival and departure time for each child shall be maintained. Please write down each child's arrival and departure time each day. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. 524: screen time log: Screen time must be logged for each child for the use of iPad and smart board screen. Per interview, each choice time rotates every twenty(20) minutes, and no many children use the iPad. However, the length of use of screen shall be logged if and when children use them. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. 828 Air conditioning unit: The air conditioning units are located outside of the classroom. The units are surrounded by a fence with a pad lock. The pad lock needs to be closed. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (m) Air conditioning units shall be located so that they are not accessible to children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent objects from being thrown into them. 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 4/15/24. 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 PreK 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. I will contact you in July 2024 to discuss the details. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY PREK Facility ID: 44000167 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/1/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 149 Time In: 09:46 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Andrea Riddle, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Riddle was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 3/30/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 7/10/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/15/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/15/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/11/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/9/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of four-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. The children played with Kinetic sand, a sensory table with beans, blocks, Legos, iPad, magnetic materials, floor puzzles and other toys. Ms. Riddle worked on a small group activity with different children throughout free play. The children worked on rhyming words today. After cleaning up, the children participate in a group time. The children reviewed letters and letter sounds. A multi-sensory approach was used to review the letters. The playground was monitored. There are swings, a slide and other gross motor accessories available to the children. The loose surfacing is gravel, and there were nine (9) inches on gravels on the fall zones. The playground is not directly fenced, but it is located on the public school, where the property is fenced. One (1) emergency medication is maintained in the classroom. The action plan and the permission form and the medication were current. The storage was appropriate. No hazardous materials were accessible to the children. Two (2) existing staff members’ files were reviewed partially. Criminal background letters, first aid and CPR certificates were valid. Lunch was served during the visit. Three (3) children brought their lunch from home. The children have nutrition opt-out form in file per teacher interview. The other children had pizza, sweet potato fries, sliced peaches and milk. On the menu, popcorn chicken or cheese breadstick with marinara, rolls, sweet potato fries, roasted broccoli, fruit cocktail or fruit are on the menu. All items on the menu were offered to the children. Interaction and supervision were adequate. 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 provide transportation. You stated that you provide transportation in the afternoon for three (3) preschool children. The program uses public school buses. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The program was completed on 10/4/23 by Jill Mann, Administrator. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Both teachers meet NC Pre-K required qualifications. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival/departure log was missing one (1) child's departure time for 3/20/24, two (2) children's departure time for 3/22/24, four (4)children's departure time for 3/25/24 and all attending children's departure time for 3/9/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. One child used iPad during free play time, but the screen time was not logged. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 828 Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The pad lock for the fence for the air conditioning unit located outside of the classroom was not locked. .0604 (m) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125 arrival and departure time: Daily records of arrival and departure time for each child shall be maintained. Please write down each child's arrival and departure time each day. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. 524: screen time log: Screen time must be logged for each child for the use of iPad and smart board screen. Per interview, each choice time rotates every twenty(20) minutes, and no many children use the iPad. However, the length of use of screen shall be logged if and when children use them. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. 828 Air conditioning unit: The air conditioning units are located outside of the classroom. The units are surrounded by a fence with a pad lock. The pad lock needs to be closed. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (m) Air conditioning units shall be located so that they are not accessible to children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent objects from being thrown into them. 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 4/15/24. 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 PreK 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. I will contact you in July 2024 to discuss the details. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at 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 .0510 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY PREK Facility ID: 44000167 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/1/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 149 Time In: 09:46 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Andrea Riddle, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Riddle was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 3/30/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 7/10/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/15/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/15/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/11/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/9/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of four-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. The children played with Kinetic sand, a sensory table with beans, blocks, Legos, iPad, magnetic materials, floor puzzles and other toys. Ms. Riddle worked on a small group activity with different children throughout free play. The children worked on rhyming words today. After cleaning up, the children participate in a group time. The children reviewed letters and letter sounds. A multi-sensory approach was used to review the letters. The playground was monitored. There are swings, a slide and other gross motor accessories available to the children. The loose surfacing is gravel, and there were nine (9) inches on gravels on the fall zones. The playground is not directly fenced, but it is located on the public school, where the property is fenced. One (1) emergency medication is maintained in the classroom. The action plan and the permission form and the medication were current. The storage was appropriate. No hazardous materials were accessible to the children. Two (2) existing staff members’ files were reviewed partially. Criminal background letters, first aid and CPR certificates were valid. Lunch was served during the visit. Three (3) children brought their lunch from home. The children have nutrition opt-out form in file per teacher interview. The other children had pizza, sweet potato fries, sliced peaches and milk. On the menu, popcorn chicken or cheese breadstick with marinara, rolls, sweet potato fries, roasted broccoli, fruit cocktail or fruit are on the menu. All items on the menu were offered to the children. Interaction and supervision were adequate. 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 provide transportation. You stated that you provide transportation in the afternoon for three (3) preschool children. The program uses public school buses. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The program was completed on 10/4/23 by Jill Mann, Administrator. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Both teachers meet NC Pre-K required qualifications. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival/departure log was missing one (1) child's departure time for 3/20/24, two (2) children's departure time for 3/22/24, four (4)children's departure time for 3/25/24 and all attending children's departure time for 3/9/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. One child used iPad during free play time, but the screen time was not logged. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 828 Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The pad lock for the fence for the air conditioning unit located outside of the classroom was not locked. .0604 (m) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125 arrival and departure time: Daily records of arrival and departure time for each child shall be maintained. Please write down each child's arrival and departure time each day. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. 524: screen time log: Screen time must be logged for each child for the use of iPad and smart board screen. Per interview, each choice time rotates every twenty(20) minutes, and no many children use the iPad. However, the length of use of screen shall be logged if and when children use them. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. 828 Air conditioning unit: The air conditioning units are located outside of the classroom. The units are surrounded by a fence with a pad lock. The pad lock needs to be closed. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (m) Air conditioning units shall be located so that they are not accessible to children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent objects from being thrown into them. 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 4/15/24. 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 PreK 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. I will contact you in July 2024 to discuss the details. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at 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 PREK Facility ID: 44000167 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/1/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 149 Time In: 09:46 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Andrea Riddle, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Riddle was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 3/30/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 7/10/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/15/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/15/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/11/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/9/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of four-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. The children played with Kinetic sand, a sensory table with beans, blocks, Legos, iPad, magnetic materials, floor puzzles and other toys. Ms. Riddle worked on a small group activity with different children throughout free play. The children worked on rhyming words today. After cleaning up, the children participate in a group time. The children reviewed letters and letter sounds. A multi-sensory approach was used to review the letters. The playground was monitored. There are swings, a slide and other gross motor accessories available to the children. The loose surfacing is gravel, and there were nine (9) inches on gravels on the fall zones. The playground is not directly fenced, but it is located on the public school, where the property is fenced. One (1) emergency medication is maintained in the classroom. The action plan and the permission form and the medication were current. The storage was appropriate. No hazardous materials were accessible to the children. Two (2) existing staff members’ files were reviewed partially. Criminal background letters, first aid and CPR certificates were valid. Lunch was served during the visit. Three (3) children brought their lunch from home. The children have nutrition opt-out form in file per teacher interview. The other children had pizza, sweet potato fries, sliced peaches and milk. On the menu, popcorn chicken or cheese breadstick with marinara, rolls, sweet potato fries, roasted broccoli, fruit cocktail or fruit are on the menu. All items on the menu were offered to the children. Interaction and supervision were adequate. 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 provide transportation. You stated that you provide transportation in the afternoon for three (3) preschool children. The program uses public school buses. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The program was completed on 10/4/23 by Jill Mann, Administrator. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Both teachers meet NC Pre-K required qualifications. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival/departure log was missing one (1) child's departure time for 3/20/24, two (2) children's departure time for 3/22/24, four (4)children's departure time for 3/25/24 and all attending children's departure time for 3/9/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. One child used iPad during free play time, but the screen time was not logged. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 828 Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The pad lock for the fence for the air conditioning unit located outside of the classroom was not locked. .0604 (m) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125 arrival and departure time: Daily records of arrival and departure time for each child shall be maintained. Please write down each child's arrival and departure time each day. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. 524: screen time log: Screen time must be logged for each child for the use of iPad and smart board screen. Per interview, each choice time rotates every twenty(20) minutes, and no many children use the iPad. However, the length of use of screen shall be logged if and when children use them. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. 828 Air conditioning unit: The air conditioning units are located outside of the classroom. The units are surrounded by a fence with a pad lock. The pad lock needs to be closed. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (m) Air conditioning units shall be located so that they are not accessible to children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent objects from being thrown into them. 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 4/15/24. 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 PreK 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. I will contact you in July 2024 to discuss the details. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at 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 PREK Facility ID: 44000167 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/1/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 149 Time In: 09:46 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Andrea Riddle, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Riddle was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 3/30/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 7/10/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/15/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/15/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/11/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/9/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of four-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. The children played with Kinetic sand, a sensory table with beans, blocks, Legos, iPad, magnetic materials, floor puzzles and other toys. Ms. Riddle worked on a small group activity with different children throughout free play. The children worked on rhyming words today. After cleaning up, the children participate in a group time. The children reviewed letters and letter sounds. A multi-sensory approach was used to review the letters. The playground was monitored. There are swings, a slide and other gross motor accessories available to the children. The loose surfacing is gravel, and there were nine (9) inches on gravels on the fall zones. The playground is not directly fenced, but it is located on the public school, where the property is fenced. One (1) emergency medication is maintained in the classroom. The action plan and the permission form and the medication were current. The storage was appropriate. No hazardous materials were accessible to the children. Two (2) existing staff members’ files were reviewed partially. Criminal background letters, first aid and CPR certificates were valid. Lunch was served during the visit. Three (3) children brought their lunch from home. The children have nutrition opt-out form in file per teacher interview. The other children had pizza, sweet potato fries, sliced peaches and milk. On the menu, popcorn chicken or cheese breadstick with marinara, rolls, sweet potato fries, roasted broccoli, fruit cocktail or fruit are on the menu. All items on the menu were offered to the children. Interaction and supervision were adequate. 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 provide transportation. You stated that you provide transportation in the afternoon for three (3) preschool children. The program uses public school buses. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The program was completed on 10/4/23 by Jill Mann, Administrator. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Both teachers meet NC Pre-K required qualifications. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival/departure log was missing one (1) child's departure time for 3/20/24, two (2) children's departure time for 3/22/24, four (4)children's departure time for 3/25/24 and all attending children's departure time for 3/9/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. One child used iPad during free play time, but the screen time was not logged. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 828 Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The pad lock for the fence for the air conditioning unit located outside of the classroom was not locked. .0604 (m) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125 arrival and departure time: Daily records of arrival and departure time for each child shall be maintained. Please write down each child's arrival and departure time each day. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. 524: screen time log: Screen time must be logged for each child for the use of iPad and smart board screen. Per interview, each choice time rotates every twenty(20) minutes, and no many children use the iPad. However, the length of use of screen shall be logged if and when children use them. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. 828 Air conditioning unit: The air conditioning units are located outside of the classroom. The units are surrounded by a fence with a pad lock. The pad lock needs to be closed. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (m) Air conditioning units shall be located so that they are not accessible to children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent objects from being thrown into them. 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 4/15/24. 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 PreK 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. I will contact you in July 2024 to discuss the details. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at 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 PREK Facility ID: 44000167 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/1/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 149 Time In: 09:46 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Andrea Riddle, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Riddle was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 3/30/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 7/10/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/15/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/15/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/11/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/9/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of four-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. The children played with Kinetic sand, a sensory table with beans, blocks, Legos, iPad, magnetic materials, floor puzzles and other toys. Ms. Riddle worked on a small group activity with different children throughout free play. The children worked on rhyming words today. After cleaning up, the children participate in a group time. The children reviewed letters and letter sounds. A multi-sensory approach was used to review the letters. The playground was monitored. There are swings, a slide and other gross motor accessories available to the children. The loose surfacing is gravel, and there were nine (9) inches on gravels on the fall zones. The playground is not directly fenced, but it is located on the public school, where the property is fenced. One (1) emergency medication is maintained in the classroom. The action plan and the permission form and the medication were current. The storage was appropriate. No hazardous materials were accessible to the children. Two (2) existing staff members’ files were reviewed partially. Criminal background letters, first aid and CPR certificates were valid. Lunch was served during the visit. Three (3) children brought their lunch from home. The children have nutrition opt-out form in file per teacher interview. The other children had pizza, sweet potato fries, sliced peaches and milk. On the menu, popcorn chicken or cheese breadstick with marinara, rolls, sweet potato fries, roasted broccoli, fruit cocktail or fruit are on the menu. All items on the menu were offered to the children. Interaction and supervision were adequate. 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 provide transportation. You stated that you provide transportation in the afternoon for three (3) preschool children. The program uses public school buses. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The program was completed on 10/4/23 by Jill Mann, Administrator. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Both teachers meet NC Pre-K required qualifications. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival/departure log was missing one (1) child's departure time for 3/20/24, two (2) children's departure time for 3/22/24, four (4)children's departure time for 3/25/24 and all attending children's departure time for 3/9/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. One child used iPad during free play time, but the screen time was not logged. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 828 Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The pad lock for the fence for the air conditioning unit located outside of the classroom was not locked. .0604 (m) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125 arrival and departure time: Daily records of arrival and departure time for each child shall be maintained. Please write down each child's arrival and departure time each day. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. 524: screen time log: Screen time must be logged for each child for the use of iPad and smart board screen. Per interview, each choice time rotates every twenty(20) minutes, and no many children use the iPad. However, the length of use of screen shall be logged if and when children use them. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. 828 Air conditioning unit: The air conditioning units are located outside of the classroom. The units are surrounded by a fence with a pad lock. The pad lock needs to be closed. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (m) Air conditioning units shall be located so that they are not accessible to children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent objects from being thrown into them. 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 4/15/24. 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 PreK 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. I will contact you in July 2024 to discuss the details. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at 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 PREK Facility ID: 44000167 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/1/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 149 Time In: 09:46 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Andrea Riddle, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Riddle was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 3/30/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 7/10/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/15/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/15/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/11/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/9/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of four-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. The children played with Kinetic sand, a sensory table with beans, blocks, Legos, iPad, magnetic materials, floor puzzles and other toys. Ms. Riddle worked on a small group activity with different children throughout free play. The children worked on rhyming words today. After cleaning up, the children participate in a group time. The children reviewed letters and letter sounds. A multi-sensory approach was used to review the letters. The playground was monitored. There are swings, a slide and other gross motor accessories available to the children. The loose surfacing is gravel, and there were nine (9) inches on gravels on the fall zones. The playground is not directly fenced, but it is located on the public school, where the property is fenced. One (1) emergency medication is maintained in the classroom. The action plan and the permission form and the medication were current. The storage was appropriate. No hazardous materials were accessible to the children. Two (2) existing staff members’ files were reviewed partially. Criminal background letters, first aid and CPR certificates were valid. Lunch was served during the visit. Three (3) children brought their lunch from home. The children have nutrition opt-out form in file per teacher interview. The other children had pizza, sweet potato fries, sliced peaches and milk. On the menu, popcorn chicken or cheese breadstick with marinara, rolls, sweet potato fries, roasted broccoli, fruit cocktail or fruit are on the menu. All items on the menu were offered to the children. Interaction and supervision were adequate. 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 provide transportation. You stated that you provide transportation in the afternoon for three (3) preschool children. The program uses public school buses. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The program was completed on 10/4/23 by Jill Mann, Administrator. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Both teachers meet NC Pre-K required qualifications. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival/departure log was missing one (1) child's departure time for 3/20/24, two (2) children's departure time for 3/22/24, four (4)children's departure time for 3/25/24 and all attending children's departure time for 3/9/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. One child used iPad during free play time, but the screen time was not logged. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 828 Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The pad lock for the fence for the air conditioning unit located outside of the classroom was not locked. .0604 (m) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125 arrival and departure time: Daily records of arrival and departure time for each child shall be maintained. Please write down each child's arrival and departure time each day. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. 524: screen time log: Screen time must be logged for each child for the use of iPad and smart board screen. Per interview, each choice time rotates every twenty(20) minutes, and no many children use the iPad. However, the length of use of screen shall be logged if and when children use them. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. 828 Air conditioning unit: The air conditioning units are located outside of the classroom. The units are surrounded by a fence with a pad lock. The pad lock needs to be closed. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (m) Air conditioning units shall be located so that they are not accessible to children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent objects from being thrown into them. 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 4/15/24. 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 PreK 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. I will contact you in July 2024 to discuss the details. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at 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 PREK Facility ID: 44000167 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/1/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 149 Time In: 09:46 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 Andrea Riddle, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Riddle was available during the visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 3/30/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 7/10/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/17/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/15/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/15/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/11/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/9/24 with zero (0) demerit for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of four-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. The children played with Kinetic sand, a sensory table with beans, blocks, Legos, iPad, magnetic materials, floor puzzles and other toys. Ms. Riddle worked on a small group activity with different children throughout free play. The children worked on rhyming words today. After cleaning up, the children participate in a group time. The children reviewed letters and letter sounds. A multi-sensory approach was used to review the letters. The playground was monitored. There are swings, a slide and other gross motor accessories available to the children. The loose surfacing is gravel, and there were nine (9) inches on gravels on the fall zones. The playground is not directly fenced, but it is located on the public school, where the property is fenced. One (1) emergency medication is maintained in the classroom. The action plan and the permission form and the medication were current. The storage was appropriate. No hazardous materials were accessible to the children. Two (2) existing staff members’ files were reviewed partially. Criminal background letters, first aid and CPR certificates were valid. Lunch was served during the visit. Three (3) children brought their lunch from home. The children have nutrition opt-out form in file per teacher interview. The other children had pizza, sweet potato fries, sliced peaches and milk. On the menu, popcorn chicken or cheese breadstick with marinara, rolls, sweet potato fries, roasted broccoli, fruit cocktail or fruit are on the menu. All items on the menu were offered to the children. Interaction and supervision were adequate. 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 provide transportation. You stated that you provide transportation in the afternoon for three (3) preschool children. The program uses public school buses. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The program was completed on 10/4/23 by Jill Mann, Administrator. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Both teachers meet NC Pre-K required qualifications. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival/departure log was missing one (1) child's departure time for 3/20/24, two (2) children's departure time for 3/22/24, four (4)children's departure time for 3/25/24 and all attending children's departure time for 3/9/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. One child used iPad during free play time, but the screen time was not logged. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 828 Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The pad lock for the fence for the air conditioning unit located outside of the classroom was not locked. .0604 (m) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 125 arrival and departure time: Daily records of arrival and departure time for each child shall be maintained. Please write down each child's arrival and departure time each day. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (g) Each center shall maintain records as described in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d) and shall make them available to the Division for review. 524: screen time log: Screen time must be logged for each child for the use of iPad and smart board screen. Per interview, each choice time rotates every twenty(20) minutes, and no many children use the iPad. However, the length of use of screen shall be logged if and when children use them. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. 828 Air conditioning unit: The air conditioning units are located outside of the classroom. The units are surrounded by a fence with a pad lock. The pad lock needs to be closed. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (m) Air conditioning units shall be located so that they are not accessible to children or shall be fitted with a mesh guard to prevent objects from being thrown into them. 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 4/15/24. 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 PreK 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. I will contact you in July 2024 to discuss the details. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at 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