Erwin Road Montessori School

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: ERWIN ROAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 68000499 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/29/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 4/29/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on May 20, 2025. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on December 17, 2025, and the program received a “Superior” classification. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on February 25, 2026, and the facility was approved. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the program owner, Ms. Nervo. She assisted me on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. Infants were observed participating in routine care and floor play. Toddlers and preschoolers were observed engaging in indoor and outdoor play activities and eating morning snacks. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Five employees files did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Two staff members did not complete the health and safety trainings within 5 years of previously completing them. .1103(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted and sent to me by May 13, 2026. You can email the letter to me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov. The letter should include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM May 13, 2026, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: A violation was cited regarding all staff not having taken the Health and Safety trainings within one year of employment and every 5 years thereafter. It is important that all staff follow the required timeline for the trainings to ensure that best practices are in place and can be used in the event of an emergency or other health and safety situations. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (b) Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102(b) will have been covered. A violation was cited regarding all staff not having a current annual staff development plan and/or evaluation. Each staff member should have an annual evaluation and should review their staff development plans on at least an annual basis to review goals and set new ones when prior goals are met. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. REMINDERS: Melanie O. needs 4 training hours before May 20, 2026 RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit the Early Years website at: earlyyearsnc.org -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -Contact your Child Care Health Consultant, Jessica Jordan, for support with health practices in child care. Jessica Jordan, Child Care Health Consultant Orange County Partnership for Children Phone: 919-967-9091 ext. 233 Direct Line: 984-677-2233 Email: jjordan@orangesmartstart.org Website: www.orangesmartstart.org -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov. You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-266-4938. You may also contact my supervisor Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ERWIN ROAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 68000499 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/29/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 4/29/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on May 20, 2025. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on December 17, 2025, and the program received a “Superior” classification. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on February 25, 2026, and the facility was approved. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the program owner, Ms. Nervo. She assisted me on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. Infants were observed participating in routine care and floor play. Toddlers and preschoolers were observed engaging in indoor and outdoor play activities and eating morning snacks. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Five employees files did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Two staff members did not complete the health and safety trainings within 5 years of previously completing them. .1103(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted and sent to me by May 13, 2026. You can email the letter to me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov. The letter should include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM May 13, 2026, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: A violation was cited regarding all staff not having taken the Health and Safety trainings within one year of employment and every 5 years thereafter. It is important that all staff follow the required timeline for the trainings to ensure that best practices are in place and can be used in the event of an emergency or other health and safety situations. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (b) Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102(b) will have been covered. A violation was cited regarding all staff not having a current annual staff development plan and/or evaluation. Each staff member should have an annual evaluation and should review their staff development plans on at least an annual basis to review goals and set new ones when prior goals are met. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. REMINDERS: Melanie O. needs 4 training hours before May 20, 2026 RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit the Early Years website at: earlyyearsnc.org -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -Contact your Child Care Health Consultant, Jessica Jordan, for support with health practices in child care. Jessica Jordan, Child Care Health Consultant Orange County Partnership for Children Phone: 919-967-9091 ext. 233 Direct Line: 984-677-2233 Email: jjordan@orangesmartstart.org Website: www.orangesmartstart.org -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov. You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-266-4938. You may also contact my supervisor Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@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 .1103 · Violation

Name of Operation: ERWIN ROAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 68000499 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/29/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 4/29/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on May 20, 2025. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on December 17, 2025, and the program received a “Superior” classification. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on February 25, 2026, and the facility was approved. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the program owner, Ms. Nervo. She assisted me on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. Infants were observed participating in routine care and floor play. Toddlers and preschoolers were observed engaging in indoor and outdoor play activities and eating morning snacks. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Five employees files did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Two staff members did not complete the health and safety trainings within 5 years of previously completing them. .1103(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted and sent to me by May 13, 2026. You can email the letter to me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov. The letter should include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM May 13, 2026, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: A violation was cited regarding all staff not having taken the Health and Safety trainings within one year of employment and every 5 years thereafter. It is important that all staff follow the required timeline for the trainings to ensure that best practices are in place and can be used in the event of an emergency or other health and safety situations. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (b) Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102(b) will have been covered. A violation was cited regarding all staff not having a current annual staff development plan and/or evaluation. Each staff member should have an annual evaluation and should review their staff development plans on at least an annual basis to review goals and set new ones when prior goals are met. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. REMINDERS: Melanie O. needs 4 training hours before May 20, 2026 RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit the Early Years website at: earlyyearsnc.org -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -Contact your Child Care Health Consultant, Jessica Jordan, for support with health practices in child care. Jessica Jordan, Child Care Health Consultant Orange County Partnership for Children Phone: 919-967-9091 ext. 233 Direct Line: 984-677-2233 Email: jjordan@orangesmartstart.org Website: www.orangesmartstart.org -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov. You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-266-4938. You may also contact my supervisor Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@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: ERWIN ROAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 68000499 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 11:25 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on May 20, 2025. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director of operations. She assisted me on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. The younger class was observed engaging in outdoor activities. The older children were observed engaging in outdoor play. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. Two feeding plans in the infant classroom were not signed by the parent. .0902(a) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A prescription medication in the preschool child was not stored in it's original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A diaper cream in the Toddler classroom had an expired medication form. This item was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted and sent to me by December 8, 2025. You can email the letter to me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov The letter should include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM December 8, 2025, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: A violation was cited regarding expiration dates on medication permission forms. We discussed the importance of ensuring medication forms are updated as required to ensure any changes in medication administration are noted. A violation was cited regarding prescription medication storage. An epi-pen was not stored in the original container with the prescription label. A pharmacy label was attached to the bag that the epi pen was stored in, but it only provided minimal information. We discussed the importance of prescription medications to be stored in their original container with the prescription label to ensure all dosing information is available in the event the medication needs to be administered. A violation was cited regarding infant feeding plans not being signed by parents. We discussed that the feeding plan should initially be signed by the parents. As updates are made, the teacher can update the form and review it with parents. We talked about two areas of standing water on the ground in the fenced playground area out front that should be investigated. It was unclear if they were coming from rain or not. The director of operations will monitor this situation. I shared information with the director of operations regarding the new QRIS. We discussed the possibility of the program participating in the QRIS in the future. I showed the program director how to navigate to the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website. We looked at various resources on the site and discussed possible NCRLAP mock assessments. Please reach out with any questions you may have regarding QRIS. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit the Early Years website at: earlyyearsnc.org -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov . You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-266-4938. 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