NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #95 Facility ID: 60004341 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/27/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 4/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 480 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 05:30 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. The five-star licensed center continued to operate meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios. Upon arrival, I was buzzed inside the childcare facility administration, Ms. Selina Simmons. A walk through of spaces 1-8, kitchen, one bus (TP-5880), and outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Ms. Simmons accompanied me during the walk through. The child care item listed dated April 2025 was used to determine non-compliance items. Materials were lacking in spaces #2 and #6 (art, science and manipulatives). Art easels were monitored without any paint, brushes or paper. Materials were also observed in a dirty toy bin in the morning, and the lead teacher did not know if they were from last week. Items were missing from the shelves. Art easels didn’t have paint or paper readily available for children to use. Crayons were monitored broken and heavily used. No glue was visibly accessible for three- and four-year-olds. Books were monitored in poor repair in space #2. A toilet in space #2 was monitored covered with a plastic cover and running constantly. The floors in the adult bathroom and kitchen floors were monitored with chipped paint throughout. The ceilings were monitored with stains on them. Concerns were raised regarding staff’s use of a white noise app over their tablets. The volumes being used by staff were too high. Staff nor consultant could hear an infant cooing. Staff must be able to always see and hear children. Other acceptable recommendations were given to the staff like playing classical music or children’s lullabies. One infant six months of age woke up and began to cry. Staff stated the mother did not send any bottles in for the infant and that the mother was trying to transition the infant from breast milk to formula, but the infant would not take the formula bottle. The infant’s posted feeding schedule was monitored, and it was listed that the infant should be fed at 9, 12 and 3, daily. The staff was informed to contact the infant’s parents and state either the appropriate breast milk bottle or the mother would need to come to the center, and breast feed the infant on site. The infant had been in care for more than four hours without a bottle. We discussed toddler care and meeting individual needs like wiping runny noses. Floors were observed in poor condition in the kitchen, staff bathroom and school age/space #8 bathroom. The ceilings in space # were monitored with stains. Electrical outlets in space #8 were monitored, made inaccessible or plugged in. The administrator provided socket covers and covered the unused outlets during the visit. Medications were monitored for compliance with current permission slips, and current medications. Current allergy list was monitored posted in the kitchen and in each approved space. Staff and Training worksheets were presented, but a return visit will be required to review the staff files and training. The administrator used the previous data from the last administrator and needed to be trained. Five new staff were hired since the last RU visit completed on November 5, 2025. The following new staff files were monitored for compliance: D. Peterson, S. Derbala, C. Goode, and J. Barrett and T. Withers. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance: S. Wingster. Ms. Wingster did not have a staff medical on the DCDEE staff medical report form. Only two staff had printed DCDEE WORKS letters. This topic has been discussed in November and during additional phone calls. Concerns were raised as to the required timeline for reassessment. The center has six months since today’s visit to begin the reassessment process. Today, the center self-study forms were printed and reviewed with Ms. Simmons. The center needs to purchase the ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 and SACERS-U books for the staff to begin the center self-study. There are concerns that center staff hired over the last year have not registered to obtain at least EDU 119 from the local community colleges. Seventy-five (75) children were monitored enrolled. Seven children’s files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. A review of each child’s file should be completed to ensure that any child with a medical action plan is also attached to the child’s emergency information maintained in the EPR plan Ready to Go File. It was discussed with Ms. Simmons to ensure full implementation of the WKL posters/curriculum in the classroom occurs. Only one classroom had current curriculum and evidence of the curriculum implemented. Materials (art, science, manipulatives) were identified as needed in the following spaces: 2 and 5. Staff need to work helping children return items to their labeled shelves. Dirty toy buckets were monitored inside of the half closets and not easily accessible for staff. Toys were monitored in the dirty toy bins at 9:30 am. It was unknown if the toys visible in the bucket were from last week. No staff had a current ERS book on-site. We discussed incident reports and log requirements. Completed incident reports should be filed in the applicable child’s folder. It is considered best practice to maintain a copy of the completed incident report in a binder with the cumulative center incident log. Original incident reports were monitored filed with the log. Random children’s files were monitored to ensure at least a copy of the incident was filed in the child’s file. One bus (TP-5880) was monitored for compliance. A bus roster was not maintained on site. The first aid kit and fire extinguisher were monitored secured. The right front tire thread was monitored slightly worn and should be evaluated to determine if the tire should be changed. The current registration and inspection were not maintained current. The registration expired in February 2026. Ms. Simmons had to contact someone at the corporate office to determine whether the bill had been paid. The organization must ensure site administrators have the most current bus information on site and are available for review. The center’s EPR plan and the RTGF were monitored for compliance. Child’s medical action plans were not maintained attached to the child’s emergency contact information (application) and in the EPR/RTGF and child’s on-site file. The outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored current. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with fifteen (15) demerits cited and a superior classification issued. The last fire inspection was completed on April 16, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. The center will have two weeks to obtain the past due annual fire inspection. Failure to obtain the required annual inspection could result in a Provisional license being issued. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with fifteen (15) demerits cited and a superior classification issued. 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 annual DCDEE Fire Inspection was due no later than April 16, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Entire sections that were labeled did not have any materials present or in poor condition like crayons, markers, and chalk. .0510(d)(1) 513 Children were not provided a meal or snack a minimum of every four hours. A six month old infant was present for more than four hours without anything to eat or drink. 0.0903 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). An infant feeding schedule was not followed. An infant did not have breast milk or formula on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The floors in the bathroom in space #8 was monitored in poor repair with missing floor tiles. The kitchen and adult bathroom floor were monitored with chipped paint and in poor repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The toilet in space #2 with a broken toilet with a plastic cover over it but constantly running. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The kitchen, adult bathroom and space #8 bathroom floors were monitored in poor repair or with chipped paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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 staff medical report was not completed on the DCDEE Staff Medical Report form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. BusTP-5880 did not have a current NC vehicle registration. The registration expired, February 28, 2026. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire thread on the front right van was worn and did not meet the "penny test" standards. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1127 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. A center transportation roster was not maintained on site. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. There was no evidence the curriculum was fully implemented in space #2 for three- and four-year-old children. The required theme board and lesson plan theme items were not posted. There were not any visible/recognizable elements of the curriculum anywhere in the classroom. .2802(d) 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. Two new staff were hired and not linked to the facility in the ABCMS within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1889 Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. One lead teacher did not enroll into EDU 119 within six months of assuming duties. .0703(d) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -The Pathway to the Stars discussion was held with Ms. Simmons. Ms. Simmons developed a yellow file folder on her desktop and all applicable forms related to Pathway #1 were downloaded to the file. Concerns were raised regarding the staff education. With only two DCDEE WORKS letters printed and on file, currently the center is meeting one star education requirements. Education standards worksheets were downloaded and saved to the file. Ms. Simmons needs additional support with this process and the components. It was recommended to enroll in the director’s leadership academy via CCRI. -It was reviewed with Ms. Simmons that children’s medical action plans must be attached/maintained with the child’s application in the child’s file and in the center’s EPR/Ready to Go File. Please conduct an audit of the EPR/Ready to Go File to ensure each applicable MAP is attached and maintained. Children’s medical action plans are valid for up to one year. -It was recommended to have the front right van tire monitored due to low tire thread. The tire may need to be replaced. 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 or moved into the child care facility 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/linked on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. -The center roster report was run before the visit. Two new staff members were not linked. The final summary could not be completed due to the end of the program day and continued to be delayed due to computer issues the following day. The handwritten summary was printed and reviewed with Ms. Simmons. The fifteen (15) violations identified were reviewed with Ms. Simmons prior to my departure. 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 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 that 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: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@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 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at amy.italiano@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #95 Facility ID: 60004341 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/27/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 4/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 480 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 05:30 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. The five-star licensed center continued to operate meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios. Upon arrival, I was buzzed inside the childcare facility administration, Ms. Selina Simmons. A walk through of spaces 1-8, kitchen, one bus (TP-5880), and outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Ms. Simmons accompanied me during the walk through. The child care item listed dated April 2025 was used to determine non-compliance items. Materials were lacking in spaces #2 and #6 (art, science and manipulatives). Art easels were monitored without any paint, brushes or paper. Materials were also observed in a dirty toy bin in the morning, and the lead teacher did not know if they were from last week. Items were missing from the shelves. Art easels didn’t have paint or paper readily available for children to use. Crayons were monitored broken and heavily used. No glue was visibly accessible for three- and four-year-olds. Books were monitored in poor repair in space #2. A toilet in space #2 was monitored covered with a plastic cover and running constantly. The floors in the adult bathroom and kitchen floors were monitored with chipped paint throughout. The ceilings were monitored with stains on them. Concerns were raised regarding staff’s use of a white noise app over their tablets. The volumes being used by staff were too high. Staff nor consultant could hear an infant cooing. Staff must be able to always see and hear children. Other acceptable recommendations were given to the staff like playing classical music or children’s lullabies. One infant six months of age woke up and began to cry. Staff stated the mother did not send any bottles in for the infant and that the mother was trying to transition the infant from breast milk to formula, but the infant would not take the formula bottle. The infant’s posted feeding schedule was monitored, and it was listed that the infant should be fed at 9, 12 and 3, daily. The staff was informed to contact the infant’s parents and state either the appropriate breast milk bottle or the mother would need to come to the center, and breast feed the infant on site. The infant had been in care for more than four hours without a bottle. We discussed toddler care and meeting individual needs like wiping runny noses. Floors were observed in poor condition in the kitchen, staff bathroom and school age/space #8 bathroom. The ceilings in space # were monitored with stains. Electrical outlets in space #8 were monitored, made inaccessible or plugged in. The administrator provided socket covers and covered the unused outlets during the visit. Medications were monitored for compliance with current permission slips, and current medications. Current allergy list was monitored posted in the kitchen and in each approved space. Staff and Training worksheets were presented, but a return visit will be required to review the staff files and training. The administrator used the previous data from the last administrator and needed to be trained. Five new staff were hired since the last RU visit completed on November 5, 2025. The following new staff files were monitored for compliance: D. Peterson, S. Derbala, C. Goode, and J. Barrett and T. Withers. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance: S. Wingster. Ms. Wingster did not have a staff medical on the DCDEE staff medical report form. Only two staff had printed DCDEE WORKS letters. This topic has been discussed in November and during additional phone calls. Concerns were raised as to the required timeline for reassessment. The center has six months since today’s visit to begin the reassessment process. Today, the center self-study forms were printed and reviewed with Ms. Simmons. The center needs to purchase the ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 and SACERS-U books for the staff to begin the center self-study. There are concerns that center staff hired over the last year have not registered to obtain at least EDU 119 from the local community colleges. Seventy-five (75) children were monitored enrolled. Seven children’s files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. A review of each child’s file should be completed to ensure that any child with a medical action plan is also attached to the child’s emergency information maintained in the EPR plan Ready to Go File. It was discussed with Ms. Simmons to ensure full implementation of the WKL posters/curriculum in the classroom occurs. Only one classroom had current curriculum and evidence of the curriculum implemented. Materials (art, science, manipulatives) were identified as needed in the following spaces: 2 and 5. Staff need to work helping children return items to their labeled shelves. Dirty toy buckets were monitored inside of the half closets and not easily accessible for staff. Toys were monitored in the dirty toy bins at 9:30 am. It was unknown if the toys visible in the bucket were from last week. No staff had a current ERS book on-site. We discussed incident reports and log requirements. Completed incident reports should be filed in the applicable child’s folder. It is considered best practice to maintain a copy of the completed incident report in a binder with the cumulative center incident log. Original incident reports were monitored filed with the log. Random children’s files were monitored to ensure at least a copy of the incident was filed in the child’s file. One bus (TP-5880) was monitored for compliance. A bus roster was not maintained on site. The first aid kit and fire extinguisher were monitored secured. The right front tire thread was monitored slightly worn and should be evaluated to determine if the tire should be changed. The current registration and inspection were not maintained current. The registration expired in February 2026. Ms. Simmons had to contact someone at the corporate office to determine whether the bill had been paid. The organization must ensure site administrators have the most current bus information on site and are available for review. The center’s EPR plan and the RTGF were monitored for compliance. Child’s medical action plans were not maintained attached to the child’s emergency contact information (application) and in the EPR/RTGF and child’s on-site file. The outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored current. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with fifteen (15) demerits cited and a superior classification issued. The last fire inspection was completed on April 16, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. The center will have two weeks to obtain the past due annual fire inspection. Failure to obtain the required annual inspection could result in a Provisional license being issued. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with fifteen (15) demerits cited and a superior classification issued. 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 annual DCDEE Fire Inspection was due no later than April 16, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Entire sections that were labeled did not have any materials present or in poor condition like crayons, markers, and chalk. .0510(d)(1) 513 Children were not provided a meal or snack a minimum of every four hours. A six month old infant was present for more than four hours without anything to eat or drink. 0.0903 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). An infant feeding schedule was not followed. An infant did not have breast milk or formula on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The floors in the bathroom in space #8 was monitored in poor repair with missing floor tiles. The kitchen and adult bathroom floor were monitored with chipped paint and in poor repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The toilet in space #2 with a broken toilet with a plastic cover over it but constantly running. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The kitchen, adult bathroom and space #8 bathroom floors were monitored in poor repair or with chipped paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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 staff medical report was not completed on the DCDEE Staff Medical Report form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. BusTP-5880 did not have a current NC vehicle registration. The registration expired, February 28, 2026. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire thread on the front right van was worn and did not meet the "penny test" standards. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1127 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. A center transportation roster was not maintained on site. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. There was no evidence the curriculum was fully implemented in space #2 for three- and four-year-old children. The required theme board and lesson plan theme items were not posted. There were not any visible/recognizable elements of the curriculum anywhere in the classroom. .2802(d) 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. Two new staff were hired and not linked to the facility in the ABCMS within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1889 Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. One lead teacher did not enroll into EDU 119 within six months of assuming duties. .0703(d) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -The Pathway to the Stars discussion was held with Ms. Simmons. Ms. Simmons developed a yellow file folder on her desktop and all applicable forms related to Pathway #1 were downloaded to the file. Concerns were raised regarding the staff education. With only two DCDEE WORKS letters printed and on file, currently the center is meeting one star education requirements. Education standards worksheets were downloaded and saved to the file. Ms. Simmons needs additional support with this process and the components. It was recommended to enroll in the director’s leadership academy via CCRI. -It was reviewed with Ms. Simmons that children’s medical action plans must be attached/maintained with the child’s application in the child’s file and in the center’s EPR/Ready to Go File. Please conduct an audit of the EPR/Ready to Go File to ensure each applicable MAP is attached and maintained. Children’s medical action plans are valid for up to one year. -It was recommended to have the front right van tire monitored due to low tire thread. The tire may need to be replaced. 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 or moved into the child care facility 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/linked on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. -The center roster report was run before the visit. Two new staff members were not linked. The final summary could not be completed due to the end of the program day and continued to be delayed due to computer issues the following day. The handwritten summary was printed and reviewed with Ms. Simmons. The fifteen (15) violations identified were reviewed with Ms. Simmons prior to my departure. 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 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 that 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: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@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 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at amy.italiano@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #95 Facility ID: 60004341 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/27/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 4/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 480 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 05:30 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. The five-star licensed center continued to operate meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios. Upon arrival, I was buzzed inside the childcare facility administration, Ms. Selina Simmons. A walk through of spaces 1-8, kitchen, one bus (TP-5880), and outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Ms. Simmons accompanied me during the walk through. The child care item listed dated April 2025 was used to determine non-compliance items. Materials were lacking in spaces #2 and #6 (art, science and manipulatives). Art easels were monitored without any paint, brushes or paper. Materials were also observed in a dirty toy bin in the morning, and the lead teacher did not know if they were from last week. Items were missing from the shelves. Art easels didn’t have paint or paper readily available for children to use. Crayons were monitored broken and heavily used. No glue was visibly accessible for three- and four-year-olds. Books were monitored in poor repair in space #2. A toilet in space #2 was monitored covered with a plastic cover and running constantly. The floors in the adult bathroom and kitchen floors were monitored with chipped paint throughout. The ceilings were monitored with stains on them. Concerns were raised regarding staff’s use of a white noise app over their tablets. The volumes being used by staff were too high. Staff nor consultant could hear an infant cooing. Staff must be able to always see and hear children. Other acceptable recommendations were given to the staff like playing classical music or children’s lullabies. One infant six months of age woke up and began to cry. Staff stated the mother did not send any bottles in for the infant and that the mother was trying to transition the infant from breast milk to formula, but the infant would not take the formula bottle. The infant’s posted feeding schedule was monitored, and it was listed that the infant should be fed at 9, 12 and 3, daily. The staff was informed to contact the infant’s parents and state either the appropriate breast milk bottle or the mother would need to come to the center, and breast feed the infant on site. The infant had been in care for more than four hours without a bottle. We discussed toddler care and meeting individual needs like wiping runny noses. Floors were observed in poor condition in the kitchen, staff bathroom and school age/space #8 bathroom. The ceilings in space # were monitored with stains. Electrical outlets in space #8 were monitored, made inaccessible or plugged in. The administrator provided socket covers and covered the unused outlets during the visit. Medications were monitored for compliance with current permission slips, and current medications. Current allergy list was monitored posted in the kitchen and in each approved space. Staff and Training worksheets were presented, but a return visit will be required to review the staff files and training. The administrator used the previous data from the last administrator and needed to be trained. Five new staff were hired since the last RU visit completed on November 5, 2025. The following new staff files were monitored for compliance: D. Peterson, S. Derbala, C. Goode, and J. Barrett and T. Withers. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance: S. Wingster. Ms. Wingster did not have a staff medical on the DCDEE staff medical report form. Only two staff had printed DCDEE WORKS letters. This topic has been discussed in November and during additional phone calls. Concerns were raised as to the required timeline for reassessment. The center has six months since today’s visit to begin the reassessment process. Today, the center self-study forms were printed and reviewed with Ms. Simmons. The center needs to purchase the ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 and SACERS-U books for the staff to begin the center self-study. There are concerns that center staff hired over the last year have not registered to obtain at least EDU 119 from the local community colleges. Seventy-five (75) children were monitored enrolled. Seven children’s files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. A review of each child’s file should be completed to ensure that any child with a medical action plan is also attached to the child’s emergency information maintained in the EPR plan Ready to Go File. It was discussed with Ms. Simmons to ensure full implementation of the WKL posters/curriculum in the classroom occurs. Only one classroom had current curriculum and evidence of the curriculum implemented. Materials (art, science, manipulatives) were identified as needed in the following spaces: 2 and 5. Staff need to work helping children return items to their labeled shelves. Dirty toy buckets were monitored inside of the half closets and not easily accessible for staff. Toys were monitored in the dirty toy bins at 9:30 am. It was unknown if the toys visible in the bucket were from last week. No staff had a current ERS book on-site. We discussed incident reports and log requirements. Completed incident reports should be filed in the applicable child’s folder. It is considered best practice to maintain a copy of the completed incident report in a binder with the cumulative center incident log. Original incident reports were monitored filed with the log. Random children’s files were monitored to ensure at least a copy of the incident was filed in the child’s file. One bus (TP-5880) was monitored for compliance. A bus roster was not maintained on site. The first aid kit and fire extinguisher were monitored secured. The right front tire thread was monitored slightly worn and should be evaluated to determine if the tire should be changed. The current registration and inspection were not maintained current. The registration expired in February 2026. Ms. Simmons had to contact someone at the corporate office to determine whether the bill had been paid. The organization must ensure site administrators have the most current bus information on site and are available for review. The center’s EPR plan and the RTGF were monitored for compliance. Child’s medical action plans were not maintained attached to the child’s emergency contact information (application) and in the EPR/RTGF and child’s on-site file. The outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored current. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with fifteen (15) demerits cited and a superior classification issued. The last fire inspection was completed on April 16, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. The center will have two weeks to obtain the past due annual fire inspection. Failure to obtain the required annual inspection could result in a Provisional license being issued. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with fifteen (15) demerits cited and a superior classification issued. 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 annual DCDEE Fire Inspection was due no later than April 16, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Entire sections that were labeled did not have any materials present or in poor condition like crayons, markers, and chalk. .0510(d)(1) 513 Children were not provided a meal or snack a minimum of every four hours. A six month old infant was present for more than four hours without anything to eat or drink. 0.0903 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). An infant feeding schedule was not followed. An infant did not have breast milk or formula on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The floors in the bathroom in space #8 was monitored in poor repair with missing floor tiles. The kitchen and adult bathroom floor were monitored with chipped paint and in poor repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The toilet in space #2 with a broken toilet with a plastic cover over it but constantly running. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The kitchen, adult bathroom and space #8 bathroom floors were monitored in poor repair or with chipped paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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 staff medical report was not completed on the DCDEE Staff Medical Report form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. BusTP-5880 did not have a current NC vehicle registration. The registration expired, February 28, 2026. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire thread on the front right van was worn and did not meet the "penny test" standards. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1127 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. A center transportation roster was not maintained on site. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. There was no evidence the curriculum was fully implemented in space #2 for three- and four-year-old children. The required theme board and lesson plan theme items were not posted. There were not any visible/recognizable elements of the curriculum anywhere in the classroom. .2802(d) 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. Two new staff were hired and not linked to the facility in the ABCMS within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1889 Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. One lead teacher did not enroll into EDU 119 within six months of assuming duties. .0703(d) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -The Pathway to the Stars discussion was held with Ms. Simmons. Ms. Simmons developed a yellow file folder on her desktop and all applicable forms related to Pathway #1 were downloaded to the file. Concerns were raised regarding the staff education. With only two DCDEE WORKS letters printed and on file, currently the center is meeting one star education requirements. Education standards worksheets were downloaded and saved to the file. Ms. Simmons needs additional support with this process and the components. It was recommended to enroll in the director’s leadership academy via CCRI. -It was reviewed with Ms. Simmons that children’s medical action plans must be attached/maintained with the child’s application in the child’s file and in the center’s EPR/Ready to Go File. Please conduct an audit of the EPR/Ready to Go File to ensure each applicable MAP is attached and maintained. Children’s medical action plans are valid for up to one year. -It was recommended to have the front right van tire monitored due to low tire thread. The tire may need to be replaced. 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 or moved into the child care facility 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/linked on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. -The center roster report was run before the visit. Two new staff members were not linked. The final summary could not be completed due to the end of the program day and continued to be delayed due to computer issues the following day. The handwritten summary was printed and reviewed with Ms. Simmons. The fifteen (15) violations identified were reviewed with Ms. Simmons prior to my departure. 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 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 that 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: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@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 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at amy.italiano@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #95 Facility ID: 60004341 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/27/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 4/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 480 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 05:30 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. The five-star licensed center continued to operate meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios. Upon arrival, I was buzzed inside the childcare facility administration, Ms. Selina Simmons. A walk through of spaces 1-8, kitchen, one bus (TP-5880), and outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Ms. Simmons accompanied me during the walk through. The child care item listed dated April 2025 was used to determine non-compliance items. Materials were lacking in spaces #2 and #6 (art, science and manipulatives). Art easels were monitored without any paint, brushes or paper. Materials were also observed in a dirty toy bin in the morning, and the lead teacher did not know if they were from last week. Items were missing from the shelves. Art easels didn’t have paint or paper readily available for children to use. Crayons were monitored broken and heavily used. No glue was visibly accessible for three- and four-year-olds. Books were monitored in poor repair in space #2. A toilet in space #2 was monitored covered with a plastic cover and running constantly. The floors in the adult bathroom and kitchen floors were monitored with chipped paint throughout. The ceilings were monitored with stains on them. Concerns were raised regarding staff’s use of a white noise app over their tablets. The volumes being used by staff were too high. Staff nor consultant could hear an infant cooing. Staff must be able to always see and hear children. Other acceptable recommendations were given to the staff like playing classical music or children’s lullabies. One infant six months of age woke up and began to cry. Staff stated the mother did not send any bottles in for the infant and that the mother was trying to transition the infant from breast milk to formula, but the infant would not take the formula bottle. The infant’s posted feeding schedule was monitored, and it was listed that the infant should be fed at 9, 12 and 3, daily. The staff was informed to contact the infant’s parents and state either the appropriate breast milk bottle or the mother would need to come to the center, and breast feed the infant on site. The infant had been in care for more than four hours without a bottle. We discussed toddler care and meeting individual needs like wiping runny noses. Floors were observed in poor condition in the kitchen, staff bathroom and school age/space #8 bathroom. The ceilings in space # were monitored with stains. Electrical outlets in space #8 were monitored, made inaccessible or plugged in. The administrator provided socket covers and covered the unused outlets during the visit. Medications were monitored for compliance with current permission slips, and current medications. Current allergy list was monitored posted in the kitchen and in each approved space. Staff and Training worksheets were presented, but a return visit will be required to review the staff files and training. The administrator used the previous data from the last administrator and needed to be trained. Five new staff were hired since the last RU visit completed on November 5, 2025. The following new staff files were monitored for compliance: D. Peterson, S. Derbala, C. Goode, and J. Barrett and T. Withers. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance: S. Wingster. Ms. Wingster did not have a staff medical on the DCDEE staff medical report form. Only two staff had printed DCDEE WORKS letters. This topic has been discussed in November and during additional phone calls. Concerns were raised as to the required timeline for reassessment. The center has six months since today’s visit to begin the reassessment process. Today, the center self-study forms were printed and reviewed with Ms. Simmons. The center needs to purchase the ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 and SACERS-U books for the staff to begin the center self-study. There are concerns that center staff hired over the last year have not registered to obtain at least EDU 119 from the local community colleges. Seventy-five (75) children were monitored enrolled. Seven children’s files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. A review of each child’s file should be completed to ensure that any child with a medical action plan is also attached to the child’s emergency information maintained in the EPR plan Ready to Go File. It was discussed with Ms. Simmons to ensure full implementation of the WKL posters/curriculum in the classroom occurs. Only one classroom had current curriculum and evidence of the curriculum implemented. Materials (art, science, manipulatives) were identified as needed in the following spaces: 2 and 5. Staff need to work helping children return items to their labeled shelves. Dirty toy buckets were monitored inside of the half closets and not easily accessible for staff. Toys were monitored in the dirty toy bins at 9:30 am. It was unknown if the toys visible in the bucket were from last week. No staff had a current ERS book on-site. We discussed incident reports and log requirements. Completed incident reports should be filed in the applicable child’s folder. It is considered best practice to maintain a copy of the completed incident report in a binder with the cumulative center incident log. Original incident reports were monitored filed with the log. Random children’s files were monitored to ensure at least a copy of the incident was filed in the child’s file. One bus (TP-5880) was monitored for compliance. A bus roster was not maintained on site. The first aid kit and fire extinguisher were monitored secured. The right front tire thread was monitored slightly worn and should be evaluated to determine if the tire should be changed. The current registration and inspection were not maintained current. The registration expired in February 2026. Ms. Simmons had to contact someone at the corporate office to determine whether the bill had been paid. The organization must ensure site administrators have the most current bus information on site and are available for review. The center’s EPR plan and the RTGF were monitored for compliance. Child’s medical action plans were not maintained attached to the child’s emergency contact information (application) and in the EPR/RTGF and child’s on-site file. The outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored current. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with fifteen (15) demerits cited and a superior classification issued. The last fire inspection was completed on April 16, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. The center will have two weeks to obtain the past due annual fire inspection. Failure to obtain the required annual inspection could result in a Provisional license being issued. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with fifteen (15) demerits cited and a superior classification issued. 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 annual DCDEE Fire Inspection was due no later than April 16, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Entire sections that were labeled did not have any materials present or in poor condition like crayons, markers, and chalk. .0510(d)(1) 513 Children were not provided a meal or snack a minimum of every four hours. A six month old infant was present for more than four hours without anything to eat or drink. 0.0903 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). An infant feeding schedule was not followed. An infant did not have breast milk or formula on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The floors in the bathroom in space #8 was monitored in poor repair with missing floor tiles. The kitchen and adult bathroom floor were monitored with chipped paint and in poor repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The toilet in space #2 with a broken toilet with a plastic cover over it but constantly running. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The kitchen, adult bathroom and space #8 bathroom floors were monitored in poor repair or with chipped paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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 staff medical report was not completed on the DCDEE Staff Medical Report form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. BusTP-5880 did not have a current NC vehicle registration. The registration expired, February 28, 2026. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire thread on the front right van was worn and did not meet the "penny test" standards. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1127 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. A center transportation roster was not maintained on site. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. There was no evidence the curriculum was fully implemented in space #2 for three- and four-year-old children. The required theme board and lesson plan theme items were not posted. There were not any visible/recognizable elements of the curriculum anywhere in the classroom. .2802(d) 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. Two new staff were hired and not linked to the facility in the ABCMS within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1889 Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. One lead teacher did not enroll into EDU 119 within six months of assuming duties. .0703(d) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -The Pathway to the Stars discussion was held with Ms. Simmons. Ms. Simmons developed a yellow file folder on her desktop and all applicable forms related to Pathway #1 were downloaded to the file. Concerns were raised regarding the staff education. With only two DCDEE WORKS letters printed and on file, currently the center is meeting one star education requirements. Education standards worksheets were downloaded and saved to the file. Ms. Simmons needs additional support with this process and the components. It was recommended to enroll in the director’s leadership academy via CCRI. -It was reviewed with Ms. Simmons that children’s medical action plans must be attached/maintained with the child’s application in the child’s file and in the center’s EPR/Ready to Go File. Please conduct an audit of the EPR/Ready to Go File to ensure each applicable MAP is attached and maintained. Children’s medical action plans are valid for up to one year. -It was recommended to have the front right van tire monitored due to low tire thread. The tire may need to be replaced. 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 or moved into the child care facility 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/linked on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. -The center roster report was run before the visit. Two new staff members were not linked. The final summary could not be completed due to the end of the program day and continued to be delayed due to computer issues the following day. The handwritten summary was printed and reviewed with Ms. Simmons. The fifteen (15) violations identified were reviewed with Ms. Simmons prior to my departure. 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 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 that 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: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@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 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at amy.italiano@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #95 Facility ID: 60004341 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/27/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 4/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 480 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 05:30 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. The five-star licensed center continued to operate meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios. Upon arrival, I was buzzed inside the childcare facility administration, Ms. Selina Simmons. A walk through of spaces 1-8, kitchen, one bus (TP-5880), and outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Ms. Simmons accompanied me during the walk through. The child care item listed dated April 2025 was used to determine non-compliance items. Materials were lacking in spaces #2 and #6 (art, science and manipulatives). Art easels were monitored without any paint, brushes or paper. Materials were also observed in a dirty toy bin in the morning, and the lead teacher did not know if they were from last week. Items were missing from the shelves. Art easels didn’t have paint or paper readily available for children to use. Crayons were monitored broken and heavily used. No glue was visibly accessible for three- and four-year-olds. Books were monitored in poor repair in space #2. A toilet in space #2 was monitored covered with a plastic cover and running constantly. The floors in the adult bathroom and kitchen floors were monitored with chipped paint throughout. The ceilings were monitored with stains on them. Concerns were raised regarding staff’s use of a white noise app over their tablets. The volumes being used by staff were too high. Staff nor consultant could hear an infant cooing. Staff must be able to always see and hear children. Other acceptable recommendations were given to the staff like playing classical music or children’s lullabies. One infant six months of age woke up and began to cry. Staff stated the mother did not send any bottles in for the infant and that the mother was trying to transition the infant from breast milk to formula, but the infant would not take the formula bottle. The infant’s posted feeding schedule was monitored, and it was listed that the infant should be fed at 9, 12 and 3, daily. The staff was informed to contact the infant’s parents and state either the appropriate breast milk bottle or the mother would need to come to the center, and breast feed the infant on site. The infant had been in care for more than four hours without a bottle. We discussed toddler care and meeting individual needs like wiping runny noses. Floors were observed in poor condition in the kitchen, staff bathroom and school age/space #8 bathroom. The ceilings in space # were monitored with stains. Electrical outlets in space #8 were monitored, made inaccessible or plugged in. The administrator provided socket covers and covered the unused outlets during the visit. Medications were monitored for compliance with current permission slips, and current medications. Current allergy list was monitored posted in the kitchen and in each approved space. Staff and Training worksheets were presented, but a return visit will be required to review the staff files and training. The administrator used the previous data from the last administrator and needed to be trained. Five new staff were hired since the last RU visit completed on November 5, 2025. The following new staff files were monitored for compliance: D. Peterson, S. Derbala, C. Goode, and J. Barrett and T. Withers. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance: S. Wingster. Ms. Wingster did not have a staff medical on the DCDEE staff medical report form. Only two staff had printed DCDEE WORKS letters. This topic has been discussed in November and during additional phone calls. Concerns were raised as to the required timeline for reassessment. The center has six months since today’s visit to begin the reassessment process. Today, the center self-study forms were printed and reviewed with Ms. Simmons. The center needs to purchase the ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 and SACERS-U books for the staff to begin the center self-study. There are concerns that center staff hired over the last year have not registered to obtain at least EDU 119 from the local community colleges. Seventy-five (75) children were monitored enrolled. Seven children’s files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. A review of each child’s file should be completed to ensure that any child with a medical action plan is also attached to the child’s emergency information maintained in the EPR plan Ready to Go File. It was discussed with Ms. Simmons to ensure full implementation of the WKL posters/curriculum in the classroom occurs. Only one classroom had current curriculum and evidence of the curriculum implemented. Materials (art, science, manipulatives) were identified as needed in the following spaces: 2 and 5. Staff need to work helping children return items to their labeled shelves. Dirty toy buckets were monitored inside of the half closets and not easily accessible for staff. Toys were monitored in the dirty toy bins at 9:30 am. It was unknown if the toys visible in the bucket were from last week. No staff had a current ERS book on-site. We discussed incident reports and log requirements. Completed incident reports should be filed in the applicable child’s folder. It is considered best practice to maintain a copy of the completed incident report in a binder with the cumulative center incident log. Original incident reports were monitored filed with the log. Random children’s files were monitored to ensure at least a copy of the incident was filed in the child’s file. One bus (TP-5880) was monitored for compliance. A bus roster was not maintained on site. The first aid kit and fire extinguisher were monitored secured. The right front tire thread was monitored slightly worn and should be evaluated to determine if the tire should be changed. The current registration and inspection were not maintained current. The registration expired in February 2026. Ms. Simmons had to contact someone at the corporate office to determine whether the bill had been paid. The organization must ensure site administrators have the most current bus information on site and are available for review. The center’s EPR plan and the RTGF were monitored for compliance. Child’s medical action plans were not maintained attached to the child’s emergency contact information (application) and in the EPR/RTGF and child’s on-site file. The outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored current. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with fifteen (15) demerits cited and a superior classification issued. The last fire inspection was completed on April 16, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. The center will have two weeks to obtain the past due annual fire inspection. Failure to obtain the required annual inspection could result in a Provisional license being issued. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with fifteen (15) demerits cited and a superior classification issued. 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 annual DCDEE Fire Inspection was due no later than April 16, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Entire sections that were labeled did not have any materials present or in poor condition like crayons, markers, and chalk. .0510(d)(1) 513 Children were not provided a meal or snack a minimum of every four hours. A six month old infant was present for more than four hours without anything to eat or drink. 0.0903 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). An infant feeding schedule was not followed. An infant did not have breast milk or formula on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The floors in the bathroom in space #8 was monitored in poor repair with missing floor tiles. The kitchen and adult bathroom floor were monitored with chipped paint and in poor repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The toilet in space #2 with a broken toilet with a plastic cover over it but constantly running. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The kitchen, adult bathroom and space #8 bathroom floors were monitored in poor repair or with chipped paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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 staff medical report was not completed on the DCDEE Staff Medical Report form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. BusTP-5880 did not have a current NC vehicle registration. The registration expired, February 28, 2026. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire thread on the front right van was worn and did not meet the "penny test" standards. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1127 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. A center transportation roster was not maintained on site. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. There was no evidence the curriculum was fully implemented in space #2 for three- and four-year-old children. The required theme board and lesson plan theme items were not posted. There were not any visible/recognizable elements of the curriculum anywhere in the classroom. .2802(d) 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. Two new staff were hired and not linked to the facility in the ABCMS within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1889 Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. One lead teacher did not enroll into EDU 119 within six months of assuming duties. .0703(d) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -The Pathway to the Stars discussion was held with Ms. Simmons. Ms. Simmons developed a yellow file folder on her desktop and all applicable forms related to Pathway #1 were downloaded to the file. Concerns were raised regarding the staff education. With only two DCDEE WORKS letters printed and on file, currently the center is meeting one star education requirements. Education standards worksheets were downloaded and saved to the file. Ms. Simmons needs additional support with this process and the components. It was recommended to enroll in the director’s leadership academy via CCRI. -It was reviewed with Ms. Simmons that children’s medical action plans must be attached/maintained with the child’s application in the child’s file and in the center’s EPR/Ready to Go File. Please conduct an audit of the EPR/Ready to Go File to ensure each applicable MAP is attached and maintained. Children’s medical action plans are valid for up to one year. -It was recommended to have the front right van tire monitored due to low tire thread. The tire may need to be replaced. 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 or moved into the child care facility 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/linked on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. -The center roster report was run before the visit. Two new staff members were not linked. The final summary could not be completed due to the end of the program day and continued to be delayed due to computer issues the following day. The handwritten summary was printed and reviewed with Ms. Simmons. The fifteen (15) violations identified were reviewed with Ms. Simmons prior to my departure. 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 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 that 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: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@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 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at amy.italiano@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #95 Facility ID: 60004341 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/27/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 4/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 480 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 05:30 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. The five-star licensed center continued to operate meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios. Upon arrival, I was buzzed inside the childcare facility administration, Ms. Selina Simmons. A walk through of spaces 1-8, kitchen, one bus (TP-5880), and outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Ms. Simmons accompanied me during the walk through. The child care item listed dated April 2025 was used to determine non-compliance items. Materials were lacking in spaces #2 and #6 (art, science and manipulatives). Art easels were monitored without any paint, brushes or paper. Materials were also observed in a dirty toy bin in the morning, and the lead teacher did not know if they were from last week. Items were missing from the shelves. Art easels didn’t have paint or paper readily available for children to use. Crayons were monitored broken and heavily used. No glue was visibly accessible for three- and four-year-olds. Books were monitored in poor repair in space #2. A toilet in space #2 was monitored covered with a plastic cover and running constantly. The floors in the adult bathroom and kitchen floors were monitored with chipped paint throughout. The ceilings were monitored with stains on them. Concerns were raised regarding staff’s use of a white noise app over their tablets. The volumes being used by staff were too high. Staff nor consultant could hear an infant cooing. Staff must be able to always see and hear children. Other acceptable recommendations were given to the staff like playing classical music or children’s lullabies. One infant six months of age woke up and began to cry. Staff stated the mother did not send any bottles in for the infant and that the mother was trying to transition the infant from breast milk to formula, but the infant would not take the formula bottle. The infant’s posted feeding schedule was monitored, and it was listed that the infant should be fed at 9, 12 and 3, daily. The staff was informed to contact the infant’s parents and state either the appropriate breast milk bottle or the mother would need to come to the center, and breast feed the infant on site. The infant had been in care for more than four hours without a bottle. We discussed toddler care and meeting individual needs like wiping runny noses. Floors were observed in poor condition in the kitchen, staff bathroom and school age/space #8 bathroom. The ceilings in space # were monitored with stains. Electrical outlets in space #8 were monitored, made inaccessible or plugged in. The administrator provided socket covers and covered the unused outlets during the visit. Medications were monitored for compliance with current permission slips, and current medications. Current allergy list was monitored posted in the kitchen and in each approved space. Staff and Training worksheets were presented, but a return visit will be required to review the staff files and training. The administrator used the previous data from the last administrator and needed to be trained. Five new staff were hired since the last RU visit completed on November 5, 2025. The following new staff files were monitored for compliance: D. Peterson, S. Derbala, C. Goode, and J. Barrett and T. Withers. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance: S. Wingster. Ms. Wingster did not have a staff medical on the DCDEE staff medical report form. Only two staff had printed DCDEE WORKS letters. This topic has been discussed in November and during additional phone calls. Concerns were raised as to the required timeline for reassessment. The center has six months since today’s visit to begin the reassessment process. Today, the center self-study forms were printed and reviewed with Ms. Simmons. The center needs to purchase the ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 and SACERS-U books for the staff to begin the center self-study. There are concerns that center staff hired over the last year have not registered to obtain at least EDU 119 from the local community colleges. Seventy-five (75) children were monitored enrolled. Seven children’s files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. A review of each child’s file should be completed to ensure that any child with a medical action plan is also attached to the child’s emergency information maintained in the EPR plan Ready to Go File. It was discussed with Ms. Simmons to ensure full implementation of the WKL posters/curriculum in the classroom occurs. Only one classroom had current curriculum and evidence of the curriculum implemented. Materials (art, science, manipulatives) were identified as needed in the following spaces: 2 and 5. Staff need to work helping children return items to their labeled shelves. Dirty toy buckets were monitored inside of the half closets and not easily accessible for staff. Toys were monitored in the dirty toy bins at 9:30 am. It was unknown if the toys visible in the bucket were from last week. No staff had a current ERS book on-site. We discussed incident reports and log requirements. Completed incident reports should be filed in the applicable child’s folder. It is considered best practice to maintain a copy of the completed incident report in a binder with the cumulative center incident log. Original incident reports were monitored filed with the log. Random children’s files were monitored to ensure at least a copy of the incident was filed in the child’s file. One bus (TP-5880) was monitored for compliance. A bus roster was not maintained on site. The first aid kit and fire extinguisher were monitored secured. The right front tire thread was monitored slightly worn and should be evaluated to determine if the tire should be changed. The current registration and inspection were not maintained current. The registration expired in February 2026. Ms. Simmons had to contact someone at the corporate office to determine whether the bill had been paid. The organization must ensure site administrators have the most current bus information on site and are available for review. The center’s EPR plan and the RTGF were monitored for compliance. Child’s medical action plans were not maintained attached to the child’s emergency contact information (application) and in the EPR/RTGF and child’s on-site file. The outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored current. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with fifteen (15) demerits cited and a superior classification issued. The last fire inspection was completed on April 16, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. The center will have two weeks to obtain the past due annual fire inspection. Failure to obtain the required annual inspection could result in a Provisional license being issued. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with fifteen (15) demerits cited and a superior classification issued. 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 annual DCDEE Fire Inspection was due no later than April 16, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Entire sections that were labeled did not have any materials present or in poor condition like crayons, markers, and chalk. .0510(d)(1) 513 Children were not provided a meal or snack a minimum of every four hours. A six month old infant was present for more than four hours without anything to eat or drink. 0.0903 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). An infant feeding schedule was not followed. An infant did not have breast milk or formula on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The floors in the bathroom in space #8 was monitored in poor repair with missing floor tiles. The kitchen and adult bathroom floor were monitored with chipped paint and in poor repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The toilet in space #2 with a broken toilet with a plastic cover over it but constantly running. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The kitchen, adult bathroom and space #8 bathroom floors were monitored in poor repair or with chipped paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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 staff medical report was not completed on the DCDEE Staff Medical Report form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. BusTP-5880 did not have a current NC vehicle registration. The registration expired, February 28, 2026. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire thread on the front right van was worn and did not meet the "penny test" standards. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1127 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. A center transportation roster was not maintained on site. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. There was no evidence the curriculum was fully implemented in space #2 for three- and four-year-old children. The required theme board and lesson plan theme items were not posted. There were not any visible/recognizable elements of the curriculum anywhere in the classroom. .2802(d) 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. Two new staff were hired and not linked to the facility in the ABCMS within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1889 Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. One lead teacher did not enroll into EDU 119 within six months of assuming duties. .0703(d) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -The Pathway to the Stars discussion was held with Ms. Simmons. Ms. Simmons developed a yellow file folder on her desktop and all applicable forms related to Pathway #1 were downloaded to the file. Concerns were raised regarding the staff education. With only two DCDEE WORKS letters printed and on file, currently the center is meeting one star education requirements. Education standards worksheets were downloaded and saved to the file. Ms. Simmons needs additional support with this process and the components. It was recommended to enroll in the director’s leadership academy via CCRI. -It was reviewed with Ms. Simmons that children’s medical action plans must be attached/maintained with the child’s application in the child’s file and in the center’s EPR/Ready to Go File. Please conduct an audit of the EPR/Ready to Go File to ensure each applicable MAP is attached and maintained. Children’s medical action plans are valid for up to one year. -It was recommended to have the front right van tire monitored due to low tire thread. The tire may need to be replaced. 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 or moved into the child care facility 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/linked on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. -The center roster report was run before the visit. Two new staff members were not linked. The final summary could not be completed due to the end of the program day and continued to be delayed due to computer issues the following day. The handwritten summary was printed and reviewed with Ms. Simmons. The fifteen (15) violations identified were reviewed with Ms. Simmons prior to my departure. 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 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 that 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: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@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 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at amy.italiano@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #95 Facility ID: 60004341 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/27/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 4/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 480 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 05:30 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. The five-star licensed center continued to operate meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios. Upon arrival, I was buzzed inside the childcare facility administration, Ms. Selina Simmons. A walk through of spaces 1-8, kitchen, one bus (TP-5880), and outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Ms. Simmons accompanied me during the walk through. The child care item listed dated April 2025 was used to determine non-compliance items. Materials were lacking in spaces #2 and #6 (art, science and manipulatives). Art easels were monitored without any paint, brushes or paper. Materials were also observed in a dirty toy bin in the morning, and the lead teacher did not know if they were from last week. Items were missing from the shelves. Art easels didn’t have paint or paper readily available for children to use. Crayons were monitored broken and heavily used. No glue was visibly accessible for three- and four-year-olds. Books were monitored in poor repair in space #2. A toilet in space #2 was monitored covered with a plastic cover and running constantly. The floors in the adult bathroom and kitchen floors were monitored with chipped paint throughout. The ceilings were monitored with stains on them. Concerns were raised regarding staff’s use of a white noise app over their tablets. The volumes being used by staff were too high. Staff nor consultant could hear an infant cooing. Staff must be able to always see and hear children. Other acceptable recommendations were given to the staff like playing classical music or children’s lullabies. One infant six months of age woke up and began to cry. Staff stated the mother did not send any bottles in for the infant and that the mother was trying to transition the infant from breast milk to formula, but the infant would not take the formula bottle. The infant’s posted feeding schedule was monitored, and it was listed that the infant should be fed at 9, 12 and 3, daily. The staff was informed to contact the infant’s parents and state either the appropriate breast milk bottle or the mother would need to come to the center, and breast feed the infant on site. The infant had been in care for more than four hours without a bottle. We discussed toddler care and meeting individual needs like wiping runny noses. Floors were observed in poor condition in the kitchen, staff bathroom and school age/space #8 bathroom. The ceilings in space # were monitored with stains. Electrical outlets in space #8 were monitored, made inaccessible or plugged in. The administrator provided socket covers and covered the unused outlets during the visit. Medications were monitored for compliance with current permission slips, and current medications. Current allergy list was monitored posted in the kitchen and in each approved space. Staff and Training worksheets were presented, but a return visit will be required to review the staff files and training. The administrator used the previous data from the last administrator and needed to be trained. Five new staff were hired since the last RU visit completed on November 5, 2025. The following new staff files were monitored for compliance: D. Peterson, S. Derbala, C. Goode, and J. Barrett and T. Withers. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance: S. Wingster. Ms. Wingster did not have a staff medical on the DCDEE staff medical report form. Only two staff had printed DCDEE WORKS letters. This topic has been discussed in November and during additional phone calls. Concerns were raised as to the required timeline for reassessment. The center has six months since today’s visit to begin the reassessment process. Today, the center self-study forms were printed and reviewed with Ms. Simmons. The center needs to purchase the ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 and SACERS-U books for the staff to begin the center self-study. There are concerns that center staff hired over the last year have not registered to obtain at least EDU 119 from the local community colleges. Seventy-five (75) children were monitored enrolled. Seven children’s files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. A review of each child’s file should be completed to ensure that any child with a medical action plan is also attached to the child’s emergency information maintained in the EPR plan Ready to Go File. It was discussed with Ms. Simmons to ensure full implementation of the WKL posters/curriculum in the classroom occurs. Only one classroom had current curriculum and evidence of the curriculum implemented. Materials (art, science, manipulatives) were identified as needed in the following spaces: 2 and 5. Staff need to work helping children return items to their labeled shelves. Dirty toy buckets were monitored inside of the half closets and not easily accessible for staff. Toys were monitored in the dirty toy bins at 9:30 am. It was unknown if the toys visible in the bucket were from last week. No staff had a current ERS book on-site. We discussed incident reports and log requirements. Completed incident reports should be filed in the applicable child’s folder. It is considered best practice to maintain a copy of the completed incident report in a binder with the cumulative center incident log. Original incident reports were monitored filed with the log. Random children’s files were monitored to ensure at least a copy of the incident was filed in the child’s file. One bus (TP-5880) was monitored for compliance. A bus roster was not maintained on site. The first aid kit and fire extinguisher were monitored secured. The right front tire thread was monitored slightly worn and should be evaluated to determine if the tire should be changed. The current registration and inspection were not maintained current. The registration expired in February 2026. Ms. Simmons had to contact someone at the corporate office to determine whether the bill had been paid. The organization must ensure site administrators have the most current bus information on site and are available for review. The center’s EPR plan and the RTGF were monitored for compliance. Child’s medical action plans were not maintained attached to the child’s emergency contact information (application) and in the EPR/RTGF and child’s on-site file. The outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored current. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with fifteen (15) demerits cited and a superior classification issued. The last fire inspection was completed on April 16, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. The center will have two weeks to obtain the past due annual fire inspection. Failure to obtain the required annual inspection could result in a Provisional license being issued. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with fifteen (15) demerits cited and a superior classification issued. 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 annual DCDEE Fire Inspection was due no later than April 16, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Entire sections that were labeled did not have any materials present or in poor condition like crayons, markers, and chalk. .0510(d)(1) 513 Children were not provided a meal or snack a minimum of every four hours. A six month old infant was present for more than four hours without anything to eat or drink. 0.0903 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). An infant feeding schedule was not followed. An infant did not have breast milk or formula on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The floors in the bathroom in space #8 was monitored in poor repair with missing floor tiles. The kitchen and adult bathroom floor were monitored with chipped paint and in poor repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The toilet in space #2 with a broken toilet with a plastic cover over it but constantly running. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The kitchen, adult bathroom and space #8 bathroom floors were monitored in poor repair or with chipped paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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 staff medical report was not completed on the DCDEE Staff Medical Report form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. BusTP-5880 did not have a current NC vehicle registration. The registration expired, February 28, 2026. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire thread on the front right van was worn and did not meet the "penny test" standards. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1127 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. A center transportation roster was not maintained on site. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. There was no evidence the curriculum was fully implemented in space #2 for three- and four-year-old children. The required theme board and lesson plan theme items were not posted. There were not any visible/recognizable elements of the curriculum anywhere in the classroom. .2802(d) 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. Two new staff were hired and not linked to the facility in the ABCMS within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1889 Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. One lead teacher did not enroll into EDU 119 within six months of assuming duties. .0703(d) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -The Pathway to the Stars discussion was held with Ms. Simmons. Ms. Simmons developed a yellow file folder on her desktop and all applicable forms related to Pathway #1 were downloaded to the file. Concerns were raised regarding the staff education. With only two DCDEE WORKS letters printed and on file, currently the center is meeting one star education requirements. Education standards worksheets were downloaded and saved to the file. Ms. Simmons needs additional support with this process and the components. It was recommended to enroll in the director’s leadership academy via CCRI. -It was reviewed with Ms. Simmons that children’s medical action plans must be attached/maintained with the child’s application in the child’s file and in the center’s EPR/Ready to Go File. Please conduct an audit of the EPR/Ready to Go File to ensure each applicable MAP is attached and maintained. Children’s medical action plans are valid for up to one year. -It was recommended to have the front right van tire monitored due to low tire thread. The tire may need to be replaced. 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 or moved into the child care facility 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/linked on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. -The center roster report was run before the visit. Two new staff members were not linked. The final summary could not be completed due to the end of the program day and continued to be delayed due to computer issues the following day. The handwritten summary was printed and reviewed with Ms. Simmons. The fifteen (15) violations identified were reviewed with Ms. Simmons prior to my departure. 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 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 that 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: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@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 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at amy.italiano@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

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