SAS Institute Montessori School

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: SAS INSTITUTE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003711 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/31/2026 Number Present: 97 Completed Date: 3/31/2026 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements during your Annual Compliance visit. Applicable childcare requirements and the inspection was discussed with Administrator, Donna Smith. Currently this facility operates with a 1 star license effective 4/5/21. During the visit I monitored the indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care. I observed children during routine activities. I observed whole group activities and free play activities. Age appropriate materials and equipment was accessible to all children. Children were observed playing outside. The facility was monitored for compliance using the annual compliance monitoring checklist. I also monitored, permit restrictions, posting requirements, training requirements, use of approved space, program records, and nutrition. 6 children's records were reviewed and staff records were reviewed along with the staff and training worksheet. The last fire inspection was completed 9/11/25. The last fire drill was completed on 3/13/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed 12/24/25. A lockdown drill is scheduled to be completed today. The operation's EPR plan was last updated 3/24/26. Outdoor inspections were observed to be completed monthly. Diaper creams were observed to have current permissions in all rooms. Sleep checks were observed to be completed and document via an app system. Random verification of sleep checks conducted in the last few weeks was reviewed in the office. Bottles were observed labeled and feeding sheets were evaluated. I observed a current menu to be posted that met nutrition requirements. 6 emergency medications were evaluated and found to meet all requirements. Transportation is not provided by this facility. This operation was observed to have completed enrollment in asbestos and lead paint testing. This operation was observed to have a current roster in the ABCMS system. I observed 2 violations during this inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 2 electrical outlets were observed uncovered in room 302. This was corrected during inspection when the teacher plugged back in a light table which covered both plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One employee was observed to have last completed Health and Safety training in 2019. .1103(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by April 14, 2026 stating that all violations have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: DHHS Division of Child Development 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 ATTN: Scott Moore If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by April 14, 2026 you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases the timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited during today's visit may negatively impact your compliance score. If you have any questions or concerns I can be reached at scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or 984-389-7839. Supervisor Michele Remington can be reached at Michele.Remington@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: SAS INSTITUTE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003711 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/31/2026 Number Present: 97 Completed Date: 3/31/2026 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements during your Annual Compliance visit. Applicable childcare requirements and the inspection was discussed with Administrator, Donna Smith. Currently this facility operates with a 1 star license effective 4/5/21. During the visit I monitored the indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care. I observed children during routine activities. I observed whole group activities and free play activities. Age appropriate materials and equipment was accessible to all children. Children were observed playing outside. The facility was monitored for compliance using the annual compliance monitoring checklist. I also monitored, permit restrictions, posting requirements, training requirements, use of approved space, program records, and nutrition. 6 children's records were reviewed and staff records were reviewed along with the staff and training worksheet. The last fire inspection was completed 9/11/25. The last fire drill was completed on 3/13/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed 12/24/25. A lockdown drill is scheduled to be completed today. The operation's EPR plan was last updated 3/24/26. Outdoor inspections were observed to be completed monthly. Diaper creams were observed to have current permissions in all rooms. Sleep checks were observed to be completed and document via an app system. Random verification of sleep checks conducted in the last few weeks was reviewed in the office. Bottles were observed labeled and feeding sheets were evaluated. I observed a current menu to be posted that met nutrition requirements. 6 emergency medications were evaluated and found to meet all requirements. Transportation is not provided by this facility. This operation was observed to have completed enrollment in asbestos and lead paint testing. This operation was observed to have a current roster in the ABCMS system. I observed 2 violations during this inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 2 electrical outlets were observed uncovered in room 302. This was corrected during inspection when the teacher plugged back in a light table which covered both plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One employee was observed to have last completed Health and Safety training in 2019. .1103(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by April 14, 2026 stating that all violations have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: DHHS Division of Child Development 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 ATTN: Scott Moore If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by April 14, 2026 you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases the timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited during today's visit may negatively impact your compliance score. If you have any questions or concerns I can be reached at scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or 984-389-7839. Supervisor Michele Remington can be reached at Michele.Remington@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SAS INSTITUTE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003711 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/3/2025 Number Present: 101 Completed Date: 4/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:05 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements during your Annual Compliance visit. Applicable childcare requirements and the inspection was discussed with Administrator, Donna Smith. When I arrived Ms. Smith was not present and Ms. Jasmine accompanied me on the walkthrough. Ms. Smith arrived during the inspection. Currently this facility operates with a 1 star license effective 4/5/21. During the visit I monitored the indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care. I observed children during routine activities. I observed whole group activities and free play activities. Age appropriate materials and equipment was accessible to all children. The facility was monitored for compliance using the annual compliance monitoring checklist. I also monitored, permit restrictions, posting requirements, training requirements, use of approved space, program records, and nutrition. 10 children's records were reviewed and staff records were reviewed along with the staff and training worksheet. The last fire inspection was completed 9/9/24. The last fire drill was completed on 3/3/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed 3/5/25. The operation's EPR plan was last updated 3/15/25. Outdoor inspections were observed to be completed monthly. Diaper creams and suntan lotions were observed to have current permissions in all rooms. Sleep checks were observed to be completed. I observed menus to be posted in each room. 12 emergency medications were observed throughout the operation to meet all requirements. Transportation is not provided by this facility. This operation has signed up for the ABCMS background check system. This operation is exempt from lead based paint and asbestos testing. I observed 1 violation during this inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. 2 staff did not complete all required health and safety topics within the first year of employment. .1102(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by April 17, 2024 stating that all violations have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: DHHS Division of Child Development 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 ATTN: Scott Moore TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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. No cost connecting applications can be submitted by employees to get them listed under your facility. If you have any questions or concerns I can be reached at scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or 984-389-7839. 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: SAS INSTITUTE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003711 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2023 Number Present: 91 Completed Date: 10/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to conduct a routine unannounced inspection. Today's visit was conducted with Donna Smith, Administrator. Children were observed participating in routine activities in their rooms and playing outside. A partial assessment of applicable childcare requirements was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/13/23. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/28/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 2/17/23. Staff and training worksheets and files for new staff hired since the last annual compliance inspection were reviewed. A fire drill was last conducted 9/21/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted 6/30/23. Medications are stored in each room above 5 feet in an emergency bag. 7 emergency medications were reviewed during inspection and found to meet all requirements. All required postings were observed. Today I observed 2 violations regarding childcare requirements listed below and these violations were discussed with you in detail during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff has not completed CPR within the first 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed June 30, 2023. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by October 24, 2023 stating that all violations have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: Scott Moore 5 Seawell Ct Durham, NC 27703 If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by October 24, 2023, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases the timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited during today's visit may negatively impact your compliance score. If you have any questions or concerns I can be reached at scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or 984-389-7839. 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