Childcare Network #55

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #55 Facility ID: 60004338 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2026 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 4/28/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 5/15/2025. The current 5 star license was issued on 9/13/2024. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 91% as of today. I was let into the facility by director Ms. S. Dodd She accompanied me on the walk through. Program records were made available to me. Six (6) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor free play, teacher directed activities, and having routine needs met. There were toys available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/17/2026. A Fire inspection was conducted on 3/31/2026. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files including three(3) new staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored. The outdoor play area was not monitored due to the weather. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two staff members required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(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. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for one (1) child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission for one (1) child. GS110-91(1) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator did not input new hires into the ABCMS within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 May 12, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 dnwatson@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. -Mulch on the preschool playgrounds need to be fluffed due to rain causing it to become compact. You will need to order more soon. -A QRIS conversation template was completed during today's visit. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. 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: Childcare Network #55 Facility ID: 60004338 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2026 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 4/28/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 5/15/2025. The current 5 star license was issued on 9/13/2024. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 91% as of today. I was let into the facility by director Ms. S. Dodd She accompanied me on the walk through. Program records were made available to me. Six (6) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor free play, teacher directed activities, and having routine needs met. There were toys available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/17/2026. A Fire inspection was conducted on 3/31/2026. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files including three(3) new staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored. The outdoor play area was not monitored due to the weather. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two staff members required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(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. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for one (1) child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission for one (1) child. GS110-91(1) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator did not input new hires into the ABCMS within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 May 12, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 dnwatson@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. -Mulch on the preschool playgrounds need to be fluffed due to rain causing it to become compact. You will need to order more soon. -A QRIS conversation template was completed during today's visit. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. 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: Childcare Network #55 Facility ID: 60004338 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2026 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 4/28/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 5/15/2025. The current 5 star license was issued on 9/13/2024. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 91% as of today. I was let into the facility by director Ms. S. Dodd She accompanied me on the walk through. Program records were made available to me. Six (6) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor free play, teacher directed activities, and having routine needs met. There were toys available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/17/2026. A Fire inspection was conducted on 3/31/2026. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files including three(3) new staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored. The outdoor play area was not monitored due to the weather. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two staff members required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(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. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for one (1) child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission for one (1) child. GS110-91(1) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator did not input new hires into the ABCMS within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 May 12, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 dnwatson@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. -Mulch on the preschool playgrounds need to be fluffed due to rain causing it to become compact. You will need to order more soon. -A QRIS conversation template was completed during today's visit. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. 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 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #55 Facility ID: 60004338 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 12/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to monitor all applicable requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 was used to complete monitoring today. I was let into the facility by director Ms. S. Dodd. She accompanied me on the walk through. Program records were made available to me. Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, Special Training, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Medication, Approved Space, Program Records, License Posted, and Permit Restrictions were monitored today. The bathrooms used by children, and thermometers in the refrigerators were monitored today. Eight (8) new staff files were monitored today. The following violation was cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Five (5) feeding plans were not posted for children in space 5a and 5b. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Applications for employment was not on file for two (2) staff. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation of orientation was not on file for one (1) staff. .1101(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. Four (4) staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. .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. Four (4) staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR appropriate to the age of children in care. .1102(d) -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by December 4, 2025. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance -I recommended to you to have the cook cross trained with required trainings since they give teaching staff breaks including the health and safety trainings. -QRIS, Pathways to the stars was discussed briefly during today's visit. More information will be shared via email so that it may be discussed more in depth. -Remind teachers to continue to interact positively with children. Language is very important for young children's development. Teachers should be using open ended questions, scaffolding, and telling children directly about what they see, hear, and are doing. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte N.C. 28214 (704) 564-1092 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #55 Facility ID: 60004338 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The current 5 star license was issued on 09/13/2024. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 96% as of today. I was let into the facility by assistant administrator Ms. Graham. She accompanied me on the walk through of the facility. An administrator from another Childcare Network, Ms. Porter-Hunter arrived shortly during the visit. Facility files were made accessible to me. Four (4) classrooms classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor and outdoor free play, and having routine needs met. There were toys and activities available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 03/20/2025 . A Fire inspection was conducted on 5/13/2025. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. Staff files were monitored for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom was not posted in space two (2). .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Diaper cream in space three (3)was present without written authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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. Authorization for diaper cream located in space three (3) had expired. .0803(12) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not located in the vehicle used for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Identifying information, including a photograph was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Emergency medical care information was not updated annually for one (1) child. .0802(c) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Notification of smoking and tobacco restriction was not on file for four (4) children. .0604(j) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by May 29, 2025. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance -Due to the recent storms, mulch under all climbing structures and swings needs to be fluffed. Stationary equipment on the playgrounds need to be pressure washed and cleaned. The trash located on the playground needs to be emptied before it spills over. Remind staff to monitored when children throw things away in the classroom and it spills on the walls. The steering wheel on the preschool playground climbing structure needs to be tightened before it becomes a pinching safety hazard. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly as new information is added as well as emails from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte NC 28214 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov (704) 564-2910 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: Childcare Network #55 Facility ID: 60004338 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The current 5 star license was issued on 09/13/2024. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 96% as of today. I was let into the facility by assistant administrator Ms. Graham. She accompanied me on the walk through of the facility. An administrator from another Childcare Network, Ms. Porter-Hunter arrived shortly during the visit. Facility files were made accessible to me. Four (4) classrooms classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor and outdoor free play, and having routine needs met. There were toys and activities available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 03/20/2025 . A Fire inspection was conducted on 5/13/2025. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. Staff files were monitored for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom was not posted in space two (2). .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Diaper cream in space three (3)was present without written authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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. Authorization for diaper cream located in space three (3) had expired. .0803(12) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not located in the vehicle used for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Identifying information, including a photograph was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Emergency medical care information was not updated annually for one (1) child. .0802(c) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Notification of smoking and tobacco restriction was not on file for four (4) children. .0604(j) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by May 29, 2025. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance -Due to the recent storms, mulch under all climbing structures and swings needs to be fluffed. Stationary equipment on the playgrounds need to be pressure washed and cleaned. The trash located on the playground needs to be emptied before it spills over. Remind staff to monitored when children throw things away in the classroom and it spills on the walls. The steering wheel on the preschool playground climbing structure needs to be tightened before it becomes a pinching safety hazard. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly as new information is added as well as emails from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte NC 28214 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov (704) 564-2910 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #55 Facility ID: 60004338 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The current 5 star license was issued on 09/13/2024. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 96% as of today. I was let into the facility by assistant administrator Ms. Graham. She accompanied me on the walk through of the facility. An administrator from another Childcare Network, Ms. Porter-Hunter arrived shortly during the visit. Facility files were made accessible to me. Four (4) classrooms classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor and outdoor free play, and having routine needs met. There were toys and activities available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 03/20/2025 . A Fire inspection was conducted on 5/13/2025. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. Staff files were monitored for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom was not posted in space two (2). .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Diaper cream in space three (3)was present without written authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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. Authorization for diaper cream located in space three (3) had expired. .0803(12) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not located in the vehicle used for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Identifying information, including a photograph was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Emergency medical care information was not updated annually for one (1) child. .0802(c) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Notification of smoking and tobacco restriction was not on file for four (4) children. .0604(j) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by May 29, 2025. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance -Due to the recent storms, mulch under all climbing structures and swings needs to be fluffed. Stationary equipment on the playgrounds need to be pressure washed and cleaned. The trash located on the playground needs to be emptied before it spills over. Remind staff to monitored when children throw things away in the classroom and it spills on the walls. The steering wheel on the preschool playground climbing structure needs to be tightened before it becomes a pinching safety hazard. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly as new information is added as well as emails from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte NC 28214 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov (704) 564-2910 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