10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-086L Visit Date: 2/17/2026 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 2/17/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The concerns were related to outdoor safety. It was reported that there was a hole in the fence surrounding the pool located on the child care property and that neighborhood children were accessing the pool area. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Lindsey Garner, Childcare Network District Manager D1, and I explained the purpose of the visit. She stated Ms. Autumn Gaddy, Director, was onsite but in a classroom. Ms. Garner accompanied me to the pool. She stated the pool was not being used and she was unsure of when the last time the program used the pool. The pool is located behind the preschool playground and separated by a chain link fence that over 6 feet tall. I observed the chain link fence intact along the preschool playground area. I observed an open area of the fence at the far corner of the playground where the wooden privacy fence and chain link did not fully meet. The area measured six (6) inches wide. The gate to the pool area was pad locked closed. Ms. Garner did not have the combination for the lock. I observed a shed located next to the pool. The grate on the side of the shed was removed making the shed accessible. The gate leading to the open field behind the preschool playground was locked, however we were able to open the gate enough to exit the playground. The pool was surrounded by a chain link fence over 6 feet tall. I observed an area of fencing facing the open field that appeared to have been cut open. The area measured 2’6” wide by 10” high. I was unable to access the remaining perimeter of the fence due to tree/shrubbery overgrowth. Based on observations the outdoor safety concern was confirmed. While monitoring the fence located around the playground, I observed a metal stake raised above the plastic barrier around the climbing structure posing a tripping hazard. I also observed a piece of rusted chain link protruding into the play area about chest high posing a hazard to children. I observed a light pole located at the corner of the pool fence on the open field. I observed exposed wires. It was unclear if they were live wires. I met Ms. Gaddy in the office and walked her out to playground and reviewed the areas of safety concerns. I reviewed one (1) new staff file. Employment began on 2/10/26. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A piece of rusted chain link wire was observed protruding into the play area about chest high posing a hazard to children. A metal stake was observed raised above the plastic barrier around the climbing structure on the preschool playground posing a tripping hazard. .0601(c) 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. An open area was observed at the corner of the preschool playground that measured 6 inches between the chain link fence and privacy fence that posed an entrapment concern. .0605(g) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The pool located on the facility's property was surrounded by a chain link fence over 6 feet tall. An area of fencing facing the open field located outside of the fenced playground area appeared to have been cut open. The area measured 2’6” wide by 10” high allowing access to the covered pool and pump house. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Corrective Action: Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Tuesday, March 3, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov The emailed compliance letter must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - Ms. Garner contacted maintenance to report the issues with the fence and wiring. She also called the lawn care team and requested the brush and trees be cut back from the fence around the pool for a full inspection of the fencing. - I recommended posting “no trespassing” signs as well as information stating the property had cameras to try to prevent community children from accessing the property. - The facility is responsible for the maintenance of all areas of the property including areas not used by children. Monthly outdoor inspections should include the fence around the pool. - Two (2) Childcare Network maintenance employees arrived during the visit to begin repairs. One (1) of the employees stated the pool had been drained and had not been used in approximately 15 years. He also stated the only electricity remaining live was to the shed where the pool pump was located. - The administrative action closure letter was mailed on February 6, 2026. Ms. Gaddy stated it had not been received. I emailed a copy of the letter to her today. The administrative action can now be removed from the parent board. - The following individuals from the corporate office were onsite today as well: Jennifer Smith, Childcare Network Director of Mid-Atlantic Operations, Amanda Blakely, Childcare Network VP of Operations, and Jessica Vanhoose, Childcare Network Executive Vice President/Chief Revenue Officer. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or you may contact Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, at michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-086L Visit Date: 2/17/2026 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 2/17/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The concerns were related to outdoor safety. It was reported that there was a hole in the fence surrounding the pool located on the child care property and that neighborhood children were accessing the pool area. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Lindsey Garner, Childcare Network District Manager D1, and I explained the purpose of the visit. She stated Ms. Autumn Gaddy, Director, was onsite but in a classroom. Ms. Garner accompanied me to the pool. She stated the pool was not being used and she was unsure of when the last time the program used the pool. The pool is located behind the preschool playground and separated by a chain link fence that over 6 feet tall. I observed the chain link fence intact along the preschool playground area. I observed an open area of the fence at the far corner of the playground where the wooden privacy fence and chain link did not fully meet. The area measured six (6) inches wide. The gate to the pool area was pad locked closed. Ms. Garner did not have the combination for the lock. I observed a shed located next to the pool. The grate on the side of the shed was removed making the shed accessible. The gate leading to the open field behind the preschool playground was locked, however we were able to open the gate enough to exit the playground. The pool was surrounded by a chain link fence over 6 feet tall. I observed an area of fencing facing the open field that appeared to have been cut open. The area measured 2’6” wide by 10” high. I was unable to access the remaining perimeter of the fence due to tree/shrubbery overgrowth. Based on observations the outdoor safety concern was confirmed. While monitoring the fence located around the playground, I observed a metal stake raised above the plastic barrier around the climbing structure posing a tripping hazard. I also observed a piece of rusted chain link protruding into the play area about chest high posing a hazard to children. I observed a light pole located at the corner of the pool fence on the open field. I observed exposed wires. It was unclear if they were live wires. I met Ms. Gaddy in the office and walked her out to playground and reviewed the areas of safety concerns. I reviewed one (1) new staff file. Employment began on 2/10/26. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A piece of rusted chain link wire was observed protruding into the play area about chest high posing a hazard to children. A metal stake was observed raised above the plastic barrier around the climbing structure on the preschool playground posing a tripping hazard. .0601(c) 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. An open area was observed at the corner of the preschool playground that measured 6 inches between the chain link fence and privacy fence that posed an entrapment concern. .0605(g) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The pool located on the facility's property was surrounded by a chain link fence over 6 feet tall. An area of fencing facing the open field located outside of the fenced playground area appeared to have been cut open. The area measured 2’6” wide by 10” high allowing access to the covered pool and pump house. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Corrective Action: Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Tuesday, March 3, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov The emailed compliance letter must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - Ms. Garner contacted maintenance to report the issues with the fence and wiring. She also called the lawn care team and requested the brush and trees be cut back from the fence around the pool for a full inspection of the fencing. - I recommended posting “no trespassing” signs as well as information stating the property had cameras to try to prevent community children from accessing the property. - The facility is responsible for the maintenance of all areas of the property including areas not used by children. Monthly outdoor inspections should include the fence around the pool. - Two (2) Childcare Network maintenance employees arrived during the visit to begin repairs. One (1) of the employees stated the pool had been drained and had not been used in approximately 15 years. He also stated the only electricity remaining live was to the shed where the pool pump was located. - The administrative action closure letter was mailed on February 6, 2026. Ms. Gaddy stated it had not been received. I emailed a copy of the letter to her today. The administrative action can now be removed from the parent board. - The following individuals from the corporate office were onsite today as well: Jennifer Smith, Childcare Network Director of Mid-Atlantic Operations, Amanda Blakely, Childcare Network VP of Operations, and Jessica Vanhoose, Childcare Network Executive Vice President/Chief Revenue Officer. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or you may contact Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, at michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/12/2026 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 1/12/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during an Administrative Action Follow-Up Visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 6, 2025. The center had a compliance history of 77% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the April 2025 Center Item Number Listing: supervision of children; discipline, nurture, or care of children, staff/child ratio, group size, licensed capacity, permit restriction, CPR training, First Aid training, medications and criminal record check requirements regarding pre-service and five-year reassessments in accordance with G.S. 110-90.2(b). The Written Warning administrative action was observed posted by the front door of Building A. Upon arrival I was allowed entrance to the building by the cook. He stated Ms. A. Gaddy, Director, was in a classroom and he was not sure which space. I walk unaccompanied to the breezeway of building B and met Ms. A. Nicholson, Administrator, in Space 2 and explained the purpose of the visit to building A. Ms. Gaddy met me in Space 2 of building B and accompanied me to building A to monitor classrooms. I monitored two (2) classrooms where children were observed participating in free choice center play and one-on-one assessments with teachers. Classrooms were organized and materials were observed in good repair. Evidence of the curriculum and lesson plans was observed in each classroom. Teachers were engaged with children and provided a nurturing and age appropriate environment. Ms. Gaddy stated no emergency medications were required. Children from building B were observed using the gym in building A. I observed paint peeling and a child actively pulling paint off the wall. Ms. Gaddy stated she spoke with the facilities team and was told the paint used was not made for cinderblock. She stated a work order was placed on 12/22/25 for repainting. I monitored compliance with approved policies and procedures for the administrative action corrective action plan. All staff were listed on the ABCMS portal and each had current CBC qualifying letters. I monitored updated transportation policies and procedures, and confirmed the facility’s implementation of new policies and procedures. The bus met compliance. All stipulations for the corrective action plan were met. One (1) violation was cited today. Once I receive confirmation of the correction I will recommend closing the administrative action. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The paint on the walls in the gym was peeling. A child was observed actively pulling paint off the wall. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Monday, January 26, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. Emailed compliance letters 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. General Comments: - I recommend sanding the areas on the wall in the gym so that children are unable to peel paint off the wall. I also recommend placing bulletin board paper over the peeling areas and create a target game or some other gross motor game while waiting for repairs. - All approved policies and procedures related to the administrative action corrective action plan are a part of the ongoing operating procedures. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions and concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/12/2026 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 1/12/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during an Administrative Action Follow-Up Visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 6, 2025. The center had a compliance history of 77% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the April 2025 Center Item Number Listing: supervision of children; discipline, nurture, or care of children, staff/child ratio, group size, licensed capacity, permit restriction, CPR training, First Aid training, medications and criminal record check requirements regarding pre-service and five-year reassessments in accordance with G.S. 110-90.2(b). The Written Warning administrative action was observed posted by the front door of Building A. Upon arrival I was allowed entrance to the building by the cook. He stated Ms. A. Gaddy, Director, was in a classroom and he was not sure which space. I walk unaccompanied to the breezeway of building B and met Ms. A. Nicholson, Administrator, in Space 2 and explained the purpose of the visit to building A. Ms. Gaddy met me in Space 2 of building B and accompanied me to building A to monitor classrooms. I monitored two (2) classrooms where children were observed participating in free choice center play and one-on-one assessments with teachers. Classrooms were organized and materials were observed in good repair. Evidence of the curriculum and lesson plans was observed in each classroom. Teachers were engaged with children and provided a nurturing and age appropriate environment. Ms. Gaddy stated no emergency medications were required. Children from building B were observed using the gym in building A. I observed paint peeling and a child actively pulling paint off the wall. Ms. Gaddy stated she spoke with the facilities team and was told the paint used was not made for cinderblock. She stated a work order was placed on 12/22/25 for repainting. I monitored compliance with approved policies and procedures for the administrative action corrective action plan. All staff were listed on the ABCMS portal and each had current CBC qualifying letters. I monitored updated transportation policies and procedures, and confirmed the facility’s implementation of new policies and procedures. The bus met compliance. All stipulations for the corrective action plan were met. One (1) violation was cited today. Once I receive confirmation of the correction I will recommend closing the administrative action. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The paint on the walls in the gym was peeling. A child was observed actively pulling paint off the wall. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Monday, January 26, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. Emailed compliance letters 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. General Comments: - I recommend sanding the areas on the wall in the gym so that children are unable to peel paint off the wall. I also recommend placing bulletin board paper over the peeling areas and create a target game or some other gross motor game while waiting for repairs. - All approved policies and procedures related to the administrative action corrective action plan are a part of the ongoing operating procedures. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions and concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/7/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 10/7/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 12:35 PM Time Out: 02:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during an Administrative Action Follow-Up Visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 6, 2025. The center had a compliance history of 79% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the April 2025 Center Item Number Listing: supervision of children; discipline, nurture, or care of children, staff/child ratio, group size, licensed capacity, permit restriction, CPR training, First Aid training, medications and criminal record check requirements regarding pre-service and five-year reassessments in accordance with G.S. 110-90.2(b). The Written Warning administrative action was observed posted by the front door of Building A. Ms. A. Nicholson, Administrator, accompanied my on the walkthrough. Ms. A. Gaddy, Director, was not onsite today attending a Childcare Network director’s training. Ms. Nicholson stated the facility was no currently transporting children. She stated a bus driver had been hired but was still participating in training prior to being able to drive the buses. She also stated that three (3) buses were currently being repaired and one (1) bus was being used by a sister facility. The facility should inform me when they begin transporting NC Pre-K children to and from the facility. Ms. Nicholson also stated that after school children were dropped off at the facility by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School bus. She stated staff met the bus in the parking lot and walked children to their classroom. I monitored two (2) classrooms where children were observed napping. Each child had an individual cot and linens. Classrooms were organized and materials were observed in good repair. It was reported no medications were required. I reviewed four (4) new staff files. One (1) teacher had BLS CPR training. I explained that BLS training did not include First Aid training and she would need to complete First Aid training by 11/13/25. I reviewed the center roster in the ABCMS system and the roster had not been completed. Information regarding the roster training and requirement was provided during the annual compliance visit. One (1) violation was cited today regarding the ABCMS center roster. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. A center staff roster had not been created in the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Tuesday, October 21, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. Emailed compliance letters 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. General Comments: - A teacher stated a child had been absent due to a possible communicable disease and requested information on return to school and cleaning guidance in the classroom. I spoke with a representative from the Mecklenburg County Health Department and she stated staff should clean and disinfect surface areas and materials. I also spoke with a Mecklenburg County Health Nurse and she agreed that Ms. Nicholson’s requirement of a doctor’s note clearing the child to return to school was appropriate. Please contact me for additional guidance if needed. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions and concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/7/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 10/7/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 12:35 PM Time Out: 02:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during an Administrative Action Follow-Up Visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 6, 2025. The center had a compliance history of 79% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the April 2025 Center Item Number Listing: supervision of children; discipline, nurture, or care of children, staff/child ratio, group size, licensed capacity, permit restriction, CPR training, First Aid training, medications and criminal record check requirements regarding pre-service and five-year reassessments in accordance with G.S. 110-90.2(b). The Written Warning administrative action was observed posted by the front door of Building A. Ms. A. Nicholson, Administrator, accompanied my on the walkthrough. Ms. A. Gaddy, Director, was not onsite today attending a Childcare Network director’s training. Ms. Nicholson stated the facility was no currently transporting children. She stated a bus driver had been hired but was still participating in training prior to being able to drive the buses. She also stated that three (3) buses were currently being repaired and one (1) bus was being used by a sister facility. The facility should inform me when they begin transporting NC Pre-K children to and from the facility. Ms. Nicholson also stated that after school children were dropped off at the facility by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School bus. She stated staff met the bus in the parking lot and walked children to their classroom. I monitored two (2) classrooms where children were observed napping. Each child had an individual cot and linens. Classrooms were organized and materials were observed in good repair. It was reported no medications were required. I reviewed four (4) new staff files. One (1) teacher had BLS CPR training. I explained that BLS training did not include First Aid training and she would need to complete First Aid training by 11/13/25. I reviewed the center roster in the ABCMS system and the roster had not been completed. Information regarding the roster training and requirement was provided during the annual compliance visit. One (1) violation was cited today regarding the ABCMS center roster. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. A center staff roster had not been created in the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Tuesday, October 21, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. Emailed compliance letters 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. General Comments: - A teacher stated a child had been absent due to a possible communicable disease and requested information on return to school and cleaning guidance in the classroom. I spoke with a representative from the Mecklenburg County Health Department and she stated staff should clean and disinfect surface areas and materials. I also spoke with a Mecklenburg County Health Nurse and she agreed that Ms. Nicholson’s requirement of a doctor’s note clearing the child to return to school was appropriate. Please contact me for additional guidance if needed. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions and concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-024L Visit Date: 7/8/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 7/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 10 Total Minutes: 253 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The concerns were related to transportation, incident reports, and sanitation requirements. It was reported that school-aged children were transported to Childcare Network #55 (CCN #55) for care on 6/30/25 because Childcare Network #97A (CCN #97A) was short staffed. Parents were not notified until mid-afternoon that their children were moved. An additional concern was that a child was injured on the playground and an incident report was not completed. There were also concerns regarding the cleanliness of the restrooms. Additional concerns were not related to children being moved from CCN #97A to CCN #55. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Lisa Rynkewicz. Ms. Rynkewicz began employment on 7/7/25 as the Director. She stated the previous director separated employment on 7/2/25. An assistant director from another location, Ms. Andrea Nicolson, was present today as well. I explained the purpose of the visit and Ms. Rynkewicz accompanied me to the school-age classroom. I observed one (1) teacher, B.W., present with nine (9) children. Three (3) additional children were brought to the classroom from #97B. The three (3) additional children were four years old. Ms. Nicolson stated the children were brought over to maintain ratio in #97B. I asked the teacher, B.W., if she was present on 6/30/25 when school aged children were moved to another center. She stated she was not present that day. There were no teachers or administrators present today who were onsite on 6/30/25. Ms. Rynkewicz stated she was aware children were moved. I reviewed the sign-in sheet from 6/30/25 and observed nine (9) children signed in. She called Ms. Lindsey Garner, Regional Director. Ms. Garner stated she was made aware by CCN #55 children from CCN #97A were brought to their center for care on 6/30/25. She stated Ms. Shikeera Hedgepeth, Director at Childcare Network #53 (CCN #53), transported children from CCN #97A to CCN #55 on the CCN #53 bus. Ms. Garner stated she emailed child applications to CCN #55 once she was made aware of the move. Ms. Garner forwarded the email, and I was able to verify seven (7) applications of the nine (9) children who moved to CCN #55 were sent. I requested child files for children present on 6/30/25. There were only two (2) files available for review onsite today. There was no transportation notebook with children’s emergency identifying information and there was no permission to transport for 6/30/25. There was no roster of children indicating which children were moved to CCN #55. There was nothing posted or available to review that showed where children were sent and parents were notified by email at 1:25 pm on 6/30/25 that their children had been transported to another location. The concerns regarding children being transported without permission was confirmed. The concerns regarding incident reports and the incident log not being completed were confirmed. I requested the incident log and observed no incidents had been recorded since April 2025. There were incident reports completed for May, but an incident report for an injury to a child’s mouth that occurred on the playground on 6/20/25 was not completed. The concerns regarding sanitation requirements in the restrooms was unconfirmed. I observed two (2) restrooms with soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and the restrooms appeared to be clean. There was no strong odor while monitoring. I reviewed two (2) new staff files. The teacher present with school-age children, Breyonna Washington, did not complete a CBC background check prior to beginning work. I explained that she could not return to the center until she had a CBC qualification letter on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. It was reported that children were cared for in the lobby of the facility when teachers arrived late for work. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Parents were not notified prior to children being taken off premise. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of children transported to another facility was not left at the center on 6/30/25. .1005(b)(6) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. A child was injured on the playground on 6/20/25 and an incident report was not completed. .0802 (e) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not kept current. The last entry was in April 2025. There were incident reports completed in May and not listed on the log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A teacher, B. Washington, did not complete a CBC check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Nine (9) children were transported to another center on 6/30/25 and emergency identifying information was not in the bus. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Nine (9) children transported on 6/30/25 did not have permission to transport completed to include where the children were being transported and who was transporting children. .1003(i)(j) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Nine (9) children were present in the school age program on 6/30/25. Two (2) children's files were available for review during today's visit. G.S. 110-91(9) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. Nine (9) school-aged children were transported to another Childcare Network on 6/30/25. Children left the premises at 9:25 am and parents were informed via email at 1:25 pm of where there children were and who they could contact at the other center. .2509(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee, B. Washington, did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. On 6/30/25 a director from another Childcare Network transported children. Individuals listed on the EMC did not accompany children off-premise. .0802(b)(1-2) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Tuesday, July 22, 2025 to the email address listed below. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - I recommend requesting substitute staff from other Childcare Network centers when short staffed. If a substitute is requested they should bring a copy of their personnel file with them. - Anytime children are transported permission forms must be completed. The permission should include where the children are transported, what time they are transported and when they will return. Children should never be transported without notifying parents unless in an emergency. - If children are moved to a sister facility all of their information should follow them to include allergy information as well as emergency contact information. Staff at the other facility should be informed of any custody paperwork on file to ensure children are released to appropriate individuals. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: location of the activity; purpose of the activity; time the activity will take place; date of the activity; and name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). - Children must only be cared for in approved spaces. The lobby and/or the directors office are not approved spaces for children. A plan should be in place for caring for children when a teacher is late. They may not sit in the lobby until the teacher arrives. - The Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan should be updated to include current staff. Anyone listed on the EMC must be present at all times. An individual listed on the EMC must accompany children when they are transported. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@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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10A NCAC 09 .1005 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-024L Visit Date: 7/8/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 7/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 10 Total Minutes: 253 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The concerns were related to transportation, incident reports, and sanitation requirements. It was reported that school-aged children were transported to Childcare Network #55 (CCN #55) for care on 6/30/25 because Childcare Network #97A (CCN #97A) was short staffed. Parents were not notified until mid-afternoon that their children were moved. An additional concern was that a child was injured on the playground and an incident report was not completed. There were also concerns regarding the cleanliness of the restrooms. Additional concerns were not related to children being moved from CCN #97A to CCN #55. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Lisa Rynkewicz. Ms. Rynkewicz began employment on 7/7/25 as the Director. She stated the previous director separated employment on 7/2/25. An assistant director from another location, Ms. Andrea Nicolson, was present today as well. I explained the purpose of the visit and Ms. Rynkewicz accompanied me to the school-age classroom. I observed one (1) teacher, B.W., present with nine (9) children. Three (3) additional children were brought to the classroom from #97B. The three (3) additional children were four years old. Ms. Nicolson stated the children were brought over to maintain ratio in #97B. I asked the teacher, B.W., if she was present on 6/30/25 when school aged children were moved to another center. She stated she was not present that day. There were no teachers or administrators present today who were onsite on 6/30/25. Ms. Rynkewicz stated she was aware children were moved. I reviewed the sign-in sheet from 6/30/25 and observed nine (9) children signed in. She called Ms. Lindsey Garner, Regional Director. Ms. Garner stated she was made aware by CCN #55 children from CCN #97A were brought to their center for care on 6/30/25. She stated Ms. Shikeera Hedgepeth, Director at Childcare Network #53 (CCN #53), transported children from CCN #97A to CCN #55 on the CCN #53 bus. Ms. Garner stated she emailed child applications to CCN #55 once she was made aware of the move. Ms. Garner forwarded the email, and I was able to verify seven (7) applications of the nine (9) children who moved to CCN #55 were sent. I requested child files for children present on 6/30/25. There were only two (2) files available for review onsite today. There was no transportation notebook with children’s emergency identifying information and there was no permission to transport for 6/30/25. There was no roster of children indicating which children were moved to CCN #55. There was nothing posted or available to review that showed where children were sent and parents were notified by email at 1:25 pm on 6/30/25 that their children had been transported to another location. The concerns regarding children being transported without permission was confirmed. The concerns regarding incident reports and the incident log not being completed were confirmed. I requested the incident log and observed no incidents had been recorded since April 2025. There were incident reports completed for May, but an incident report for an injury to a child’s mouth that occurred on the playground on 6/20/25 was not completed. The concerns regarding sanitation requirements in the restrooms was unconfirmed. I observed two (2) restrooms with soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and the restrooms appeared to be clean. There was no strong odor while monitoring. I reviewed two (2) new staff files. The teacher present with school-age children, Breyonna Washington, did not complete a CBC background check prior to beginning work. I explained that she could not return to the center until she had a CBC qualification letter on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. It was reported that children were cared for in the lobby of the facility when teachers arrived late for work. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Parents were not notified prior to children being taken off premise. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of children transported to another facility was not left at the center on 6/30/25. .1005(b)(6) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. A child was injured on the playground on 6/20/25 and an incident report was not completed. .0802 (e) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not kept current. The last entry was in April 2025. There were incident reports completed in May and not listed on the log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A teacher, B. Washington, did not complete a CBC check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Nine (9) children were transported to another center on 6/30/25 and emergency identifying information was not in the bus. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Nine (9) children transported on 6/30/25 did not have permission to transport completed to include where the children were being transported and who was transporting children. .1003(i)(j) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Nine (9) children were present in the school age program on 6/30/25. Two (2) children's files were available for review during today's visit. G.S. 110-91(9) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. Nine (9) school-aged children were transported to another Childcare Network on 6/30/25. Children left the premises at 9:25 am and parents were informed via email at 1:25 pm of where there children were and who they could contact at the other center. .2509(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee, B. Washington, did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. On 6/30/25 a director from another Childcare Network transported children. Individuals listed on the EMC did not accompany children off-premise. .0802(b)(1-2) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Tuesday, July 22, 2025 to the email address listed below. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - I recommend requesting substitute staff from other Childcare Network centers when short staffed. If a substitute is requested they should bring a copy of their personnel file with them. - Anytime children are transported permission forms must be completed. The permission should include where the children are transported, what time they are transported and when they will return. Children should never be transported without notifying parents unless in an emergency. - If children are moved to a sister facility all of their information should follow them to include allergy information as well as emergency contact information. Staff at the other facility should be informed of any custody paperwork on file to ensure children are released to appropriate individuals. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: location of the activity; purpose of the activity; time the activity will take place; date of the activity; and name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). - Children must only be cared for in approved spaces. The lobby and/or the directors office are not approved spaces for children. A plan should be in place for caring for children when a teacher is late. They may not sit in the lobby until the teacher arrives. - The Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan should be updated to include current staff. Anyone listed on the EMC must be present at all times. An individual listed on the EMC must accompany children when they are transported. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1401 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-024L Visit Date: 7/8/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 7/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 10 Total Minutes: 253 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The concerns were related to transportation, incident reports, and sanitation requirements. It was reported that school-aged children were transported to Childcare Network #55 (CCN #55) for care on 6/30/25 because Childcare Network #97A (CCN #97A) was short staffed. Parents were not notified until mid-afternoon that their children were moved. An additional concern was that a child was injured on the playground and an incident report was not completed. There were also concerns regarding the cleanliness of the restrooms. Additional concerns were not related to children being moved from CCN #97A to CCN #55. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Lisa Rynkewicz. Ms. Rynkewicz began employment on 7/7/25 as the Director. She stated the previous director separated employment on 7/2/25. An assistant director from another location, Ms. Andrea Nicolson, was present today as well. I explained the purpose of the visit and Ms. Rynkewicz accompanied me to the school-age classroom. I observed one (1) teacher, B.W., present with nine (9) children. Three (3) additional children were brought to the classroom from #97B. The three (3) additional children were four years old. Ms. Nicolson stated the children were brought over to maintain ratio in #97B. I asked the teacher, B.W., if she was present on 6/30/25 when school aged children were moved to another center. She stated she was not present that day. There were no teachers or administrators present today who were onsite on 6/30/25. Ms. Rynkewicz stated she was aware children were moved. I reviewed the sign-in sheet from 6/30/25 and observed nine (9) children signed in. She called Ms. Lindsey Garner, Regional Director. Ms. Garner stated she was made aware by CCN #55 children from CCN #97A were brought to their center for care on 6/30/25. She stated Ms. Shikeera Hedgepeth, Director at Childcare Network #53 (CCN #53), transported children from CCN #97A to CCN #55 on the CCN #53 bus. Ms. Garner stated she emailed child applications to CCN #55 once she was made aware of the move. Ms. Garner forwarded the email, and I was able to verify seven (7) applications of the nine (9) children who moved to CCN #55 were sent. I requested child files for children present on 6/30/25. There were only two (2) files available for review onsite today. There was no transportation notebook with children’s emergency identifying information and there was no permission to transport for 6/30/25. There was no roster of children indicating which children were moved to CCN #55. There was nothing posted or available to review that showed where children were sent and parents were notified by email at 1:25 pm on 6/30/25 that their children had been transported to another location. The concerns regarding children being transported without permission was confirmed. The concerns regarding incident reports and the incident log not being completed were confirmed. I requested the incident log and observed no incidents had been recorded since April 2025. There were incident reports completed for May, but an incident report for an injury to a child’s mouth that occurred on the playground on 6/20/25 was not completed. The concerns regarding sanitation requirements in the restrooms was unconfirmed. I observed two (2) restrooms with soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and the restrooms appeared to be clean. There was no strong odor while monitoring. I reviewed two (2) new staff files. The teacher present with school-age children, Breyonna Washington, did not complete a CBC background check prior to beginning work. I explained that she could not return to the center until she had a CBC qualification letter on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. It was reported that children were cared for in the lobby of the facility when teachers arrived late for work. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Parents were not notified prior to children being taken off premise. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of children transported to another facility was not left at the center on 6/30/25. .1005(b)(6) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. A child was injured on the playground on 6/20/25 and an incident report was not completed. .0802 (e) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not kept current. The last entry was in April 2025. There were incident reports completed in May and not listed on the log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A teacher, B. Washington, did not complete a CBC check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Nine (9) children were transported to another center on 6/30/25 and emergency identifying information was not in the bus. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Nine (9) children transported on 6/30/25 did not have permission to transport completed to include where the children were being transported and who was transporting children. .1003(i)(j) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Nine (9) children were present in the school age program on 6/30/25. Two (2) children's files were available for review during today's visit. G.S. 110-91(9) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. Nine (9) school-aged children were transported to another Childcare Network on 6/30/25. Children left the premises at 9:25 am and parents were informed via email at 1:25 pm of where there children were and who they could contact at the other center. .2509(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee, B. Washington, did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. On 6/30/25 a director from another Childcare Network transported children. Individuals listed on the EMC did not accompany children off-premise. .0802(b)(1-2) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Tuesday, July 22, 2025 to the email address listed below. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - I recommend requesting substitute staff from other Childcare Network centers when short staffed. If a substitute is requested they should bring a copy of their personnel file with them. - Anytime children are transported permission forms must be completed. The permission should include where the children are transported, what time they are transported and when they will return. Children should never be transported without notifying parents unless in an emergency. - If children are moved to a sister facility all of their information should follow them to include allergy information as well as emergency contact information. Staff at the other facility should be informed of any custody paperwork on file to ensure children are released to appropriate individuals. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: location of the activity; purpose of the activity; time the activity will take place; date of the activity; and name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). - Children must only be cared for in approved spaces. The lobby and/or the directors office are not approved spaces for children. A plan should be in place for caring for children when a teacher is late. They may not sit in the lobby until the teacher arrives. - The Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan should be updated to include current staff. Anyone listed on the EMC must be present at all times. An individual listed on the EMC must accompany children when they are transported. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1402 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-024L Visit Date: 7/8/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 7/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 10 Total Minutes: 253 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The concerns were related to transportation, incident reports, and sanitation requirements. It was reported that school-aged children were transported to Childcare Network #55 (CCN #55) for care on 6/30/25 because Childcare Network #97A (CCN #97A) was short staffed. Parents were not notified until mid-afternoon that their children were moved. An additional concern was that a child was injured on the playground and an incident report was not completed. There were also concerns regarding the cleanliness of the restrooms. Additional concerns were not related to children being moved from CCN #97A to CCN #55. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Lisa Rynkewicz. Ms. Rynkewicz began employment on 7/7/25 as the Director. She stated the previous director separated employment on 7/2/25. An assistant director from another location, Ms. Andrea Nicolson, was present today as well. I explained the purpose of the visit and Ms. Rynkewicz accompanied me to the school-age classroom. I observed one (1) teacher, B.W., present with nine (9) children. Three (3) additional children were brought to the classroom from #97B. The three (3) additional children were four years old. Ms. Nicolson stated the children were brought over to maintain ratio in #97B. I asked the teacher, B.W., if she was present on 6/30/25 when school aged children were moved to another center. She stated she was not present that day. There were no teachers or administrators present today who were onsite on 6/30/25. Ms. Rynkewicz stated she was aware children were moved. I reviewed the sign-in sheet from 6/30/25 and observed nine (9) children signed in. She called Ms. Lindsey Garner, Regional Director. Ms. Garner stated she was made aware by CCN #55 children from CCN #97A were brought to their center for care on 6/30/25. She stated Ms. Shikeera Hedgepeth, Director at Childcare Network #53 (CCN #53), transported children from CCN #97A to CCN #55 on the CCN #53 bus. Ms. Garner stated she emailed child applications to CCN #55 once she was made aware of the move. Ms. Garner forwarded the email, and I was able to verify seven (7) applications of the nine (9) children who moved to CCN #55 were sent. I requested child files for children present on 6/30/25. There were only two (2) files available for review onsite today. There was no transportation notebook with children’s emergency identifying information and there was no permission to transport for 6/30/25. There was no roster of children indicating which children were moved to CCN #55. There was nothing posted or available to review that showed where children were sent and parents were notified by email at 1:25 pm on 6/30/25 that their children had been transported to another location. The concerns regarding children being transported without permission was confirmed. The concerns regarding incident reports and the incident log not being completed were confirmed. I requested the incident log and observed no incidents had been recorded since April 2025. There were incident reports completed for May, but an incident report for an injury to a child’s mouth that occurred on the playground on 6/20/25 was not completed. The concerns regarding sanitation requirements in the restrooms was unconfirmed. I observed two (2) restrooms with soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and the restrooms appeared to be clean. There was no strong odor while monitoring. I reviewed two (2) new staff files. The teacher present with school-age children, Breyonna Washington, did not complete a CBC background check prior to beginning work. I explained that she could not return to the center until she had a CBC qualification letter on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. It was reported that children were cared for in the lobby of the facility when teachers arrived late for work. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Parents were not notified prior to children being taken off premise. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of children transported to another facility was not left at the center on 6/30/25. .1005(b)(6) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. A child was injured on the playground on 6/20/25 and an incident report was not completed. .0802 (e) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not kept current. The last entry was in April 2025. There were incident reports completed in May and not listed on the log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A teacher, B. Washington, did not complete a CBC check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Nine (9) children were transported to another center on 6/30/25 and emergency identifying information was not in the bus. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Nine (9) children transported on 6/30/25 did not have permission to transport completed to include where the children were being transported and who was transporting children. .1003(i)(j) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Nine (9) children were present in the school age program on 6/30/25. Two (2) children's files were available for review during today's visit. G.S. 110-91(9) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. Nine (9) school-aged children were transported to another Childcare Network on 6/30/25. Children left the premises at 9:25 am and parents were informed via email at 1:25 pm of where there children were and who they could contact at the other center. .2509(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee, B. Washington, did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. On 6/30/25 a director from another Childcare Network transported children. Individuals listed on the EMC did not accompany children off-premise. .0802(b)(1-2) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Tuesday, July 22, 2025 to the email address listed below. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - I recommend requesting substitute staff from other Childcare Network centers when short staffed. If a substitute is requested they should bring a copy of their personnel file with them. - Anytime children are transported permission forms must be completed. The permission should include where the children are transported, what time they are transported and when they will return. Children should never be transported without notifying parents unless in an emergency. - If children are moved to a sister facility all of their information should follow them to include allergy information as well as emergency contact information. Staff at the other facility should be informed of any custody paperwork on file to ensure children are released to appropriate individuals. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: location of the activity; purpose of the activity; time the activity will take place; date of the activity; and name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). - Children must only be cared for in approved spaces. The lobby and/or the directors office are not approved spaces for children. A plan should be in place for caring for children when a teacher is late. They may not sit in the lobby until the teacher arrives. - The Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan should be updated to include current staff. Anyone listed on the EMC must be present at all times. An individual listed on the EMC must accompany children when they are transported. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-024L Visit Date: 7/8/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 7/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 10 Total Minutes: 253 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The concerns were related to transportation, incident reports, and sanitation requirements. It was reported that school-aged children were transported to Childcare Network #55 (CCN #55) for care on 6/30/25 because Childcare Network #97A (CCN #97A) was short staffed. Parents were not notified until mid-afternoon that their children were moved. An additional concern was that a child was injured on the playground and an incident report was not completed. There were also concerns regarding the cleanliness of the restrooms. Additional concerns were not related to children being moved from CCN #97A to CCN #55. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Lisa Rynkewicz. Ms. Rynkewicz began employment on 7/7/25 as the Director. She stated the previous director separated employment on 7/2/25. An assistant director from another location, Ms. Andrea Nicolson, was present today as well. I explained the purpose of the visit and Ms. Rynkewicz accompanied me to the school-age classroom. I observed one (1) teacher, B.W., present with nine (9) children. Three (3) additional children were brought to the classroom from #97B. The three (3) additional children were four years old. Ms. Nicolson stated the children were brought over to maintain ratio in #97B. I asked the teacher, B.W., if she was present on 6/30/25 when school aged children were moved to another center. She stated she was not present that day. There were no teachers or administrators present today who were onsite on 6/30/25. Ms. Rynkewicz stated she was aware children were moved. I reviewed the sign-in sheet from 6/30/25 and observed nine (9) children signed in. She called Ms. Lindsey Garner, Regional Director. Ms. Garner stated she was made aware by CCN #55 children from CCN #97A were brought to their center for care on 6/30/25. She stated Ms. Shikeera Hedgepeth, Director at Childcare Network #53 (CCN #53), transported children from CCN #97A to CCN #55 on the CCN #53 bus. Ms. Garner stated she emailed child applications to CCN #55 once she was made aware of the move. Ms. Garner forwarded the email, and I was able to verify seven (7) applications of the nine (9) children who moved to CCN #55 were sent. I requested child files for children present on 6/30/25. There were only two (2) files available for review onsite today. There was no transportation notebook with children’s emergency identifying information and there was no permission to transport for 6/30/25. There was no roster of children indicating which children were moved to CCN #55. There was nothing posted or available to review that showed where children were sent and parents were notified by email at 1:25 pm on 6/30/25 that their children had been transported to another location. The concerns regarding children being transported without permission was confirmed. The concerns regarding incident reports and the incident log not being completed were confirmed. I requested the incident log and observed no incidents had been recorded since April 2025. There were incident reports completed for May, but an incident report for an injury to a child’s mouth that occurred on the playground on 6/20/25 was not completed. The concerns regarding sanitation requirements in the restrooms was unconfirmed. I observed two (2) restrooms with soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and the restrooms appeared to be clean. There was no strong odor while monitoring. I reviewed two (2) new staff files. The teacher present with school-age children, Breyonna Washington, did not complete a CBC background check prior to beginning work. I explained that she could not return to the center until she had a CBC qualification letter on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. It was reported that children were cared for in the lobby of the facility when teachers arrived late for work. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Parents were not notified prior to children being taken off premise. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of children transported to another facility was not left at the center on 6/30/25. .1005(b)(6) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. A child was injured on the playground on 6/20/25 and an incident report was not completed. .0802 (e) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not kept current. The last entry was in April 2025. There were incident reports completed in May and not listed on the log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A teacher, B. Washington, did not complete a CBC check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Nine (9) children were transported to another center on 6/30/25 and emergency identifying information was not in the bus. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Nine (9) children transported on 6/30/25 did not have permission to transport completed to include where the children were being transported and who was transporting children. .1003(i)(j) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Nine (9) children were present in the school age program on 6/30/25. Two (2) children's files were available for review during today's visit. G.S. 110-91(9) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. Nine (9) school-aged children were transported to another Childcare Network on 6/30/25. Children left the premises at 9:25 am and parents were informed via email at 1:25 pm of where there children were and who they could contact at the other center. .2509(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee, B. Washington, did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. On 6/30/25 a director from another Childcare Network transported children. Individuals listed on the EMC did not accompany children off-premise. .0802(b)(1-2) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Tuesday, July 22, 2025 to the email address listed below. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - I recommend requesting substitute staff from other Childcare Network centers when short staffed. If a substitute is requested they should bring a copy of their personnel file with them. - Anytime children are transported permission forms must be completed. The permission should include where the children are transported, what time they are transported and when they will return. Children should never be transported without notifying parents unless in an emergency. - If children are moved to a sister facility all of their information should follow them to include allergy information as well as emergency contact information. Staff at the other facility should be informed of any custody paperwork on file to ensure children are released to appropriate individuals. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: location of the activity; purpose of the activity; time the activity will take place; date of the activity; and name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). - Children must only be cared for in approved spaces. The lobby and/or the directors office are not approved spaces for children. A plan should be in place for caring for children when a teacher is late. They may not sit in the lobby until the teacher arrives. - The Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan should be updated to include current staff. Anyone listed on the EMC must be present at all times. An individual listed on the EMC must accompany children when they are transported. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-024L Visit Date: 7/8/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 7/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 10 Total Minutes: 253 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The concerns were related to transportation, incident reports, and sanitation requirements. It was reported that school-aged children were transported to Childcare Network #55 (CCN #55) for care on 6/30/25 because Childcare Network #97A (CCN #97A) was short staffed. Parents were not notified until mid-afternoon that their children were moved. An additional concern was that a child was injured on the playground and an incident report was not completed. There were also concerns regarding the cleanliness of the restrooms. Additional concerns were not related to children being moved from CCN #97A to CCN #55. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Lisa Rynkewicz. Ms. Rynkewicz began employment on 7/7/25 as the Director. She stated the previous director separated employment on 7/2/25. An assistant director from another location, Ms. Andrea Nicolson, was present today as well. I explained the purpose of the visit and Ms. Rynkewicz accompanied me to the school-age classroom. I observed one (1) teacher, B.W., present with nine (9) children. Three (3) additional children were brought to the classroom from #97B. The three (3) additional children were four years old. Ms. Nicolson stated the children were brought over to maintain ratio in #97B. I asked the teacher, B.W., if she was present on 6/30/25 when school aged children were moved to another center. She stated she was not present that day. There were no teachers or administrators present today who were onsite on 6/30/25. Ms. Rynkewicz stated she was aware children were moved. I reviewed the sign-in sheet from 6/30/25 and observed nine (9) children signed in. She called Ms. Lindsey Garner, Regional Director. Ms. Garner stated she was made aware by CCN #55 children from CCN #97A were brought to their center for care on 6/30/25. She stated Ms. Shikeera Hedgepeth, Director at Childcare Network #53 (CCN #53), transported children from CCN #97A to CCN #55 on the CCN #53 bus. Ms. Garner stated she emailed child applications to CCN #55 once she was made aware of the move. Ms. Garner forwarded the email, and I was able to verify seven (7) applications of the nine (9) children who moved to CCN #55 were sent. I requested child files for children present on 6/30/25. There were only two (2) files available for review onsite today. There was no transportation notebook with children’s emergency identifying information and there was no permission to transport for 6/30/25. There was no roster of children indicating which children were moved to CCN #55. There was nothing posted or available to review that showed where children were sent and parents were notified by email at 1:25 pm on 6/30/25 that their children had been transported to another location. The concerns regarding children being transported without permission was confirmed. The concerns regarding incident reports and the incident log not being completed were confirmed. I requested the incident log and observed no incidents had been recorded since April 2025. There were incident reports completed for May, but an incident report for an injury to a child’s mouth that occurred on the playground on 6/20/25 was not completed. The concerns regarding sanitation requirements in the restrooms was unconfirmed. I observed two (2) restrooms with soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and the restrooms appeared to be clean. There was no strong odor while monitoring. I reviewed two (2) new staff files. The teacher present with school-age children, Breyonna Washington, did not complete a CBC background check prior to beginning work. I explained that she could not return to the center until she had a CBC qualification letter on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. It was reported that children were cared for in the lobby of the facility when teachers arrived late for work. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Parents were not notified prior to children being taken off premise. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of children transported to another facility was not left at the center on 6/30/25. .1005(b)(6) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. A child was injured on the playground on 6/20/25 and an incident report was not completed. .0802 (e) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not kept current. The last entry was in April 2025. There were incident reports completed in May and not listed on the log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A teacher, B. Washington, did not complete a CBC check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Nine (9) children were transported to another center on 6/30/25 and emergency identifying information was not in the bus. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Nine (9) children transported on 6/30/25 did not have permission to transport completed to include where the children were being transported and who was transporting children. .1003(i)(j) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Nine (9) children were present in the school age program on 6/30/25. Two (2) children's files were available for review during today's visit. G.S. 110-91(9) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. Nine (9) school-aged children were transported to another Childcare Network on 6/30/25. Children left the premises at 9:25 am and parents were informed via email at 1:25 pm of where there children were and who they could contact at the other center. .2509(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee, B. Washington, did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. On 6/30/25 a director from another Childcare Network transported children. Individuals listed on the EMC did not accompany children off-premise. .0802(b)(1-2) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Tuesday, July 22, 2025 to the email address listed below. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - I recommend requesting substitute staff from other Childcare Network centers when short staffed. If a substitute is requested they should bring a copy of their personnel file with them. - Anytime children are transported permission forms must be completed. The permission should include where the children are transported, what time they are transported and when they will return. Children should never be transported without notifying parents unless in an emergency. - If children are moved to a sister facility all of their information should follow them to include allergy information as well as emergency contact information. Staff at the other facility should be informed of any custody paperwork on file to ensure children are released to appropriate individuals. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: location of the activity; purpose of the activity; time the activity will take place; date of the activity; and name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). - Children must only be cared for in approved spaces. The lobby and/or the directors office are not approved spaces for children. A plan should be in place for caring for children when a teacher is late. They may not sit in the lobby until the teacher arrives. - The Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan should be updated to include current staff. Anyone listed on the EMC must be present at all times. An individual listed on the EMC must accompany children when they are transported. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-024L Visit Date: 7/8/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 7/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 10 Total Minutes: 253 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The concerns were related to transportation, incident reports, and sanitation requirements. It was reported that school-aged children were transported to Childcare Network #55 (CCN #55) for care on 6/30/25 because Childcare Network #97A (CCN #97A) was short staffed. Parents were not notified until mid-afternoon that their children were moved. An additional concern was that a child was injured on the playground and an incident report was not completed. There were also concerns regarding the cleanliness of the restrooms. Additional concerns were not related to children being moved from CCN #97A to CCN #55. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Lisa Rynkewicz. Ms. Rynkewicz began employment on 7/7/25 as the Director. She stated the previous director separated employment on 7/2/25. An assistant director from another location, Ms. Andrea Nicolson, was present today as well. I explained the purpose of the visit and Ms. Rynkewicz accompanied me to the school-age classroom. I observed one (1) teacher, B.W., present with nine (9) children. Three (3) additional children were brought to the classroom from #97B. The three (3) additional children were four years old. Ms. Nicolson stated the children were brought over to maintain ratio in #97B. I asked the teacher, B.W., if she was present on 6/30/25 when school aged children were moved to another center. She stated she was not present that day. There were no teachers or administrators present today who were onsite on 6/30/25. Ms. Rynkewicz stated she was aware children were moved. I reviewed the sign-in sheet from 6/30/25 and observed nine (9) children signed in. She called Ms. Lindsey Garner, Regional Director. Ms. Garner stated she was made aware by CCN #55 children from CCN #97A were brought to their center for care on 6/30/25. She stated Ms. Shikeera Hedgepeth, Director at Childcare Network #53 (CCN #53), transported children from CCN #97A to CCN #55 on the CCN #53 bus. Ms. Garner stated she emailed child applications to CCN #55 once she was made aware of the move. Ms. Garner forwarded the email, and I was able to verify seven (7) applications of the nine (9) children who moved to CCN #55 were sent. I requested child files for children present on 6/30/25. There were only two (2) files available for review onsite today. There was no transportation notebook with children’s emergency identifying information and there was no permission to transport for 6/30/25. There was no roster of children indicating which children were moved to CCN #55. There was nothing posted or available to review that showed where children were sent and parents were notified by email at 1:25 pm on 6/30/25 that their children had been transported to another location. The concerns regarding children being transported without permission was confirmed. The concerns regarding incident reports and the incident log not being completed were confirmed. I requested the incident log and observed no incidents had been recorded since April 2025. There were incident reports completed for May, but an incident report for an injury to a child’s mouth that occurred on the playground on 6/20/25 was not completed. The concerns regarding sanitation requirements in the restrooms was unconfirmed. I observed two (2) restrooms with soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and the restrooms appeared to be clean. There was no strong odor while monitoring. I reviewed two (2) new staff files. The teacher present with school-age children, Breyonna Washington, did not complete a CBC background check prior to beginning work. I explained that she could not return to the center until she had a CBC qualification letter on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. It was reported that children were cared for in the lobby of the facility when teachers arrived late for work. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Parents were not notified prior to children being taken off premise. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of children transported to another facility was not left at the center on 6/30/25. .1005(b)(6) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. A child was injured on the playground on 6/20/25 and an incident report was not completed. .0802 (e) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not kept current. The last entry was in April 2025. There were incident reports completed in May and not listed on the log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A teacher, B. Washington, did not complete a CBC check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Nine (9) children were transported to another center on 6/30/25 and emergency identifying information was not in the bus. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Nine (9) children transported on 6/30/25 did not have permission to transport completed to include where the children were being transported and who was transporting children. .1003(i)(j) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Nine (9) children were present in the school age program on 6/30/25. Two (2) children's files were available for review during today's visit. G.S. 110-91(9) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. Nine (9) school-aged children were transported to another Childcare Network on 6/30/25. Children left the premises at 9:25 am and parents were informed via email at 1:25 pm of where there children were and who they could contact at the other center. .2509(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee, B. Washington, did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. On 6/30/25 a director from another Childcare Network transported children. Individuals listed on the EMC did not accompany children off-premise. .0802(b)(1-2) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Tuesday, July 22, 2025 to the email address listed below. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - I recommend requesting substitute staff from other Childcare Network centers when short staffed. If a substitute is requested they should bring a copy of their personnel file with them. - Anytime children are transported permission forms must be completed. The permission should include where the children are transported, what time they are transported and when they will return. Children should never be transported without notifying parents unless in an emergency. - If children are moved to a sister facility all of their information should follow them to include allergy information as well as emergency contact information. Staff at the other facility should be informed of any custody paperwork on file to ensure children are released to appropriate individuals. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: location of the activity; purpose of the activity; time the activity will take place; date of the activity; and name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). - Children must only be cared for in approved spaces. The lobby and/or the directors office are not approved spaces for children. A plan should be in place for caring for children when a teacher is late. They may not sit in the lobby until the teacher arrives. - The Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan should be updated to include current staff. Anyone listed on the EMC must be present at all times. An individual listed on the EMC must accompany children when they are transported. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/14/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/14/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 307 Time In: 10:13 AM Time Out: 03:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s annual compliance follow-up visit was to verify compliance with child care requirement violations cited during the annual compliance visit conducted on 3/6/25 specifically staff/child ratio. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Erin Norris, Director of Childcare Network #179, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Amber Hensley, District Manager, met me in the office and Ms. Norris departed. Ms. Hensley accompanied me on the walkthrough. It was reported that two (2) teachers called out sick today in two (2) separate classrooms. Ms. Hensley stated children were moved or asked to stay home in order to maintain ratio. She stated she was told by NC Pre-K that only NC Pre-K qualified teachers were allowed to sub in classrooms. All classrooms were observed meeting ratio today. Therefore Item #1775 was verified corrected. While monitoring the following was explained and observed: In Space 1 seventeen (17) children were enrolled and nine (9) children were present. The assistant teacher was absent today. The lead teacher stated five (5) children were moved to other rooms and three (3) children were absent. Two (2) children moved to Space 2, two (2) children were moved to Space 3 and one (1) child was moved to Space 7 the private Pre-K in the adjacent building, Childcare Network (CCN) #97B ID #60004342. In Space 2 fifteen (15) children were enrolled and nine (9) children were present. She stated six (6) of the children present were enrolled in her class and two (2) children were moved over from Space 1 and one (1) child was from the Childcare Network (CCN) #97B NC Pre-K classroom. In Space 3 sixteen (16) children were enrolled and eighteen (18) children were present. Both assigned teachers were present. Four (4) children were moved from CCN #97B, two (2) children were moved from Space 1 in CCN #97A and four (4) assigned children were absent. It was also explained that a child enrolled in NC Pre-K at CCN #97B was marked present at 8:17 am on 3/13/25 and was moved to a private 3's/4's classroom in CCN #97B. On 3/14/25 that same child was marked present in NC Pre-K at 8:04 am and transitioned to a private pre-k classroom at 9:20 am. The child's departure time was documented as 2:00 pm in the NC Pre-K classroom on 3/14/25 even though he was not present in NC Pre-K. Emergency information was available in the office for children for CCN #97A and CCN #97B. It was also explained that the facility used the CNMoments App to document attendance and transitions and all emergency information was stored in the application. All spaces were monitored today. Used toilet paper was observed behind one (1) toilet and two (2) stalls did not have toilet paper available. The facility submitted the correction letter for violations cited 3/6/25. Five (5) violations were pending correction. The facility has until 3/20/25 to submit the response for the remaining violations. One (1) repeat violation regarding the bathroom was cited today. An email was sent to the CMS NC Pre-K Assistant Director and DCDEE NC Pre-K Program Policy Consultant for clarification regarding attendance and moving children between buildings. I will follow-up with the facility regarding both. Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. Used toilet paper was observed in a pile behind one (1) toilet and two (2) stalls did not have toilet paper available. Repeat violation 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) Corrective Action: Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Friday, March 28, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 with question or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 224 Time In: 10:16 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to conduct the full monitoring visit. I had technical issues therefore a handwritten visit summary was left today outlining observed violations. A full visit summary will be documented in Regulatory upon return to my office. There were 43 children present and three (3) NC Pre-K classrooms operating today. The violations were reviewed with Ms. Amber Hensley, District Manager. I will email the final visit summary to Ms. Hensley. Staff files were not reviewed today. The staff/training worksheet was completed during the visit and collected. I will return on 3/7/25 to review staff files. Another visit will be made within the next 2 weeks to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. The following was documented in my office: The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #1, 2, and 3, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program were cared for. The facility was currently operating with a Five Star Permit issued 7/10/24. The program earned 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component, and 1 quality point for a staff’s benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 93% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Amber Hensley, District Manager, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Hensley stated the former director separated employment on Monday, February 24, 2025, and she and her team were present interviewing and assisting with daily operations. Three (3) classrooms were monitored, and each was an NC Pre-K program. Children in all three classrooms were observed in the gym participating in picture day. I observed two (2) classes sitting along the perimeter of the gym waiting to have their pictures taken while the third was with the photographer. A teacher stated her class had been waiting 45 minutes. I explained that classes should have remained in their rooms following their schedule and lesson plan until it was their time for pictures to prevent children from sitting and waiting a long time. I obtained class numbers and the teacher from Space 1 stated she was supervising ten (10) children and her assistant teacher took five (5) to the restroom. I explained that the ratio for NC Pre-K was 1:9. She stated administration told them their ratio was 1:10. I reviewed the requirement in Chapter 9 Section .3009 with Ms. Hensley and an additional cooperate support member. I observed family living and the manipulatives activity areas in Space 2 made inaccessible to children. The teacher stated children liked to run around and became excitable in those activity areas. I explained that at least four of the five activity areas were required to be accessible throughout the day and currently there were only three (3) available. Emergency medications were monitored. A child’s medication permission expired on 3/5/25 in Space 2. It was reported that one (1) child in Space 3 had a diagnosed chronic condition but medication was not left at the facility. I reviewed the child’s file and observed a medical action plan completed for the chronic condition and explained that the medication was required to be onsite and follow the child throughout the facility. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. I observed a large area filled with mulch in the middle of the playground. I observed three (3) small metal posts/poles sticking out approximately six (6) inches above the mulch. The posts appeared to have been cut and the tops were uneven, sharp, and rusted. Ms. Hensley stated a metal play structure had been removed from that area and confirmed it was removed in August of 2024. The posts were not fully removed when the structure was taken down. The remaining posts posed a hazard to children as they were hard to see and posed a tripping hazard that could result in injury if a child fell on the metal. I observed inadequate amounts of mulch underneath climbing structures and swings. I also observed a concrete retaining wall along the perimeter of the playground in poor repair exposing sharp edges. It was explained that tree roots from a tree outside of the property line were breaking the wall a part. A work order had been created for the repair. Lunch was served during the visit. The menu indicated chicken nuggets, sweet potatoes, corn, biscuit, and milk. I observed chicken nuggets, carrots, mandarin oranges and milk served. The changes were not made to the menu prior to serving. Transportation requirements were reviewed. The bus had a temporary tag that expired 3/2/25. The new plate was not onsite. The registration was reviewed and valid until 8/31/25 and insurance was valid until 11/15/25. Each child had emergency identifying information in the transportation notebook and current permissions to transport. A sampling of children’s files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings as well as child care requirements. Fire and emergency drills were completed and documented as required. Playground inspections were completed as required. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 12/2/24 and received an approved rating. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/13/24. The Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC, owner of the facility, was listed current-active. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff child ratio form was not posted in Space 2 .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity/lesson plan was not completed in Space 2. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 465 Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. Activity/center areas were closed and iaccessible to children in Space 2. The family living and manipulatives centers were blocked off from use. GS 110-91(12); .0510(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu listed chicken nuggets, sweet potatoes, corn, biscuit, and milk. I observed chicken nuggets, carrots, mandarin oranges served. The changes were not made prior to serving. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The bathroom was observed unclean. A toilet was observed with stains/feces in the toilet bowl. A roll of toilet paper sitting on top of a toilet was observed wet. It appeared it fell in the toilet water and was not replaced. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three (3) metal posts were observed sticking out of the ground approximately 6 inches above the mulch. A piece of equipment was removed and the posts were cut leaving sharp, rusted edges and potential tripping hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. the kitchen was observed open and accessible. There was bleach and cleaning products stored unlocked in cabinets. the teacher workroom (Space 4) was unlocked and gallon paint cans were observed stored inside an unlocked cabinet. Cleaning wipes were stored on the bottom of an open shelf. .2820(b) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Four (4) employees did not receive their required number of annual training hours. .1103(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. the temporary tag for the bus expired 3/2/25. The new plate was not onsite. .1002(b) 1315 Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. A child's emergency medication was not onsite in Space 3. .0802(c)(3) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) child did not have a medical assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The date of enrollment was not listed on six (6) child discipline policies. .1804(b) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. Three (3) children did not have vision screenings completed. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Three (3) children did not have hearing screenings completed. .3005 (a)(4) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch measured below 6 inches underneath swings and climbing structures. .0605(k)(1-4) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A child's permission to administer medication expired 3/5/25. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) employee hired 10/3/22 completed her first Child Maltreatment training on 10/3/24. .1102(g) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Thursday, March 20, 2025 to the email address listed below understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Another unannounced visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with NC Pre-K staff/child ratio requirements. Star Rated License Reassessment Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment at this time unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. Information regarding the QRIS modernization plan can be found on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab. Current “Frequently Asked Questions” can be found at the bottom of the information page. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://ncrlap.org/. for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The following was discussed: - I emailed sample classroom checklists for administration to post in each classroom to assist teachers with maintaining compliance with sanitation and DCDEE requirements. - I encouraged administrators to complete periodic walk throughs of the facility to obtain head counts and to ensure all staff were onsite for the day. It was explained during the visit that one (1) teacher had been absent Friday – Wednesday of this week and her assistant teacher was alone. The assistant director was unaware that the teacher was by herself. I reviewed the sign in/attendance sheet and verified the teacher was in ratio. - It was reported that the facility did not contract a cleaning crew for the facility and that teachers/staff were responsible for daily cleaning. I recommended a cleaning schedule be created for the bathrooms and that cleaning should occur as needed by staff or administration when visibly soiled or dirty. - I recommended writing the expiration date of medication permissions on the outside of the Ziploc bag where medication was stored to remind staff when forms should be renewed. - Food should not be stored in classroom cabinets underneath sink areas. Food should be labeled and dated if stored in classrooms. All food served to children should meet nutritional requirements unless there was a special event such as a birthday or other celebration. - Staff personal belongings such as purses and tote bags should be stored above five (5) feet. I recommend storing those items behind lock and key. - Classroom books should be audited weekly and books in poor repair should be removed. - Lesson plans should be prepared in advance and all staff should have the ability to access lesson plans if a teacher is absent. Lesson plans should be posted inside the classroom. - Children should be provided an activity while waiting during transitions. For example teachers can direct a game of I Spy or Simon Says while children wait. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 224 Time In: 10:16 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to conduct the full monitoring visit. I had technical issues therefore a handwritten visit summary was left today outlining observed violations. A full visit summary will be documented in Regulatory upon return to my office. There were 43 children present and three (3) NC Pre-K classrooms operating today. The violations were reviewed with Ms. Amber Hensley, District Manager. I will email the final visit summary to Ms. Hensley. Staff files were not reviewed today. The staff/training worksheet was completed during the visit and collected. I will return on 3/7/25 to review staff files. Another visit will be made within the next 2 weeks to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. The following was documented in my office: The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #1, 2, and 3, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program were cared for. The facility was currently operating with a Five Star Permit issued 7/10/24. The program earned 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component, and 1 quality point for a staff’s benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 93% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Amber Hensley, District Manager, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Hensley stated the former director separated employment on Monday, February 24, 2025, and she and her team were present interviewing and assisting with daily operations. Three (3) classrooms were monitored, and each was an NC Pre-K program. Children in all three classrooms were observed in the gym participating in picture day. I observed two (2) classes sitting along the perimeter of the gym waiting to have their pictures taken while the third was with the photographer. A teacher stated her class had been waiting 45 minutes. I explained that classes should have remained in their rooms following their schedule and lesson plan until it was their time for pictures to prevent children from sitting and waiting a long time. I obtained class numbers and the teacher from Space 1 stated she was supervising ten (10) children and her assistant teacher took five (5) to the restroom. I explained that the ratio for NC Pre-K was 1:9. She stated administration told them their ratio was 1:10. I reviewed the requirement in Chapter 9 Section .3009 with Ms. Hensley and an additional cooperate support member. I observed family living and the manipulatives activity areas in Space 2 made inaccessible to children. The teacher stated children liked to run around and became excitable in those activity areas. I explained that at least four of the five activity areas were required to be accessible throughout the day and currently there were only three (3) available. Emergency medications were monitored. A child’s medication permission expired on 3/5/25 in Space 2. It was reported that one (1) child in Space 3 had a diagnosed chronic condition but medication was not left at the facility. I reviewed the child’s file and observed a medical action plan completed for the chronic condition and explained that the medication was required to be onsite and follow the child throughout the facility. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. I observed a large area filled with mulch in the middle of the playground. I observed three (3) small metal posts/poles sticking out approximately six (6) inches above the mulch. The posts appeared to have been cut and the tops were uneven, sharp, and rusted. Ms. Hensley stated a metal play structure had been removed from that area and confirmed it was removed in August of 2024. The posts were not fully removed when the structure was taken down. The remaining posts posed a hazard to children as they were hard to see and posed a tripping hazard that could result in injury if a child fell on the metal. I observed inadequate amounts of mulch underneath climbing structures and swings. I also observed a concrete retaining wall along the perimeter of the playground in poor repair exposing sharp edges. It was explained that tree roots from a tree outside of the property line were breaking the wall a part. A work order had been created for the repair. Lunch was served during the visit. The menu indicated chicken nuggets, sweet potatoes, corn, biscuit, and milk. I observed chicken nuggets, carrots, mandarin oranges and milk served. The changes were not made to the menu prior to serving. Transportation requirements were reviewed. The bus had a temporary tag that expired 3/2/25. The new plate was not onsite. The registration was reviewed and valid until 8/31/25 and insurance was valid until 11/15/25. Each child had emergency identifying information in the transportation notebook and current permissions to transport. A sampling of children’s files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings as well as child care requirements. Fire and emergency drills were completed and documented as required. Playground inspections were completed as required. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 12/2/24 and received an approved rating. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/13/24. The Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC, owner of the facility, was listed current-active. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff child ratio form was not posted in Space 2 .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity/lesson plan was not completed in Space 2. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 465 Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. Activity/center areas were closed and iaccessible to children in Space 2. The family living and manipulatives centers were blocked off from use. GS 110-91(12); .0510(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu listed chicken nuggets, sweet potatoes, corn, biscuit, and milk. I observed chicken nuggets, carrots, mandarin oranges served. The changes were not made prior to serving. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The bathroom was observed unclean. A toilet was observed with stains/feces in the toilet bowl. A roll of toilet paper sitting on top of a toilet was observed wet. It appeared it fell in the toilet water and was not replaced. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three (3) metal posts were observed sticking out of the ground approximately 6 inches above the mulch. A piece of equipment was removed and the posts were cut leaving sharp, rusted edges and potential tripping hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. the kitchen was observed open and accessible. There was bleach and cleaning products stored unlocked in cabinets. the teacher workroom (Space 4) was unlocked and gallon paint cans were observed stored inside an unlocked cabinet. Cleaning wipes were stored on the bottom of an open shelf. .2820(b) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Four (4) employees did not receive their required number of annual training hours. .1103(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. the temporary tag for the bus expired 3/2/25. The new plate was not onsite. .1002(b) 1315 Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. A child's emergency medication was not onsite in Space 3. .0802(c)(3) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) child did not have a medical assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The date of enrollment was not listed on six (6) child discipline policies. .1804(b) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. Three (3) children did not have vision screenings completed. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Three (3) children did not have hearing screenings completed. .3005 (a)(4) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch measured below 6 inches underneath swings and climbing structures. .0605(k)(1-4) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A child's permission to administer medication expired 3/5/25. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) employee hired 10/3/22 completed her first Child Maltreatment training on 10/3/24. .1102(g) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Thursday, March 20, 2025 to the email address listed below understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Another unannounced visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with NC Pre-K staff/child ratio requirements. Star Rated License Reassessment Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment at this time unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. Information regarding the QRIS modernization plan can be found on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab. Current “Frequently Asked Questions” can be found at the bottom of the information page. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://ncrlap.org/. for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The following was discussed: - I emailed sample classroom checklists for administration to post in each classroom to assist teachers with maintaining compliance with sanitation and DCDEE requirements. - I encouraged administrators to complete periodic walk throughs of the facility to obtain head counts and to ensure all staff were onsite for the day. It was explained during the visit that one (1) teacher had been absent Friday – Wednesday of this week and her assistant teacher was alone. The assistant director was unaware that the teacher was by herself. I reviewed the sign in/attendance sheet and verified the teacher was in ratio. - It was reported that the facility did not contract a cleaning crew for the facility and that teachers/staff were responsible for daily cleaning. I recommended a cleaning schedule be created for the bathrooms and that cleaning should occur as needed by staff or administration when visibly soiled or dirty. - I recommended writing the expiration date of medication permissions on the outside of the Ziploc bag where medication was stored to remind staff when forms should be renewed. - Food should not be stored in classroom cabinets underneath sink areas. Food should be labeled and dated if stored in classrooms. All food served to children should meet nutritional requirements unless there was a special event such as a birthday or other celebration. - Staff personal belongings such as purses and tote bags should be stored above five (5) feet. I recommend storing those items behind lock and key. - Classroom books should be audited weekly and books in poor repair should be removed. - Lesson plans should be prepared in advance and all staff should have the ability to access lesson plans if a teacher is absent. Lesson plans should be posted inside the classroom. - Children should be provided an activity while waiting during transitions. For example teachers can direct a game of I Spy or Simon Says while children wait. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 224 Time In: 10:16 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to conduct the full monitoring visit. I had technical issues therefore a handwritten visit summary was left today outlining observed violations. A full visit summary will be documented in Regulatory upon return to my office. There were 43 children present and three (3) NC Pre-K classrooms operating today. The violations were reviewed with Ms. Amber Hensley, District Manager. I will email the final visit summary to Ms. Hensley. Staff files were not reviewed today. The staff/training worksheet was completed during the visit and collected. I will return on 3/7/25 to review staff files. Another visit will be made within the next 2 weeks to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. The following was documented in my office: The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #1, 2, and 3, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program were cared for. The facility was currently operating with a Five Star Permit issued 7/10/24. The program earned 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component, and 1 quality point for a staff’s benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 93% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Amber Hensley, District Manager, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Hensley stated the former director separated employment on Monday, February 24, 2025, and she and her team were present interviewing and assisting with daily operations. Three (3) classrooms were monitored, and each was an NC Pre-K program. Children in all three classrooms were observed in the gym participating in picture day. I observed two (2) classes sitting along the perimeter of the gym waiting to have their pictures taken while the third was with the photographer. A teacher stated her class had been waiting 45 minutes. I explained that classes should have remained in their rooms following their schedule and lesson plan until it was their time for pictures to prevent children from sitting and waiting a long time. I obtained class numbers and the teacher from Space 1 stated she was supervising ten (10) children and her assistant teacher took five (5) to the restroom. I explained that the ratio for NC Pre-K was 1:9. She stated administration told them their ratio was 1:10. I reviewed the requirement in Chapter 9 Section .3009 with Ms. Hensley and an additional cooperate support member. I observed family living and the manipulatives activity areas in Space 2 made inaccessible to children. The teacher stated children liked to run around and became excitable in those activity areas. I explained that at least four of the five activity areas were required to be accessible throughout the day and currently there were only three (3) available. Emergency medications were monitored. A child’s medication permission expired on 3/5/25 in Space 2. It was reported that one (1) child in Space 3 had a diagnosed chronic condition but medication was not left at the facility. I reviewed the child’s file and observed a medical action plan completed for the chronic condition and explained that the medication was required to be onsite and follow the child throughout the facility. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. I observed a large area filled with mulch in the middle of the playground. I observed three (3) small metal posts/poles sticking out approximately six (6) inches above the mulch. The posts appeared to have been cut and the tops were uneven, sharp, and rusted. Ms. Hensley stated a metal play structure had been removed from that area and confirmed it was removed in August of 2024. The posts were not fully removed when the structure was taken down. The remaining posts posed a hazard to children as they were hard to see and posed a tripping hazard that could result in injury if a child fell on the metal. I observed inadequate amounts of mulch underneath climbing structures and swings. I also observed a concrete retaining wall along the perimeter of the playground in poor repair exposing sharp edges. It was explained that tree roots from a tree outside of the property line were breaking the wall a part. A work order had been created for the repair. Lunch was served during the visit. The menu indicated chicken nuggets, sweet potatoes, corn, biscuit, and milk. I observed chicken nuggets, carrots, mandarin oranges and milk served. The changes were not made to the menu prior to serving. Transportation requirements were reviewed. The bus had a temporary tag that expired 3/2/25. The new plate was not onsite. The registration was reviewed and valid until 8/31/25 and insurance was valid until 11/15/25. Each child had emergency identifying information in the transportation notebook and current permissions to transport. A sampling of children’s files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings as well as child care requirements. Fire and emergency drills were completed and documented as required. Playground inspections were completed as required. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 12/2/24 and received an approved rating. The last fire inspection was completed on 3/13/24. The Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC, owner of the facility, was listed current-active. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff child ratio form was not posted in Space 2 .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity/lesson plan was not completed in Space 2. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 465 Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. Activity/center areas were closed and iaccessible to children in Space 2. The family living and manipulatives centers were blocked off from use. GS 110-91(12); .0510(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu listed chicken nuggets, sweet potatoes, corn, biscuit, and milk. I observed chicken nuggets, carrots, mandarin oranges served. The changes were not made prior to serving. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The bathroom was observed unclean. A toilet was observed with stains/feces in the toilet bowl. A roll of toilet paper sitting on top of a toilet was observed wet. It appeared it fell in the toilet water and was not replaced. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three (3) metal posts were observed sticking out of the ground approximately 6 inches above the mulch. A piece of equipment was removed and the posts were cut leaving sharp, rusted edges and potential tripping hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. the kitchen was observed open and accessible. There was bleach and cleaning products stored unlocked in cabinets. the teacher workroom (Space 4) was unlocked and gallon paint cans were observed stored inside an unlocked cabinet. Cleaning wipes were stored on the bottom of an open shelf. .2820(b) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Four (4) employees did not receive their required number of annual training hours. .1103(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. the temporary tag for the bus expired 3/2/25. The new plate was not onsite. .1002(b) 1315 Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. A child's emergency medication was not onsite in Space 3. .0802(c)(3) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) child did not have a medical assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The date of enrollment was not listed on six (6) child discipline policies. .1804(b) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. Three (3) children did not have vision screenings completed. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Three (3) children did not have hearing screenings completed. .3005 (a)(4) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch measured below 6 inches underneath swings and climbing structures. .0605(k)(1-4) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A child's permission to administer medication expired 3/5/25. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) employee hired 10/3/22 completed her first Child Maltreatment training on 10/3/24. .1102(g) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Thursday, March 20, 2025 to the email address listed below understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Another unannounced visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with NC Pre-K staff/child ratio requirements. Star Rated License Reassessment Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment at this time unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. Information regarding the QRIS modernization plan can be found on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab. Current “Frequently Asked Questions” can be found at the bottom of the information page. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://ncrlap.org/. for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The following was discussed: - I emailed sample classroom checklists for administration to post in each classroom to assist teachers with maintaining compliance with sanitation and DCDEE requirements. - I encouraged administrators to complete periodic walk throughs of the facility to obtain head counts and to ensure all staff were onsite for the day. It was explained during the visit that one (1) teacher had been absent Friday – Wednesday of this week and her assistant teacher was alone. The assistant director was unaware that the teacher was by herself. I reviewed the sign in/attendance sheet and verified the teacher was in ratio. - It was reported that the facility did not contract a cleaning crew for the facility and that teachers/staff were responsible for daily cleaning. I recommended a cleaning schedule be created for the bathrooms and that cleaning should occur as needed by staff or administration when visibly soiled or dirty. - I recommended writing the expiration date of medication permissions on the outside of the Ziploc bag where medication was stored to remind staff when forms should be renewed. - Food should not be stored in classroom cabinets underneath sink areas. Food should be labeled and dated if stored in classrooms. All food served to children should meet nutritional requirements unless there was a special event such as a birthday or other celebration. - Staff personal belongings such as purses and tote bags should be stored above five (5) feet. I recommend storing those items behind lock and key. - Classroom books should be audited weekly and books in poor repair should be removed. - Lesson plans should be prepared in advance and all staff should have the ability to access lesson plans if a teacher is absent. Lesson plans should be posted inside the classroom. - Children should be provided an activity while waiting during transitions. For example teachers can direct a game of I Spy or Simon Says while children wait. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: AMY ITALIANO Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. The facility’s temporary license was issued on March 1, 2024, as the result of a change of ownership. The March 2024 version of the Child Care Center Item Number Listing and the Change of Ownership Licensing Checklist was used to monitor compliance. The facility’s compliance history was 91% prior to today’s visit. This was the second visit during the facility’s temporary license period. Director, Valire Jones, was present upon my arrival. Ms. Jones accompanied us as we monitored one (1) classroom. This facility currently operating one classroom for summer with fifteen (15) children enrolled. Starting August of 2024, the facility is expecting to have five (5) NC PreK classrooms. The activity centers had age-appropriate materials accessible to the children. The group was within staff/child ratio, group size and space capacity requirements. The class was traveling for a field trip to the Splash pad today. The field trip information posted in the school age classroom did not have emergency contact information. The Summary of Law was not posted on the parent board where parents enter the building. This was corrected during the visit. The monthly fire drill and playground inspection were conducted and documented as required. The EPR plan was completed on June 26, 2024. Staff and children’s files were reviewed. One (1) violation was observed and considered corrected during the visit. Ms. Jones files were very organized. The playgrounds were monitored today and found in compliance. Transportation requirements were found in compliance. The fire inspection was conducted on March 13, 2024. The sanitation inspection was conducted on April 1, 2024, with 16 demerits and aa approved rating. The Notice of Compliance was issued June 13, 2024. Three (3) violations were cited and discussed with Ms. Jones. Two (2) or the Three (3) violations were corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The Summary of Law was not posted on the parent board where parents enter the building. G.S. 110-102 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. A staff member started employment March 26, 2024, and the medical was completed March 27, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. The off premise did not include the name and phone number of the person in charge on the field trip. .2509(b) Corrective Action The child care providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Ms. Jones will submit a compliance letter explaining how and when today’s violations were corrected to Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant on or before July 16, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions: Ms. Jones and I discussed that staff will need to complete all Health & Safety courses within the first year. Recognizing and responding need to be completed within 90 days. If any staff members have completed the Health & Safety since March 1, 2023, they will not need to take the training again. The following rule was discussed with Ms. Jones. 10A NCAC 09 .2509 ACTIVITIES: OFF-PREMISES (a) The requirements of this Rule and Section .1000 of this Chapter shall apply when activities for school-age children are conducted outdoors or off the premises for 75 percent of each day. (b) The facility shall develop a plan of activities which is posted in a place in the home base or given to the parents. The plan shall include the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or method for contacting the person in charge. (c) Activities shall be planned to accommodate a variety of individual interests and shall provide opportunities for choice. (d) Written permission from parents shall be obtained before transporting children on off-premises activities. (e) Blanket permissions from parents for off-premises activities shall be acceptable only when a plan of activities to be conducted off the premises is posted in a place for review by parents and staff in advance on a weekly basis. Administrative, Operational and Personnel Policies –The facility’s policies were approved as required. As soon as I receive that the violations from today’s visit are corrected, the facility is eligible to come off of their temporary license. Star Rated License / Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Assessments – The facility will transition at the end of their temporary license to the star rating level the previous owner had earned. Wherever that previous program was in the cohort plan, is where the new facility will be expected to have a reassessment. The previous program is in cohort one and would be due for assessment 2026 school year. Your consultant will be working with you when it is time to go through the assessment. The facility’s rating level from the previous owner had earned the following rating. 7 points in education 6 points in program 1 Quality Point. This is a total of 14 points, which is a Five-Star License. The facility has children enrolled who receive subsidized children care. She understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. Ms. Jones responsibility to use the information discussed during today’s visit and contained in this visit summary report to assure the classrooms, staff/children’s records and all other operating requirements are compliant with the NC Child Care Requirements at all times. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or I can help you with anything please free to contact me at 704-936-6065, or email me 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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10A NCAC 09 .2509 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: AMY ITALIANO Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. The facility’s temporary license was issued on March 1, 2024, as the result of a change of ownership. The March 2024 version of the Child Care Center Item Number Listing and the Change of Ownership Licensing Checklist was used to monitor compliance. The facility’s compliance history was 91% prior to today’s visit. This was the second visit during the facility’s temporary license period. Director, Valire Jones, was present upon my arrival. Ms. Jones accompanied us as we monitored one (1) classroom. This facility currently operating one classroom for summer with fifteen (15) children enrolled. Starting August of 2024, the facility is expecting to have five (5) NC PreK classrooms. The activity centers had age-appropriate materials accessible to the children. The group was within staff/child ratio, group size and space capacity requirements. The class was traveling for a field trip to the Splash pad today. The field trip information posted in the school age classroom did not have emergency contact information. The Summary of Law was not posted on the parent board where parents enter the building. This was corrected during the visit. The monthly fire drill and playground inspection were conducted and documented as required. The EPR plan was completed on June 26, 2024. Staff and children’s files were reviewed. One (1) violation was observed and considered corrected during the visit. Ms. Jones files were very organized. The playgrounds were monitored today and found in compliance. Transportation requirements were found in compliance. The fire inspection was conducted on March 13, 2024. The sanitation inspection was conducted on April 1, 2024, with 16 demerits and aa approved rating. The Notice of Compliance was issued June 13, 2024. Three (3) violations were cited and discussed with Ms. Jones. Two (2) or the Three (3) violations were corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The Summary of Law was not posted on the parent board where parents enter the building. G.S. 110-102 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. A staff member started employment March 26, 2024, and the medical was completed March 27, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. The off premise did not include the name and phone number of the person in charge on the field trip. .2509(b) Corrective Action The child care providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Ms. Jones will submit a compliance letter explaining how and when today’s violations were corrected to Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant on or before July 16, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions: Ms. Jones and I discussed that staff will need to complete all Health & Safety courses within the first year. Recognizing and responding need to be completed within 90 days. If any staff members have completed the Health & Safety since March 1, 2023, they will not need to take the training again. The following rule was discussed with Ms. Jones. 10A NCAC 09 .2509 ACTIVITIES: OFF-PREMISES (a) The requirements of this Rule and Section .1000 of this Chapter shall apply when activities for school-age children are conducted outdoors or off the premises for 75 percent of each day. (b) The facility shall develop a plan of activities which is posted in a place in the home base or given to the parents. The plan shall include the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or method for contacting the person in charge. (c) Activities shall be planned to accommodate a variety of individual interests and shall provide opportunities for choice. (d) Written permission from parents shall be obtained before transporting children on off-premises activities. (e) Blanket permissions from parents for off-premises activities shall be acceptable only when a plan of activities to be conducted off the premises is posted in a place for review by parents and staff in advance on a weekly basis. Administrative, Operational and Personnel Policies –The facility’s policies were approved as required. As soon as I receive that the violations from today’s visit are corrected, the facility is eligible to come off of their temporary license. Star Rated License / Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Assessments – The facility will transition at the end of their temporary license to the star rating level the previous owner had earned. Wherever that previous program was in the cohort plan, is where the new facility will be expected to have a reassessment. The previous program is in cohort one and would be due for assessment 2026 school year. Your consultant will be working with you when it is time to go through the assessment. The facility’s rating level from the previous owner had earned the following rating. 7 points in education 6 points in program 1 Quality Point. This is a total of 14 points, which is a Five-Star License. The facility has children enrolled who receive subsidized children care. She understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. Ms. Jones responsibility to use the information discussed during today’s visit and contained in this visit summary report to assure the classrooms, staff/children’s records and all other operating requirements are compliant with the NC Child Care Requirements at all times. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or I can help you with anything please free to contact me at 704-936-6065, or email me 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

G.S. 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #97A Facility ID: 60004327 Consultant: AMY ITALIANO Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. The facility’s temporary license was issued on March 1, 2024, as the result of a change of ownership. The March 2024 version of the Child Care Center Item Number Listing and the Change of Ownership Licensing Checklist was used to monitor compliance. The facility’s compliance history was 91% prior to today’s visit. This was the second visit during the facility’s temporary license period. Director, Valire Jones, was present upon my arrival. Ms. Jones accompanied us as we monitored one (1) classroom. This facility currently operating one classroom for summer with fifteen (15) children enrolled. Starting August of 2024, the facility is expecting to have five (5) NC PreK classrooms. The activity centers had age-appropriate materials accessible to the children. The group was within staff/child ratio, group size and space capacity requirements. The class was traveling for a field trip to the Splash pad today. The field trip information posted in the school age classroom did not have emergency contact information. The Summary of Law was not posted on the parent board where parents enter the building. This was corrected during the visit. The monthly fire drill and playground inspection were conducted and documented as required. The EPR plan was completed on June 26, 2024. Staff and children’s files were reviewed. One (1) violation was observed and considered corrected during the visit. Ms. Jones files were very organized. The playgrounds were monitored today and found in compliance. Transportation requirements were found in compliance. The fire inspection was conducted on March 13, 2024. The sanitation inspection was conducted on April 1, 2024, with 16 demerits and aa approved rating. The Notice of Compliance was issued June 13, 2024. Three (3) violations were cited and discussed with Ms. Jones. Two (2) or the Three (3) violations were corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The Summary of Law was not posted on the parent board where parents enter the building. G.S. 110-102 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. A staff member started employment March 26, 2024, and the medical was completed March 27, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. The off premise did not include the name and phone number of the person in charge on the field trip. .2509(b) Corrective Action The child care providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Ms. Jones will submit a compliance letter explaining how and when today’s violations were corrected to Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant on or before July 16, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions: Ms. Jones and I discussed that staff will need to complete all Health & Safety courses within the first year. Recognizing and responding need to be completed within 90 days. If any staff members have completed the Health & Safety since March 1, 2023, they will not need to take the training again. The following rule was discussed with Ms. Jones. 10A NCAC 09 .2509 ACTIVITIES: OFF-PREMISES (a) The requirements of this Rule and Section .1000 of this Chapter shall apply when activities for school-age children are conducted outdoors or off the premises for 75 percent of each day. (b) The facility shall develop a plan of activities which is posted in a place in the home base or given to the parents. The plan shall include the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or method for contacting the person in charge. (c) Activities shall be planned to accommodate a variety of individual interests and shall provide opportunities for choice. (d) Written permission from parents shall be obtained before transporting children on off-premises activities. (e) Blanket permissions from parents for off-premises activities shall be acceptable only when a plan of activities to be conducted off the premises is posted in a place for review by parents and staff in advance on a weekly basis. Administrative, Operational and Personnel Policies –The facility’s policies were approved as required. As soon as I receive that the violations from today’s visit are corrected, the facility is eligible to come off of their temporary license. Star Rated License / Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Assessments – The facility will transition at the end of their temporary license to the star rating level the previous owner had earned. Wherever that previous program was in the cohort plan, is where the new facility will be expected to have a reassessment. The previous program is in cohort one and would be due for assessment 2026 school year. Your consultant will be working with you when it is time to go through the assessment. The facility’s rating level from the previous owner had earned the following rating. 7 points in education 6 points in program 1 Quality Point. This is a total of 14 points, which is a Five-Star License. The facility has children enrolled who receive subsidized children care. She understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. Ms. Jones responsibility to use the information discussed during today’s visit and contained in this visit summary report to assure the classrooms, staff/children’s records and all other operating requirements are compliant with the NC Child Care Requirements at all times. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or I can help you with anything please free to contact me at 704-936-6065, or email me 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