Cadence Academy Preschool, Northlake

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, NORTHLAKE Facility ID: 60003078 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/22/2026 Number Present: 101 Completed Date: 1/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:55 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 conduct an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit for this facility was conducted on January 27, 2025. The compliance history percentage for the 18-month period is 96%. The facility currently holds a five-star license. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Gwen Mayfield, Assistant Director. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Stacey Singleton, administrator arrived soon after the visit began. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Mayfield and Ms. Singleton assisted me with today’s visit. The Secretary of State’s website was monitored and Cadence Education, LLC was current and active. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” as a monitoring tool during today’s visit. I observed postings, indoor and outdoor spaces, safety and program management. I observed the children engaged in music time, stories during circle time, choice activities and the individual needs of the infants and young toddlers were being met by the teachers. Eight (8) staff files and twelve (12) children’s files were monitored during the visit for compliance with NC Childcare Rules. There were six (6) new staff members hired since the facility’s last visit on 7/23/25. The child care consultant made notes on the staff and training worksheets and initialed where notes were made on the documents completed by the administrator. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was reviewed and was last updated on 7/10/25. Medication is currently administered at this facility. A sample of emergency medication and diaper creams were monitored along with the parent authorization forms, action plans and medication documentation forms. Transportation is not currently being provided at this facility. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/18/25 with sixteen (16) demerits and an approved classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 6/12/25. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary and enrollment worksheet were provided during the visit along with a copy of the “AC Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers”. The violations observed during the visit were discussed with Ms. Singleton and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space #1. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator in space #1 was broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. In space #10, the blankets were stored on the cots in a manner that caused the children's blankets to touch other cots. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(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. Staff members G.J. and J.A. did not complete the required first aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member, J.A. did not complete the required cpr training. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff evaluations were not completed annually. The last documented evaluation was from 2/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing material on the preschool playground was not adequate for the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter of compliance will need to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected. Include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email, before or by February 5, 2026. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I discussed the QRIS Modernization information with Ms. Singleton. A conversation form was provided during the visit. • During the visit, I discussed with the infant and administrative staff that infants should not be left in the crib when they are awake. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, NORTHLAKE Facility ID: 60003078 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/22/2026 Number Present: 101 Completed Date: 1/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:55 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 conduct an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit for this facility was conducted on January 27, 2025. The compliance history percentage for the 18-month period is 96%. The facility currently holds a five-star license. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Gwen Mayfield, Assistant Director. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Stacey Singleton, administrator arrived soon after the visit began. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Mayfield and Ms. Singleton assisted me with today’s visit. The Secretary of State’s website was monitored and Cadence Education, LLC was current and active. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” as a monitoring tool during today’s visit. I observed postings, indoor and outdoor spaces, safety and program management. I observed the children engaged in music time, stories during circle time, choice activities and the individual needs of the infants and young toddlers were being met by the teachers. Eight (8) staff files and twelve (12) children’s files were monitored during the visit for compliance with NC Childcare Rules. There were six (6) new staff members hired since the facility’s last visit on 7/23/25. The child care consultant made notes on the staff and training worksheets and initialed where notes were made on the documents completed by the administrator. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was reviewed and was last updated on 7/10/25. Medication is currently administered at this facility. A sample of emergency medication and diaper creams were monitored along with the parent authorization forms, action plans and medication documentation forms. Transportation is not currently being provided at this facility. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/18/25 with sixteen (16) demerits and an approved classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 6/12/25. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary and enrollment worksheet were provided during the visit along with a copy of the “AC Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers”. The violations observed during the visit were discussed with Ms. Singleton and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space #1. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator in space #1 was broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. In space #10, the blankets were stored on the cots in a manner that caused the children's blankets to touch other cots. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(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. Staff members G.J. and J.A. did not complete the required first aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member, J.A. did not complete the required cpr training. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff evaluations were not completed annually. The last documented evaluation was from 2/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing material on the preschool playground was not adequate for the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter of compliance will need to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected. Include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email, before or by February 5, 2026. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I discussed the QRIS Modernization information with Ms. Singleton. A conversation form was provided during the visit. • During the visit, I discussed with the infant and administrative staff that infants should not be left in the crib when they are awake. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, NORTHLAKE Facility ID: 60003078 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 107 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit was to monitor applicable child care rules during a routine unannounced visit. This facility has a five-star license and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was 96%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Gwen Mayfield, Assistant Director. I shared the reason for my visit. Ms. Mayfield assisted me with the walk-through of the facility. Ms. Stacey Singleton, administrator arrived soon after and also assisted me with today’s visit. The following were monitored during this visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, safety, adequate/approved space, program records, new staff records, license posted, permit restrictions, discipline and storage of hazardous products and medications. I observed children engaged in choice activities, outdoor play time on the playground, transitioning to field trip and the individual needs of the infants and young toddlers were being met by the teachers. Medication is currently administered at this facility. The storage of emergency medication, diaper creams and sun screens was monitored. The last sanitation inspection was on 2/3/25 with twenty-one (21) demerits and an approved classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 6/12/25. There were three (3) new staff members hired since the facility’s last annual compliance visit on 1/27/25. I monitored the personnel and medical file for the new staff member. A staff and training worksheet was completed by the child care consultant and a copy was included in today’s visit summary packet. The violations cited during the visit were discussed with Ms. Singleton and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed during the visit: 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 approved report was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space #7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 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. In space #1, the infant staff did not document the visual checks of the sleeping infant. .0606(g) 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. Staff member, A.A. did not complete the required training which was due by May 2025. .1102(g) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter needs to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Please include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email before or by August 6, 2025. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Singleton regarding the due date for fire inspection-within one week of completion. • During the visit, I discussed the requirements for safe sleep checks with infant staff. Please see rule .0606 (g) on page 20 of the NC Child Care Rules. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at Stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, NORTHLAKE Facility ID: 60003078 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 107 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit was to monitor applicable child care rules during a routine unannounced visit. This facility has a five-star license and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was 96%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Gwen Mayfield, Assistant Director. I shared the reason for my visit. Ms. Mayfield assisted me with the walk-through of the facility. Ms. Stacey Singleton, administrator arrived soon after and also assisted me with today’s visit. The following were monitored during this visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, safety, adequate/approved space, program records, new staff records, license posted, permit restrictions, discipline and storage of hazardous products and medications. I observed children engaged in choice activities, outdoor play time on the playground, transitioning to field trip and the individual needs of the infants and young toddlers were being met by the teachers. Medication is currently administered at this facility. The storage of emergency medication, diaper creams and sun screens was monitored. The last sanitation inspection was on 2/3/25 with twenty-one (21) demerits and an approved classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 6/12/25. There were three (3) new staff members hired since the facility’s last annual compliance visit on 1/27/25. I monitored the personnel and medical file for the new staff member. A staff and training worksheet was completed by the child care consultant and a copy was included in today’s visit summary packet. The violations cited during the visit were discussed with Ms. Singleton and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed during the visit: 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 approved report was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space #7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 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. In space #1, the infant staff did not document the visual checks of the sleeping infant. .0606(g) 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. Staff member, A.A. did not complete the required training which was due by May 2025. .1102(g) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter needs to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Please include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email before or by August 6, 2025. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Singleton regarding the due date for fire inspection-within one week of completion. • During the visit, I discussed the requirements for safe sleep checks with infant staff. Please see rule .0606 (g) on page 20 of the NC Child Care Rules. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at Stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, NORTHLAKE Facility ID: 60003078 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0724-016L Visit Date: 7/3/2024 Number Present: 83 Completed Date: 7/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate a complaint allegation. There are concerns of an unsafe indoor and outdoor environment related to the presence of mold. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Stacey Singleton, administrator. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Singleton assisted me with today’s visit. I conducted a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I observed supervision, staff/child ratio, adequate/approved space and permit restrictions. I also interviewed staff members and reviewed current sanitation inspection report. There were eighty-three (83) children in attendance during the visit. The children were engaged in outdoor play time, choice activities, transitioning from a field trip and the individual needs of the infants were being met by the teachers. Findings: • I asked the administrator to share her understanding of the expressed concern regarding possible mold in the Toddler 2 classroom. The administrator shared the following: Dark spots were noticed on the AC vents in the classroom on Friday, 6/28/24. The administrator then went next door to the other toddler classroom so that we could speak with the teacher who was present on the day of the discovery. The administrator was absent on 6/28/24. • I asked the teacher from the Toddler 2 classroom to share her understanding of what occurred. She shared the following: The cook brought breakfast into the classroom and noticed the spots on the AC vents in the ceiling. She told the teacher who then took a picture and shared the concern with the Assistant director onsite. Another Assistant Director from another school visited the site to view the concern. The children and staff were moved from the toddler 2 classroom to the classroom next door on 6/28/24 and a work order was placed on the same day to address the concern. The administrator further shared that the children have not returned to the classroom. • I viewed the work order placed on 6/28/24. The administrator shared that the area was tested for mold on Monday, 7/1/24 by a vendor contracted by the corporate office. Results are supposed to be returned by 7/2/24 or 7/3/24. • During today’s visit, I observed no children present in the toddler 2 classroom. I observed dark spots on the three AC vents in the toddler 2 classroom. • During today’s visit, I monitored the toddler playground. I did not see any areas of concern. The administrator shared that on 5/23/24, a suspicious yellowish-green clump was observed on the toddler playground. She took a picture and placed a work order on 5/23/24. The administrator shared the picture with me during the visit. The area in question was located where the sidewalk meets the mulch. She further shared that a barrier was placed over the object to keep it inaccessible to the children and later removed. The work order was completed on 6/16/24 by maintenance who treated the area with a bleach/water treatment. During today’s visit, I asked Ms. Singleton to submit the results of the mold testing to me via email. She replied that she would submit the results to me. The were zero (0) violations cited during the visit and the visit was discussed with Ms. Singleton and documented in the visit summary. Violations update: A violation was cited on 7/11/24 as a result of the mold test results. This visit summary has been updated and emailed to the administrator. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Mold test results indicated the presence of mold in the toddler #2 space and outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter of compliance will need to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected. Include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email, by July 25, 2024. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Based on the observations, in-person interviews and information received, the allegation of the concern listed below has been determined to be as followed: There is a concern of an unsafe indoor and outdoor environment related to the presence of mold- is pending a determination of substantiated or unsubstantiated based upon the results of the mold testing. A follow-up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor for compliance with NC Child Care Rules. Findings update: The report for the mold testing was received from the provider, via email, on 7/11/24. The test results indicated a presence of mold in the toddler #2 space and outdoors. Therefore, based upon the findings, the allegation of the concern of an unsafe indoor and outdoor environment related to the presence of mold is determined to be substantiated. When an allegation is substantiated, an administrative action may be issued. If this occurs, the facility will be notified and as previously stated, a follow-up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor for compliance with NC Child Care Rules. Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, Ms. Singleton asked how long are children’s files kept after enrollment termination. I replied that the files should be kept for one year after the children are no longer enrolled and confirmed by reviewing the NC Child Care Rules. Please see rule reference .2318 on pages 88-89 of the NC Child Care Rules for details. For the safety of the children, staff and families, the recommendations made by Environmental Testing of the Carolinas at the conclusion of the mold testing report should be followed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance regarding this specific visit, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, NORTHLAKE Facility ID: 60003078 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2024 Number Present: 117 Completed Date: 1/31/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Stacey Singleton, director. Upon my arrival, I was informed that the Sanitation visit was also occurring, I couldn’t begin the visit until an administrator could assist. Ms. Singleton did make attempts to have the Owner assist me with the visit. Once the owner arrived Ms. Singleton was able to accompany me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Five Star Rated License effective 10/7/2019. The license was posted, with restrictions to 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and children ages under two and one half (2.5) must be in rooms with direct exits. Ownership: The facility owner is Cadence Education, LLC SSDI # 1591556 and is active and current. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, kitchen, inside and outside spaces. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 1/11/2024. •Emergency drill was conducted on 12/20/2023. •Fire inspection was completed on 4/6/2023. •Playground inspection was completed on 1/11/2024. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/31/2024 and received a Superior classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children were participating in tummy time and infant care routines. They were observed to be participating in teacher directed instruction circle time, reading aloud, free choice center time, transitioning from eating breakfast, and transitioning for outside play. All three (3) Meck Pre-K Classrooms were in compliance with attendance, assessments and curriculum. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were five (5) new staff files to review today, and two (2) existing staff file. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. The files were well organized and well maintained. Children’s Records: There are one hundred and thirty five (135) children enrolled in this center. There were one hundred and seventeen (117) in attendance today. Five (5) Meck Pre-K files were monitored and thirteen (13) other children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. The children’s files were excellently maintained and well organized. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. While Sanitation was on site, we clarified which medications are to be locked up and which are to be stored five (5) feet or higher. During my walk through all emergency medications were in compliance. In the space that serves two (2) and three (3) year olds there was one expired diaper cream permission form. The child is no longer enrolled and this was corrected during the visit. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. For breakfast the children had raisin bread, pears and milk and for lunch the children had teriyaki beef, brown rice, peaches and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported that it does not provide transportation. There were three (3) violations observed today and two (2) were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In room number nine (#9) screen time was being used but was not added to the activity plan or was not documented on a cumulative log. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space number seven (#7) there was a medication permission form that had expired and the medication was not discarded. .0803(12) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space number three (3) there was no thermometer in the refrigeration unit. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. The violation not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before date 2/13/24, 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. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: Your facility’s rated license cohort is cohort number two (2). The preparation year of the assessment is July 1st, 2024 to June 30th, 2025 and the assessment year is July 1st, 2025 to June 30th, 2026. Listed below are some items to do to get ready for the upcoming preparation and assessment years. •Have all staff update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all teachers and staff print out their WORKS letter, so you can see if their education is updated. If any teachers have a BSAC certificate have them upload the certificate into their account. •Access the resources for your upcoming assessment at www.ncrlap.org. •Review the materials lists for each classroom. This list is to be used as a resource reminding you of some of the required items to promote quality in programming. •Contact CCRI and The Alliance for Children to have them assist you in providing guidance in preparation for the scales. •Contact your Licensing Consultant when the facility is prepared to begin the preparation year process for the Star Rated License. •Some of the larger space classrooms, it can appear to not have enough supplies and toys but during the walk through supplies were adequate. We discussed ways to make the room more inviting, and full. •We also discussed the Rated License Assessment, and what supplies could be needed in each room. In each center activity are there should be three (3) activities for three (3) children to do simultaneously. We also discussed activities to enhance the cozy corners in each room. Technical Assistance: •As a reminder all completed passed fire inspections should be sent to your Child Care Consultant within seven days of the inspection. •An updated Summary of the Law is available on the DCDEE website, please print and take down the previous version. •Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. •Storage of emergency medication requirements according to the NC Laws will be sent to the facility after the visit. Sanitation laws will also be included as it pertains to storage of medications. •In the rooms that have floor rugs, please make sure they are flat against the floor and do not shift or move. •Make sure each classroom washrooms have correct signage relating to handwashing. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Singleton. I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, NORTHLAKE Facility ID: 60003078 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2023 Number Present: 99 Completed Date: 8/21/2023 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit was to monitor applicable child care rules during a routine unannounced visit. This facility has a five-star rated license and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was 98%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Stacey Singleton, Administrator. I stated the reason for the visit. Ms. Singleton assisted me with today’s visit. The following was monitored during this visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, safety, adequate/approved space, program records, new staff records, license posted, permit restrictions, discipline and storage of hazardous products and medications. There were a total of ninety-nine (99) children present during the visit. I observed children engaged in choice activities, circle time (greeting songs), transitioning to table activity, circle time (story time), outdoor playtime, tummy time and the individual needs of the infants were being met by the teachers. The last sanitation inspection was on 8/10/23 with nine (9) demerits and a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/6/23. Medication is administered at this facility. I monitored the storage of emergency medication and diaper creams. There were five (5) new staff members hired since the facility’s last annual compliance visit on 2/1/23. I monitored the files for compliance with NC Child Care Rules. The violations cited during the visit were discussed with Ms. Singleton and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the preschool playground, there was a broken purple piece on the playground structure and the lawn on the back playground was overgrown. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #4, medication was stored in a lower unlocked cabinet, accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter needs to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Please include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email by September 5, 2023. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at Stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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