Alliance Center FOR Education AT Brightwalk

10A NCAC 09 .0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION AT BRIGHTWALK Facility ID: 60003932 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:10 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 unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. The facility was currently operating with a Five Star Rated License issued on August 14, 2025. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 88% prior to today’s visit. The April 2025 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Jennifer Metoyer, Director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Metoyer accompanied me on the walkthrough. Space 1 for children enrolled in Early Head Start (EHS) were observed participating in free choice play and two (2) teacher directed activities to include fine motor development. Preschool aged children were observed participating in free choice play and on the playground. Teachers were observed, engaged with children and provided a nurturing environment. Teachers assisted children as needed as children explored the classroom and outdoor play area. Medications were monitored. In Space 3 I observed documentation of staff administering antihistamine. The medication log listed epinephrine at the top of the form. I explained that the log should be for the medication given to the child. It appeared the teacher did not cross check the form prior to completing the log. Materials in each space were plentiful and observed in good condition. I observed evidence of implementation of the posted activity plans in each classroom. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. Allergy lists were posted. All children had assigned cots, and each child had linens provided. Hazardous products were observed properly stored. Adequate supervision was observed. The facility followed highest voluntary enhanced ratios. Staff/child ratios met requirements. The lunch served reflected what was listed on the posted menu. The kitchen was monitored for compliance. The playgrounds were monitored and met requirements. The facility followed the playground restriction on their permit and no more than 50% of the center’s capacity were on the playground. Transportation requirements were monitored. The bus used to transport children was not onsite. All buses used by Alliance Center for Education sites were parked at the Stephanie Jennings site. The transportation notebook was monitored. The routine transportation permission did not include when and where children were transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The DCDEE sample permission for routine transport was emailed to Ms. Metoyer. A sampling of child files was reviewed. The staff and training worksheet was completed by Ms. Metoyer. All staff had current CPR/First Aid training and each had a current CBC qualification. I reviewed two (2) files of staff who were employed over 12 months. No new staff have been hired since the last visit. The ABCMS roster was reviewed and was confirmed current. Fire drills were documented as required. Shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were completed as required. Playground inspections were completed as required. The posted emergency medical care plan was reviewed. The last sanitation inspection was completed 2/19/25 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 3/18/25. The EPR plan was updated on 9/6/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/25/26 and Alliance Center for Education, Inc was listed as current- active. The email listed in Regulatory was updated today to reflect Ms. Metoyer’s email address. Violation Number Comment Rule 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The medication log indicated epinephrine at the top of the form. Staff administered Benadryl to the child and documented the information on the form for epinephrine. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The permission for routine transport that was on file did not include when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. .1003(i)(j) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child, N.I., had a signed discipline on file that did not include the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One (1) child, N.I., had an application on file that did not include information about the child's fears and behavior characteristics. .0801(a)(1-7) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, March 11, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance letter must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Rated License Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start Information: The facility has chosen Pathway 3. The facility is designated North Carolina Head Start Grantee site verified by the DCDEE. The facility will follow the Head Start Staff/Child Ratios. The Application for Assessment for a Rated License, Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License, Staff/Child Ratios forms, and the Quality Initiatives Recognition Form were emailed to Ms. Elisha Wilson, Program Director of ECE, today. After all violations cited during today’s visit have been corrected the packet to process the new Five Star permit using Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start will be submitted for supervisory review. Technical Assistance: - When children transition from one classroom for the day to another the time they left their assigned space should be documented and the time they are signed in to the next space should be documented so it is clear where children are at all times throughout the day. - The DCDEE sample permission for routine transport was emailed to Ms. Metoyer today. Child Care Rule .1003(i) states (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. - The application for children enrolled in the Meck Pre-K program did not include all of the required fields in Child Care Rule .0801(a(1-7). Fears and behavior characteristics were not included on the electronic application. It was unclear of how the application was signed by parents. Child Care Rule .0801(a)(1-7) - (a) Each child in care shall have an individual application for enrollment completed and signed by the child's parent, as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102. The completed, signed application shall be on file in the center on the first day the child attends and shall include the following information: - (1) emergency medical information as set forth in Rule .0802(c) of this Section; - (2) the child's full name and the name the child is to be called; - (3) the child's date of birth; - (4) any allergies and the symptoms and type of response required for allergic reactions; - (5) any health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for these health care needs or concerns; - (6) fears or behavior characteristics that the child has; and - (7) the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. You may also contact Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, at michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION AT BRIGHTWALK Facility ID: 60003932 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:10 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 unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. The facility was currently operating with a Five Star Rated License issued on August 14, 2025. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 88% prior to today’s visit. The April 2025 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Jennifer Metoyer, Director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Metoyer accompanied me on the walkthrough. Space 1 for children enrolled in Early Head Start (EHS) were observed participating in free choice play and two (2) teacher directed activities to include fine motor development. Preschool aged children were observed participating in free choice play and on the playground. Teachers were observed, engaged with children and provided a nurturing environment. Teachers assisted children as needed as children explored the classroom and outdoor play area. Medications were monitored. In Space 3 I observed documentation of staff administering antihistamine. The medication log listed epinephrine at the top of the form. I explained that the log should be for the medication given to the child. It appeared the teacher did not cross check the form prior to completing the log. Materials in each space were plentiful and observed in good condition. I observed evidence of implementation of the posted activity plans in each classroom. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. Allergy lists were posted. All children had assigned cots, and each child had linens provided. Hazardous products were observed properly stored. Adequate supervision was observed. The facility followed highest voluntary enhanced ratios. Staff/child ratios met requirements. The lunch served reflected what was listed on the posted menu. The kitchen was monitored for compliance. The playgrounds were monitored and met requirements. The facility followed the playground restriction on their permit and no more than 50% of the center’s capacity were on the playground. Transportation requirements were monitored. The bus used to transport children was not onsite. All buses used by Alliance Center for Education sites were parked at the Stephanie Jennings site. The transportation notebook was monitored. The routine transportation permission did not include when and where children were transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The DCDEE sample permission for routine transport was emailed to Ms. Metoyer. A sampling of child files was reviewed. The staff and training worksheet was completed by Ms. Metoyer. All staff had current CPR/First Aid training and each had a current CBC qualification. I reviewed two (2) files of staff who were employed over 12 months. No new staff have been hired since the last visit. The ABCMS roster was reviewed and was confirmed current. Fire drills were documented as required. Shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were completed as required. Playground inspections were completed as required. The posted emergency medical care plan was reviewed. The last sanitation inspection was completed 2/19/25 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 3/18/25. The EPR plan was updated on 9/6/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/25/26 and Alliance Center for Education, Inc was listed as current- active. The email listed in Regulatory was updated today to reflect Ms. Metoyer’s email address. Violation Number Comment Rule 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The medication log indicated epinephrine at the top of the form. Staff administered Benadryl to the child and documented the information on the form for epinephrine. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The permission for routine transport that was on file did not include when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. .1003(i)(j) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child, N.I., had a signed discipline on file that did not include the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One (1) child, N.I., had an application on file that did not include information about the child's fears and behavior characteristics. .0801(a)(1-7) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, March 11, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance letter must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Rated License Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start Information: The facility has chosen Pathway 3. The facility is designated North Carolina Head Start Grantee site verified by the DCDEE. The facility will follow the Head Start Staff/Child Ratios. The Application for Assessment for a Rated License, Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License, Staff/Child Ratios forms, and the Quality Initiatives Recognition Form were emailed to Ms. Elisha Wilson, Program Director of ECE, today. After all violations cited during today’s visit have been corrected the packet to process the new Five Star permit using Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start will be submitted for supervisory review. Technical Assistance: - When children transition from one classroom for the day to another the time they left their assigned space should be documented and the time they are signed in to the next space should be documented so it is clear where children are at all times throughout the day. - The DCDEE sample permission for routine transport was emailed to Ms. Metoyer today. Child Care Rule .1003(i) states (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. - The application for children enrolled in the Meck Pre-K program did not include all of the required fields in Child Care Rule .0801(a(1-7). Fears and behavior characteristics were not included on the electronic application. It was unclear of how the application was signed by parents. Child Care Rule .0801(a)(1-7) - (a) Each child in care shall have an individual application for enrollment completed and signed by the child's parent, as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102. The completed, signed application shall be on file in the center on the first day the child attends and shall include the following information: - (1) emergency medical information as set forth in Rule .0802(c) of this Section; - (2) the child's full name and the name the child is to be called; - (3) the child's date of birth; - (4) any allergies and the symptoms and type of response required for allergic reactions; - (5) any health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for these health care needs or concerns; - (6) fears or behavior characteristics that the child has; and - (7) the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. You may also contact Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, at michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION AT BRIGHTWALK Facility ID: 60003932 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2025 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 10/8/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:05 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 applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Five Star Rated License issued August 14, 2025. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 86% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the April 2025 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, staff/child ratios, CBC qualification, CPR, First Aid, special training, ITS-SIDS, emergency medical care plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, posted license, and permit restrictions. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. C. Davis, Family Engagement Specialist, and I explained the purpose of the visit. She stated Ms. J. Metoyer, Director, was at a sister site and would return to the center soon. Ms. J. Burrell, Lead Teacher, began the walk through with me. I observed children from Space 1 playing outdoors. Space 1 was a designated Early Head Start program. The classroom was well organized and materials were observed in good repair. Teachers were observed engaged with children as they played on the playground. Active supervision was observed. I visited a total of five (5) classrooms. Three (3) classrooms were Head Start programs and two (2) classrooms were Meck Pre-K classrooms. I observed a large group story activity and children on the playground. Activity plans were current and posted in all classrooms. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. Menu changes were documented prior to lunch being served. Substitutions met nutrition guidelines. Emergency medications were monitored. Medications were properly stored and the medical action plans (MAP) were completed and current. In Space 4 two (2) over-the-counter (OTC) medications were provided by the parent and included on the MAP and authorization. One (1) OTC stated for children 6 -12 years of age and one (1) OTC stated for children 12 years of age and older. The child was four (4) years old. There was no prescription or statement signed by the doctor stating the dosage was appropriate for a child under the ages listed on the box. In Space 5 there was a box of Albuterol that did not have a prescription attached. A bottle of Zyrtec was provided by the parent as it was listed on the application as required by the physician. Zyrtec was not listed on the MAP and a medication authorization was not completed. Two (2) new staff files and one substitute staff file were monitored. All staff had current CBC qualifications and CPR/First Aid training. The last sanitation inspection was completed 9/11/25 and received a superior rating. The facility roster was reviewed in the ABCMS portal and was current. Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 5 there was a box of Albuterol that did not have a prescription attached. .0803(2)(a) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space 4 two (2) over-the-counter (OTC) medications were provided by the parent and included on the MAP and authorization. One (1) OTC stated for children 6 -12 years of age and one (1) OTC stated for children 12 years of age and older. The child was four (4) years old. There was no prescription or statement signed by the doctor stating the dosage was appropriate for a child under the ages listed on the box. An authorization was not completed for a child's Zytrec in Space 5. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, October 22, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov The emailed compliance letter must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Another unannounced visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with group size and ratio. Technical Assistance/General Comments: Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. - We discussed Pathways to the Stars today. Ms. Metoyer stated there were questions between program directors and DCDEE regarding which Pathway Alliance Centers for Education would be able to pursue as this program also housed Meck Pre-K classrooms. She stated if they were allowed to pursue Pathway 3 for Head Start programs and house Meck Pre-K classrooms they would choose Pathway 3. If not, they were going to pursue licensure through Pathway 2. I stated once clarification was received, I would schedule a time for technical assistance visit to review documents and discuss ways I could support the program as they prepared for license renewal. - Check medication directions and medication authorizations to ensure instructions align. If medication instructions listed on the box do not align with what is instructed on the authorization completed by the parent, a doctor’s note/prescription is required. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION AT BRIGHTWALK Facility ID: 60003932 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/30/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 5/30/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 142 Time In: 08:43 AM Time Out: 11:05 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility had a Five Star Rated License issued January 11, 2021 and an eighteen-month compliance history of 91% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were posted. The following was monitored using the April 2025 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, staff/child ratios, CPR/ First Aid, special training, CBC qualification, emergency medical care plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate and approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. I was greeted by Jennifer Metoyer, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Metoyer accompanied me on the walk through. I monitored four (4) classrooms and two (2) classrooms not currently being used for child care. Children were observed participating in graduation practice as well as a large group time activity that included dance and movement. There were no children present in Space 6. It was explained that the facility was hosting an end of unit Masquerade Party later today and parents in Space 6 were bringing their children in for the party. Teachers were observed engaged with children and provided an age appropriate and nurturing environment. Current lesson plans were posted. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. Emergency medications were monitored and met storage and paperwork requirements. No new staff were hired since the annual compliance visit conducted 3/4/25. I monitored the staff/training worksheet completed by Ms. Metoyer. The bus driver’s CPR and First Aid expired March 2025. Ms. Metoyer stated he was out of town when the training was offered and he was registered to take the class in June. All staff had current CBC qualification letters. The ABCMS roster was reviewed and current. Program records were reviewed and found in compliance. The last fire inspection was completed on March 18, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 3/3/25 and received a Superior rating. Two (2) violations were observed and cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. The First Aid certification expired March 2025 for one (1) staff member who transported children on the bus. .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. The CPR certification expired March 2025 for one (1) staff member who transported children on the bus. .1102(d) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Friday, June 13, 2025 to the email address listed below. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance/General Comments: Ms. Metoyer stated the facility was planning to open an Early Head Start classroom in the fall. She stated once the classroom was set up she would call me to measure and approve the space. Ms. Metoyer should contact environmental health (EH) to approve the space as well. Once EH approves the space I will measure, approve and request a new permit to indicate the age range change. I reminded Ms. Metoyer that anyone listed on the EMC should accompany children off site and individual names should be indicated on the EMC plan rather than the role of the staff person. I recommend auditing materials over the summer and replacing items that are worn and/or torn. I also recommend making sure all tape residue is removed from tables and floors before the program begins operating again in the fall. I discussed ECERS-3 with the teacher in Space 5 and recommended visiting the NCRLAP website to review the PowerPoints and documents that outline the changes to the assessment. I reviewed the CPR/First Aid requirement with Ms. Metoyer that states all staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid and CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c)All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_sn2_ov_pd.asp. (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION AT BRIGHTWALK Facility ID: 60003932 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 214 Time In: 10:06 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Five Star Permit issued 3/29/24. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/13/24. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 93% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. J. Burrell, Lead Teacher, and I explained the purpose of my visit. She stated Ms. Jennifer Metoyer, Director, was offsite today. Ms. Christa Davis, Family Engagement Specialist, accompanied me on the walkthrough. Four (4) classrooms were operating and monitored. Two (2) classrooms were Meck Pre-K. Children were observed participating in free choice activities, large group activities, and preparing to go outside for play. Classrooms were organized and adequate amounts of materials were observed and materials were observed in good repair. Staff provided a nurturing environment. Adequate supervision was observed, and staff/child ratio was maintained. Activity plans were posted and current. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. It was explained that when a child arrived late or arrived by bus their arrival times were documented on separate forms. I stated best practice would be to document all arrival times on one (1) document to ensure for accurate head counts when transitioning throughout the building. Playgrounds were monitored and met requirements. Emergency medications were monitored. One (1) child’s medical action plan (MAP) indicated Benadryl in addition to the Epipen. The Benadryl was not onsite. All medications listed on the MAP should be onsite. When the Benadryl is received by the parent it should be stored behind lock and key. The medication log was observed completed as required. Transportation requirements were unable to be monitored as the bus was not onsite. All Alliance buses are parked at an offsite location. A transportation roster was available for review and permissions to transport were on file. The posted menu reflected what was served. Staff files were reviewed. All staff at this location were employed by Alliance Center for Education longer than 12 months. Five (5) were transferred from other sites. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored five (5) files. The facility used Teaching Strategies curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/3/25 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 3/19/24. The Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Alliance Center for Education, Inc, owner of the facility, was listed current-active. 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. Two (2) children enrolled in Meck Pre-K did not have documentation of receiving NC Child Care Law for review. GS 110-102 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were observed in classrooms from January and February 2025. The incident reports were not documented in the incident log. There was no documentation in the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation of January and February 2025 playground inspections were not available for review. .0605(q) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). An employee's CBC letter expired 12/31/24 and was renewed 1/7/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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. Two (2) staff's First Aid training expired 9/7/24 and was renewed 12/12/24. .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. Two (2) staff's CPR expired 9/7/24 and was renewed 12/12/24. .1102(d) 1315 Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. Benadryl was listed on a child's medical action plan and the Benadryl was not onsite. .0802(c)(3) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The date of enrollment was not listed on five (5) child discipline policies. .1804(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) staff did not have the renewed qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two (2) Meck Pre-K children did not have documentation of receiving the smoking and tobacco restriction policy. .0604(j) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Tuesday, March 18, 2025 to the email address listed below or the provider may mail corrections to me at P.O. Box 1967, Huntersville, NC 28078 understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Star Rated License Reassessment Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment at this time unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. Information regarding the QRIS modernization plan can be found on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab. Current “Frequently Asked Questions” can be found at the bottom of the information page. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://ncrlap.org/. for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The following was discussed: - Continually audit books in classrooms and discard books that are torn and/or are in poor repair. - Ensure chairs are not stacked higher than three (3) high to prevent climbing injury. It is recommended not to stack chairs at all. - Topical medication/lotion permissions should state the brand name of the medication. - CBC qualification letters should be printed and on file for review. - CPR/First Aid training should be renewed prior to the expiration date. - The date of enrollment should be listed on the one sheet the facility used to indicate all required forms were received and reviewed by parents to satisfy the discipline policy requirement. - All incident reports should be documented in the incident log and reports should be stored in the child's file. If a child receives medical treatment for an incident that occurs onsite the DCDEE incident report should be forwarded to the consultant within 7 calendar days of the incident. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. 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: ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION AT BRIGHTWALK Facility ID: 60003932 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 214 Time In: 10:06 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Five Star Permit issued 3/29/24. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/13/24. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 93% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. J. Burrell, Lead Teacher, and I explained the purpose of my visit. She stated Ms. Jennifer Metoyer, Director, was offsite today. Ms. Christa Davis, Family Engagement Specialist, accompanied me on the walkthrough. Four (4) classrooms were operating and monitored. Two (2) classrooms were Meck Pre-K. Children were observed participating in free choice activities, large group activities, and preparing to go outside for play. Classrooms were organized and adequate amounts of materials were observed and materials were observed in good repair. Staff provided a nurturing environment. Adequate supervision was observed, and staff/child ratio was maintained. Activity plans were posted and current. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. It was explained that when a child arrived late or arrived by bus their arrival times were documented on separate forms. I stated best practice would be to document all arrival times on one (1) document to ensure for accurate head counts when transitioning throughout the building. Playgrounds were monitored and met requirements. Emergency medications were monitored. One (1) child’s medical action plan (MAP) indicated Benadryl in addition to the Epipen. The Benadryl was not onsite. All medications listed on the MAP should be onsite. When the Benadryl is received by the parent it should be stored behind lock and key. The medication log was observed completed as required. Transportation requirements were unable to be monitored as the bus was not onsite. All Alliance buses are parked at an offsite location. A transportation roster was available for review and permissions to transport were on file. The posted menu reflected what was served. Staff files were reviewed. All staff at this location were employed by Alliance Center for Education longer than 12 months. Five (5) were transferred from other sites. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored five (5) files. The facility used Teaching Strategies curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/3/25 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 3/19/24. The Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Alliance Center for Education, Inc, owner of the facility, was listed current-active. 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. Two (2) children enrolled in Meck Pre-K did not have documentation of receiving NC Child Care Law for review. GS 110-102 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were observed in classrooms from January and February 2025. The incident reports were not documented in the incident log. There was no documentation in the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation of January and February 2025 playground inspections were not available for review. .0605(q) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). An employee's CBC letter expired 12/31/24 and was renewed 1/7/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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. Two (2) staff's First Aid training expired 9/7/24 and was renewed 12/12/24. .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. Two (2) staff's CPR expired 9/7/24 and was renewed 12/12/24. .1102(d) 1315 Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. Benadryl was listed on a child's medical action plan and the Benadryl was not onsite. .0802(c)(3) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The date of enrollment was not listed on five (5) child discipline policies. .1804(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) staff did not have the renewed qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two (2) Meck Pre-K children did not have documentation of receiving the smoking and tobacco restriction policy. .0604(j) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Tuesday, March 18, 2025 to the email address listed below or the provider may mail corrections to me at P.O. Box 1967, Huntersville, NC 28078 understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Star Rated License Reassessment Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment at this time unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. Information regarding the QRIS modernization plan can be found on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab. Current “Frequently Asked Questions” can be found at the bottom of the information page. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://ncrlap.org/. for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The following was discussed: - Continually audit books in classrooms and discard books that are torn and/or are in poor repair. - Ensure chairs are not stacked higher than three (3) high to prevent climbing injury. It is recommended not to stack chairs at all. - Topical medication/lotion permissions should state the brand name of the medication. - CBC qualification letters should be printed and on file for review. - CPR/First Aid training should be renewed prior to the expiration date. - The date of enrollment should be listed on the one sheet the facility used to indicate all required forms were received and reviewed by parents to satisfy the discipline policy requirement. - All incident reports should be documented in the incident log and reports should be stored in the child's file. If a child receives medical treatment for an incident that occurs onsite the DCDEE incident report should be forwarded to the consultant within 7 calendar days of the incident. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. 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: ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION AT BRIGHTWALK Facility ID: 60003932 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 3/13/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 237 Time In: 10:03 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Special Provisional License issued September 28, 2023. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/30/23. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 91% prior to today’s visit. The August 2023 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Jennifer Metoyer, Director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Metoyer accompanied me on the walkthrough. She stated that today was an early release day and children would be leaving at 12:00. Three (3) classrooms were operating and monitored. Two (2) classrooms were Meck Pre-K. Children were observed participating in free choice activities, large group activities, and eating lunch. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Classrooms were organized and adequate amounts of materials were observed. Staff provided a nurturing environment. Adequate supervision was observed, and staff/child ratio was maintained. Activity plans were posted and current. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. Playgrounds were monitored and met requirements. Emergency medications were monitored. Transportation requirements were monitored and met requirements. The posted menu reflected what was served. Two (2) new staff file was monitored. All staff had current CBC qualifying letters and CPR/First Aid training. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored four (4) files. No violations were observed. The facility used approved Creative Curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 2/21/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 3/20/23. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child diagnosed with a chronic condition did not have required medication listed on the medical action plan onsite. Benadryl was indicated as an additional medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Motrin was stored in the sling bag with other emergency medications. The sling bag was observed stored above 5 feet and unlocked. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child's MAP expired 11/7/23. .0801(b) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One (1) child's permission expired 3/11/24 and was corrected during the visit. One (1) child's permission expired 3/8/24. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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 (1) new employee hired 9/12/23 completed maltreatment training on 1/12/24. .1102(g) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, March 27, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Once the correction letter is received and all violations are verified corrected a packet will be submitted to issue the new permit. Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year will not begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - DCDEE Regulatory system was unavailable during the visit. I reviewed the Word document and left a “handwritten” visit form with Ms. Metoyer. Violations were reviewed. We both signed each document. I will email visit summary once Regulatory is available for use. - Continue to check emails from DCDEE for updates. - Meck Pre-K Naptime: All classrooms are required to have a rest time. As noted during the August 2023 meeting with Meck Pre-K all children must have an assigned cot or mat and individual linen. The expectation is that all children start off on a cot or mat and awake children are allowed to transition to quiet activities while other children sleep. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 BEDS, COTS, MATS, AND LINENS (c) Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens. The child care law referenced below does not define a specific period of time for rest time, just that it must be offered: Article 7- Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes-Child Care Facilities § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (2) Health-Related Activities. – i. Rest time. - Each child care facility shall have a rest period for each child in care after lunch or at some other appropriate time and arrange for each child in care to be out-of-doors each day if weather conditions permit. Contact me at Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant, jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION AT BRIGHTWALK Facility ID: 60003932 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 3/13/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 237 Time In: 10:03 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Special Provisional License issued September 28, 2023. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/30/23. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 91% prior to today’s visit. The August 2023 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Jennifer Metoyer, Director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Metoyer accompanied me on the walkthrough. She stated that today was an early release day and children would be leaving at 12:00. Three (3) classrooms were operating and monitored. Two (2) classrooms were Meck Pre-K. Children were observed participating in free choice activities, large group activities, and eating lunch. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Classrooms were organized and adequate amounts of materials were observed. Staff provided a nurturing environment. Adequate supervision was observed, and staff/child ratio was maintained. Activity plans were posted and current. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. Playgrounds were monitored and met requirements. Emergency medications were monitored. Transportation requirements were monitored and met requirements. The posted menu reflected what was served. Two (2) new staff file was monitored. All staff had current CBC qualifying letters and CPR/First Aid training. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored four (4) files. No violations were observed. The facility used approved Creative Curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 2/21/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 3/20/23. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child diagnosed with a chronic condition did not have required medication listed on the medical action plan onsite. Benadryl was indicated as an additional medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Motrin was stored in the sling bag with other emergency medications. The sling bag was observed stored above 5 feet and unlocked. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child's MAP expired 11/7/23. .0801(b) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One (1) child's permission expired 3/11/24 and was corrected during the visit. One (1) child's permission expired 3/8/24. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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 (1) new employee hired 9/12/23 completed maltreatment training on 1/12/24. .1102(g) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, March 27, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Once the correction letter is received and all violations are verified corrected a packet will be submitted to issue the new permit. Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year will not begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - DCDEE Regulatory system was unavailable during the visit. I reviewed the Word document and left a “handwritten” visit form with Ms. Metoyer. Violations were reviewed. We both signed each document. I will email visit summary once Regulatory is available for use. - Continue to check emails from DCDEE for updates. - Meck Pre-K Naptime: All classrooms are required to have a rest time. As noted during the August 2023 meeting with Meck Pre-K all children must have an assigned cot or mat and individual linen. The expectation is that all children start off on a cot or mat and awake children are allowed to transition to quiet activities while other children sleep. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 BEDS, COTS, MATS, AND LINENS (c) Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens. The child care law referenced below does not define a specific period of time for rest time, just that it must be offered: Article 7- Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes-Child Care Facilities § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (2) Health-Related Activities. – i. Rest time. - Each child care facility shall have a rest period for each child in care after lunch or at some other appropriate time and arrange for each child in care to be out-of-doors each day if weather conditions permit. Contact me at Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant, jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 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