Northside Elementary Prek

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY PREK Facility ID: 68000504 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for applicable Child Care Requirements. The facility currently operates with a Five Star Child Care License that was issued on March 6, 2020. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 29, 2025. Upon arrival, I signed in at the school’s main office and then proceeded to the preschool classrooms where I was greeted by the staff. Children were observed engaging in teacher directed activities and transitioning to naptime. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in either classroom. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A substitute teacher in one of the classrooms does not have a completed criminal background check and qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A substitute teacher in one of the classrooms did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The above violation must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted and sent to me within 14 business days. 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 in 14 business days, 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. You were provided 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 of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: A violation was cited related to lesson plans not being posted in the classrooms. One classroom had a lesson plan posted that was not current and the other classroom did not have a lesson plan posted. We discussed the importance of ensuring that lesson plans are current and posted in the classroom at the beginning of each week. A violation was cited pertaining to a substitute teacher in one of the classrooms not having a current criminal background check. We discussed the importance of ensuring any person working with children in the NC PreK classrooms must have a criminal background check through the NC DCDEE system. L. Joshi was asked to leave the classroom immediately. The lead teacher and I discussed ratios to ensure it was maintained with the substitute leaving. I also spoke with the PreK office at the central office to let them know that I had asked Ms. Joshi to leave. We also discussed that anyone working in the classrooms must have a background check with qualification letter, regardless of if they count in ratio or not. RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format as well. 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, please contact me at 336-266-4938 or by e-mail at caroline.sykes@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY PREK Facility ID: 68000504 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for applicable Child Care Requirements. The facility currently operates with a Five Star Child Care License that was issued on March 6, 2020. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 29, 2025. Upon arrival, I signed in at the school’s main office and then proceeded to the preschool classrooms where I was greeted by the staff. Children were observed engaging in teacher directed activities and transitioning to naptime. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in either classroom. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A substitute teacher in one of the classrooms does not have a completed criminal background check and qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A substitute teacher in one of the classrooms did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The above violation must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted and sent to me within 14 business days. 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 in 14 business days, 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. You were provided 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 of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: A violation was cited related to lesson plans not being posted in the classrooms. One classroom had a lesson plan posted that was not current and the other classroom did not have a lesson plan posted. We discussed the importance of ensuring that lesson plans are current and posted in the classroom at the beginning of each week. A violation was cited pertaining to a substitute teacher in one of the classrooms not having a current criminal background check. We discussed the importance of ensuring any person working with children in the NC PreK classrooms must have a criminal background check through the NC DCDEE system. L. Joshi was asked to leave the classroom immediately. The lead teacher and I discussed ratios to ensure it was maintained with the substitute leaving. I also spoke with the PreK office at the central office to let them know that I had asked Ms. Joshi to leave. We also discussed that anyone working in the classrooms must have a background check with qualification letter, regardless of if they count in ratio or not. RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format as well. 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, please contact me at 336-266-4938 or by e-mail at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY PREK Facility ID: 68000504 Consultant: CUSARAH RIDDICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0525-112A Visit Date: 5/16/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 5/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Shon Richmond, receptionist, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility . During the visit, I discussed the allegations with staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On April 30, 2025, an staff member was observed on video footage sitting for most of the time during recess and not interacting with children. In addition, two staff members were observed on their phones, not adequately supervising children. .1801(a)(1-5) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On April 30, 2025, a staff member was observed by another staff member using a harsh tone with a four-year-old child G.S. 110-91(10) 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On April 30, 2025, a staff member grabbed a four-year-old child by their right arm, and lifted them up, causing their feet to dangle, before walking the child towards the building resulting in a sprain to their right elbow and scratches to their upper arm. .1803(a)(1) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On August 12, 2025, the Division substantiated child maltreatment based on the physical injuries to a child. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me at (Cusarah Riddick, Investigation Consultant, 919-208-0546, Cusarah.riddick@dhhs.nc.gov) or (Sheronda Harris, Investigation Supervisor, and Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov). Thank you for your time. 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

GS 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY PREK Facility ID: 68000504 Consultant: CUSARAH RIDDICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0525-112A Visit Date: 5/16/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 5/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Shon Richmond, receptionist, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility . During the visit, I discussed the allegations with staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On April 30, 2025, an staff member was observed on video footage sitting for most of the time during recess and not interacting with children. In addition, two staff members were observed on their phones, not adequately supervising children. .1801(a)(1-5) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On April 30, 2025, a staff member was observed by another staff member using a harsh tone with a four-year-old child G.S. 110-91(10) 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On April 30, 2025, a staff member grabbed a four-year-old child by their right arm, and lifted them up, causing their feet to dangle, before walking the child towards the building resulting in a sprain to their right elbow and scratches to their upper arm. .1803(a)(1) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On August 12, 2025, the Division substantiated child maltreatment based on the physical injuries to a child. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me at (Cusarah Riddick, Investigation Consultant, 919-208-0546, Cusarah.riddick@dhhs.nc.gov) or (Sheronda Harris, Investigation Supervisor, and Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov). Thank you for your time. 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 .2200 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY PREK Facility ID: 68000504 Consultant: CUSARAH RIDDICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0724-012A Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 35 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 09:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. There were no children present at the facility. The facility is closed. Violation Number Comment Rule 511 Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions. On more than one occasion, a staff member was observed bringing fast food to the classroom for a child to eat. .0901(i) 825 Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. on June 7, 2024, Two staff members walked children off premises for play and did not obtain written permission from the parents of the children. .1005(b)(3) 904 Child was handled roughly. On multiple occasions, a staff member, roughly handled children resulting in her inflicting injuries to five, five-year-old children that sustained multiple fingernail marks underneath the lower part of their arms. On June 7, 2024, the same staff member hit a five-year-old child on the top of their legs and spoke harshly to children. .1803(a)(1) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On December 3, 2024, the Division substantiated child maltreatment based on the physical injuries to children. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me at (Cusarah Riddick, Investigations Consultant, 919-208-0546, Cusarah.riddick@dhhs.nc.gov) or (Sheronda Harris, Supervisor, Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov). Thank you for your time. 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 .2200). 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

GS 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY PREK Facility ID: 68000504 Consultant: CUSARAH RIDDICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0724-012A Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 35 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 09:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. There were no children present at the facility. The facility is closed. Violation Number Comment Rule 511 Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions. On more than one occasion, a staff member was observed bringing fast food to the classroom for a child to eat. .0901(i) 825 Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. on June 7, 2024, Two staff members walked children off premises for play and did not obtain written permission from the parents of the children. .1005(b)(3) 904 Child was handled roughly. On multiple occasions, a staff member, roughly handled children resulting in her inflicting injuries to five, five-year-old children that sustained multiple fingernail marks underneath the lower part of their arms. On June 7, 2024, the same staff member hit a five-year-old child on the top of their legs and spoke harshly to children. .1803(a)(1) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On December 3, 2024, the Division substantiated child maltreatment based on the physical injuries to children. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me at (Cusarah Riddick, Investigations Consultant, 919-208-0546, Cusarah.riddick@dhhs.nc.gov) or (Sheronda Harris, Supervisor, Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov). Thank you for your time. 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 .2200). 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY PREK Facility ID: 68000504 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 5/7/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the teachers they assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the classrooms, attendance was documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play indoors, napping and leaving with parents. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 24, 2023. The center is operating under a Five Star License that was issued March 23, 2017. The last sanitation inspection was conducted April 18, 2024 the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. New staff and three children’s files were monitored. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. There was no fire drill documented for October 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground there is a rope climber, one of the ropes on the bottom is broken. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 130, there was a cabinet, that was unlocked with the key in the lock, that contained several different cleaning products. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Neither of the classrooms had an incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have documentation of the training on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have documentation of the training on file. .1102(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff did not have the training on file. .1102(g) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than May 19, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by May 19, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. You were provided 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 of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. 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. Consultation It is best practice to have a First Aid poster posted in each space. Technical Assistance Visit the Division of Child Development website, under provider documents, to get a copy of the incident log, all incidents must be logged on to this form. The following items must be on site for each staff: • Criminal record letter • Emergency Information • Health and safety training • On-going training • Training log • CPR/FA documentation • Playground safety certificate ( if applicable) • Recognizing and responding to child maltreatment certificate • Documentation of receipt of Shaken Baby policy The following documents must be posted: • License • Sanitation Rating • Summary of the child care law • Arrival and departure procedures • Daily Schedule • First Aid poster • Staff child ratio • Activity plan • Emergency Medical Care Plan UPDATES The Division of Child Development has announced their plan to resume the Star Rated License process. Facilities have been divided into 3 Cohorts. Each cohort will have a preparation year and an assessment year. Your facility is in Cohort 1. Your preparation year began July 1, 2023 and will end on June 30, 2024. Your assessment year begins July 1, 2024. The preparation year is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. It could be helpful to consider areas where refresher information might be helpful. These ideas can then be incorporated into ongoing training and/or professional development plans as you prepare for your assessment year when the regular star rated license reassessment process is required. Some preparation year ideas to consider are: 1. Review your previous ECERS-R and ITERS-R assessments. 2. Look for assessment related resources at www.ncrlap.org 3. Seek out webinars and/or in-person trainings related to topics of interest. 4. Start a self-study process to become more familiar with the ERS or priority areas relevant to your program 5. Schedule staff meetings to discuss topics related to the Environment Rating Scales 6. Support and encourage staff during a self-study process. Connect them with resources at ncrlap.org 7. Ensure all staff’s education is current in WORKS by having them log in to access their information at https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 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