Triangle Montessori Academy

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: TRIANGLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Facility ID: 92003562 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 1 To 10 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 10:55 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, Lynda Barlock. Note: Due to computer issues with the regulatory system not working a final inspection form could not be completed during inspection. A draft form was reviewed and signed during inspection and the final form emailed once the system was functioning again. Currently this facility operates with a 1 star license effective 3/15/21. 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. 8 children's records were reviewed and staff records were reviewed along with the staff and training worksheet. The last fire inspection was completed 3/6/25. The last fire drill was completed on 12/10/25. The last lockdown drill was completed 11/8/25. The operation's EPR plan was last updated 1/2/26. Outdoor inspections were observed to be completed monthly. This operation does not provide care for infants. Therefore, applicable infant care rules were not evaluated. This operation requires parents to bring food from home and nutrition opt out forms were observed in children's records that were sampled during inspection. 8 emergency medications/medications were evaluated and found to meet all requirements. Transportation is provided via a bus for field trips only. Transportation is not provided to and from school or home. The bus, license TMA2KF, has a registration which expires 2/2026 and was found to have all required transportation items. 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. An electrical outlet in the Cherry room was uncovered. The Administrator obtained an outlet cover and corrected this during inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. A nutrition opt out form was observed incomplete in one child's file. This operation does not provide food so a completed form is required. .0901(d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by February 4, 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 February 4, 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE During inspection we discussed the operation's pursuit of the AMS Accreditation and how that can apply in the future towards a rated license if the operation chooses to apply for a star rating. A star rating or accreditation does not supersede state inspections or rules nor does it absolve the requirement that the operation meet the minimum rules/requirements. We discussed Soccer Shots and the latest information we've received regarding the requirement that they provide a background check and that children can be left alone with them. The parents contract directly with them at this location. We discussed other contracted entities like yoga, and I advised having an agreement from the parents regarding parent participation in such activities. 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: TRIANGLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Facility ID: 92003562 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 1 To 10 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 10:55 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, Lynda Barlock. Note: Due to computer issues with the regulatory system not working a final inspection form could not be completed during inspection. A draft form was reviewed and signed during inspection and the final form emailed once the system was functioning again. Currently this facility operates with a 1 star license effective 3/15/21. 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. 8 children's records were reviewed and staff records were reviewed along with the staff and training worksheet. The last fire inspection was completed 3/6/25. The last fire drill was completed on 12/10/25. The last lockdown drill was completed 11/8/25. The operation's EPR plan was last updated 1/2/26. Outdoor inspections were observed to be completed monthly. This operation does not provide care for infants. Therefore, applicable infant care rules were not evaluated. This operation requires parents to bring food from home and nutrition opt out forms were observed in children's records that were sampled during inspection. 8 emergency medications/medications were evaluated and found to meet all requirements. Transportation is provided via a bus for field trips only. Transportation is not provided to and from school or home. The bus, license TMA2KF, has a registration which expires 2/2026 and was found to have all required transportation items. 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. An electrical outlet in the Cherry room was uncovered. The Administrator obtained an outlet cover and corrected this during inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. A nutrition opt out form was observed incomplete in one child's file. This operation does not provide food so a completed form is required. .0901(d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by February 4, 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 February 4, 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE During inspection we discussed the operation's pursuit of the AMS Accreditation and how that can apply in the future towards a rated license if the operation chooses to apply for a star rating. A star rating or accreditation does not supersede state inspections or rules nor does it absolve the requirement that the operation meet the minimum rules/requirements. We discussed Soccer Shots and the latest information we've received regarding the requirement that they provide a background check and that children can be left alone with them. The parents contract directly with them at this location. We discussed other contracted entities like yoga, and I advised having an agreement from the parents regarding parent participation in such activities. 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

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: TRIANGLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Facility ID: 92003562 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 90 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:35 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, Lynda Barlock. Currently this facility operates with a 1 star license effective 3/15/21. Secretary of state information for the governing body was observed active. 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. 8 children's records were reviewed and staff records were reviewed along with the staff and training worksheet. The last fire inspection was completed 3/25/24. The last fire drill was completed on 12/19/24. The last lockdown drill was completed 12/12/24. The operation's EPR plan was last updated 1/16/24. Outdoor inspections were observed to be completed monthly. There are no infants in care at this operation. Therefore, rules regarding sleep checks, cribs, and evacuation cribs could not be evaluated. 6 emergency medications were observed in the operation to meet all requirements. Additional over the counter medications were observed to meet all requirements as well. Transportation is provided by 1 van. Van TMA2KF has a registration which expires 2/2025. The vehicle was observed to have functioning seat belts. A first aid kit was stated to brought onto the vehicle via the red bags the teachers have before transportation is provided. A fire extinguisher was not observed on the vehicle. Insurance for the vehicle expires 2/24/25. I observed 2 violations during this inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not observed in the vehicle used for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last updated 1/16/24. This was corrected during inspection when the Owner updated the plan. .0607(e) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by February 11, 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 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 February 11, 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. Please sign up for lead paint testing and asbestos testing on the same website. During signup after you complete the questionnaire, you may receive a letter(s) of exemption. Please keep these letters on file. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: TRIANGLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Facility ID: 92003562 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 90 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:35 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, Lynda Barlock. Currently this facility operates with a 1 star license effective 3/15/21. Secretary of state information for the governing body was observed active. 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. 8 children's records were reviewed and staff records were reviewed along with the staff and training worksheet. The last fire inspection was completed 3/25/24. The last fire drill was completed on 12/19/24. The last lockdown drill was completed 12/12/24. The operation's EPR plan was last updated 1/16/24. Outdoor inspections were observed to be completed monthly. There are no infants in care at this operation. Therefore, rules regarding sleep checks, cribs, and evacuation cribs could not be evaluated. 6 emergency medications were observed in the operation to meet all requirements. Additional over the counter medications were observed to meet all requirements as well. Transportation is provided by 1 van. Van TMA2KF has a registration which expires 2/2025. The vehicle was observed to have functioning seat belts. A first aid kit was stated to brought onto the vehicle via the red bags the teachers have before transportation is provided. A fire extinguisher was not observed on the vehicle. Insurance for the vehicle expires 2/24/25. I observed 2 violations during this inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not observed in the vehicle used for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last updated 1/16/24. This was corrected during inspection when the Owner updated the plan. .0607(e) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by February 11, 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 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 February 11, 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. Please sign up for lead paint testing and asbestos testing on the same website. During signup after you complete the questionnaire, you may receive a letter(s) of exemption. Please keep these letters on file. 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: TRIANGLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Facility ID: 92003562 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 90 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:35 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, Lynda Barlock. Currently this facility operates with a 1 star license effective 3/15/21. Secretary of state information for the governing body was observed active. 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. 8 children's records were reviewed and staff records were reviewed along with the staff and training worksheet. The last fire inspection was completed 3/25/24. The last fire drill was completed on 12/19/24. The last lockdown drill was completed 12/12/24. The operation's EPR plan was last updated 1/16/24. Outdoor inspections were observed to be completed monthly. There are no infants in care at this operation. Therefore, rules regarding sleep checks, cribs, and evacuation cribs could not be evaluated. 6 emergency medications were observed in the operation to meet all requirements. Additional over the counter medications were observed to meet all requirements as well. Transportation is provided by 1 van. Van TMA2KF has a registration which expires 2/2025. The vehicle was observed to have functioning seat belts. A first aid kit was stated to brought onto the vehicle via the red bags the teachers have before transportation is provided. A fire extinguisher was not observed on the vehicle. Insurance for the vehicle expires 2/24/25. I observed 2 violations during this inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not observed in the vehicle used for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last updated 1/16/24. This was corrected during inspection when the Owner updated the plan. .0607(e) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by February 11, 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 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 February 11, 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. Please sign up for lead paint testing and asbestos testing on the same website. During signup after you complete the questionnaire, you may receive a letter(s) of exemption. Please keep these letters on file. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: TRIANGLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Facility ID: 92003562 Consultant: ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2024 Number Present: 101 Completed Date: 1/31/2024 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. Your program currently operates with a one-star license. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Puja Patel, Center Director and the Assistant Director. You visited each child care area with me. I monitored classrooms in use for compliance with staff/child ratios, supervision, capacity, group size and staff interaction/discipline. Children throughout the facility were playing outside, participating in large group time, moving between various indoor activities, eating lunch, and preparing for rest time. The facility was monitored for health and safety requirements both indoors and outdoor. Program requirements, along with equipment and furnishings complied. All inspections and drills were current. A sampling of children’s and staff’s records was monitored and information documented on the children’s records form and staff and training worksheet. Violations related to staff records was documented. A checklist was also used to monitor compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/9/2023. The owner/operator is listed as current/active with the NC Secretary of State. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member employed 8/8/23 did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member employed on 8/10/2023 did not complete the criminal background check process prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff member employed on 8/10/2023 did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Five staff members required to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment has not completed the training as part of on-going training within five years of previously completed training or within the required timeframe. .1103(b) 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 2/14/2024, 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. Mail or email the information to: Antionette Williams PO Box 312 Garner, NC 27529 Antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.go 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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Criminal Background Check -Today one staff person Elizabeth W. did not complete the criminal background check and obtain a qualifying letter. This step is to be completed prior to employment. This employee must leave the premises at close of business today and is not allowed to return until they have completed the criminal background check process and have obtained a qualifying letter. Today we discussed how you will ensure staff/child ratios are maintained in the classroom until the staff member returns. It is important for staff to complete the background check process as required to ensure the safety of children and other staff members. Be sure to check the provider documents portal to ensure you are using the most recent staff files checklist. The checklist helps keep track of information received and due dates. The staff member may visit the following to complete the steps for the qualifying letter, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit. Health and Safety Training – We discussed the training that needed to be completed every five years including Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. You may access the trainings on MOODLE and visit https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ for the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Medical Statement – We discussed ways staff may submit the medical statement to you prior to or by the first day of employment. Updates/Resources: Make sure you are using the most recent child care requirements dated July 2023. You may access the newest version on DCDEE website. Today I discussed information regarding Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in child care. You have completed the lead water testing. Visit cleanwaterforuskids.org/Carolina to sign up and get more information. There may be money available to assist programs needing abatement. The North Carolina Health and Safety Resource Center offers a variety of training that may be conducted onsite at your facility or virtually. For a list of trainings and resources, you may visit them at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. At the completion of today’s visit, the visit was reviewed and left with you. Contact me at 919-819-9383 or antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions. 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: TRIANGLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Facility ID: 92003562 Consultant: ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2024 Number Present: 101 Completed Date: 1/31/2024 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. Your program currently operates with a one-star license. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Puja Patel, Center Director and the Assistant Director. You visited each child care area with me. I monitored classrooms in use for compliance with staff/child ratios, supervision, capacity, group size and staff interaction/discipline. Children throughout the facility were playing outside, participating in large group time, moving between various indoor activities, eating lunch, and preparing for rest time. The facility was monitored for health and safety requirements both indoors and outdoor. Program requirements, along with equipment and furnishings complied. All inspections and drills were current. A sampling of children’s and staff’s records was monitored and information documented on the children’s records form and staff and training worksheet. Violations related to staff records was documented. A checklist was also used to monitor compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/9/2023. The owner/operator is listed as current/active with the NC Secretary of State. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member employed 8/8/23 did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member employed on 8/10/2023 did not complete the criminal background check process prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff member employed on 8/10/2023 did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Five staff members required to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment has not completed the training as part of on-going training within five years of previously completed training or within the required timeframe. .1103(b) 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 2/14/2024, 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. Mail or email the information to: Antionette Williams PO Box 312 Garner, NC 27529 Antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.go 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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Criminal Background Check -Today one staff person Elizabeth W. did not complete the criminal background check and obtain a qualifying letter. This step is to be completed prior to employment. This employee must leave the premises at close of business today and is not allowed to return until they have completed the criminal background check process and have obtained a qualifying letter. Today we discussed how you will ensure staff/child ratios are maintained in the classroom until the staff member returns. It is important for staff to complete the background check process as required to ensure the safety of children and other staff members. Be sure to check the provider documents portal to ensure you are using the most recent staff files checklist. The checklist helps keep track of information received and due dates. The staff member may visit the following to complete the steps for the qualifying letter, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit. Health and Safety Training – We discussed the training that needed to be completed every five years including Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. You may access the trainings on MOODLE and visit https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ for the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Medical Statement – We discussed ways staff may submit the medical statement to you prior to or by the first day of employment. Updates/Resources: Make sure you are using the most recent child care requirements dated July 2023. You may access the newest version on DCDEE website. Today I discussed information regarding Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in child care. You have completed the lead water testing. Visit cleanwaterforuskids.org/Carolina to sign up and get more information. There may be money available to assist programs needing abatement. The North Carolina Health and Safety Resource Center offers a variety of training that may be conducted onsite at your facility or virtually. For a list of trainings and resources, you may visit them at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. At the completion of today’s visit, the visit was reviewed and left with you. Contact me at 919-819-9383 or antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions. 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: TRIANGLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Facility ID: 92003562 Consultant: ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2024 Number Present: 101 Completed Date: 1/31/2024 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. Your program currently operates with a one-star license. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Puja Patel, Center Director and the Assistant Director. You visited each child care area with me. I monitored classrooms in use for compliance with staff/child ratios, supervision, capacity, group size and staff interaction/discipline. Children throughout the facility were playing outside, participating in large group time, moving between various indoor activities, eating lunch, and preparing for rest time. The facility was monitored for health and safety requirements both indoors and outdoor. Program requirements, along with equipment and furnishings complied. All inspections and drills were current. A sampling of children’s and staff’s records was monitored and information documented on the children’s records form and staff and training worksheet. Violations related to staff records was documented. A checklist was also used to monitor compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/9/2023. The owner/operator is listed as current/active with the NC Secretary of State. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member employed 8/8/23 did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member employed on 8/10/2023 did not complete the criminal background check process prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff member employed on 8/10/2023 did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Five staff members required to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment has not completed the training as part of on-going training within five years of previously completed training or within the required timeframe. .1103(b) 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 2/14/2024, 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. Mail or email the information to: Antionette Williams PO Box 312 Garner, NC 27529 Antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.go 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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Criminal Background Check -Today one staff person Elizabeth W. did not complete the criminal background check and obtain a qualifying letter. This step is to be completed prior to employment. This employee must leave the premises at close of business today and is not allowed to return until they have completed the criminal background check process and have obtained a qualifying letter. Today we discussed how you will ensure staff/child ratios are maintained in the classroom until the staff member returns. It is important for staff to complete the background check process as required to ensure the safety of children and other staff members. Be sure to check the provider documents portal to ensure you are using the most recent staff files checklist. The checklist helps keep track of information received and due dates. The staff member may visit the following to complete the steps for the qualifying letter, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit. Health and Safety Training – We discussed the training that needed to be completed every five years including Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. You may access the trainings on MOODLE and visit https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ for the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Medical Statement – We discussed ways staff may submit the medical statement to you prior to or by the first day of employment. Updates/Resources: Make sure you are using the most recent child care requirements dated July 2023. You may access the newest version on DCDEE website. Today I discussed information regarding Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in child care. You have completed the lead water testing. Visit cleanwaterforuskids.org/Carolina to sign up and get more information. There may be money available to assist programs needing abatement. The North Carolina Health and Safety Resource Center offers a variety of training that may be conducted onsite at your facility or virtually. For a list of trainings and resources, you may visit them at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. At the completion of today’s visit, the visit was reviewed and left with you. Contact me at 919-819-9383 or antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions. 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