THE Goddard School OF Cary Lochmere

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF CARY LOCHMERE Facility ID: 92003602 Consultant: KIMBERLY GIROUARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/11/2026 Number Present: 119 Completed Date: 5/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a Routine Unannounced visit. This facility operates with a 5-star license effective June 24, 2025. The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere is approved for 160 children ages 0-12 years old on first shift. They meet enhanced ratios and enhanced space. No cooking is allowed in the center and only children 3 years of age and older are allowed on the second floor of the child care center. Today’s visit was completed with the director, Ms. Rebecca Douglas. Ms. Douglas accompanied me throughout my walk-through of the facility today. MONITORING During today’s visit, a partial assessment was conducted, monitoring all space occupied by the children. Staff qualifications were discussed and reviewed. Ms. Douglas shared she has hired 4 new employees since her last visit. I, Kimberly Girouard, Child Care Licensing Consultant, monitored 4 new staff records, supervision, staff/child ratios, CPR and First Aid, IT-SIDS training, special trainings, criminal record checks, emergency medical care plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate and approved space, program records, license posted and permit restrictions. Today I completed a walk-through of the facility. At the time of the visit, there were a total of 119 children present between the ages of 0yrs-5yrs old. I observed the children playing outside, engaged in art projects, engaged in centers and circle time, eating lunch, and preparing and going down for nap. I observed 1 infant room. While in the infant room I observed (6) six infants present today. One infant was engaged in floor activities and (5) five infants were napping. Sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. During my walk-through of the facility today, I observed the staff engaged in the children’s activities and providing appropriate supervision. INSPECTIONS I reviewed required inspections including fire drills, emergency drills, fire and sanitation inspections and playground inspections. All reports were found to be in compliance today. Fire Drill – 4/29/2026 Shelter In Place Drill – 3/4/26 Fire Inspection – 12/10/2025 Playground Inspection – 4/29/2026 Sanitation Inspection – 1/28/26 EPR Plan – 9/8/2025 The following violation was observed and corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Three mediations had expired parental permission to administer medication for chronic medical conditions and allergic reactions. This was corrected during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) COMMENTS According to NC General Statute all Child Care programs must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Any violations documented during visits to your program may have an impact on the total compliance history score and cause your score to drop below the mandated level. Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history score for the center was 92%. RATED LICENSE Due to a permit change, The Goddard School of Cary Lochmere received an updated 5-star license on June 24, 2025. They went from operating 1st and 2nd and shift to operating on first shift only and their capacity was reevaluated and increased from 140 children to 160 children. This facility is also currently going through COGNIA Accreditation. They plan to follow QRIS Pathway 3 to renew their rated license in September 2026. RESOURCES/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE To avoid future violations involving medication documentation I suggested coming up with a strict policy parents must follow regarding maintaining and submitting required documents associated with their children’s medication. *Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website for childcare updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by phone at 919-602-2582 or email at Kimberly.Girouard@dhhs.nc.gov. You can also reach my supervisor, Michele Remington 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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF CARY LOCHMERE Facility ID: 92003602 Consultant: KIMBERLY GIROUARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2025 Number Present: 130 Completed Date: 5/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a Routine Unannounced visit. The Goddard School of Cary Lochmere operates with a Five (5) Star Child Care License issued on March 28, 2022. The director, Ms. Rebecca Douglas, was not present today. Program Specialist, Elizabeth Antista, accompanied me during my visit today. INSPECTIONS I reviewed required inspections including fire drills, emergency drills, fire and sanitation inspections and playground inspections. All reports were found to be in compliance. MONITORING During today’s visit, a partial assessment was conducted, monitoring all space occupied by the children. Staff qualifications were discussed and reviewed. Four new staff files were reviewed today. All spaces were monitored for supervision, staff/child ratios, staff/child interactions, materials, equipment and required postings and emergency medications. OBSERVATIONS I completed a walk-through of the facility. At the time of the visit, there were a total of 130 children present between the ages of 0yrs-5yrs. The children were observed engaged in indoor activities, playing outside on the fenced in playgrounds, having lunch, and going down for nap. The staff were observed engaged in the children’s activities while providing appropriate supervision. Two violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child's emergency medication authorization form was missing the 6 month authorization of the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Per the staff and training form, one new staff member did not complete the required orientation process within the required first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) COMPLIANCE HISTORY According to NC General Statute all Child Care programs must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Any violations documented during visits to your program may have an impact on the total compliance history score and cause your score to drop below the mandated level. Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history score for the center was 93% REMINDERS/SUGGESTIONS *MEDICAL ACTION PLANS - Growing up healthy is every child's right and every parent's dream for their children. Significant advances in improving the overall health and development of children with chronic illnesses have been made. Having a medical action plan in place when caring for children with health issues is vital in ensuring their health and safety. These health issues could include allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The maintenance of these plans and the ability to implement such plans for the treatment of reactions are essential. It is important to remember that a medical action plan must be attached to the child’s application for enrollment, completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and must be updated on an annual basis. Permission to administer emergency medications must be updated every 6 months by the parent. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in childcare facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. When documenting orientation, please ensure that all required information is entered onto the form. You can conduct orientation training as a group with new staff instead of one on one. Ensure you and applicable staff members reflect the date, hours, and signature on the orientation training form. We referenced adding any additional information to the bottom of the orientation form that is reviewed with the employees. SUMMER PLAYGROUND REMINDERS HOT SURFACES ON PLAYGROUND- Playgrounds are often a hub of joy and activity for children, offering a space where they can run, jump, and play freely. However, as temperatures rise, so do the risks associated with hot surfaces on playgrounds. The scorching heat of the sun can turn slides, swings, and other equipment into potential burn hazards, causing burns and discomfort for children of all ages. To lessen these risks and ensure a safe environment for play, it's essential to inspect hot surface areas and implement cooling measures. It is important to check all equipment that children could touch with their hands, including handles, rails, platforms, slides, asphalt or concrete (if sitting during chalk play), rubber surfacing in the fall zones, steering wheels, monkey bars, geo dome climbers, swing seats, chains on swings, tire swings, tunnels that children can sit on or climb in, and anything metal or dark colored. Timed Play: Scheduling playtime during cooler parts of the day, such as early morning or late afternoon, can minimize exposure to hot playground surfaces. Encouraging children to wear appropriate footwear and clothing can also help prevent burns. Educational Awareness: Educating children about the dangers of hot surfaces and encouraging them to test equipment for heat before use can empower them to make safer choices while playing. By implementing these measures and conducting regular inspections, playgrounds can remain safe and enjoyable spaces for children, even during the hottest months of the year. Prioritizing the cooling down of hot surface areas demonstrates a commitment to child safety and ensures that playgrounds continue to serve as places of fun and exploration for years to come. RATED LICENSE Per the facility owner, Sheetal Kedia, this facility plans to go through the accreditation to renew their rated license. RESOURCES *The NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a valuable resource where you can find skills-based training and technical assistance from your Child Care Health Consultant on specific medications or health conditions, as well as the new poster on Stand-Up Changing Procedures. Sign up for their quarterly newsletter and find updated resources at www.healthychildcare.unc.edu or 800-367-2229, choose option 1, then 2. *The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed childcare centers across North Carolina. Specialists are available with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Adviser for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom you can call 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. *Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website for childcare updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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. On or before June 2, 2025. Ms. Girouard must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violation was corrected. Mail or email the information to: Kimberly Girouard PO Box 1184 Wake Forest, NC 27588 Kimberly.Girouard@dhhs.nc.gov CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by phone at 919-602-2582. 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF CARY LOCHMERE Facility ID: 92003602 Consultant: KIMBERLY GIROUARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2025 Number Present: 130 Completed Date: 5/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a Routine Unannounced visit. The Goddard School of Cary Lochmere operates with a Five (5) Star Child Care License issued on March 28, 2022. The director, Ms. Rebecca Douglas, was not present today. Program Specialist, Elizabeth Antista, accompanied me during my visit today. INSPECTIONS I reviewed required inspections including fire drills, emergency drills, fire and sanitation inspections and playground inspections. All reports were found to be in compliance. MONITORING During today’s visit, a partial assessment was conducted, monitoring all space occupied by the children. Staff qualifications were discussed and reviewed. Four new staff files were reviewed today. All spaces were monitored for supervision, staff/child ratios, staff/child interactions, materials, equipment and required postings and emergency medications. OBSERVATIONS I completed a walk-through of the facility. At the time of the visit, there were a total of 130 children present between the ages of 0yrs-5yrs. The children were observed engaged in indoor activities, playing outside on the fenced in playgrounds, having lunch, and going down for nap. The staff were observed engaged in the children’s activities while providing appropriate supervision. Two violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child's emergency medication authorization form was missing the 6 month authorization of the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Per the staff and training form, one new staff member did not complete the required orientation process within the required first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) COMPLIANCE HISTORY According to NC General Statute all Child Care programs must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Any violations documented during visits to your program may have an impact on the total compliance history score and cause your score to drop below the mandated level. Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history score for the center was 93% REMINDERS/SUGGESTIONS *MEDICAL ACTION PLANS - Growing up healthy is every child's right and every parent's dream for their children. Significant advances in improving the overall health and development of children with chronic illnesses have been made. Having a medical action plan in place when caring for children with health issues is vital in ensuring their health and safety. These health issues could include allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The maintenance of these plans and the ability to implement such plans for the treatment of reactions are essential. It is important to remember that a medical action plan must be attached to the child’s application for enrollment, completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and must be updated on an annual basis. Permission to administer emergency medications must be updated every 6 months by the parent. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in childcare facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. When documenting orientation, please ensure that all required information is entered onto the form. You can conduct orientation training as a group with new staff instead of one on one. Ensure you and applicable staff members reflect the date, hours, and signature on the orientation training form. We referenced adding any additional information to the bottom of the orientation form that is reviewed with the employees. SUMMER PLAYGROUND REMINDERS HOT SURFACES ON PLAYGROUND- Playgrounds are often a hub of joy and activity for children, offering a space where they can run, jump, and play freely. However, as temperatures rise, so do the risks associated with hot surfaces on playgrounds. The scorching heat of the sun can turn slides, swings, and other equipment into potential burn hazards, causing burns and discomfort for children of all ages. To lessen these risks and ensure a safe environment for play, it's essential to inspect hot surface areas and implement cooling measures. It is important to check all equipment that children could touch with their hands, including handles, rails, platforms, slides, asphalt or concrete (if sitting during chalk play), rubber surfacing in the fall zones, steering wheels, monkey bars, geo dome climbers, swing seats, chains on swings, tire swings, tunnels that children can sit on or climb in, and anything metal or dark colored. Timed Play: Scheduling playtime during cooler parts of the day, such as early morning or late afternoon, can minimize exposure to hot playground surfaces. Encouraging children to wear appropriate footwear and clothing can also help prevent burns. Educational Awareness: Educating children about the dangers of hot surfaces and encouraging them to test equipment for heat before use can empower them to make safer choices while playing. By implementing these measures and conducting regular inspections, playgrounds can remain safe and enjoyable spaces for children, even during the hottest months of the year. Prioritizing the cooling down of hot surface areas demonstrates a commitment to child safety and ensures that playgrounds continue to serve as places of fun and exploration for years to come. RATED LICENSE Per the facility owner, Sheetal Kedia, this facility plans to go through the accreditation to renew their rated license. RESOURCES *The NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a valuable resource where you can find skills-based training and technical assistance from your Child Care Health Consultant on specific medications or health conditions, as well as the new poster on Stand-Up Changing Procedures. Sign up for their quarterly newsletter and find updated resources at www.healthychildcare.unc.edu or 800-367-2229, choose option 1, then 2. *The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed childcare centers across North Carolina. Specialists are available with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Adviser for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom you can call 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. *Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website for childcare updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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. On or before June 2, 2025. Ms. Girouard must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violation was corrected. Mail or email the information to: Kimberly Girouard PO Box 1184 Wake Forest, NC 27588 Kimberly.Girouard@dhhs.nc.gov CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by phone at 919-602-2582. 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF CARY LOCHMERE Facility ID: 92003602 Consultant: KIMBERLY GIROUARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0225-248L Visit Date: 3/3/2025 Number Present: 125 Completed Date: 3/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of non-compliance with the NC Child Care Requirements. A self-report was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) on February 25, 2025, regarding concerns of inadequate supervision in the classroom for two-year-old children. Upon arrival to the facility, Child Care Consultant, Kimberly Girouard met with the facility director, Ms. Rebecca Douglas, and explained the purpose of the visit and reviewed the complaint report with Ms. Douglas. ALLEGATION There is a concern related to inadequate supervision in the classroom for two-year-old children. OBSERVATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS Child Care Consultant Kimberly Girouard received a phone call on Monday, February 24, 2025, from The Goddard School of Cary Lochmere facility owner Ms. Gupta and facility director, Ms. Rebecca Douglas. Ms. Gupta and Ms. Douglas called Ms. Girouard to inform her that a 2-year-old child exited the two-year-old classroom during the evening pick-up hour on February 21, 2025, and no one recognized that the child left the classroom unattended for approximately 2-4 minutes. Ms. Girouard informed Ms. Gupta and Ms. Douglas they needed to call DCDEE and initiate a self-report, which they proceeded to do. During today’s visit, Child Care Consultant, Kimberly Girouard, conducted a walk-through of the entire facility. During the walk-through, Ms. Girouard observed infants napping and engaged in floor activities, and the toddlers and preschoolers engaged in circle time activities, engaged in center activities and playing outside. Ms. Girouard observed the staff moving about the classrooms and playground, engaged in the children’s activities and providing appropriate supervision. Supervision was found to be in compliance during today’s visit. During today’s visit, Ms. Girouard was able to conduct an interview with Ms. Parrish, the teacher in charge in the 2-year-old classroom on the evening the child exited the classroom unattended. Ms. Parrish stated on the evening of February 21, 2025, during pick up the classroom door was left open as parents were entering and exiting the classroom. Ms. Parrish stated she was talking to parents as they were preparing to take their children home and the child in question exited the classroom unnoticed and unattended. Ms. Parrish stated she conducted her name to face count and realized one child was missing and immediately took the two children left in her classroom with her to look for the child but as she was getting ready to exit her classroom, she saw another staff member that was also the parent of the missing child Ms. Parrish was looking for. Ms. Parrish stated she informed the teacher/parent what happened, and the teacher/parent immediately began looking for her child. I was able to interview the teacher/parent of the child involved and she informed me she found her child in the first classroom she looked in playing with toys. Both employees stated this incident occurred over approximately 2-4 minutes. RESOLUTION Based on my observations and interviews conducted during today’s visit, the allegation related to supervision has been determined to be SUBSTANTIATED. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two-year-old child was left unsupervised for approximately 2-4 minutes. .1801(a)(1-5) During today’s visit, I offered the following thoughts and suggestions: * Supervision was discussed in detail, along with examples of inadequate supervision. Children shall be adequately supervised at all times. Adequate supervision shall mean that staff interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor areas and are able to always hear and see the children, except when emergencies necessitate that direct supervision is impossible for brief periods of time. *I encourage the administrative team to conduct checks throughout the day of each classroom’s Name-To-Face logs to confirm the staff are completing the process as required. CONCLUSION *The facility director, Ms. Douglas stated Ms. Parrish, the teacher involved in this incident, will complete the following training courses through ProSolutions: The Art of Transitions (1hr.) Essentials of Indoor Safety (2hrs.) Classroom Management 101 (1 hr.) Ms. Douglas also shared she will be reviewing the facility supervision policy with each staff member individually and have them sign that this discussion occurred and confirm they are aware and fully understand The Goddard School of Cary Lochmere Supervision Policy. Ms. Douglas stated this will be completed by March 17, 2025. 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. On or before March 17, 2025, Ms. Girouard must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violation was 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. Mail or email the information to: Kimberly Girouard PO Box 1184 Wake Forest, NC 27588 Kimberly.Girouard@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have any questions, please contact me by phone at 919-602-2582 or email at Kimberly.Girouard@dhhs.nc.gov. You can also contact my supervisor Michele Remington by email 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

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF CARY LOCHMERE Facility ID: 92003602 Consultant: KIMBERLY GIROUARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/25/2024 Number Present: 104 Completed Date: 11/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 5, 2023. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Ms. Rebecca Douglas. Ms. Douglas accompanied me on my walk-through of the facility today. MONITORING During today’s visit, a full assessment was conducted, monitoring all indoor and outdoor space occupied by the children. Staff files were monitored today. A selection of children’s files was monitored. All spaces were monitored for supervision, staff/child ratios, materials, equipment and required postings. A checklist was used to note the requirements that were monitored today. The completed checklist was given to the director at the conclusion of the visit. At the time of my visit there were a total of 104 children present between the ages of 0yrs. – 5yrs. years of age. The children were observed engaged in indoor and outdoor play, participating in circle and center time, eating lunch, and going down for nap. One infant room was monitored today. The infants were observed engaged in floor activities and being fed. During my walkthrough of the facility today, I observed the staff engaged in the children’s activities while providing appropriate supervision. LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a Five (5) Star license issued on March 28, 2022. License restrictions are as follows; First and Second Shift; No cooking allowed in building; Only children 3 years or older allowed on second level; Meeting Enhanced Ratios as well as Enhanced Space. INSPECTIONS I reviewed all required inspections including fire drills, emergency drills, sanitation, fire, and outdoor inspections. All inspections were found to be in compliance today. The facility’s EPR plan is up to date. CONCLUSION The following seven (7) violations of childcare requirements were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/5/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. The required date was missing from seven bottles monitored today. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member did not successfully complete certification in First Aid within the required 90 day period from the day of hire. .1102(c) 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 member did not successfully complete certification in CPR within the required 90 day period from the day of hire. .1102(d) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One child's application was missing the required health care professional information. .0802(c)(2) 1316 Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. Four children (C.F., A.R., L.J., L.G.) were missing the required medical information to provide safe medical treatment if required while the child was in care at the child care center. .0802 (c)(4) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, (T.P) was missing the required parental acknowledgement stating they received an explanation of the facility policy regarding Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma. .0608(b)(1-6) COMPLIANCE HISTORY According to NC General Statute all Child Care programs must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Any violations documented during visits to your program may have an impact on the total compliance history score and cause your score to drop below the mandated level. **Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history score for the center was 99%. The following were discussed with you during today’s visit: COMPLIANCE HISTORY 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & CONSULTATION Technical Assistance was provided with the following suggestions that may be beneficial: *Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. During today’s visit three (3) children’s files were observed to be incomplete. It is your responsibility to review all children’s files to verify that required documents are received, and complete with all required signatures, within the specified time frame. I recommend using the Child File Checklist to confirm each child’s file is complete in the event of an emergency. *There are quite a few emergency medications at this facility. I highly recommend that the facility director review the names of the children enrolled in this facility that have emergency medications at each staff meeting so the staff remain aware of all of the children enrolled that require emergency medications, what the medications are and how they are to be administered. I also recommend the facility Health Care Consultant, conduct an annual training on the administering of the emergency medications at the facility. *I recommend coming up with a tickler system to remind you of expiration dates such as CPR and First Aid to assist in maintaining a safe environment for your children and staff and compliance as it pertains to DCDEE rules and regulations. RESOURCES *The NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a valuable resource where you can find skills-based training and technical assistance from your Child Care Health Consultant on specific medications or health conditions, as well as the new poster on Stand-Up Changing Procedures. Sign up for their quarterly newsletter and find updated resources at www.healthychildcare.unc.edu or 800-367-2229, choose option 1, then 2. *The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. Specialists are available with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. A flyer with the challenging behaviors hotline information was provided today. *Background Checks - Center directors/owners can now access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS), the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Please link you and your staff asap. This access will allow providers 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. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. The course is titled ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training - under the Early Childhood Professional Development Tab, then under the Criminal Background (CBC) tab. *Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website for child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Please submit a corrective action letter for the above six (6) violations. While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when they are documented, it is expected that you correct all violations immediately. Your corrective action letter must include the following: Name of your program, Id number of your program, Date of Letter, Violation(s) number(s), and How and When each violation was corrected. Your letter is due no later than December 11, 2024, and should be emailed to Kimberly Girouard at Kimberly.Girouard@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by phone at 919-602-2582 or email at Kimberly.Girouard@dhhs.nc.gov. You can also contact my supervisor Michele Remington at by email 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF CARY LOCHMERE Facility ID: 92003602 Consultant: KIMBERLY GIROUARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/25/2024 Number Present: 104 Completed Date: 11/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 5, 2023. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Ms. Rebecca Douglas. Ms. Douglas accompanied me on my walk-through of the facility today. MONITORING During today’s visit, a full assessment was conducted, monitoring all indoor and outdoor space occupied by the children. Staff files were monitored today. A selection of children’s files was monitored. All spaces were monitored for supervision, staff/child ratios, materials, equipment and required postings. A checklist was used to note the requirements that were monitored today. The completed checklist was given to the director at the conclusion of the visit. At the time of my visit there were a total of 104 children present between the ages of 0yrs. – 5yrs. years of age. The children were observed engaged in indoor and outdoor play, participating in circle and center time, eating lunch, and going down for nap. One infant room was monitored today. The infants were observed engaged in floor activities and being fed. During my walkthrough of the facility today, I observed the staff engaged in the children’s activities while providing appropriate supervision. LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a Five (5) Star license issued on March 28, 2022. License restrictions are as follows; First and Second Shift; No cooking allowed in building; Only children 3 years or older allowed on second level; Meeting Enhanced Ratios as well as Enhanced Space. INSPECTIONS I reviewed all required inspections including fire drills, emergency drills, sanitation, fire, and outdoor inspections. All inspections were found to be in compliance today. The facility’s EPR plan is up to date. CONCLUSION The following seven (7) violations of childcare requirements were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/5/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. The required date was missing from seven bottles monitored today. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member did not successfully complete certification in First Aid within the required 90 day period from the day of hire. .1102(c) 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 member did not successfully complete certification in CPR within the required 90 day period from the day of hire. .1102(d) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One child's application was missing the required health care professional information. .0802(c)(2) 1316 Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. Four children (C.F., A.R., L.J., L.G.) were missing the required medical information to provide safe medical treatment if required while the child was in care at the child care center. .0802 (c)(4) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, (T.P) was missing the required parental acknowledgement stating they received an explanation of the facility policy regarding Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma. .0608(b)(1-6) COMPLIANCE HISTORY According to NC General Statute all Child Care programs must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Any violations documented during visits to your program may have an impact on the total compliance history score and cause your score to drop below the mandated level. **Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history score for the center was 99%. The following were discussed with you during today’s visit: COMPLIANCE HISTORY 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & CONSULTATION Technical Assistance was provided with the following suggestions that may be beneficial: *Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. During today’s visit three (3) children’s files were observed to be incomplete. It is your responsibility to review all children’s files to verify that required documents are received, and complete with all required signatures, within the specified time frame. I recommend using the Child File Checklist to confirm each child’s file is complete in the event of an emergency. *There are quite a few emergency medications at this facility. I highly recommend that the facility director review the names of the children enrolled in this facility that have emergency medications at each staff meeting so the staff remain aware of all of the children enrolled that require emergency medications, what the medications are and how they are to be administered. I also recommend the facility Health Care Consultant, conduct an annual training on the administering of the emergency medications at the facility. *I recommend coming up with a tickler system to remind you of expiration dates such as CPR and First Aid to assist in maintaining a safe environment for your children and staff and compliance as it pertains to DCDEE rules and regulations. RESOURCES *The NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a valuable resource where you can find skills-based training and technical assistance from your Child Care Health Consultant on specific medications or health conditions, as well as the new poster on Stand-Up Changing Procedures. Sign up for their quarterly newsletter and find updated resources at www.healthychildcare.unc.edu or 800-367-2229, choose option 1, then 2. *The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. Specialists are available with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. A flyer with the challenging behaviors hotline information was provided today. *Background Checks - Center directors/owners can now access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS), the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Please link you and your staff asap. This access will allow providers 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. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. The course is titled ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training - under the Early Childhood Professional Development Tab, then under the Criminal Background (CBC) tab. *Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website for child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Please submit a corrective action letter for the above six (6) violations. While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when they are documented, it is expected that you correct all violations immediately. Your corrective action letter must include the following: Name of your program, Id number of your program, Date of Letter, Violation(s) number(s), and How and When each violation was corrected. Your letter is due no later than December 11, 2024, and should be emailed to Kimberly Girouard at Kimberly.Girouard@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by phone at 919-602-2582 or email at Kimberly.Girouard@dhhs.nc.gov. You can also contact my supervisor Michele Remington at by email 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF CARY LOCHMERE Facility ID: 92003602 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/25/2024 Number Present: 93 Completed Date: 6/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 10:30 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 monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. Today's visit was conducted with Rebecca Douglas, 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 12/5/23. The last fire inspection was conducted 10/5/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 2/8/24. 8 files for new staff hired since the last annual compliance inspection were reviewed. A fire drill was last conducted 5/30/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted 5/31/24. Medications are stored in each room in a locked cabinet. Current permissions were observed and medication was not expired. Diaper creams and suntan lotions were observed to have current permissions. Permit conditions regarding no children under 3 on the 2nd floor were observed to be followed. All required postings were observed. Today I observed 1 violation regarding childcare requirements listed below and this violation was discussed with you in detail during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. 2 employees who were present and working during inspection did not have documentation of completed TB testing prior to employment. .0701(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by July 9, 2024 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 July 9, 2024, 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE If you've had a lead water test in the past it is likely due (every 3 years). Visit cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org and apply for a water test timely before you receive a sanitation inspection. Effective January 2024 you must complete a lead water test before January 2025. Please visit cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina/ to register for the pre-enrollment webinar. After completion of the webinar you will be able to request the test. A printout of the information sheet previously emailed to providers was given during inspection. 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: THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF CARY LOCHMERE Facility ID: 92003602 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/5/2023 Number Present: 106 Completed Date: 12/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:40 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, Rebecca Douglas. Supervisor Michele Remington accompanied me on this inspection. Currently this facility operates with a 5 star license effective March 28, 2022. This facility is two stories with a dedicated exit stair well and direct exits from each room on the 2nd story. 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. Children were observed playing outside during outdoor play with adequate supervision. 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 10/5/23. The last fire drill was completed on 11/30/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed 11/17/23. The operation's EPR plan was last updated 12/6/22. Diaper creams and suntan lotions were observed to have current permissions in all rooms and stored in plastic bags with the creams. Sleep checks were observed to be completed. 6 emergency medications and 3 over the counter medications were observed to meet all requirements and have current permissions. Medications are stored in the rooms in a cabinet above 5 feet in height. Transportation is not provided by this facility. I observed 1 violations during this inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two staff were observed to not have completed the total required annual training hours during the last yearly period. .1103(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by December 15, 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 December 15, 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE We discussed that the EPR plan is due for renewal 12/6/23. Please login and make any necessary changes to your plan. Rated License permit renewals have resumed. Your operation falls under cohort 3 in which your planning years began July 1, 2025 and goes through June 30, 2026. Your implementation year will be July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Please use the time during your planning year to upload education documents to WORKS and utilize NCRLAP resources to ensure you are prepared for assessment. 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