Brighter Minds Academy 2

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0426-272L Visit Date: 4/27/2026 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 4/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 156 Time In: 10:24 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding allegations of violations of child care requirements. Concerns were related to supervision, child records, and outdoor safety requirements. Upon arrival I observed repairs being completed on the stairs of the climbing structure. I was greeted by Ms. Kesha Coley, Director/Owner, and I explained the purpose of the visit. I discussed the concerns with Ms. Coley. She accompanied me on the walk through of the center and outdoor learning environment. It was reported that on 4/16/26 a two-year-old child fell off the end of the slide and injured his nose. No medical treatment was required for the injury. There were concerns that the child was not adequately supervised while playing on the climbing structure. Additionally, there were concerns regarding the amount of mulch at the bottom of the slide, and it was reported that the slide was 7’ high. The reporter felt it was not developmentally appropriate for children. The reporter also expressed concerns about the incident report provided on 4/16/26. Ms. Coley provided camera footage of the incident. I observed the teacher standing next to the top of the slide and supervising children as they lined up to go down the slide. I observed a child slide down and stop at the bottom before tumbling forward, headfirst off, the end of the slide. The teacher was observed assisting a child at the top of the slide and then she turned to assist the child who fell off the end of the slide. I observed the teacher pick the child up and hold him. Ms. Coley was not onsite at the time of the incident. She stated the teacher called her to inform her of what occurred. Ms. Coley stated she instructed the teacher to write an incident report for the parent to sign at pick up. She stated the parent arrived before the incident report was fully completed and that the teacher explained what happened to the parent. She stated the teacher requested the parent sign the uncompleted incident report and the parent signed based on what was explained. Ms. Coley stated the incident report was fully completed that evening after closing on 4/16/26. She stated she did not provide the completed incident report on the morning of 4/17/26 because she wanted to review the camera footage as the parent stated the child was pushed by another child and she wanted the report to be accurate. She stated she provided the report at pick up and there were no changes made to the report as the child was not pushed. I observed the completed and signed report today. The incident log had not been completed. Ms. Coley and I walked outside to the climbing structure. She stated she was having repairs completed to the stairs of the climbing structure because her environmental health specialist recommended replacing or sealing the stairs during the inspection completed on 4/14/26. I reviewed the inspection report and there were no demerits recorded for the climbing structure. The slide was measured 4’ 3” from the top of the slide to the ground. I measured the depth of the mulch at the bottom of the slide, and it measured less than 1 inch. I observed kick mats placed at the bottom of the slide. Based on observations and interviews the concern regarding supervision was unconfirmed. Adequate supervision was observed during the visit as well as on the video footage from 4/16/26. Based on observations and interviews the concern regarding children’s records was unconfirmed. The incident report was completed and on file for review. Based on observations and interviews the concern regarding outdoor safety requirements was confirmed. There was less than 6” of mulch in fall zones around climbing equipment specifically at the bottom of the slide. Additional observations during the walk through included the following: Preschool aged children were observed participating in a large group reading activity and teacher directed play at tables. Infants were observed sleeping, being diapered and playing on the floor directly supervised by a teacher. An infant was observed sleeping in her crib when I arrived and during the walk through. Safe sleep checks were not documented for the infant. Three (3) violations were cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch at the end of the slide measured less than 6" deep. .0605(j) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not completed for an incident that occurred on 4/16/26. .0802(g)(1-6) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One (1) infant was observed sleeping on her back during the walkthrough. The safe sleep chart was not completed for the infant. .0606(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 Monday, May 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 considered 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 may be completed. Email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov The emailed compliance letter must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - The incident log should be completed anytime an incident report is created for parents. Incident reports should be kept in the child’s file and if an incident occurs that requires medical attention the completed incident report should be mailed/scanned to the consultant within 7 calendar days of the incident. - Teachers should document the time and position of an infant when they are placed in the crib and every fifteen minutes until the infant is removed from the crib. - I recommend having several bags of extra mulch onsite to ensure at least 6” of mulch is always maintained around fall zones. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov 704-956-1648 or Amy Italiano, Licensing Supervisor, at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-936-6065. 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 266 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with a Four Star License issued on September 1, 2018. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 80% prior to today’s visit. The April 2025 Center Item Number Listing and the March 2024 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. K. Coley, Director, and explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Coley was present as I monitored classrooms. Children in the preschool classroom were observed participating in free choice activities and preparing for a holiday party. The teacher was observed engaged with children and provided a nurturing environment. Evidence of the lesson plan was observed hanging on the walls and throughout the center. Materials were observed in good repair and plentiful. Children in Space 2 were observed participating in free choice play. The teacher was engaged with children as they played. Materials were observed in good repair. One (1) infant was observed sleeping. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. The crib was labeled and toddlers had assigned cots for sleeping. Materials were observed in good repair. The teacher provided a nurturing environment. Feeding plans were signed and posted as required. The posted menu was changed to reflect what was served today for the holiday party. Lunch met nutrition requirements. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. Emergency medications and topical ointments were monitored. A child’s Benadryl was not stored behind lock and key. It was stored with the Epi pen above 5 feet. I explained to Ms. Coley that Benadryl was not considered emergency medication and should be stored behind lock and key. The facility did not provide transportation. A sampling of children’s files was reviewed. One (1) new staff file was monitored and one (1) veteran staff file was monitored. The staff and training worksheet was completed by the consultant. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A sampling of children’s files was monitored. The sanitation inspection was completed 7/25/25 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 3/26/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/18/25 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was dissolved. I informed Ms. Coley today of dissolution. She refiled the paperwork and made payment during the visit. She confirmed with the Secretary of State that payment was received and was told it would take 10-15 business days for the reinstatement. The center roster was reviewed in the ABCMS portal and was current. Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The small plastic playhouse on the preschool playground had broken pieces that should be removed. .0601(d) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A box of Benadryl was not stored behind lock and key. The medication was stored above five feet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee did not have record of CPR training. The card on file indicated First Aid training only. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child, L.G., did not have updated emergency medical care information on file. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An infant who began enrollment in September did not have a health assessment on file. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An infant who enrolled in September 2025 did not have immunizations on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The discipline policy for one (1) child did not indicate the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. A child's application did was not fully completed. Line items were left blank. .0801(a)(1-7) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) employee, L.C., hired 11/10/25 did not have a signed policy on file for review. She was observed caring for children today. .0608(d)(1-4) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Authorization for a diaper cream was not onsite. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) employee hired 8/28/24 did not complete health and safety trainings within one (1) year. One (1) employee hired 9/9/24 did not complete all of the health and safety trainings within one year. She was missing four (4) required trainings. .1102(a) 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. Signed receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for one child. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 Thursday, January 2, 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 considered 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 may be completed. Email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov The emailed compliance letter must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments The following was discussed during today’s visit: I reviewed Pathways 1 and 2 with Ms. Coley. She stated she currently working with CCRI and Quality Every Day. She stated the center was considering participating in the mock assessments to prepare. - I recommend using the child and staff file checklists located on the DCDEE website to ensure all paperwork is collected. - I recommend designating a date for all families to renew emergency medical care information to be able to keep track of renewals. - Health and safety trainings can be taken on the DCDEE Moodle platform free of charge. - Playground checks should be completed every day prior to children going outdoors. - Discipline policies are required to have the date of enrollment listed as well as the signature and date signed. - Fire inspections should sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days. 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 266 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with a Four Star License issued on September 1, 2018. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 80% prior to today’s visit. The April 2025 Center Item Number Listing and the March 2024 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. K. Coley, Director, and explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Coley was present as I monitored classrooms. Children in the preschool classroom were observed participating in free choice activities and preparing for a holiday party. The teacher was observed engaged with children and provided a nurturing environment. Evidence of the lesson plan was observed hanging on the walls and throughout the center. Materials were observed in good repair and plentiful. Children in Space 2 were observed participating in free choice play. The teacher was engaged with children as they played. Materials were observed in good repair. One (1) infant was observed sleeping. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. The crib was labeled and toddlers had assigned cots for sleeping. Materials were observed in good repair. The teacher provided a nurturing environment. Feeding plans were signed and posted as required. The posted menu was changed to reflect what was served today for the holiday party. Lunch met nutrition requirements. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. Emergency medications and topical ointments were monitored. A child’s Benadryl was not stored behind lock and key. It was stored with the Epi pen above 5 feet. I explained to Ms. Coley that Benadryl was not considered emergency medication and should be stored behind lock and key. The facility did not provide transportation. A sampling of children’s files was reviewed. One (1) new staff file was monitored and one (1) veteran staff file was monitored. The staff and training worksheet was completed by the consultant. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A sampling of children’s files was monitored. The sanitation inspection was completed 7/25/25 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 3/26/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/18/25 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was dissolved. I informed Ms. Coley today of dissolution. She refiled the paperwork and made payment during the visit. She confirmed with the Secretary of State that payment was received and was told it would take 10-15 business days for the reinstatement. The center roster was reviewed in the ABCMS portal and was current. Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The small plastic playhouse on the preschool playground had broken pieces that should be removed. .0601(d) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A box of Benadryl was not stored behind lock and key. The medication was stored above five feet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee did not have record of CPR training. The card on file indicated First Aid training only. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child, L.G., did not have updated emergency medical care information on file. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An infant who began enrollment in September did not have a health assessment on file. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An infant who enrolled in September 2025 did not have immunizations on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The discipline policy for one (1) child did not indicate the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. A child's application did was not fully completed. Line items were left blank. .0801(a)(1-7) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) employee, L.C., hired 11/10/25 did not have a signed policy on file for review. She was observed caring for children today. .0608(d)(1-4) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Authorization for a diaper cream was not onsite. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) employee hired 8/28/24 did not complete health and safety trainings within one (1) year. One (1) employee hired 9/9/24 did not complete all of the health and safety trainings within one year. She was missing four (4) required trainings. .1102(a) 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. Signed receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for one child. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 Thursday, January 2, 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 considered 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 may be completed. Email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov The emailed compliance letter must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments The following was discussed during today’s visit: I reviewed Pathways 1 and 2 with Ms. Coley. She stated she currently working with CCRI and Quality Every Day. She stated the center was considering participating in the mock assessments to prepare. - I recommend using the child and staff file checklists located on the DCDEE website to ensure all paperwork is collected. - I recommend designating a date for all families to renew emergency medical care information to be able to keep track of renewals. - Health and safety trainings can be taken on the DCDEE Moodle platform free of charge. - Playground checks should be completed every day prior to children going outdoors. - Discipline policies are required to have the date of enrollment listed as well as the signature and date signed. - Fire inspections should sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 266 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with a Four Star License issued on September 1, 2018. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 80% prior to today’s visit. The April 2025 Center Item Number Listing and the March 2024 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. K. Coley, Director, and explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Coley was present as I monitored classrooms. Children in the preschool classroom were observed participating in free choice activities and preparing for a holiday party. The teacher was observed engaged with children and provided a nurturing environment. Evidence of the lesson plan was observed hanging on the walls and throughout the center. Materials were observed in good repair and plentiful. Children in Space 2 were observed participating in free choice play. The teacher was engaged with children as they played. Materials were observed in good repair. One (1) infant was observed sleeping. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. The crib was labeled and toddlers had assigned cots for sleeping. Materials were observed in good repair. The teacher provided a nurturing environment. Feeding plans were signed and posted as required. The posted menu was changed to reflect what was served today for the holiday party. Lunch met nutrition requirements. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. Emergency medications and topical ointments were monitored. A child’s Benadryl was not stored behind lock and key. It was stored with the Epi pen above 5 feet. I explained to Ms. Coley that Benadryl was not considered emergency medication and should be stored behind lock and key. The facility did not provide transportation. A sampling of children’s files was reviewed. One (1) new staff file was monitored and one (1) veteran staff file was monitored. The staff and training worksheet was completed by the consultant. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A sampling of children’s files was monitored. The sanitation inspection was completed 7/25/25 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 3/26/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/18/25 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was dissolved. I informed Ms. Coley today of dissolution. She refiled the paperwork and made payment during the visit. She confirmed with the Secretary of State that payment was received and was told it would take 10-15 business days for the reinstatement. The center roster was reviewed in the ABCMS portal and was current. Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The small plastic playhouse on the preschool playground had broken pieces that should be removed. .0601(d) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A box of Benadryl was not stored behind lock and key. The medication was stored above five feet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee did not have record of CPR training. The card on file indicated First Aid training only. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child, L.G., did not have updated emergency medical care information on file. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An infant who began enrollment in September did not have a health assessment on file. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An infant who enrolled in September 2025 did not have immunizations on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The discipline policy for one (1) child did not indicate the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. A child's application did was not fully completed. Line items were left blank. .0801(a)(1-7) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) employee, L.C., hired 11/10/25 did not have a signed policy on file for review. She was observed caring for children today. .0608(d)(1-4) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Authorization for a diaper cream was not onsite. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) employee hired 8/28/24 did not complete health and safety trainings within one (1) year. One (1) employee hired 9/9/24 did not complete all of the health and safety trainings within one year. She was missing four (4) required trainings. .1102(a) 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. Signed receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for one child. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 Thursday, January 2, 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 considered 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 may be completed. Email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov The emailed compliance letter must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments The following was discussed during today’s visit: I reviewed Pathways 1 and 2 with Ms. Coley. She stated she currently working with CCRI and Quality Every Day. She stated the center was considering participating in the mock assessments to prepare. - I recommend using the child and staff file checklists located on the DCDEE website to ensure all paperwork is collected. - I recommend designating a date for all families to renew emergency medical care information to be able to keep track of renewals. - Health and safety trainings can be taken on the DCDEE Moodle platform free of charge. - Playground checks should be completed every day prior to children going outdoors. - Discipline policies are required to have the date of enrollment listed as well as the signature and date signed. - Fire inspections should sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days. 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/22/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 8/22/2025 Age: From 2 To 8 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct an unannounced follow-up visit from the routine unannounced visit conducted on 8/15/25 when staff/child ratio and group size was cited. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. J. Truesdale, Lead Teacher and I explained the purpose of the visit. She stated Ms. Coley, Director, was not onsite. I monitored the facility unaccompanied. I monitored all three (3) classrooms and observed children participating in free choice activities, and large group story time. Teachers were observed engaged with children and adequate supervision was observed. Staff/child ratios met requirements. The following violations were verified corrected: Item #1756 regarding staff/child ratio and group size. Each space met group size requirements as well as staff/child ratio. Item #106 regarding fire inspections was corrected during the visit conducted on 8/15/25. The following violations were cited again: Item #125 regarding documentation of arrival and departure times. One (1) child’s arrival time was not documented in Space 3. The violation was corrected during the visit. Item #847 regarding medication authorization. The medication authorization for a child’s emergency medication was observed completed and stored with the medication. The medical action plan listed Benadryl in addition to an Epi pen for treatment in the event of an emergency. A permission form for the Benadryl was not completed. One (1) additional violation regarding storage of hazardous products was cited and corrected during the visit. I observed the kitchen door unlocked and three (1) gallon sized paint cans were stored on the floor. Three (3) violations were cited today and one (1) violation required a corrective action letter to verify compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child's arrival time was not documented in Space 3. Repeat violation 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The kitchen door was unlocked and three (3) gallon sized paint cans were stored on the floor. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child's medical action plan listed an Epi pen and Benadryl as needed for treatment in the event of emergency. The permission form for the Epi pen was observed current. There was no permission form for the Benadryl. Repeat violation 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 Thursday, September 4, 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. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/22/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 8/22/2025 Age: From 2 To 8 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct an unannounced follow-up visit from the routine unannounced visit conducted on 8/15/25 when staff/child ratio and group size was cited. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. J. Truesdale, Lead Teacher and I explained the purpose of the visit. She stated Ms. Coley, Director, was not onsite. I monitored the facility unaccompanied. I monitored all three (3) classrooms and observed children participating in free choice activities, and large group story time. Teachers were observed engaged with children and adequate supervision was observed. Staff/child ratios met requirements. The following violations were verified corrected: Item #1756 regarding staff/child ratio and group size. Each space met group size requirements as well as staff/child ratio. Item #106 regarding fire inspections was corrected during the visit conducted on 8/15/25. The following violations were cited again: Item #125 regarding documentation of arrival and departure times. One (1) child’s arrival time was not documented in Space 3. The violation was corrected during the visit. Item #847 regarding medication authorization. The medication authorization for a child’s emergency medication was observed completed and stored with the medication. The medical action plan listed Benadryl in addition to an Epi pen for treatment in the event of an emergency. A permission form for the Benadryl was not completed. One (1) additional violation regarding storage of hazardous products was cited and corrected during the visit. I observed the kitchen door unlocked and three (1) gallon sized paint cans were stored on the floor. Three (3) violations were cited today and one (1) violation required a corrective action letter to verify compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child's arrival time was not documented in Space 3. Repeat violation 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The kitchen door was unlocked and three (3) gallon sized paint cans were stored on the floor. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child's medical action plan listed an Epi pen and Benadryl as needed for treatment in the event of emergency. The permission form for the Epi pen was observed current. There was no permission form for the Benadryl. Repeat violation 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 Thursday, September 4, 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. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/22/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 8/22/2025 Age: From 2 To 8 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct an unannounced follow-up visit from the routine unannounced visit conducted on 8/15/25 when staff/child ratio and group size was cited. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. J. Truesdale, Lead Teacher and I explained the purpose of the visit. She stated Ms. Coley, Director, was not onsite. I monitored the facility unaccompanied. I monitored all three (3) classrooms and observed children participating in free choice activities, and large group story time. Teachers were observed engaged with children and adequate supervision was observed. Staff/child ratios met requirements. The following violations were verified corrected: Item #1756 regarding staff/child ratio and group size. Each space met group size requirements as well as staff/child ratio. Item #106 regarding fire inspections was corrected during the visit conducted on 8/15/25. The following violations were cited again: Item #125 regarding documentation of arrival and departure times. One (1) child’s arrival time was not documented in Space 3. The violation was corrected during the visit. Item #847 regarding medication authorization. The medication authorization for a child’s emergency medication was observed completed and stored with the medication. The medical action plan listed Benadryl in addition to an Epi pen for treatment in the event of an emergency. A permission form for the Benadryl was not completed. One (1) additional violation regarding storage of hazardous products was cited and corrected during the visit. I observed the kitchen door unlocked and three (1) gallon sized paint cans were stored on the floor. Three (3) violations were cited today and one (1) violation required a corrective action letter to verify compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child's arrival time was not documented in Space 3. Repeat violation 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The kitchen door was unlocked and three (3) gallon sized paint cans were stored on the floor. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child's medical action plan listed an Epi pen and Benadryl as needed for treatment in the event of emergency. The permission form for the Epi pen was observed current. There was no permission form for the Benadryl. Repeat violation 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 Thursday, September 4, 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. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/15/2025 Age: From 1 To 10 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued September 1, 2018. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 84% 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. Kesha Coley, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Coley stated she was short-staffed today and only two (2) teachers were present including her. She stated Mr. Coley was on his way to the facility. I observed sixteen (16) children aged two years to ten years old present in Space 2. The maximum number of children allowed in Space 2 was eight (8). Staff/child ratio was out of compliance in Space 2. The ratio with 2 year old children present was 1:9. I observed five (5) toddlers in Space 3. The room met group size requirements. Children were moved from Space 2 to Space 1 where the maximum group size was sixteen (16). I monitored the facility unaccompanied. Mr. Coley arrived at the facility approximately thirty (30) minutes after my arrival. He moved four (4) children to Space 2. I observed children participating in independent center play in Space 1 and a large group story time activity. Children were observed listening to a story and playing independently in Space 2. Toddlers in Space 1 were observed playing independently at the table and being diapered. Diapering procedures were observed meeting compliance. Arrival and departure times were not documented for all children today. This was corrected during the visit. Emergency medications were monitored. Medication was properly stored and the medical action plan was completed and current. There was no medication authorization completed. No new staff were hired since the last visit conducted 1/28/25. All staff had current CBC qualifications, CPR/First Aid training and SIDS training. Lesson plans were posted and current. The last fire inspection was completed 3/26/25. The inspection was not sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days. The last sanitation inspection was completed 7/25/25 and received a superior rating. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/15/2025 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. The facility roster was reviewed in the ABCMS portal and was current. It was reported no children were enrolled in 2nd or 3rd shift. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was completed 3/26/25 and was not sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not completed for school aged children in Space 1. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication authorization for a chronic condition was not completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. I observed sixteen (16) children aged two years to ten years old present in Space 2. The maximum number of children allowed in Space 2 was eight (8). The ratio for 2 year old children was 1:9. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 Friday, August 29, 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: - Hold harmless ended July 1, 2025. Facilities will now be required to renew their permit every three years as previously required. The facility voluntarily chose to complete ECERS-R and ITERS-R assessments on 5/17/2022. Assessments are valid for 3 years therefore the previous RL assessment is no longer valid, and the facility will be required to participate in the new QRIS system, also known as Pathway to the Stars. The Pathways to the Stars transition will begin soon. In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. We’ll also host informational webinars: Webinars – Choosing a Pathway to the Stars • August 18 at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) • August 18 at 6:30pm (family child care homes) • August 20 at 1:00pm (family child care homes) • August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings at Child Care Resources, Inc to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Invites will be sent soon and attendees will be required to register for a session as space is limited. 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. - I recommend creating signage that can be placed on the front door notifying parents to drop-off children at the back door when short staffed in the morning as Space 1 is the largest classroom. - All fire inspections should be forwarded to the consultant within 7 calendar days of the inspection. - Arrival and departure times should be documented as children arrive and depart each day. - Medication authorizations should be completed along with the medical action plan. The authorization is valid for 6 months and the medical action plan is valid for 12 months. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/15/2025 Age: From 1 To 10 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued September 1, 2018. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 84% 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. Kesha Coley, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Coley stated she was short-staffed today and only two (2) teachers were present including her. She stated Mr. Coley was on his way to the facility. I observed sixteen (16) children aged two years to ten years old present in Space 2. The maximum number of children allowed in Space 2 was eight (8). Staff/child ratio was out of compliance in Space 2. The ratio with 2 year old children present was 1:9. I observed five (5) toddlers in Space 3. The room met group size requirements. Children were moved from Space 2 to Space 1 where the maximum group size was sixteen (16). I monitored the facility unaccompanied. Mr. Coley arrived at the facility approximately thirty (30) minutes after my arrival. He moved four (4) children to Space 2. I observed children participating in independent center play in Space 1 and a large group story time activity. Children were observed listening to a story and playing independently in Space 2. Toddlers in Space 1 were observed playing independently at the table and being diapered. Diapering procedures were observed meeting compliance. Arrival and departure times were not documented for all children today. This was corrected during the visit. Emergency medications were monitored. Medication was properly stored and the medical action plan was completed and current. There was no medication authorization completed. No new staff were hired since the last visit conducted 1/28/25. All staff had current CBC qualifications, CPR/First Aid training and SIDS training. Lesson plans were posted and current. The last fire inspection was completed 3/26/25. The inspection was not sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days. The last sanitation inspection was completed 7/25/25 and received a superior rating. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/15/2025 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. The facility roster was reviewed in the ABCMS portal and was current. It was reported no children were enrolled in 2nd or 3rd shift. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was completed 3/26/25 and was not sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not completed for school aged children in Space 1. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication authorization for a chronic condition was not completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. I observed sixteen (16) children aged two years to ten years old present in Space 2. The maximum number of children allowed in Space 2 was eight (8). The ratio for 2 year old children was 1:9. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 Friday, August 29, 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: - Hold harmless ended July 1, 2025. Facilities will now be required to renew their permit every three years as previously required. The facility voluntarily chose to complete ECERS-R and ITERS-R assessments on 5/17/2022. Assessments are valid for 3 years therefore the previous RL assessment is no longer valid, and the facility will be required to participate in the new QRIS system, also known as Pathway to the Stars. The Pathways to the Stars transition will begin soon. In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. We’ll also host informational webinars: Webinars – Choosing a Pathway to the Stars • August 18 at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) • August 18 at 6:30pm (family child care homes) • August 20 at 1:00pm (family child care homes) • August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings at Child Care Resources, Inc to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Invites will be sent soon and attendees will be required to register for a session as space is limited. 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. - I recommend creating signage that can be placed on the front door notifying parents to drop-off children at the back door when short staffed in the morning as Space 1 is the largest classroom. - All fire inspections should be forwarded to the consultant within 7 calendar days of the inspection. - Arrival and departure times should be documented as children arrive and depart each day. - Medication authorizations should be completed along with the medical action plan. The authorization is valid for 6 months and the medical action plan is valid for 12 months. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/15/2025 Age: From 1 To 10 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued September 1, 2018. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 84% 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. Kesha Coley, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Coley stated she was short-staffed today and only two (2) teachers were present including her. She stated Mr. Coley was on his way to the facility. I observed sixteen (16) children aged two years to ten years old present in Space 2. The maximum number of children allowed in Space 2 was eight (8). Staff/child ratio was out of compliance in Space 2. The ratio with 2 year old children present was 1:9. I observed five (5) toddlers in Space 3. The room met group size requirements. Children were moved from Space 2 to Space 1 where the maximum group size was sixteen (16). I monitored the facility unaccompanied. Mr. Coley arrived at the facility approximately thirty (30) minutes after my arrival. He moved four (4) children to Space 2. I observed children participating in independent center play in Space 1 and a large group story time activity. Children were observed listening to a story and playing independently in Space 2. Toddlers in Space 1 were observed playing independently at the table and being diapered. Diapering procedures were observed meeting compliance. Arrival and departure times were not documented for all children today. This was corrected during the visit. Emergency medications were monitored. Medication was properly stored and the medical action plan was completed and current. There was no medication authorization completed. No new staff were hired since the last visit conducted 1/28/25. All staff had current CBC qualifications, CPR/First Aid training and SIDS training. Lesson plans were posted and current. The last fire inspection was completed 3/26/25. The inspection was not sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days. The last sanitation inspection was completed 7/25/25 and received a superior rating. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/15/2025 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. The facility roster was reviewed in the ABCMS portal and was current. It was reported no children were enrolled in 2nd or 3rd shift. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was completed 3/26/25 and was not sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not completed for school aged children in Space 1. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication authorization for a chronic condition was not completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. I observed sixteen (16) children aged two years to ten years old present in Space 2. The maximum number of children allowed in Space 2 was eight (8). The ratio for 2 year old children was 1:9. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 Friday, August 29, 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: - Hold harmless ended July 1, 2025. Facilities will now be required to renew their permit every three years as previously required. The facility voluntarily chose to complete ECERS-R and ITERS-R assessments on 5/17/2022. Assessments are valid for 3 years therefore the previous RL assessment is no longer valid, and the facility will be required to participate in the new QRIS system, also known as Pathway to the Stars. The Pathways to the Stars transition will begin soon. In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. We’ll also host informational webinars: Webinars – Choosing a Pathway to the Stars • August 18 at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) • August 18 at 6:30pm (family child care homes) • August 20 at 1:00pm (family child care homes) • August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings at Child Care Resources, Inc to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Invites will be sent soon and attendees will be required to register for a session as space is limited. 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. - I recommend creating signage that can be placed on the front door notifying parents to drop-off children at the back door when short staffed in the morning as Space 1 is the largest classroom. - All fire inspections should be forwarded to the consultant within 7 calendar days of the inspection. - Arrival and departure times should be documented as children arrive and depart each day. - Medication authorizations should be completed along with the medical action plan. The authorization is valid for 6 months and the medical action plan is valid for 12 months. 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/15/2025 Age: From 1 To 10 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued September 1, 2018. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 84% 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. Kesha Coley, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Coley stated she was short-staffed today and only two (2) teachers were present including her. She stated Mr. Coley was on his way to the facility. I observed sixteen (16) children aged two years to ten years old present in Space 2. The maximum number of children allowed in Space 2 was eight (8). Staff/child ratio was out of compliance in Space 2. The ratio with 2 year old children present was 1:9. I observed five (5) toddlers in Space 3. The room met group size requirements. Children were moved from Space 2 to Space 1 where the maximum group size was sixteen (16). I monitored the facility unaccompanied. Mr. Coley arrived at the facility approximately thirty (30) minutes after my arrival. He moved four (4) children to Space 2. I observed children participating in independent center play in Space 1 and a large group story time activity. Children were observed listening to a story and playing independently in Space 2. Toddlers in Space 1 were observed playing independently at the table and being diapered. Diapering procedures were observed meeting compliance. Arrival and departure times were not documented for all children today. This was corrected during the visit. Emergency medications were monitored. Medication was properly stored and the medical action plan was completed and current. There was no medication authorization completed. No new staff were hired since the last visit conducted 1/28/25. All staff had current CBC qualifications, CPR/First Aid training and SIDS training. Lesson plans were posted and current. The last fire inspection was completed 3/26/25. The inspection was not sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days. The last sanitation inspection was completed 7/25/25 and received a superior rating. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/15/2025 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. The facility roster was reviewed in the ABCMS portal and was current. It was reported no children were enrolled in 2nd or 3rd shift. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was completed 3/26/25 and was not sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not completed for school aged children in Space 1. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication authorization for a chronic condition was not completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. I observed sixteen (16) children aged two years to ten years old present in Space 2. The maximum number of children allowed in Space 2 was eight (8). The ratio for 2 year old children was 1:9. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 Friday, August 29, 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: - Hold harmless ended July 1, 2025. Facilities will now be required to renew their permit every three years as previously required. The facility voluntarily chose to complete ECERS-R and ITERS-R assessments on 5/17/2022. Assessments are valid for 3 years therefore the previous RL assessment is no longer valid, and the facility will be required to participate in the new QRIS system, also known as Pathway to the Stars. The Pathways to the Stars transition will begin soon. In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. We’ll also host informational webinars: Webinars – Choosing a Pathway to the Stars • August 18 at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) • August 18 at 6:30pm (family child care homes) • August 20 at 1:00pm (family child care homes) • August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings at Child Care Resources, Inc to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Invites will be sent soon and attendees will be required to register for a session as space is limited. 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. - I recommend creating signage that can be placed on the front door notifying parents to drop-off children at the back door when short staffed in the morning as Space 1 is the largest classroom. - All fire inspections should be forwarded to the consultant within 7 calendar days of the inspection. - Arrival and departure times should be documented as children arrive and depart each day. - Medication authorizations should be completed along with the medical action plan. The authorization is valid for 6 months and the medical action plan is valid for 12 months. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/15/2025 Age: From 1 To 10 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued September 1, 2018. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 84% 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. Kesha Coley, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Coley stated she was short-staffed today and only two (2) teachers were present including her. She stated Mr. Coley was on his way to the facility. I observed sixteen (16) children aged two years to ten years old present in Space 2. The maximum number of children allowed in Space 2 was eight (8). Staff/child ratio was out of compliance in Space 2. The ratio with 2 year old children present was 1:9. I observed five (5) toddlers in Space 3. The room met group size requirements. Children were moved from Space 2 to Space 1 where the maximum group size was sixteen (16). I monitored the facility unaccompanied. Mr. Coley arrived at the facility approximately thirty (30) minutes after my arrival. He moved four (4) children to Space 2. I observed children participating in independent center play in Space 1 and a large group story time activity. Children were observed listening to a story and playing independently in Space 2. Toddlers in Space 1 were observed playing independently at the table and being diapered. Diapering procedures were observed meeting compliance. Arrival and departure times were not documented for all children today. This was corrected during the visit. Emergency medications were monitored. Medication was properly stored and the medical action plan was completed and current. There was no medication authorization completed. No new staff were hired since the last visit conducted 1/28/25. All staff had current CBC qualifications, CPR/First Aid training and SIDS training. Lesson plans were posted and current. The last fire inspection was completed 3/26/25. The inspection was not sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days. The last sanitation inspection was completed 7/25/25 and received a superior rating. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/15/2025 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. The facility roster was reviewed in the ABCMS portal and was current. It was reported no children were enrolled in 2nd or 3rd shift. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was completed 3/26/25 and was not sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not completed for school aged children in Space 1. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication authorization for a chronic condition was not completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. I observed sixteen (16) children aged two years to ten years old present in Space 2. The maximum number of children allowed in Space 2 was eight (8). The ratio for 2 year old children was 1:9. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 Friday, August 29, 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: - Hold harmless ended July 1, 2025. Facilities will now be required to renew their permit every three years as previously required. The facility voluntarily chose to complete ECERS-R and ITERS-R assessments on 5/17/2022. Assessments are valid for 3 years therefore the previous RL assessment is no longer valid, and the facility will be required to participate in the new QRIS system, also known as Pathway to the Stars. The Pathways to the Stars transition will begin soon. In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. We’ll also host informational webinars: Webinars – Choosing a Pathway to the Stars • August 18 at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) • August 18 at 6:30pm (family child care homes) • August 20 at 1:00pm (family child care homes) • August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings at Child Care Resources, Inc to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Invites will be sent soon and attendees will be required to register for a session as space is limited. 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. - I recommend creating signage that can be placed on the front door notifying parents to drop-off children at the back door when short staffed in the morning as Space 1 is the largest classroom. - All fire inspections should be forwarded to the consultant within 7 calendar days of the inspection. - Arrival and departure times should be documented as children arrive and depart each day. - Medication authorizations should be completed along with the medical action plan. The authorization is valid for 6 months and the medical action plan is valid for 12 months. 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 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct an annual compliance follow-up visit when a violation related to staff/child ratio/grouping was cited. The annual compliance visit was conducted 1/9/25. Upon arrival I was greeted by the lead preschool teacher and Ms. Kesha Coley, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. I put my computer bag in the office and Ms. Coley accompanied me to the toddler classroom. I monitored all three (3) classrooms and observed children participating in free choice activities. Teachers were observed engaged with children and adequate supervision was observed. The following violations were verified corrected: Item #533 regarding dated and labeled infant bottles. Item #824 regarding the fence height on the preschool playground. Item #1032 regarding employee medical statement. Item #1323 regarding child immunization reports on file. Item #1757 regarding a valid qualification letter on file for review. Item #1897 regarding child maltreatment training. The following violations were cited again: Item #1824 regarding annual EPR plan review. Ms. Coley stated she had not had a chance to review the EPR plan in the portal. Item #1867 regarding depth of loose surfacing underneath fall zones. Ms. Coley stated she did not order mulch. Item #1834 regarding child medical action plan on file for review. The medical action plan was not completed. Item #1321 regarding child medical assessments. Two (2) children did not have a medical assessment on file during the annual compliance visit. One (1) of the children had a medical assessment on file today. The following violation was granted an extension: Item #620 regarding peeling paint on doors and exterior. Ms. Coley stated she had difficulty finding a contractor to complete exterior paint due to the cold temperatures in January. She contacted the painter today and left a message to confirm a date of service. The new compliance date is 2/11/25. After reviewing Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) with Amy Italiano, Lead Consultant, it was determined the violation Item #318 was cited in error. The rule states children between 12-24 months of age (1 year olds) cannot be grouped with 3 and 4 year olds. Children 24 months of age (2 years old) may be grouped with older children as long at the ratio, 1:9, is followed. The violation was removed from the annual compliance visit conducted on 1/9/25 and removed from the compliance history. Violation Number Comment Rule 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. Repeat violation .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child was enrolled 6/24/24 and one child was enrolled 8/1/23. Repeat violation GS110-91(1) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan was not reviewed in the portal annually. Repeat violation .0607(e) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The medical action plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy was not attached to the application. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured below 6 inches. Repeat violation .0605(k)(1-4) 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 Tuesday, February 11, 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. 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. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with the date of service for paint repairs. You can contact me 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct an annual compliance follow-up visit when a violation related to staff/child ratio/grouping was cited. The annual compliance visit was conducted 1/9/25. Upon arrival I was greeted by the lead preschool teacher and Ms. Kesha Coley, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. I put my computer bag in the office and Ms. Coley accompanied me to the toddler classroom. I monitored all three (3) classrooms and observed children participating in free choice activities. Teachers were observed engaged with children and adequate supervision was observed. The following violations were verified corrected: Item #533 regarding dated and labeled infant bottles. Item #824 regarding the fence height on the preschool playground. Item #1032 regarding employee medical statement. Item #1323 regarding child immunization reports on file. Item #1757 regarding a valid qualification letter on file for review. Item #1897 regarding child maltreatment training. The following violations were cited again: Item #1824 regarding annual EPR plan review. Ms. Coley stated she had not had a chance to review the EPR plan in the portal. Item #1867 regarding depth of loose surfacing underneath fall zones. Ms. Coley stated she did not order mulch. Item #1834 regarding child medical action plan on file for review. The medical action plan was not completed. Item #1321 regarding child medical assessments. Two (2) children did not have a medical assessment on file during the annual compliance visit. One (1) of the children had a medical assessment on file today. The following violation was granted an extension: Item #620 regarding peeling paint on doors and exterior. Ms. Coley stated she had difficulty finding a contractor to complete exterior paint due to the cold temperatures in January. She contacted the painter today and left a message to confirm a date of service. The new compliance date is 2/11/25. After reviewing Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) with Amy Italiano, Lead Consultant, it was determined the violation Item #318 was cited in error. The rule states children between 12-24 months of age (1 year olds) cannot be grouped with 3 and 4 year olds. Children 24 months of age (2 years old) may be grouped with older children as long at the ratio, 1:9, is followed. The violation was removed from the annual compliance visit conducted on 1/9/25 and removed from the compliance history. Violation Number Comment Rule 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. Repeat violation .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child was enrolled 6/24/24 and one child was enrolled 8/1/23. Repeat violation GS110-91(1) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan was not reviewed in the portal annually. Repeat violation .0607(e) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The medical action plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy was not attached to the application. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured below 6 inches. Repeat violation .0605(k)(1-4) 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 Tuesday, February 11, 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. 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. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with the date of service for paint repairs. You can contact me 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct an annual compliance follow-up visit when a violation related to staff/child ratio/grouping was cited. The annual compliance visit was conducted 1/9/25. Upon arrival I was greeted by the lead preschool teacher and Ms. Kesha Coley, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. I put my computer bag in the office and Ms. Coley accompanied me to the toddler classroom. I monitored all three (3) classrooms and observed children participating in free choice activities. Teachers were observed engaged with children and adequate supervision was observed. The following violations were verified corrected: Item #533 regarding dated and labeled infant bottles. Item #824 regarding the fence height on the preschool playground. Item #1032 regarding employee medical statement. Item #1323 regarding child immunization reports on file. Item #1757 regarding a valid qualification letter on file for review. Item #1897 regarding child maltreatment training. The following violations were cited again: Item #1824 regarding annual EPR plan review. Ms. Coley stated she had not had a chance to review the EPR plan in the portal. Item #1867 regarding depth of loose surfacing underneath fall zones. Ms. Coley stated she did not order mulch. Item #1834 regarding child medical action plan on file for review. The medical action plan was not completed. Item #1321 regarding child medical assessments. Two (2) children did not have a medical assessment on file during the annual compliance visit. One (1) of the children had a medical assessment on file today. The following violation was granted an extension: Item #620 regarding peeling paint on doors and exterior. Ms. Coley stated she had difficulty finding a contractor to complete exterior paint due to the cold temperatures in January. She contacted the painter today and left a message to confirm a date of service. The new compliance date is 2/11/25. After reviewing Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) with Amy Italiano, Lead Consultant, it was determined the violation Item #318 was cited in error. The rule states children between 12-24 months of age (1 year olds) cannot be grouped with 3 and 4 year olds. Children 24 months of age (2 years old) may be grouped with older children as long at the ratio, 1:9, is followed. The violation was removed from the annual compliance visit conducted on 1/9/25 and removed from the compliance history. Violation Number Comment Rule 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. Repeat violation .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child was enrolled 6/24/24 and one child was enrolled 8/1/23. Repeat violation GS110-91(1) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan was not reviewed in the portal annually. Repeat violation .0607(e) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The medical action plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy was not attached to the application. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured below 6 inches. Repeat violation .0605(k)(1-4) 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 Tuesday, February 11, 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. 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. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with the date of service for paint repairs. You can contact me 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 157 Time In: 10:23 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Four Star Rated License issued on September 1, 2018, and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers had at least 10 years EC work experience. The facility was licensed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 90% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the March 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. Kesha Coley, Owner/Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. I observed nine (9) children present in Space 1. Children were two (2) to four (4) years of age. The two’s teacher arrived approximately five (5) minutes after me and took five (5) two year olds to Space 2. Ms. Coley stated groceries were delivered and the two’s teacher was assisting with putting groceries away and she combined the classrooms. We talked about the requirement of when it was ok to combine children of all ages and that children one (1) to two (2) years of age could not be combined with children over three (3) years of age. I conducted the walk through unaccompanied. Toddler and preschool classrooms were observed organized and materials were observed in good repair. Sufficient amounts of materials were available for children. All required items were observed posted and current. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. It was reported that one (1) preschool aged child had an allergy that required an Epi pen. The teacher stated the medication was not onsite. Ms. Coley explained that the child’s doctor stated the child no longer required the Epi pen and had outgrown the allergy. She did not have documentation from the doctor stating the change. I explained that a current medical report indicating the change was required and until the report was received the medication was required to be onsite accompanied by the medical action plan and medication permission form. We discussed this requirement during the last annual compliance visit as documented in the visit summary. Space 3 for infant care was monitored. Each infant had an assigned crib. Safe sleep checks were documented. One (1) infant’s safe sleep chart indicated “S” for side sleep on the first check. The teacher reported that the infant immediately turned to their side when she laid them down but that she put them in the crib on their back. I explained that she should document that she put them on their back even if they immediately rolled to their side or tummy. It was reported that no child required diaper creams. Children were observed participating in lunch, personal care routines, and free choice play. Teachers were engaged with children throughout the visit and provided a nurturing environment. The outdoor learning environments were monitored. Mulch underneath the climbing structure measured below 6 inches. I also observed paint peeling on the siding accessible to children. The fence along the back of the preschool playground was below 4 feet. The tubing to increase the height of the fence had fallen off and should be replaced. Ms. Coley stated the facility did not provide transportation. There were three (3) school-age children enrolled on 2nd shift. Ms. Coley stated children were onsite from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm and that she was the primary caregiver for second shift. The staff and training worksheet was completed by the consultant. Two (2) veteran staff files were reviewed and two (2) new staff files were reviewed. A current CBC qualification letter was not onsite for two (2) employees. I verified current qualifications in the ABCMS portal. The facility’s ABCMS roster was reviewed. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored three (3) files. The facility used Funshine Express curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/1/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 2/5/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/9/25 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Infant bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The paint was observed peeling on the siding of the building on the playground. The paint was peeling on the exterior door to the infant classroom and the wood ramp leading to the infant classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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 top of the fence next to the shed on the preschool playground was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) children did not have medical assessments on file. One child was enrolled 6/24/24 and one child was enrolled 8/1/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have a copy of the immunization records on file. The child was enrolled 6/24/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) employees did not have current CBC letters on file for review. Each was confirmed qualified in the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan was not reviewed in the portal annually. .0607(e) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The medical action plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy was not attached to the application. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured below 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. Two (2) employees did not renew maltreatment training every five (5) years. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have child maltreatment training on file for review. .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 Thursday, January 23, 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. 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/General Comments: – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Training opportunity with Megan Porter, NCRLAP, on the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Third Edition on January 14, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Child Care Resources Inc. (200-B Regency Executive Park Drive, Ste 240, Charlotte, NC 28217) 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. - The EPR plan should be reviewed annually in the risk management portal. You can access the portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ Print the plan and keep a copy in the ready to go kit. Thank you for your time today. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 157 Time In: 10:23 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Four Star Rated License issued on September 1, 2018, and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers had at least 10 years EC work experience. The facility was licensed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 90% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the March 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. Kesha Coley, Owner/Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. I observed nine (9) children present in Space 1. Children were two (2) to four (4) years of age. The two’s teacher arrived approximately five (5) minutes after me and took five (5) two year olds to Space 2. Ms. Coley stated groceries were delivered and the two’s teacher was assisting with putting groceries away and she combined the classrooms. We talked about the requirement of when it was ok to combine children of all ages and that children one (1) to two (2) years of age could not be combined with children over three (3) years of age. I conducted the walk through unaccompanied. Toddler and preschool classrooms were observed organized and materials were observed in good repair. Sufficient amounts of materials were available for children. All required items were observed posted and current. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. It was reported that one (1) preschool aged child had an allergy that required an Epi pen. The teacher stated the medication was not onsite. Ms. Coley explained that the child’s doctor stated the child no longer required the Epi pen and had outgrown the allergy. She did not have documentation from the doctor stating the change. I explained that a current medical report indicating the change was required and until the report was received the medication was required to be onsite accompanied by the medical action plan and medication permission form. We discussed this requirement during the last annual compliance visit as documented in the visit summary. Space 3 for infant care was monitored. Each infant had an assigned crib. Safe sleep checks were documented. One (1) infant’s safe sleep chart indicated “S” for side sleep on the first check. The teacher reported that the infant immediately turned to their side when she laid them down but that she put them in the crib on their back. I explained that she should document that she put them on their back even if they immediately rolled to their side or tummy. It was reported that no child required diaper creams. Children were observed participating in lunch, personal care routines, and free choice play. Teachers were engaged with children throughout the visit and provided a nurturing environment. The outdoor learning environments were monitored. Mulch underneath the climbing structure measured below 6 inches. I also observed paint peeling on the siding accessible to children. The fence along the back of the preschool playground was below 4 feet. The tubing to increase the height of the fence had fallen off and should be replaced. Ms. Coley stated the facility did not provide transportation. There were three (3) school-age children enrolled on 2nd shift. Ms. Coley stated children were onsite from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm and that she was the primary caregiver for second shift. The staff and training worksheet was completed by the consultant. Two (2) veteran staff files were reviewed and two (2) new staff files were reviewed. A current CBC qualification letter was not onsite for two (2) employees. I verified current qualifications in the ABCMS portal. The facility’s ABCMS roster was reviewed. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored three (3) files. The facility used Funshine Express curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/1/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 2/5/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/9/25 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Infant bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The paint was observed peeling on the siding of the building on the playground. The paint was peeling on the exterior door to the infant classroom and the wood ramp leading to the infant classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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 top of the fence next to the shed on the preschool playground was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) children did not have medical assessments on file. One child was enrolled 6/24/24 and one child was enrolled 8/1/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have a copy of the immunization records on file. The child was enrolled 6/24/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) employees did not have current CBC letters on file for review. Each was confirmed qualified in the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan was not reviewed in the portal annually. .0607(e) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The medical action plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy was not attached to the application. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured below 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. Two (2) employees did not renew maltreatment training every five (5) years. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have child maltreatment training on file for review. .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 Thursday, January 23, 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. 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/General Comments: – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Training opportunity with Megan Porter, NCRLAP, on the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Third Edition on January 14, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Child Care Resources Inc. (200-B Regency Executive Park Drive, Ste 240, Charlotte, NC 28217) 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. - The EPR plan should be reviewed annually in the risk management portal. You can access the portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ Print the plan and keep a copy in the ready to go kit. Thank you for your time today. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 157 Time In: 10:23 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Four Star Rated License issued on September 1, 2018, and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers had at least 10 years EC work experience. The facility was licensed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 90% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the March 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. Kesha Coley, Owner/Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. I observed nine (9) children present in Space 1. Children were two (2) to four (4) years of age. The two’s teacher arrived approximately five (5) minutes after me and took five (5) two year olds to Space 2. Ms. Coley stated groceries were delivered and the two’s teacher was assisting with putting groceries away and she combined the classrooms. We talked about the requirement of when it was ok to combine children of all ages and that children one (1) to two (2) years of age could not be combined with children over three (3) years of age. I conducted the walk through unaccompanied. Toddler and preschool classrooms were observed organized and materials were observed in good repair. Sufficient amounts of materials were available for children. All required items were observed posted and current. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. It was reported that one (1) preschool aged child had an allergy that required an Epi pen. The teacher stated the medication was not onsite. Ms. Coley explained that the child’s doctor stated the child no longer required the Epi pen and had outgrown the allergy. She did not have documentation from the doctor stating the change. I explained that a current medical report indicating the change was required and until the report was received the medication was required to be onsite accompanied by the medical action plan and medication permission form. We discussed this requirement during the last annual compliance visit as documented in the visit summary. Space 3 for infant care was monitored. Each infant had an assigned crib. Safe sleep checks were documented. One (1) infant’s safe sleep chart indicated “S” for side sleep on the first check. The teacher reported that the infant immediately turned to their side when she laid them down but that she put them in the crib on their back. I explained that she should document that she put them on their back even if they immediately rolled to their side or tummy. It was reported that no child required diaper creams. Children were observed participating in lunch, personal care routines, and free choice play. Teachers were engaged with children throughout the visit and provided a nurturing environment. The outdoor learning environments were monitored. Mulch underneath the climbing structure measured below 6 inches. I also observed paint peeling on the siding accessible to children. The fence along the back of the preschool playground was below 4 feet. The tubing to increase the height of the fence had fallen off and should be replaced. Ms. Coley stated the facility did not provide transportation. There were three (3) school-age children enrolled on 2nd shift. Ms. Coley stated children were onsite from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm and that she was the primary caregiver for second shift. The staff and training worksheet was completed by the consultant. Two (2) veteran staff files were reviewed and two (2) new staff files were reviewed. A current CBC qualification letter was not onsite for two (2) employees. I verified current qualifications in the ABCMS portal. The facility’s ABCMS roster was reviewed. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored three (3) files. The facility used Funshine Express curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/1/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 2/5/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/9/25 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Infant bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The paint was observed peeling on the siding of the building on the playground. The paint was peeling on the exterior door to the infant classroom and the wood ramp leading to the infant classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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 top of the fence next to the shed on the preschool playground was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) children did not have medical assessments on file. One child was enrolled 6/24/24 and one child was enrolled 8/1/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have a copy of the immunization records on file. The child was enrolled 6/24/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) employees did not have current CBC letters on file for review. Each was confirmed qualified in the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan was not reviewed in the portal annually. .0607(e) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The medical action plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy was not attached to the application. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured below 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. Two (2) employees did not renew maltreatment training every five (5) years. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have child maltreatment training on file for review. .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 Thursday, January 23, 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. 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/General Comments: – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Training opportunity with Megan Porter, NCRLAP, on the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Third Edition on January 14, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Child Care Resources Inc. (200-B Regency Executive Park Drive, Ste 240, Charlotte, NC 28217) 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. - The EPR plan should be reviewed annually in the risk management portal. You can access the portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ Print the plan and keep a copy in the ready to go kit. Thank you for your time today. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 157 Time In: 10:23 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Four Star Rated License issued on September 1, 2018, and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers had at least 10 years EC work experience. The facility was licensed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 90% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the March 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. Kesha Coley, Owner/Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. I observed nine (9) children present in Space 1. Children were two (2) to four (4) years of age. The two’s teacher arrived approximately five (5) minutes after me and took five (5) two year olds to Space 2. Ms. Coley stated groceries were delivered and the two’s teacher was assisting with putting groceries away and she combined the classrooms. We talked about the requirement of when it was ok to combine children of all ages and that children one (1) to two (2) years of age could not be combined with children over three (3) years of age. I conducted the walk through unaccompanied. Toddler and preschool classrooms were observed organized and materials were observed in good repair. Sufficient amounts of materials were available for children. All required items were observed posted and current. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. It was reported that one (1) preschool aged child had an allergy that required an Epi pen. The teacher stated the medication was not onsite. Ms. Coley explained that the child’s doctor stated the child no longer required the Epi pen and had outgrown the allergy. She did not have documentation from the doctor stating the change. I explained that a current medical report indicating the change was required and until the report was received the medication was required to be onsite accompanied by the medical action plan and medication permission form. We discussed this requirement during the last annual compliance visit as documented in the visit summary. Space 3 for infant care was monitored. Each infant had an assigned crib. Safe sleep checks were documented. One (1) infant’s safe sleep chart indicated “S” for side sleep on the first check. The teacher reported that the infant immediately turned to their side when she laid them down but that she put them in the crib on their back. I explained that she should document that she put them on their back even if they immediately rolled to their side or tummy. It was reported that no child required diaper creams. Children were observed participating in lunch, personal care routines, and free choice play. Teachers were engaged with children throughout the visit and provided a nurturing environment. The outdoor learning environments were monitored. Mulch underneath the climbing structure measured below 6 inches. I also observed paint peeling on the siding accessible to children. The fence along the back of the preschool playground was below 4 feet. The tubing to increase the height of the fence had fallen off and should be replaced. Ms. Coley stated the facility did not provide transportation. There were three (3) school-age children enrolled on 2nd shift. Ms. Coley stated children were onsite from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm and that she was the primary caregiver for second shift. The staff and training worksheet was completed by the consultant. Two (2) veteran staff files were reviewed and two (2) new staff files were reviewed. A current CBC qualification letter was not onsite for two (2) employees. I verified current qualifications in the ABCMS portal. The facility’s ABCMS roster was reviewed. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored three (3) files. The facility used Funshine Express curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/1/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 2/5/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/9/25 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Infant bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The paint was observed peeling on the siding of the building on the playground. The paint was peeling on the exterior door to the infant classroom and the wood ramp leading to the infant classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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 top of the fence next to the shed on the preschool playground was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) children did not have medical assessments on file. One child was enrolled 6/24/24 and one child was enrolled 8/1/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have a copy of the immunization records on file. The child was enrolled 6/24/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) employees did not have current CBC letters on file for review. Each was confirmed qualified in the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan was not reviewed in the portal annually. .0607(e) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The medical action plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy was not attached to the application. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured below 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. Two (2) employees did not renew maltreatment training every five (5) years. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have child maltreatment training on file for review. .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 Thursday, January 23, 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. 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/General Comments: – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Training opportunity with Megan Porter, NCRLAP, on the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Third Edition on January 14, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Child Care Resources Inc. (200-B Regency Executive Park Drive, Ste 240, Charlotte, NC 28217) 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. - The EPR plan should be reviewed annually in the risk management portal. You can access the portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ Print the plan and keep a copy in the ready to go kit. Thank you for your time today. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 157 Time In: 10:23 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Four Star Rated License issued on September 1, 2018, and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers had at least 10 years EC work experience. The facility was licensed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 90% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the March 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. Kesha Coley, Owner/Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. I observed nine (9) children present in Space 1. Children were two (2) to four (4) years of age. The two’s teacher arrived approximately five (5) minutes after me and took five (5) two year olds to Space 2. Ms. Coley stated groceries were delivered and the two’s teacher was assisting with putting groceries away and she combined the classrooms. We talked about the requirement of when it was ok to combine children of all ages and that children one (1) to two (2) years of age could not be combined with children over three (3) years of age. I conducted the walk through unaccompanied. Toddler and preschool classrooms were observed organized and materials were observed in good repair. Sufficient amounts of materials were available for children. All required items were observed posted and current. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. It was reported that one (1) preschool aged child had an allergy that required an Epi pen. The teacher stated the medication was not onsite. Ms. Coley explained that the child’s doctor stated the child no longer required the Epi pen and had outgrown the allergy. She did not have documentation from the doctor stating the change. I explained that a current medical report indicating the change was required and until the report was received the medication was required to be onsite accompanied by the medical action plan and medication permission form. We discussed this requirement during the last annual compliance visit as documented in the visit summary. Space 3 for infant care was monitored. Each infant had an assigned crib. Safe sleep checks were documented. One (1) infant’s safe sleep chart indicated “S” for side sleep on the first check. The teacher reported that the infant immediately turned to their side when she laid them down but that she put them in the crib on their back. I explained that she should document that she put them on their back even if they immediately rolled to their side or tummy. It was reported that no child required diaper creams. Children were observed participating in lunch, personal care routines, and free choice play. Teachers were engaged with children throughout the visit and provided a nurturing environment. The outdoor learning environments were monitored. Mulch underneath the climbing structure measured below 6 inches. I also observed paint peeling on the siding accessible to children. The fence along the back of the preschool playground was below 4 feet. The tubing to increase the height of the fence had fallen off and should be replaced. Ms. Coley stated the facility did not provide transportation. There were three (3) school-age children enrolled on 2nd shift. Ms. Coley stated children were onsite from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm and that she was the primary caregiver for second shift. The staff and training worksheet was completed by the consultant. Two (2) veteran staff files were reviewed and two (2) new staff files were reviewed. A current CBC qualification letter was not onsite for two (2) employees. I verified current qualifications in the ABCMS portal. The facility’s ABCMS roster was reviewed. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored three (3) files. The facility used Funshine Express curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/1/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 2/5/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/9/25 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Infant bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The paint was observed peeling on the siding of the building on the playground. The paint was peeling on the exterior door to the infant classroom and the wood ramp leading to the infant classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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 top of the fence next to the shed on the preschool playground was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) children did not have medical assessments on file. One child was enrolled 6/24/24 and one child was enrolled 8/1/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have a copy of the immunization records on file. The child was enrolled 6/24/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) employees did not have current CBC letters on file for review. Each was confirmed qualified in the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan was not reviewed in the portal annually. .0607(e) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The medical action plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy was not attached to the application. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured below 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. Two (2) employees did not renew maltreatment training every five (5) years. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have child maltreatment training on file for review. .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 Thursday, January 23, 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. 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/General Comments: – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Training opportunity with Megan Porter, NCRLAP, on the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Third Edition on January 14, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Child Care Resources Inc. (200-B Regency Executive Park Drive, Ste 240, Charlotte, NC 28217) 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. - The EPR plan should be reviewed annually in the risk management portal. You can access the portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ Print the plan and keep a copy in the ready to go kit. Thank you for your time today. 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 157 Time In: 10:23 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Four Star Rated License issued on September 1, 2018, and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers had at least 10 years EC work experience. The facility was licensed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 90% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the March 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. Kesha Coley, Owner/Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. I observed nine (9) children present in Space 1. Children were two (2) to four (4) years of age. The two’s teacher arrived approximately five (5) minutes after me and took five (5) two year olds to Space 2. Ms. Coley stated groceries were delivered and the two’s teacher was assisting with putting groceries away and she combined the classrooms. We talked about the requirement of when it was ok to combine children of all ages and that children one (1) to two (2) years of age could not be combined with children over three (3) years of age. I conducted the walk through unaccompanied. Toddler and preschool classrooms were observed organized and materials were observed in good repair. Sufficient amounts of materials were available for children. All required items were observed posted and current. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. It was reported that one (1) preschool aged child had an allergy that required an Epi pen. The teacher stated the medication was not onsite. Ms. Coley explained that the child’s doctor stated the child no longer required the Epi pen and had outgrown the allergy. She did not have documentation from the doctor stating the change. I explained that a current medical report indicating the change was required and until the report was received the medication was required to be onsite accompanied by the medical action plan and medication permission form. We discussed this requirement during the last annual compliance visit as documented in the visit summary. Space 3 for infant care was monitored. Each infant had an assigned crib. Safe sleep checks were documented. One (1) infant’s safe sleep chart indicated “S” for side sleep on the first check. The teacher reported that the infant immediately turned to their side when she laid them down but that she put them in the crib on their back. I explained that she should document that she put them on their back even if they immediately rolled to their side or tummy. It was reported that no child required diaper creams. Children were observed participating in lunch, personal care routines, and free choice play. Teachers were engaged with children throughout the visit and provided a nurturing environment. The outdoor learning environments were monitored. Mulch underneath the climbing structure measured below 6 inches. I also observed paint peeling on the siding accessible to children. The fence along the back of the preschool playground was below 4 feet. The tubing to increase the height of the fence had fallen off and should be replaced. Ms. Coley stated the facility did not provide transportation. There were three (3) school-age children enrolled on 2nd shift. Ms. Coley stated children were onsite from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm and that she was the primary caregiver for second shift. The staff and training worksheet was completed by the consultant. Two (2) veteran staff files were reviewed and two (2) new staff files were reviewed. A current CBC qualification letter was not onsite for two (2) employees. I verified current qualifications in the ABCMS portal. The facility’s ABCMS roster was reviewed. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored three (3) files. The facility used Funshine Express curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/1/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 2/5/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/9/25 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Infant bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The paint was observed peeling on the siding of the building on the playground. The paint was peeling on the exterior door to the infant classroom and the wood ramp leading to the infant classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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 top of the fence next to the shed on the preschool playground was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) children did not have medical assessments on file. One child was enrolled 6/24/24 and one child was enrolled 8/1/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have a copy of the immunization records on file. The child was enrolled 6/24/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) employees did not have current CBC letters on file for review. Each was confirmed qualified in the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan was not reviewed in the portal annually. .0607(e) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The medical action plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy was not attached to the application. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured below 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. Two (2) employees did not renew maltreatment training every five (5) years. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have child maltreatment training on file for review. .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 Thursday, January 23, 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. 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/General Comments: – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Training opportunity with Megan Porter, NCRLAP, on the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Third Edition on January 14, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Child Care Resources Inc. (200-B Regency Executive Park Drive, Ste 240, Charlotte, NC 28217) 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. - The EPR plan should be reviewed annually in the risk management portal. You can access the portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ Print the plan and keep a copy in the ready to go kit. Thank you for your time today. 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: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 157 Time In: 10:23 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Four Star Rated License issued on September 1, 2018, and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers had at least 10 years EC work experience. The facility was licensed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 90% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the March 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. Kesha Coley, Owner/Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. I observed nine (9) children present in Space 1. Children were two (2) to four (4) years of age. The two’s teacher arrived approximately five (5) minutes after me and took five (5) two year olds to Space 2. Ms. Coley stated groceries were delivered and the two’s teacher was assisting with putting groceries away and she combined the classrooms. We talked about the requirement of when it was ok to combine children of all ages and that children one (1) to two (2) years of age could not be combined with children over three (3) years of age. I conducted the walk through unaccompanied. Toddler and preschool classrooms were observed organized and materials were observed in good repair. Sufficient amounts of materials were available for children. All required items were observed posted and current. Arrival and departure times were documented as required. It was reported that one (1) preschool aged child had an allergy that required an Epi pen. The teacher stated the medication was not onsite. Ms. Coley explained that the child’s doctor stated the child no longer required the Epi pen and had outgrown the allergy. She did not have documentation from the doctor stating the change. I explained that a current medical report indicating the change was required and until the report was received the medication was required to be onsite accompanied by the medical action plan and medication permission form. We discussed this requirement during the last annual compliance visit as documented in the visit summary. Space 3 for infant care was monitored. Each infant had an assigned crib. Safe sleep checks were documented. One (1) infant’s safe sleep chart indicated “S” for side sleep on the first check. The teacher reported that the infant immediately turned to their side when she laid them down but that she put them in the crib on their back. I explained that she should document that she put them on their back even if they immediately rolled to their side or tummy. It was reported that no child required diaper creams. Children were observed participating in lunch, personal care routines, and free choice play. Teachers were engaged with children throughout the visit and provided a nurturing environment. The outdoor learning environments were monitored. Mulch underneath the climbing structure measured below 6 inches. I also observed paint peeling on the siding accessible to children. The fence along the back of the preschool playground was below 4 feet. The tubing to increase the height of the fence had fallen off and should be replaced. Ms. Coley stated the facility did not provide transportation. There were three (3) school-age children enrolled on 2nd shift. Ms. Coley stated children were onsite from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm and that she was the primary caregiver for second shift. The staff and training worksheet was completed by the consultant. Two (2) veteran staff files were reviewed and two (2) new staff files were reviewed. A current CBC qualification letter was not onsite for two (2) employees. I verified current qualifications in the ABCMS portal. The facility’s ABCMS roster was reviewed. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored three (3) files. The facility used Funshine Express curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/1/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 2/5/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/9/25 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Infant bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The paint was observed peeling on the siding of the building on the playground. The paint was peeling on the exterior door to the infant classroom and the wood ramp leading to the infant classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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 top of the fence next to the shed on the preschool playground was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) children did not have medical assessments on file. One child was enrolled 6/24/24 and one child was enrolled 8/1/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have a copy of the immunization records on file. The child was enrolled 6/24/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) employees did not have current CBC letters on file for review. Each was confirmed qualified in the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan was not reviewed in the portal annually. .0607(e) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The medical action plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy was not attached to the application. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured below 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. Two (2) employees did not renew maltreatment training every five (5) years. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have child maltreatment training on file for review. .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 Thursday, January 23, 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. 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/General Comments: – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Training opportunity with Megan Porter, NCRLAP, on the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Third Edition on January 14, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Child Care Resources Inc. (200-B Regency Executive Park Drive, Ste 240, Charlotte, NC 28217) 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. - The EPR plan should be reviewed annually in the risk management portal. You can access the portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ Print the plan and keep a copy in the ready to go kit. Thank you for your time today. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 10/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 10:40 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 applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued September 1, 2018 and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component meeting enhanced ratio requirements, and 1 point in the quality component for 75% of lead teacher and teachers having at least 10 years of early childhood work experience. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 93% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the March 2024 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. Kesha Coley, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Coley accompanied me to the office and visited Space 2 with me. I monitored Spaces 1 and 3 unaccompanied as Ms. Coley needed to plate lunches for children. Toddlers in Space 2 were observed sitting at a table looking at books and listening to the teacher read aloud. The teacher used nurturing tones with children and engaged with each child seated at the table. Two (2) infants were observed in Space 1. One (1) infant was placed in her crib on her back to sleep. The teacher documented the time she laid the infant down and how she placed the infant in the crib on the safe sleep check chart. All safe sleeps were documented and maintained as required. The teacher engaged with the other infant while he played on the floor. Preschool children lined up to go outside during the observation. The teacher assisted children with jackets and sang songs with them as they prepared to go outside. She conducted a head count of children after they lined up and before exiting the building. The theme listed on the lesson plan was “dinosaurs” and I observed artwork throughout the classroom related to the theme. The classroom was well organized and materials were observed plentiful and readily available for all children. The vinyl couch in the book center was torn in several places and in some areas the foam was exposed. The teacher stated they had ordered a new couch for the classroom. I observed one (1) child working with a therapist in the classroom upon arrival. It was reported the therapist did not work alone with the child and was always present with a qualified staff member. Lunch met nutrition requirements. I monitored two (2) new staff files. It was reported that there was no emergency medication on site and no topical ointments were used as well. Lesson plans were posted and current. The last fire inspection was completed 2/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed 8/1/24. It was reported no children were enrolled in 2nd or 3rd shift. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not documented for four (4) children in Space 2. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The vinyl on the couch in Space 1 was torn in several places and foam cushioning was exposed. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) new employees did not have a medical report on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The dates orientation was received was not documented on the form for two (2) new employees. .1101(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) new employee hired in September 2024 did not have signed acknowledgment of reviewing the policy prior to working with children. .0608(d)(1-4) 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, November 6, 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. Technical Assistance/General Comments: 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. – 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. CBC Provider Portal/Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS - (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. The date of orientation should be documented in order to verify the orientation was received within the required timeframe. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 10/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 10:40 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 applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued September 1, 2018 and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component meeting enhanced ratio requirements, and 1 point in the quality component for 75% of lead teacher and teachers having at least 10 years of early childhood work experience. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 93% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the March 2024 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. Kesha Coley, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Coley accompanied me to the office and visited Space 2 with me. I monitored Spaces 1 and 3 unaccompanied as Ms. Coley needed to plate lunches for children. Toddlers in Space 2 were observed sitting at a table looking at books and listening to the teacher read aloud. The teacher used nurturing tones with children and engaged with each child seated at the table. Two (2) infants were observed in Space 1. One (1) infant was placed in her crib on her back to sleep. The teacher documented the time she laid the infant down and how she placed the infant in the crib on the safe sleep check chart. All safe sleeps were documented and maintained as required. The teacher engaged with the other infant while he played on the floor. Preschool children lined up to go outside during the observation. The teacher assisted children with jackets and sang songs with them as they prepared to go outside. She conducted a head count of children after they lined up and before exiting the building. The theme listed on the lesson plan was “dinosaurs” and I observed artwork throughout the classroom related to the theme. The classroom was well organized and materials were observed plentiful and readily available for all children. The vinyl couch in the book center was torn in several places and in some areas the foam was exposed. The teacher stated they had ordered a new couch for the classroom. I observed one (1) child working with a therapist in the classroom upon arrival. It was reported the therapist did not work alone with the child and was always present with a qualified staff member. Lunch met nutrition requirements. I monitored two (2) new staff files. It was reported that there was no emergency medication on site and no topical ointments were used as well. Lesson plans were posted and current. The last fire inspection was completed 2/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed 8/1/24. It was reported no children were enrolled in 2nd or 3rd shift. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not documented for four (4) children in Space 2. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The vinyl on the couch in Space 1 was torn in several places and foam cushioning was exposed. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) new employees did not have a medical report on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The dates orientation was received was not documented on the form for two (2) new employees. .1101(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) new employee hired in September 2024 did not have signed acknowledgment of reviewing the policy prior to working with children. .0608(d)(1-4) 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, November 6, 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. Technical Assistance/General Comments: 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. – 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. CBC Provider Portal/Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS - (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. The date of orientation should be documented in order to verify the orientation was received within the required timeframe. 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 .1101 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 10/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 10:40 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 applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued September 1, 2018 and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component meeting enhanced ratio requirements, and 1 point in the quality component for 75% of lead teacher and teachers having at least 10 years of early childhood work experience. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 93% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the March 2024 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. Kesha Coley, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Coley accompanied me to the office and visited Space 2 with me. I monitored Spaces 1 and 3 unaccompanied as Ms. Coley needed to plate lunches for children. Toddlers in Space 2 were observed sitting at a table looking at books and listening to the teacher read aloud. The teacher used nurturing tones with children and engaged with each child seated at the table. Two (2) infants were observed in Space 1. One (1) infant was placed in her crib on her back to sleep. The teacher documented the time she laid the infant down and how she placed the infant in the crib on the safe sleep check chart. All safe sleeps were documented and maintained as required. The teacher engaged with the other infant while he played on the floor. Preschool children lined up to go outside during the observation. The teacher assisted children with jackets and sang songs with them as they prepared to go outside. She conducted a head count of children after they lined up and before exiting the building. The theme listed on the lesson plan was “dinosaurs” and I observed artwork throughout the classroom related to the theme. The classroom was well organized and materials were observed plentiful and readily available for all children. The vinyl couch in the book center was torn in several places and in some areas the foam was exposed. The teacher stated they had ordered a new couch for the classroom. I observed one (1) child working with a therapist in the classroom upon arrival. It was reported the therapist did not work alone with the child and was always present with a qualified staff member. Lunch met nutrition requirements. I monitored two (2) new staff files. It was reported that there was no emergency medication on site and no topical ointments were used as well. Lesson plans were posted and current. The last fire inspection was completed 2/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed 8/1/24. It was reported no children were enrolled in 2nd or 3rd shift. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not documented for four (4) children in Space 2. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The vinyl on the couch in Space 1 was torn in several places and foam cushioning was exposed. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) new employees did not have a medical report on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The dates orientation was received was not documented on the form for two (2) new employees. .1101(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) new employee hired in September 2024 did not have signed acknowledgment of reviewing the policy prior to working with children. .0608(d)(1-4) 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, November 6, 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. Technical Assistance/General Comments: 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. – 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. CBC Provider Portal/Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS - (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. The date of orientation should be documented in order to verify the orientation was received within the required timeframe. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 10/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 10:40 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 applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued September 1, 2018 and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component meeting enhanced ratio requirements, and 1 point in the quality component for 75% of lead teacher and teachers having at least 10 years of early childhood work experience. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 93% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the March 2024 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. Kesha Coley, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Coley accompanied me to the office and visited Space 2 with me. I monitored Spaces 1 and 3 unaccompanied as Ms. Coley needed to plate lunches for children. Toddlers in Space 2 were observed sitting at a table looking at books and listening to the teacher read aloud. The teacher used nurturing tones with children and engaged with each child seated at the table. Two (2) infants were observed in Space 1. One (1) infant was placed in her crib on her back to sleep. The teacher documented the time she laid the infant down and how she placed the infant in the crib on the safe sleep check chart. All safe sleeps were documented and maintained as required. The teacher engaged with the other infant while he played on the floor. Preschool children lined up to go outside during the observation. The teacher assisted children with jackets and sang songs with them as they prepared to go outside. She conducted a head count of children after they lined up and before exiting the building. The theme listed on the lesson plan was “dinosaurs” and I observed artwork throughout the classroom related to the theme. The classroom was well organized and materials were observed plentiful and readily available for all children. The vinyl couch in the book center was torn in several places and in some areas the foam was exposed. The teacher stated they had ordered a new couch for the classroom. I observed one (1) child working with a therapist in the classroom upon arrival. It was reported the therapist did not work alone with the child and was always present with a qualified staff member. Lunch met nutrition requirements. I monitored two (2) new staff files. It was reported that there was no emergency medication on site and no topical ointments were used as well. Lesson plans were posted and current. The last fire inspection was completed 2/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed 8/1/24. It was reported no children were enrolled in 2nd or 3rd shift. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not documented for four (4) children in Space 2. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The vinyl on the couch in Space 1 was torn in several places and foam cushioning was exposed. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) new employees did not have a medical report on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The dates orientation was received was not documented on the form for two (2) new employees. .1101(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) new employee hired in September 2024 did not have signed acknowledgment of reviewing the policy prior to working with children. .0608(d)(1-4) 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, November 6, 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. Technical Assistance/General Comments: 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. – 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. CBC Provider Portal/Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS - (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. The date of orientation should be documented in order to verify the orientation was received within the required timeframe. 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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 10/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 10:40 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 applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued September 1, 2018 and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component meeting enhanced ratio requirements, and 1 point in the quality component for 75% of lead teacher and teachers having at least 10 years of early childhood work experience. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 93% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the March 2024 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. Kesha Coley, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Coley accompanied me to the office and visited Space 2 with me. I monitored Spaces 1 and 3 unaccompanied as Ms. Coley needed to plate lunches for children. Toddlers in Space 2 were observed sitting at a table looking at books and listening to the teacher read aloud. The teacher used nurturing tones with children and engaged with each child seated at the table. Two (2) infants were observed in Space 1. One (1) infant was placed in her crib on her back to sleep. The teacher documented the time she laid the infant down and how she placed the infant in the crib on the safe sleep check chart. All safe sleeps were documented and maintained as required. The teacher engaged with the other infant while he played on the floor. Preschool children lined up to go outside during the observation. The teacher assisted children with jackets and sang songs with them as they prepared to go outside. She conducted a head count of children after they lined up and before exiting the building. The theme listed on the lesson plan was “dinosaurs” and I observed artwork throughout the classroom related to the theme. The classroom was well organized and materials were observed plentiful and readily available for all children. The vinyl couch in the book center was torn in several places and in some areas the foam was exposed. The teacher stated they had ordered a new couch for the classroom. I observed one (1) child working with a therapist in the classroom upon arrival. It was reported the therapist did not work alone with the child and was always present with a qualified staff member. Lunch met nutrition requirements. I monitored two (2) new staff files. It was reported that there was no emergency medication on site and no topical ointments were used as well. Lesson plans were posted and current. The last fire inspection was completed 2/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed 8/1/24. It was reported no children were enrolled in 2nd or 3rd shift. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not documented for four (4) children in Space 2. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The vinyl on the couch in Space 1 was torn in several places and foam cushioning was exposed. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) new employees did not have a medical report on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The dates orientation was received was not documented on the form for two (2) new employees. .1101(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) new employee hired in September 2024 did not have signed acknowledgment of reviewing the policy prior to working with children. .0608(d)(1-4) 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, November 6, 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. Technical Assistance/General Comments: 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. – 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. CBC Provider Portal/Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS - (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. The date of orientation should be documented in order to verify the orientation was received within the required timeframe. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 10/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 10:40 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 applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued September 1, 2018 and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component meeting enhanced ratio requirements, and 1 point in the quality component for 75% of lead teacher and teachers having at least 10 years of early childhood work experience. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 93% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the March 2024 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. Kesha Coley, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Coley accompanied me to the office and visited Space 2 with me. I monitored Spaces 1 and 3 unaccompanied as Ms. Coley needed to plate lunches for children. Toddlers in Space 2 were observed sitting at a table looking at books and listening to the teacher read aloud. The teacher used nurturing tones with children and engaged with each child seated at the table. Two (2) infants were observed in Space 1. One (1) infant was placed in her crib on her back to sleep. The teacher documented the time she laid the infant down and how she placed the infant in the crib on the safe sleep check chart. All safe sleeps were documented and maintained as required. The teacher engaged with the other infant while he played on the floor. Preschool children lined up to go outside during the observation. The teacher assisted children with jackets and sang songs with them as they prepared to go outside. She conducted a head count of children after they lined up and before exiting the building. The theme listed on the lesson plan was “dinosaurs” and I observed artwork throughout the classroom related to the theme. The classroom was well organized and materials were observed plentiful and readily available for all children. The vinyl couch in the book center was torn in several places and in some areas the foam was exposed. The teacher stated they had ordered a new couch for the classroom. I observed one (1) child working with a therapist in the classroom upon arrival. It was reported the therapist did not work alone with the child and was always present with a qualified staff member. Lunch met nutrition requirements. I monitored two (2) new staff files. It was reported that there was no emergency medication on site and no topical ointments were used as well. Lesson plans were posted and current. The last fire inspection was completed 2/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed 8/1/24. It was reported no children were enrolled in 2nd or 3rd shift. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not documented for four (4) children in Space 2. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The vinyl on the couch in Space 1 was torn in several places and foam cushioning was exposed. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) new employees did not have a medical report on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The dates orientation was received was not documented on the form for two (2) new employees. .1101(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) new employee hired in September 2024 did not have signed acknowledgment of reviewing the policy prior to working with children. .0608(d)(1-4) 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, November 6, 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. Technical Assistance/General Comments: 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. – 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. CBC Provider Portal/Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS - (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. The date of orientation should be documented in order to verify the orientation was received within the required timeframe. 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: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/17/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 1/17/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 122 Time In: 11:08 AM Time Out: 01:10 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 Four Star Rated License issued on September 1, 2018, and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers had at least 10 years EC work experience. The facility was licensed for 1st and 2nd shift. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 97% 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. J. Truesdale, teacher, and she allowed me entrance to the facility. Ms. Kesha Coley, Director, was present today as well and she accompanied me on the walkthrough. All children were combined in Space 1 eating lunch. Lunch consisted of hamburgers on a bun, salad with cheese, beans, and milk. No fruit was served today. The menu did not reflect what was served today as chicken parmesan was the protein listed. Substitutions were not documented on the posted menu. We discussed the requirement of documenting changes to the posted menu prior to meals being served. Space 2 was not in use. Both Space 1 and Space 3 met requirements. All required items were posted. One (1) child was reported with a food allergy requiring emergency medication. Ms. Coley stated the emergency medication was not onsite and a medical action plan (MAP) was not completed for the child. I explained that anytime a child has a diagnosed allergy that required emergency medication the medication was required to be onsite. Ms. Coley stated the facility was a nut free school, however we discussed the chance that a child could arrive to the facility after eating or touching allergens and exposed other children to the allergen. Children were observed participating in lunch, personal care routines, and rest time. Teachers were engaged with children throughout the visit and provided a nurturing environment. All classrooms were observed with plentiful materials and materials were observed in good repair. Attendance was documented as required. The outdoor learning environments were monitored and met requirements. Ms. Coley stated the facility did not provide transportation. Three (3) staff files were monitored. Two (2) employees had current CPR training however the card on file indicated First Aid training was not received. No additional cards were available for review in the file. Health and safety trainings were current, however, two (2) employees did not renew Child Maltreatment training every five (5) years. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored two (2) files. One (1) child did not renew emergency medical care information annually. Ms. Coley stated there were no children enrolled for 2nd shift. The facility used Funshine Express curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/14/23 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 3/31/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/16/24 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. A fruit was not served with lunch and no substitute was offered. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitutions were not documented on the menu prior to the meal being served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child's emergency medication was not onsite. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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) employees did not have current First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child did not have the date of enrollment listed on the signed discipline policy. .1804(b) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed medical action plan attached to the file. .0801(b) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Recognizing and responding to child maltreatment training was not renewed every five (5) years for two (2) employees. .1103(b) 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, January 31, 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 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 one begins July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort 1 therefore now until June 30, 2024 is your preparation time period. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Technical Assistance/General Comments: - A blank medical action plan (MAP) was emailed today along with the medication permission form. The MAP is valid for 12 months and the medication permission is valid for 6 months. Parents or physicians can complete the MAP. - Emergency medication should not be stored behind lock and key. It should be inaccessible to children and stored above 5 feet. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. - We discussed having parents review the entire application and renew the date at the bottom and initial indicating no changes to the emergency medical care information. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENT (b) The health and safety training shall include the following topic areas: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (2) Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; (9) CPR and First Aid training as required in Paragraphs (c) and (d) of this Rule; (10) Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment; and (11) Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. We discussed all the required health and safety trainings including recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Each of the eleven trainings except CPR/First Aid are required to be renewed every five (5) years. - We discussed emergency contact information on child applications should include the name, address, relationship to the child, and phone number. - At the completion of the visit, an electronic version was reviewed, signed and a copy was emailed to Ms. Coley along with a copy of the enrollment worksheet and annual compliance checklist. Staff and training worksheets were reviewed and signed by both Ms. Coley and the consultant, and a copy was left at the facility. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/17/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 1/17/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 122 Time In: 11:08 AM Time Out: 01:10 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 Four Star Rated License issued on September 1, 2018, and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers had at least 10 years EC work experience. The facility was licensed for 1st and 2nd shift. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 97% 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. J. Truesdale, teacher, and she allowed me entrance to the facility. Ms. Kesha Coley, Director, was present today as well and she accompanied me on the walkthrough. All children were combined in Space 1 eating lunch. Lunch consisted of hamburgers on a bun, salad with cheese, beans, and milk. No fruit was served today. The menu did not reflect what was served today as chicken parmesan was the protein listed. Substitutions were not documented on the posted menu. We discussed the requirement of documenting changes to the posted menu prior to meals being served. Space 2 was not in use. Both Space 1 and Space 3 met requirements. All required items were posted. One (1) child was reported with a food allergy requiring emergency medication. Ms. Coley stated the emergency medication was not onsite and a medical action plan (MAP) was not completed for the child. I explained that anytime a child has a diagnosed allergy that required emergency medication the medication was required to be onsite. Ms. Coley stated the facility was a nut free school, however we discussed the chance that a child could arrive to the facility after eating or touching allergens and exposed other children to the allergen. Children were observed participating in lunch, personal care routines, and rest time. Teachers were engaged with children throughout the visit and provided a nurturing environment. All classrooms were observed with plentiful materials and materials were observed in good repair. Attendance was documented as required. The outdoor learning environments were monitored and met requirements. Ms. Coley stated the facility did not provide transportation. Three (3) staff files were monitored. Two (2) employees had current CPR training however the card on file indicated First Aid training was not received. No additional cards were available for review in the file. Health and safety trainings were current, however, two (2) employees did not renew Child Maltreatment training every five (5) years. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored two (2) files. One (1) child did not renew emergency medical care information annually. Ms. Coley stated there were no children enrolled for 2nd shift. The facility used Funshine Express curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/14/23 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 3/31/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/16/24 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. A fruit was not served with lunch and no substitute was offered. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitutions were not documented on the menu prior to the meal being served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child's emergency medication was not onsite. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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) employees did not have current First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child did not have the date of enrollment listed on the signed discipline policy. .1804(b) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed medical action plan attached to the file. .0801(b) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Recognizing and responding to child maltreatment training was not renewed every five (5) years for two (2) employees. .1103(b) 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, January 31, 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 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 one begins July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort 1 therefore now until June 30, 2024 is your preparation time period. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Technical Assistance/General Comments: - A blank medical action plan (MAP) was emailed today along with the medication permission form. The MAP is valid for 12 months and the medication permission is valid for 6 months. Parents or physicians can complete the MAP. - Emergency medication should not be stored behind lock and key. It should be inaccessible to children and stored above 5 feet. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. - We discussed having parents review the entire application and renew the date at the bottom and initial indicating no changes to the emergency medical care information. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENT (b) The health and safety training shall include the following topic areas: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (2) Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; (9) CPR and First Aid training as required in Paragraphs (c) and (d) of this Rule; (10) Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment; and (11) Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. We discussed all the required health and safety trainings including recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Each of the eleven trainings except CPR/First Aid are required to be renewed every five (5) years. - We discussed emergency contact information on child applications should include the name, address, relationship to the child, and phone number. - At the completion of the visit, an electronic version was reviewed, signed and a copy was emailed to Ms. Coley along with a copy of the enrollment worksheet and annual compliance checklist. Staff and training worksheets were reviewed and signed by both Ms. Coley and the consultant, and a copy was left at the facility. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/17/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 1/17/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 122 Time In: 11:08 AM Time Out: 01:10 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 Four Star Rated License issued on September 1, 2018, and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers had at least 10 years EC work experience. The facility was licensed for 1st and 2nd shift. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 97% 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. J. Truesdale, teacher, and she allowed me entrance to the facility. Ms. Kesha Coley, Director, was present today as well and she accompanied me on the walkthrough. All children were combined in Space 1 eating lunch. Lunch consisted of hamburgers on a bun, salad with cheese, beans, and milk. No fruit was served today. The menu did not reflect what was served today as chicken parmesan was the protein listed. Substitutions were not documented on the posted menu. We discussed the requirement of documenting changes to the posted menu prior to meals being served. Space 2 was not in use. Both Space 1 and Space 3 met requirements. All required items were posted. One (1) child was reported with a food allergy requiring emergency medication. Ms. Coley stated the emergency medication was not onsite and a medical action plan (MAP) was not completed for the child. I explained that anytime a child has a diagnosed allergy that required emergency medication the medication was required to be onsite. Ms. Coley stated the facility was a nut free school, however we discussed the chance that a child could arrive to the facility after eating or touching allergens and exposed other children to the allergen. Children were observed participating in lunch, personal care routines, and rest time. Teachers were engaged with children throughout the visit and provided a nurturing environment. All classrooms were observed with plentiful materials and materials were observed in good repair. Attendance was documented as required. The outdoor learning environments were monitored and met requirements. Ms. Coley stated the facility did not provide transportation. Three (3) staff files were monitored. Two (2) employees had current CPR training however the card on file indicated First Aid training was not received. No additional cards were available for review in the file. Health and safety trainings were current, however, two (2) employees did not renew Child Maltreatment training every five (5) years. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored two (2) files. One (1) child did not renew emergency medical care information annually. Ms. Coley stated there were no children enrolled for 2nd shift. The facility used Funshine Express curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/14/23 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 3/31/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/16/24 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. A fruit was not served with lunch and no substitute was offered. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitutions were not documented on the menu prior to the meal being served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child's emergency medication was not onsite. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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) employees did not have current First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child did not have the date of enrollment listed on the signed discipline policy. .1804(b) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed medical action plan attached to the file. .0801(b) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Recognizing and responding to child maltreatment training was not renewed every five (5) years for two (2) employees. .1103(b) 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, January 31, 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 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 one begins July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort 1 therefore now until June 30, 2024 is your preparation time period. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Technical Assistance/General Comments: - A blank medical action plan (MAP) was emailed today along with the medication permission form. The MAP is valid for 12 months and the medication permission is valid for 6 months. Parents or physicians can complete the MAP. - Emergency medication should not be stored behind lock and key. It should be inaccessible to children and stored above 5 feet. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. - We discussed having parents review the entire application and renew the date at the bottom and initial indicating no changes to the emergency medical care information. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENT (b) The health and safety training shall include the following topic areas: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (2) Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; (9) CPR and First Aid training as required in Paragraphs (c) and (d) of this Rule; (10) Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment; and (11) Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. We discussed all the required health and safety trainings including recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Each of the eleven trainings except CPR/First Aid are required to be renewed every five (5) years. - We discussed emergency contact information on child applications should include the name, address, relationship to the child, and phone number. - At the completion of the visit, an electronic version was reviewed, signed and a copy was emailed to Ms. Coley along with a copy of the enrollment worksheet and annual compliance checklist. Staff and training worksheets were reviewed and signed by both Ms. Coley and the consultant, and a copy was left at the facility. 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

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/17/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 1/17/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 122 Time In: 11:08 AM Time Out: 01:10 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 Four Star Rated License issued on September 1, 2018, and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers had at least 10 years EC work experience. The facility was licensed for 1st and 2nd shift. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 97% 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. J. Truesdale, teacher, and she allowed me entrance to the facility. Ms. Kesha Coley, Director, was present today as well and she accompanied me on the walkthrough. All children were combined in Space 1 eating lunch. Lunch consisted of hamburgers on a bun, salad with cheese, beans, and milk. No fruit was served today. The menu did not reflect what was served today as chicken parmesan was the protein listed. Substitutions were not documented on the posted menu. We discussed the requirement of documenting changes to the posted menu prior to meals being served. Space 2 was not in use. Both Space 1 and Space 3 met requirements. All required items were posted. One (1) child was reported with a food allergy requiring emergency medication. Ms. Coley stated the emergency medication was not onsite and a medical action plan (MAP) was not completed for the child. I explained that anytime a child has a diagnosed allergy that required emergency medication the medication was required to be onsite. Ms. Coley stated the facility was a nut free school, however we discussed the chance that a child could arrive to the facility after eating or touching allergens and exposed other children to the allergen. Children were observed participating in lunch, personal care routines, and rest time. Teachers were engaged with children throughout the visit and provided a nurturing environment. All classrooms were observed with plentiful materials and materials were observed in good repair. Attendance was documented as required. The outdoor learning environments were monitored and met requirements. Ms. Coley stated the facility did not provide transportation. Three (3) staff files were monitored. Two (2) employees had current CPR training however the card on file indicated First Aid training was not received. No additional cards were available for review in the file. Health and safety trainings were current, however, two (2) employees did not renew Child Maltreatment training every five (5) years. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored two (2) files. One (1) child did not renew emergency medical care information annually. Ms. Coley stated there were no children enrolled for 2nd shift. The facility used Funshine Express curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/14/23 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 3/31/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/16/24 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. A fruit was not served with lunch and no substitute was offered. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitutions were not documented on the menu prior to the meal being served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child's emergency medication was not onsite. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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) employees did not have current First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child did not have the date of enrollment listed on the signed discipline policy. .1804(b) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed medical action plan attached to the file. .0801(b) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Recognizing and responding to child maltreatment training was not renewed every five (5) years for two (2) employees. .1103(b) 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, January 31, 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 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 one begins July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort 1 therefore now until June 30, 2024 is your preparation time period. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Technical Assistance/General Comments: - A blank medical action plan (MAP) was emailed today along with the medication permission form. The MAP is valid for 12 months and the medication permission is valid for 6 months. Parents or physicians can complete the MAP. - Emergency medication should not be stored behind lock and key. It should be inaccessible to children and stored above 5 feet. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. - We discussed having parents review the entire application and renew the date at the bottom and initial indicating no changes to the emergency medical care information. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENT (b) The health and safety training shall include the following topic areas: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (2) Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; (9) CPR and First Aid training as required in Paragraphs (c) and (d) of this Rule; (10) Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment; and (11) Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. We discussed all the required health and safety trainings including recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Each of the eleven trainings except CPR/First Aid are required to be renewed every five (5) years. - We discussed emergency contact information on child applications should include the name, address, relationship to the child, and phone number. - At the completion of the visit, an electronic version was reviewed, signed and a copy was emailed to Ms. Coley along with a copy of the enrollment worksheet and annual compliance checklist. Staff and training worksheets were reviewed and signed by both Ms. Coley and the consultant, and a copy was left at the facility. 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: BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 Facility ID: 60003886 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/17/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 1/17/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 122 Time In: 11:08 AM Time Out: 01:10 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 Four Star Rated License issued on September 1, 2018, and earned 4 points in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers had at least 10 years EC work experience. The facility was licensed for 1st and 2nd shift. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 97% 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. J. Truesdale, teacher, and she allowed me entrance to the facility. Ms. Kesha Coley, Director, was present today as well and she accompanied me on the walkthrough. All children were combined in Space 1 eating lunch. Lunch consisted of hamburgers on a bun, salad with cheese, beans, and milk. No fruit was served today. The menu did not reflect what was served today as chicken parmesan was the protein listed. Substitutions were not documented on the posted menu. We discussed the requirement of documenting changes to the posted menu prior to meals being served. Space 2 was not in use. Both Space 1 and Space 3 met requirements. All required items were posted. One (1) child was reported with a food allergy requiring emergency medication. Ms. Coley stated the emergency medication was not onsite and a medical action plan (MAP) was not completed for the child. I explained that anytime a child has a diagnosed allergy that required emergency medication the medication was required to be onsite. Ms. Coley stated the facility was a nut free school, however we discussed the chance that a child could arrive to the facility after eating or touching allergens and exposed other children to the allergen. Children were observed participating in lunch, personal care routines, and rest time. Teachers were engaged with children throughout the visit and provided a nurturing environment. All classrooms were observed with plentiful materials and materials were observed in good repair. Attendance was documented as required. The outdoor learning environments were monitored and met requirements. Ms. Coley stated the facility did not provide transportation. Three (3) staff files were monitored. Two (2) employees had current CPR training however the card on file indicated First Aid training was not received. No additional cards were available for review in the file. Health and safety trainings were current, however, two (2) employees did not renew Child Maltreatment training every five (5) years. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored two (2) files. One (1) child did not renew emergency medical care information annually. Ms. Coley stated there were no children enrolled for 2nd shift. The facility used Funshine Express curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/14/23 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 3/31/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/16/24 and Brighter Minds Academy 2, LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. A fruit was not served with lunch and no substitute was offered. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitutions were not documented on the menu prior to the meal being served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child's emergency medication was not onsite. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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) employees did not have current First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child did not have the date of enrollment listed on the signed discipline policy. .1804(b) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed medical action plan attached to the file. .0801(b) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Recognizing and responding to child maltreatment training was not renewed every five (5) years for two (2) employees. .1103(b) 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, January 31, 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 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 one begins July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort 1 therefore now until June 30, 2024 is your preparation time period. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Technical Assistance/General Comments: - A blank medical action plan (MAP) was emailed today along with the medication permission form. The MAP is valid for 12 months and the medication permission is valid for 6 months. Parents or physicians can complete the MAP. - Emergency medication should not be stored behind lock and key. It should be inaccessible to children and stored above 5 feet. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. - We discussed having parents review the entire application and renew the date at the bottom and initial indicating no changes to the emergency medical care information. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENT (b) The health and safety training shall include the following topic areas: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (2) Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; (9) CPR and First Aid training as required in Paragraphs (c) and (d) of this Rule; (10) Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment; and (11) Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. We discussed all the required health and safety trainings including recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Each of the eleven trainings except CPR/First Aid are required to be renewed every five (5) years. - We discussed emergency contact information on child applications should include the name, address, relationship to the child, and phone number. - At the completion of the visit, an electronic version was reviewed, signed and a copy was emailed to Ms. Coley along with a copy of the enrollment worksheet and annual compliance checklist. Staff and training worksheets were reviewed and signed by both Ms. Coley and the consultant, and a copy was left at the facility. 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