Seawell Preschool

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEAWELL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 6855139 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/2/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 3/2/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:25 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess 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 April 12, 2019. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 12, 2025. Upon arrival, I checked in at the school’s office and proceeded to the classrooms, where I was greeted by the teachers, who assisted me during the visit. I completed a walk-through of the classrooms where attendance was documented, and observations made. Children were observed eating lunch, engaging in group movement activities, participating in routines and transitioning to nap. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. The children's files reviewed today did contain parent acknowledgement of having received a summary of the NC Child Care Laws and Rules. GS 110-102 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. The children's files reviewed today did not contain parent acknowledgement of receipt of operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. Children's files reviewed today did not contain information regarding the parent's choice of health care professional for the child in the event of an emergency. .0802(c)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Children's files did not contain a signed and dated statement by the parent that the discipline policy was received. .1804(c) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. No parent's statement regarding the discipline policy was included in the children's files. .1804(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last recorded shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was in October of 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Children's files did not contain a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted and sent to me by March 16, 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 March 16, 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: Violations were cited regarding children’s files. The following documents must be included in the children’s files- A signed and dated statement by parents acknowledging receipt of Summary of the Child Care Laws and Rules Acknowledgement by parents of receipt and discussion of operational policies Signed and dated acknowledgement by parents of receipt of the discipline policy Signed and dated acknowledgment by parents of Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. These acknowledgement of receipt of these documents should be in each child’s file. A violation was cited regarding missing emergency medical care information including the responsible party’s choice of health care professional. It is important that this information be included in the child’s file in the event an emergency arises. RATED LICENSE INFORMATION: We discussed the QRIS Pathways to the Stars. The program will apply for Pathway 3 using their Head Start certification. I have received the application and staff child ratio form. Please send me the Request for Accreditation and Head Start Pathway form. Once this is received I will submit the rated license packet for review. 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 laws 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/. -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

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEAWELL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 6855139 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/2/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 3/2/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:25 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess 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 April 12, 2019. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 12, 2025. Upon arrival, I checked in at the school’s office and proceeded to the classrooms, where I was greeted by the teachers, who assisted me during the visit. I completed a walk-through of the classrooms where attendance was documented, and observations made. Children were observed eating lunch, engaging in group movement activities, participating in routines and transitioning to nap. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. The children's files reviewed today did contain parent acknowledgement of having received a summary of the NC Child Care Laws and Rules. GS 110-102 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. The children's files reviewed today did not contain parent acknowledgement of receipt of operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. Children's files reviewed today did not contain information regarding the parent's choice of health care professional for the child in the event of an emergency. .0802(c)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Children's files did not contain a signed and dated statement by the parent that the discipline policy was received. .1804(c) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. No parent's statement regarding the discipline policy was included in the children's files. .1804(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last recorded shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was in October of 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Children's files did not contain a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted and sent to me by March 16, 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 March 16, 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: Violations were cited regarding children’s files. The following documents must be included in the children’s files- A signed and dated statement by parents acknowledging receipt of Summary of the Child Care Laws and Rules Acknowledgement by parents of receipt and discussion of operational policies Signed and dated acknowledgement by parents of receipt of the discipline policy Signed and dated acknowledgment by parents of Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. These acknowledgement of receipt of these documents should be in each child’s file. A violation was cited regarding missing emergency medical care information including the responsible party’s choice of health care professional. It is important that this information be included in the child’s file in the event an emergency arises. RATED LICENSE INFORMATION: We discussed the QRIS Pathways to the Stars. The program will apply for Pathway 3 using their Head Start certification. I have received the application and staff child ratio form. Please send me the Request for Accreditation and Head Start Pathway form. Once this is received I will submit the rated license packet for review. 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 laws 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/. -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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEAWELL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 6855139 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 3/12/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 child care requirements applicable to a child care center. Upon my arrival I signed in at the office and proceeded to the classrooms. Some of the classroom teachers were present and assisted me during today’s visit. One classroom did have a substitute today. I completed a walk-through of the classrooms, attendance was documented, and observations were made. The children were observed in free play and eating lunch. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 25th, 2024. The center is operating under a Five Star License that was issued April 12, 2019. The last sanitation inspection was conducted March 11th, 2025, the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills were monitored. All staff and four 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 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Some of the files for staff were not made available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Children's records for M5 were not available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to Caroline Sykes no later than March 26th, 2025, stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. This letter may be e-mailed to her at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov. If she does not receive your letter by March 26th, 2025, 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 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 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. 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 gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. Your consultant can be reached at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have 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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEAWELL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 6855139 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/24/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 10/24/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 April 12, 2019. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 25, 2024. Marcia Humphrey, Lead Licensing Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Dr. Sophia Mapp, Preschool Director for Chapel Hill Carrboro Schools. She escorted us to the new outdoor learning environment, where we took measurements of the space. The space is approved for 26 children at 100 square foot per child. Dr. Mapp will contact me with the information regarding the manufacturer's stated age range for the equipment in use. Children were observed engaging in indoor activities in the classrooms. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was not thermometer in the refrigerator in space M6 where adult and children's items were stored. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 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. In space M6 there were 6 electrical outlets that were not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 875 The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. In space M6 there were blankets and coats stored in cubbies that were touching and could cause cross contamination of germs, thus spreading communicable diseases. 10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(1) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than November 7, 2024 stating how the items were corrected. This letter may be e-mailed to me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 regarding outlets not being covered. In space M6 there were 5 outlets that were not covered. We discussed the importance of outlets being covered due to the risk to safety of the children. A violation was cited in regard to their not being a thermometer in the refrigerator in space M6. The refrigerator contained both staff and children’s items. We discussed the importance of having a refrigerator thermometer to ensure that foods are properly stored and safe for consumption. A violation was cited regarding coats and blankets touching while being stored in cubbies. We discussed the concern of cross contamination due to items touching and the need for each child to have their own space and their belongings to be contained within that space to reduce the risk. RESOURCES: - For information about current rule changes, visit the Division’s website at and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. From the Moodle home screen go to “My Courses”; click on “Intro to Child Care Rules”; scroll down to “Child Care Rule Changes Effective February 2021” and then click on the module. If you complete the module, you will receive On-going Training credit. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being 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 CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -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

10A NCAC 09 .0804 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEAWELL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 6855139 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/24/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 10/24/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 April 12, 2019. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 25, 2024. Marcia Humphrey, Lead Licensing Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Dr. Sophia Mapp, Preschool Director for Chapel Hill Carrboro Schools. She escorted us to the new outdoor learning environment, where we took measurements of the space. The space is approved for 26 children at 100 square foot per child. Dr. Mapp will contact me with the information regarding the manufacturer's stated age range for the equipment in use. Children were observed engaging in indoor activities in the classrooms. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was not thermometer in the refrigerator in space M6 where adult and children's items were stored. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 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. In space M6 there were 6 electrical outlets that were not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 875 The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. In space M6 there were blankets and coats stored in cubbies that were touching and could cause cross contamination of germs, thus spreading communicable diseases. 10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(1) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than November 7, 2024 stating how the items were corrected. This letter may be e-mailed to me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 regarding outlets not being covered. In space M6 there were 5 outlets that were not covered. We discussed the importance of outlets being covered due to the risk to safety of the children. A violation was cited in regard to their not being a thermometer in the refrigerator in space M6. The refrigerator contained both staff and children’s items. We discussed the importance of having a refrigerator thermometer to ensure that foods are properly stored and safe for consumption. A violation was cited regarding coats and blankets touching while being stored in cubbies. We discussed the concern of cross contamination due to items touching and the need for each child to have their own space and their belongings to be contained within that space to reduce the risk. RESOURCES: - For information about current rule changes, visit the Division’s website at and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. From the Moodle home screen go to “My Courses”; click on “Intro to Child Care Rules”; scroll down to “Child Care Rule Changes Effective February 2021” and then click on the module. If you complete the module, you will receive On-going Training credit. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being 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 CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -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

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEAWELL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 6855139 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 12:40 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 signed in at the office and proceeded to the classrooms. The classroom teachers, were present and 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 resting and preparing to go home. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 27, 2023. The center is operating under a Five Star License that was issued April 12, 2019. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 16, 2023 the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills were monitored. All staff and six 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 209 Children used space that was not approved. The outdoor play area was located behind the two classrooms, this space was not approved for outdoor play. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. There was not enough gross motor materials and equipment to facilitate gross mother play. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were 6 large adult size picnic tables in the middle of the space used for outdoor play that could be a potential hazard for the children 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 813 Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. There was a white fan that was sitting on top of a shelf that was not out of reach or covered by a mess cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The outdoor play area was not enclosed by a fence. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 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. Several staff did not complete this training. .1102(g) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than April 8, 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 April 8, 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/Technical Assistance The playground that was being used was not enclosed by a fence at least 4ft in height, there was six metal picnic tables in the middle of the playground that can be potential hazards. The playground did not have sufficient equipment and materials to facility gross motor development. There is no documentation that this space has been approved for use. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (i) The outdoor play area shall be protected by a fence. The height shall be a minimum of four feet and the top of the fence shall be free of protrusions. The requirement disallowing protrusions on the tops of fences shall not apply to fences six feet high or above. The fencing shall exclude fixed bodies of water such as ditches, quarries, canals, excavations, and fish ponds. Gates to the fenced outdoor play area shall remain closed while children occupy the area. 10A NCAC 09 .0509 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (2) the materials and equipment indoors and outdoors shall be sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences that promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development, and communication and cognitive development; Ensure each child has the Acknowledgement form on file. Use the playground inspection form provided by The Division of Child Development and Early Education, to ensure you inspect for all requirements. I received completed offsite records verification forms for staff and children. Please submit the staff and training worksheets by April 1, 2024. 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/ The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. 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 or336-580-2527 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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEAWELL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 6855139 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 12:40 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 signed in at the office and proceeded to the classrooms. The classroom teachers, were present and 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 resting and preparing to go home. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 27, 2023. The center is operating under a Five Star License that was issued April 12, 2019. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 16, 2023 the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills were monitored. All staff and six 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 209 Children used space that was not approved. The outdoor play area was located behind the two classrooms, this space was not approved for outdoor play. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. There was not enough gross motor materials and equipment to facilitate gross mother play. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were 6 large adult size picnic tables in the middle of the space used for outdoor play that could be a potential hazard for the children 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 813 Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. There was a white fan that was sitting on top of a shelf that was not out of reach or covered by a mess cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The outdoor play area was not enclosed by a fence. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 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. Several staff did not complete this training. .1102(g) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than April 8, 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 April 8, 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/Technical Assistance The playground that was being used was not enclosed by a fence at least 4ft in height, there was six metal picnic tables in the middle of the playground that can be potential hazards. The playground did not have sufficient equipment and materials to facility gross motor development. There is no documentation that this space has been approved for use. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (i) The outdoor play area shall be protected by a fence. The height shall be a minimum of four feet and the top of the fence shall be free of protrusions. The requirement disallowing protrusions on the tops of fences shall not apply to fences six feet high or above. The fencing shall exclude fixed bodies of water such as ditches, quarries, canals, excavations, and fish ponds. Gates to the fenced outdoor play area shall remain closed while children occupy the area. 10A NCAC 09 .0509 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (2) the materials and equipment indoors and outdoors shall be sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences that promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development, and communication and cognitive development; Ensure each child has the Acknowledgement form on file. Use the playground inspection form provided by The Division of Child Development and Early Education, to ensure you inspect for all requirements. I received completed offsite records verification forms for staff and children. Please submit the staff and training worksheets by April 1, 2024. 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/ The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. 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 or336-580-2527 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

10A NCAC 09 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEAWELL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 6855139 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 12:40 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 signed in at the office and proceeded to the classrooms. The classroom teachers, were present and 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 resting and preparing to go home. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 27, 2023. The center is operating under a Five Star License that was issued April 12, 2019. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 16, 2023 the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills were monitored. All staff and six 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 209 Children used space that was not approved. The outdoor play area was located behind the two classrooms, this space was not approved for outdoor play. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. There was not enough gross motor materials and equipment to facilitate gross mother play. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were 6 large adult size picnic tables in the middle of the space used for outdoor play that could be a potential hazard for the children 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 813 Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. There was a white fan that was sitting on top of a shelf that was not out of reach or covered by a mess cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The outdoor play area was not enclosed by a fence. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 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. Several staff did not complete this training. .1102(g) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than April 8, 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 April 8, 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/Technical Assistance The playground that was being used was not enclosed by a fence at least 4ft in height, there was six metal picnic tables in the middle of the playground that can be potential hazards. The playground did not have sufficient equipment and materials to facility gross motor development. There is no documentation that this space has been approved for use. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (i) The outdoor play area shall be protected by a fence. The height shall be a minimum of four feet and the top of the fence shall be free of protrusions. The requirement disallowing protrusions on the tops of fences shall not apply to fences six feet high or above. The fencing shall exclude fixed bodies of water such as ditches, quarries, canals, excavations, and fish ponds. Gates to the fenced outdoor play area shall remain closed while children occupy the area. 10A NCAC 09 .0509 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (2) the materials and equipment indoors and outdoors shall be sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences that promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development, and communication and cognitive development; Ensure each child has the Acknowledgement form on file. Use the playground inspection form provided by The Division of Child Development and Early Education, to ensure you inspect for all requirements. I received completed offsite records verification forms for staff and children. Please submit the staff and training worksheets by April 1, 2024. 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/ The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. 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 or336-580-2527 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

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEAWELL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 6855139 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 12:40 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 signed in at the office and proceeded to the classrooms. The classroom teachers, were present and 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 resting and preparing to go home. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 27, 2023. The center is operating under a Five Star License that was issued April 12, 2019. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 16, 2023 the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills were monitored. All staff and six 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 209 Children used space that was not approved. The outdoor play area was located behind the two classrooms, this space was not approved for outdoor play. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. There was not enough gross motor materials and equipment to facilitate gross mother play. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were 6 large adult size picnic tables in the middle of the space used for outdoor play that could be a potential hazard for the children 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 813 Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. There was a white fan that was sitting on top of a shelf that was not out of reach or covered by a mess cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The outdoor play area was not enclosed by a fence. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 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. Several staff did not complete this training. .1102(g) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than April 8, 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 April 8, 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/Technical Assistance The playground that was being used was not enclosed by a fence at least 4ft in height, there was six metal picnic tables in the middle of the playground that can be potential hazards. The playground did not have sufficient equipment and materials to facility gross motor development. There is no documentation that this space has been approved for use. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (i) The outdoor play area shall be protected by a fence. The height shall be a minimum of four feet and the top of the fence shall be free of protrusions. The requirement disallowing protrusions on the tops of fences shall not apply to fences six feet high or above. The fencing shall exclude fixed bodies of water such as ditches, quarries, canals, excavations, and fish ponds. Gates to the fenced outdoor play area shall remain closed while children occupy the area. 10A NCAC 09 .0509 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (2) the materials and equipment indoors and outdoors shall be sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences that promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development, and communication and cognitive development; Ensure each child has the Acknowledgement form on file. Use the playground inspection form provided by The Division of Child Development and Early Education, to ensure you inspect for all requirements. I received completed offsite records verification forms for staff and children. Please submit the staff and training worksheets by April 1, 2024. 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/ The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. 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 or336-580-2527 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SEAWELL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 6855139 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 12:40 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 signed in at the office and proceeded to the classrooms. The classroom teachers, were present and 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 resting and preparing to go home. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 27, 2023. The center is operating under a Five Star License that was issued April 12, 2019. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 16, 2023 the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills were monitored. All staff and six 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 209 Children used space that was not approved. The outdoor play area was located behind the two classrooms, this space was not approved for outdoor play. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. There was not enough gross motor materials and equipment to facilitate gross mother play. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were 6 large adult size picnic tables in the middle of the space used for outdoor play that could be a potential hazard for the children 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 813 Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. There was a white fan that was sitting on top of a shelf that was not out of reach or covered by a mess cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The outdoor play area was not enclosed by a fence. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 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. Several staff did not complete this training. .1102(g) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than April 8, 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 April 8, 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/Technical Assistance The playground that was being used was not enclosed by a fence at least 4ft in height, there was six metal picnic tables in the middle of the playground that can be potential hazards. The playground did not have sufficient equipment and materials to facility gross motor development. There is no documentation that this space has been approved for use. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (i) The outdoor play area shall be protected by a fence. The height shall be a minimum of four feet and the top of the fence shall be free of protrusions. The requirement disallowing protrusions on the tops of fences shall not apply to fences six feet high or above. The fencing shall exclude fixed bodies of water such as ditches, quarries, canals, excavations, and fish ponds. Gates to the fenced outdoor play area shall remain closed while children occupy the area. 10A NCAC 09 .0509 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (2) the materials and equipment indoors and outdoors shall be sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences that promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development, and communication and cognitive development; Ensure each child has the Acknowledgement form on file. Use the playground inspection form provided by The Division of Child Development and Early Education, to ensure you inspect for all requirements. I received completed offsite records verification forms for staff and children. Please submit the staff and training worksheets by April 1, 2024. 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/ The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. 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 or336-580-2527 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