10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: CASAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 23000416 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 12/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Lindsay Chaney, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit today. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on May 14, 2024, earning seven (7) points in staff education, even (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine percent (99%) as of December18, 2025. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in indoor free play. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Inspections/Drills: The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 5, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was completed on August 21, 2025. The most recent fire drill was conducted on December 10, 2025, at 1:40pm and recorded. The most recent lockdown emergency drill was conducted on September 29, 2025, at 8:30am and recorded. The most recent playground safety inspection was conducted on November 24, 2025 by Lindsay Chaney. You stated one (1) new staff have been hired since your most recent annual compliance visit, which was conducted on May 5, 2025. The staff file was reviewed during and the staff and training worksheet was updated. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The following violations of child care requirements were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space 1, on December 2, 2025, one child five years of age enrolled on August 25, 2025, arrival time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit: -Documenting Arrival and Departure Times: This was a repeated violation. All children must be signed in and out each day for before and after school care as well as full day care. If the parent fails to sign the child in or out, it is the staff member’s responsibility to document the child’s arrival and departure times. I suggested that you designate one staff member to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. -Storage of Non-Prescription Items: Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. “Inaccessible to children” is defined as a vertical distance of at least five feet from the finished floor. I suggested that you and staff conduct safety checks of each classroom to ensure all medications are stored appropriately. The violation was corrected during the visit. Compliance History: Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter Documentation: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance letter by January 1, 2026. Please send your compliance letter to Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -QRIS Moderation Your facility had the Environment Rating Scales conducted on February 29, 2024, and your new license was issued May 14, 2024. For more information on the new QRIS system, please visit the DCDEE website, homepage click the What’s new Tab and click onto the QRIS System link. I discussed with you resources available for review on the DCDEE website. Technical Assistance for QRIS and ERS-3: Resource: Healthychildren.org, powered by the American Academy of Pediatrics Link: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx Additional trainings and resources can be accessed from the NC Rated License Assessment Project for the Environment Rating Scales Third Edition for ECERS-3. -Updating DCDEE WORKS Account: We discussed updating and/or creating an account on the DCDEE WORKS portal for staff’s education to be evaluated for the upcoming Pathways to the Stars process. The link is the following: https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ and scroll down to the DCDEE WORKS logon link. An updated DCDEE WORKS account is required for all staff to process the education standard for your program. Education will be evaluated for administrators and staff who provide direct care to children. Safe Environments/Supervision During Naptime: I discussed with you the child care requirements about providing a safe environment and supervision during naptime. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. -Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments We discussed the test results that were available for review on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website for lead testing water testing, lead-based paint testing, and asbestos testing for your facility. The lead water testing results were completed on April 17, 2024. On December 18, 2025, I checked the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, and it stated that your facility had no results available for review for lead-based paint or asbestos testing. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: CASAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 23000416 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/5/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/5/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. A second annual compliance monitoring visit was conducted this year due to the date of when your next annual compliance monitoring visit should have been scheduled in late August 2025. The date conflicts when school resumes for the 2025-2026 school year. You, Lindsay Chaney, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit today. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on April 6, 2020, earning seven (7) points in staff education, even (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. During today’s visit, the children were observed during indoor free play. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on October 9, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 4, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero(0) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter in place drill was completed on March7, 2025, at 8:35am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on April 30, 2025. The last fire drill was completed on April 30, 2025, at 2:00pm and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Two (2) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. Two (2) staff files were reviewed and no new staff files were reviewed today. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violation was observed during the visit today. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On April 11, 2025, four children’s departure times were not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: Arrival/Departure Times As a reminder, daily sign-in and sign-out times must be recorded when children arrive and depart the child care facility to ensure accurate records are kept. I suggested as a closing activity for the classroom that you and/or the teacher assistant check the daily sign-in and sign-out sheets to ensure that arrival and departure times have be documented. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was one-hundred percent (100%). Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by May 19, 2025. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -Provider Access to ABCMS North Carolina Child Care Providers can obtain access to the Provider Access to ABCMS after completing the Moodle training and completing the form afterward. Once you are logged in, you can access codes to allow your staff and applicants to create a connecting application to link themselves to your facility. The links include help documents to assist you. -Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training To access the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training, please review the following information: • This training does not use your NCID username and password • For this training providers must create a separate username and password for this course. • If you need further assistance, contact info@preventchildabusenc.org or call 919-829-8009. • The link to access Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training, is the following https://preventchildabusenc-lms.org/ -Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments We discussed the test results that were available for review on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website for lead testing water testing, lead-based paint testing, and asbestos testing for your facility. The lead water testing results were completed on April 17, 2024. On May 5, 2025, I checked the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, and it stated that your facility had no results available for review for lead-based paint or asbestos testing. -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website. On the home page scroll down on the link for What’s New and click on the link QRIS Moderation. -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -How to Access Health and Safety Training on DCDEE Moodle I have provided information and on how to access CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care or Medication in Child Care trainings on Moodle: 1.If you can log into Moodle with your MyNCID but need support with completing CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care or Medication in Child Care training, use this contact form: healthychildcare.unc.edu/contact-us-form If you cannot log into Moodle, try visiting https://myncid.nc.gov/ for technical support unlocking or resetting your NCID password. 2.If you still cannot access Moodle, one alternative to completing the CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care Trainings or Medication in Child Care training on Moodle is to contact a primary Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) for training options: healthychildcare.unc.edu/find-a-cchc. However, while CCHCs have the ability to provide CCDF trainings equivalent to what is available in Moodle, their capacity is dependent on their current working priorities. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: CASAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 23000416 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/25/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. You, Lindsay Chaney, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit today. The Secretary of State website was checked on September 24, 2023, and your business Cleveland County School was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, your child care consultant, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on April 6, 2020, earning seven (7) points in staff education, even (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on September 25, 2023. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 15, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last lockdown drill was completed on May 11, 2023, at 10:30am and recorded. The last day of the 2022-22023 school year was May 31, 2023. The child care program re-opened for this school year on August 28, 2023. The last playground inspection was completed on August 28, 2023. The last fire drill was completed on September 13, 2023, at 10:05am. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and children were observed during indoor and outdoor free play, art activities, lunch time, and teacher directed activities. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Three (3) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. Two (2) staff files were reviewed today. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the walk through today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On September 8, 2023, one child’s arrival time was not documented; on September 11, 2023, one child’s arrival time was not documented; on September 15, 2023, one child’s arrival time and one child’s departure time were not documented; On September 22, one child’s arrival times were not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violation observed during today’s visit was provided: -Arrival/Departure Times As a reminder, daily sign-in and sign-out times must be recorded when children arrive and depart from the child care facility each day to ensure accurate records are kept. I suggested creating a system to check during the day when arrival and departure times have been recorded. For example, set a specific time during the mid-morning to check children's arrival times have been recorded and set a specific time at the end of the day to check children's departure times are recorded. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was ninety-eight (98) %. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by Monday, October 9, 2023. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -COVID-19 Information and Resources: I share information and resources about COVID-19 vaccines, visit MySpot.nc.gov, call the CDC-INFO Contact Center at 800-CDC-INFO, or visit ncdhhs.gov/LHD to contact a local health department. Read the CDC’s full statement about recommending the updated COVID-19 vaccine for the fall/winter virus season. Info/Guidance for Educators & Child Care Providers Link: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/guidance-for-educators-and-child-care-providers Current Guidance for COVID-19 Protection – link below https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Criminal Background Check Legislative Changes: The 2022-2023 Appropriations Bill (HB 103) signed by Governor Cooper on July 11, 2022, made two important changes to North Carolina General Statute 110-90-2 regarding child care Criminal Background Checks. 1. The period for background check qualification renewals was revised from three years to five years. 2. The provisional qualification period was reduced to forty-five days. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.