G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003806 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 10/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 226 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s Three Star license was issued May 27, 2019 and had an eighteen-month compliance history of 85% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were posted. The following was monitored using the April 2025 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, capacity, staff/child ratios, adequate and approved space, criminal background checks, CPR, First Aid, special training, new staff records, storage of hazardous products, and storage of medication. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Denise McLaughlin, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. McLaughlin stated she had an appointment and needed to leave within 30 minutes of my arrival. I reviewed each Pathway requirement with Ms. McLaughlin prior to her leaving. Ms. Manusada, Assistant Director, arrived while we were reviewing Pathways. Ms. Manusada began the walkthrough with me and Ms. McLaughlin finished the walkthrough with me. In the infant room I observed three (3) infants present. Two (2) were sleeping in their assigned cribs. Both infants were sleeping underneath blankets. The safe sleep policy stated nothing would be placed in the crib while children were sleeping. I also observed one (1) infant with a pacifier attached to her clothes. The blankets and pacifier were removed during the visit. Safe sleep checks were completed. Feeding schedules were observed posted. In the toddler room I observed children participating in puzzle activities at the table with teachers. Teachers assisted children when needed. The classroom had age appropriate materials available for children and materials were observed in good repair. In the bathroom I observed a trashcan without a lid for disposing diapers. Ms. McLaughlin stated she would replace the trash can this afternoon. Toddlers and preschool aged children were observed preparing for lunch and eating lunch. Lunch reflected what was listed on the menu. Teachers were sitting with children as they ate. Classrooms had sufficient amounts of materials available and materials were observed in good repair. Lesson plans were posted. It was reported that there were no emergency medications required. No new staff were hired since the last annual compliance visit conducted 2/18/25. Two (2) employees had expired CBC qualification letters. Ms. B. Ward and Ms. I. Williams have until October 30, 2025 to renew their letters. If new qualification letters are not received by 10/30/25 they may not be onsite until the letters are renewed. Ms. McLaughlin’s SIDS training expired 7/9/25. Two (2) teachers had expired CPR and First Aid training. Fire drills and Shelter-in-Place and lockdown drills were completed as required. Arrival/departure times were documented as required. The last fire inspection was completed 9/19/25. The ABCMS portal was reviewed and completed. Violation Number Comment Rule 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. Two (2) infants were sleeping underneath blankets and one (1) infant had a pacifier attached to her shirt while sleeping. The safe sleep policy stated nothing would be placed in cribs with sleeping infants. .0606(b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Two (2) teachers had expired qualification letters on file. I. Williams' and B. Ward's letters expired 9/29/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two (2) teachers had expired First Aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two (2) teachers had expired CPR training. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The director had expired SIDS training. The training expired 7/19/25. .1102(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) teachers did not have valid qualification letters on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Thursday, October 30, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. The emailed compliance letter must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: We discussed Pathways to the Stars today and I reviewed requirements and forms for each Pathway. I showed Ms. McLaughlin and Ms. Masunada where to find QRIS documents and information on the DCDEE website. Ms. McLaughlin stated the facility would pursue Pathway 1. We will revisit rated license plans during the annual compliance visit. - CBC qualification letters may be renewed up to 6 months prior to the expiration date. - Make sure all lesson plans are dated. - Always document how an infant is placed in the crib even if they immediately roll onto their side or stomach. At the first check document side or stomach. - I recommend sleep sacks for infants whose parents would like them to sleep covered. The sleep sacks should not be weighted and cannot state swaddle in the description. Their arms must be able to move freely. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003806 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 10/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 226 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s Three Star license was issued May 27, 2019 and had an eighteen-month compliance history of 85% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were posted. The following was monitored using the April 2025 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, capacity, staff/child ratios, adequate and approved space, criminal background checks, CPR, First Aid, special training, new staff records, storage of hazardous products, and storage of medication. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Denise McLaughlin, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. McLaughlin stated she had an appointment and needed to leave within 30 minutes of my arrival. I reviewed each Pathway requirement with Ms. McLaughlin prior to her leaving. Ms. Manusada, Assistant Director, arrived while we were reviewing Pathways. Ms. Manusada began the walkthrough with me and Ms. McLaughlin finished the walkthrough with me. In the infant room I observed three (3) infants present. Two (2) were sleeping in their assigned cribs. Both infants were sleeping underneath blankets. The safe sleep policy stated nothing would be placed in the crib while children were sleeping. I also observed one (1) infant with a pacifier attached to her clothes. The blankets and pacifier were removed during the visit. Safe sleep checks were completed. Feeding schedules were observed posted. In the toddler room I observed children participating in puzzle activities at the table with teachers. Teachers assisted children when needed. The classroom had age appropriate materials available for children and materials were observed in good repair. In the bathroom I observed a trashcan without a lid for disposing diapers. Ms. McLaughlin stated she would replace the trash can this afternoon. Toddlers and preschool aged children were observed preparing for lunch and eating lunch. Lunch reflected what was listed on the menu. Teachers were sitting with children as they ate. Classrooms had sufficient amounts of materials available and materials were observed in good repair. Lesson plans were posted. It was reported that there were no emergency medications required. No new staff were hired since the last annual compliance visit conducted 2/18/25. Two (2) employees had expired CBC qualification letters. Ms. B. Ward and Ms. I. Williams have until October 30, 2025 to renew their letters. If new qualification letters are not received by 10/30/25 they may not be onsite until the letters are renewed. Ms. McLaughlin’s SIDS training expired 7/9/25. Two (2) teachers had expired CPR and First Aid training. Fire drills and Shelter-in-Place and lockdown drills were completed as required. Arrival/departure times were documented as required. The last fire inspection was completed 9/19/25. The ABCMS portal was reviewed and completed. Violation Number Comment Rule 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. Two (2) infants were sleeping underneath blankets and one (1) infant had a pacifier attached to her shirt while sleeping. The safe sleep policy stated nothing would be placed in cribs with sleeping infants. .0606(b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Two (2) teachers had expired qualification letters on file. I. Williams' and B. Ward's letters expired 9/29/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two (2) teachers had expired First Aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two (2) teachers had expired CPR training. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The director had expired SIDS training. The training expired 7/19/25. .1102(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) teachers did not have valid qualification letters on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Thursday, October 30, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. The emailed compliance letter must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: We discussed Pathways to the Stars today and I reviewed requirements and forms for each Pathway. I showed Ms. McLaughlin and Ms. Masunada where to find QRIS documents and information on the DCDEE website. Ms. McLaughlin stated the facility would pursue Pathway 1. We will revisit rated license plans during the annual compliance visit. - CBC qualification letters may be renewed up to 6 months prior to the expiration date. - Make sure all lesson plans are dated. - Always document how an infant is placed in the crib even if they immediately roll onto their side or stomach. At the first check document side or stomach. - I recommend sleep sacks for infants whose parents would like them to sleep covered. The sleep sacks should not be weighted and cannot state swaddle in the description. Their arms must be able to move freely. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003806 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 256 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Three Star Rated License issued on May 27, 2019, and earned 1 point in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for having approve enhanced polices and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 90% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the 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. Denise Mclaughlin, Director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Mclaughlin accompanied me on the walkthrough. In the room for infants, I observed two (2) children over 12 months of age present. One (1) child was sleeping and one (1) child was observed participating in an art activity with the teacher. The teacher was engaged and provided developmentally appropriate materials for the child. All enrolled children were over 12 months of age therefore safe sleep checks were not required. Feeding schedules were completed and posted. Materials were observed in good repair. Bottles were dated and labeled. All classrooms were monitored. Attendance was documented as required in classrooms. Parents documented arrival times in Ms. Mclaughlin’s office. Current activity plans were posted in each space. It was reported that there were no children enrolled with allergies that would require medication. Materials in each space were plentiful and in good repair. Evidence of the lesson plan being implemented was observed through child artwork and center activities. Children were observed on the playground. Adequate supervision was observed and teachers provided adequate supervision. The playgrounds were monitored. The permit stated the climbing dome was restricted from use. The dome was removed in the summer of 2024. Ms. Mclaughlin requested the restriction be removed from the permit. The chain link fence beside the music station on the preschool playground did not reach the ground posing an entrapment hazard. I recommended placing a board along the fence to block the opening. Equipment needed to be repainted. Paint was observed peeling on several metal play structures. Mulch should be raked and fluffed underneath climbing structures. Lunch met nutrition requirements and reflected what was listed on the menu. Transportation requirements were monitored. The transportation notebook was reviewed. All after school children were listed on the transportation roster. Ms. Mclaughlin stated she only transported four (4) children and the other children were dropped off at the facility by CMS school buses. I explained that the transportation roster should only list children who she transported in her vehicle and arrival times for children dropped off by CMS would be documented on the arrival/departure sheet for the afterschool program. One (1) staff member left employment for two months and returned in November 2024. I reviewed her staff file and the one (1) veteran staff file. I reviewed the staff and training worksheet completed by Ms. Mclaughlin for all staff. One (1) teacher did not have current CPR/First Aid training. During the visit an individual was observed delivering and unloading groceries to the facility. The individual received a disqualification letter from the DCDEE. I explained to Ms. Mclaughlin that the individual was no longer permitted to perform work/duties/errands for the facility and could not be onsite in that capacity. The individual was permitted to drop off and pick up her children. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored four (4) files. Two (2) children did not have updated emergency contact information annually and one (1) child’s emergency contact information was not completed to include contact’s addresses. A fire drill was not documented for December 2024. Shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were completed as required. A playground inspection was not completed in December 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/12/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 10/4/24. The EPR plan was updated in the portal during today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/18/25 and Cultural Giving Development Center LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Several metal structures on the preschool playground were observed rusted and the paint was observed peeling. .0601(c) 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The chain link fence beside the music station on the preschool playground did not reach the ground posing an entrapment hazard. .0605(g) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented in December 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed in December 2024. .0605(q) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee had expired First Aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee had expired CPR training. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) employee was required to obtain ten (10) hours of ongoing training and completed six (6) hours. .1103(a) 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. One (1) child did not have emergency identifying information in the transportation notebook. 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. One (1) child did not have a transportation permission on file. .1003(i)(j) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not update emergency medical information annually. .0802(c) 1313 Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Emergency information did not include the address of emergency contacts. .0802(c)(1) 1799 A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home. During the visit an individual was observed delivering and unloading groceries to the facility. The individual received a disqualification letter from the DCDEE G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(i) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not updated annually. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch was below 6 inches underneath climbing structures. .0605(k)(1-4) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Tuesday, March 4, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: Star Rated License Reassessment Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment at this time unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. 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. - At the completion of the visit, a copy of the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy left with Ms. Mclaughlin along with a copy of the enrollment worksheet and annual compliance checklist. Staff and training worksheets were reviewed and signed by both Ms. Mclaughlin and the consultant, and a copy was left at the facility. Contact me at Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant, jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003806 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 256 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Three Star Rated License issued on May 27, 2019, and earned 1 point in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for having approve enhanced polices and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 90% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the 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. Denise Mclaughlin, Director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Mclaughlin accompanied me on the walkthrough. In the room for infants, I observed two (2) children over 12 months of age present. One (1) child was sleeping and one (1) child was observed participating in an art activity with the teacher. The teacher was engaged and provided developmentally appropriate materials for the child. All enrolled children were over 12 months of age therefore safe sleep checks were not required. Feeding schedules were completed and posted. Materials were observed in good repair. Bottles were dated and labeled. All classrooms were monitored. Attendance was documented as required in classrooms. Parents documented arrival times in Ms. Mclaughlin’s office. Current activity plans were posted in each space. It was reported that there were no children enrolled with allergies that would require medication. Materials in each space were plentiful and in good repair. Evidence of the lesson plan being implemented was observed through child artwork and center activities. Children were observed on the playground. Adequate supervision was observed and teachers provided adequate supervision. The playgrounds were monitored. The permit stated the climbing dome was restricted from use. The dome was removed in the summer of 2024. Ms. Mclaughlin requested the restriction be removed from the permit. The chain link fence beside the music station on the preschool playground did not reach the ground posing an entrapment hazard. I recommended placing a board along the fence to block the opening. Equipment needed to be repainted. Paint was observed peeling on several metal play structures. Mulch should be raked and fluffed underneath climbing structures. Lunch met nutrition requirements and reflected what was listed on the menu. Transportation requirements were monitored. The transportation notebook was reviewed. All after school children were listed on the transportation roster. Ms. Mclaughlin stated she only transported four (4) children and the other children were dropped off at the facility by CMS school buses. I explained that the transportation roster should only list children who she transported in her vehicle and arrival times for children dropped off by CMS would be documented on the arrival/departure sheet for the afterschool program. One (1) staff member left employment for two months and returned in November 2024. I reviewed her staff file and the one (1) veteran staff file. I reviewed the staff and training worksheet completed by Ms. Mclaughlin for all staff. One (1) teacher did not have current CPR/First Aid training. During the visit an individual was observed delivering and unloading groceries to the facility. The individual received a disqualification letter from the DCDEE. I explained to Ms. Mclaughlin that the individual was no longer permitted to perform work/duties/errands for the facility and could not be onsite in that capacity. The individual was permitted to drop off and pick up her children. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored four (4) files. Two (2) children did not have updated emergency contact information annually and one (1) child’s emergency contact information was not completed to include contact’s addresses. A fire drill was not documented for December 2024. Shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were completed as required. A playground inspection was not completed in December 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/12/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 10/4/24. The EPR plan was updated in the portal during today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/18/25 and Cultural Giving Development Center LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Several metal structures on the preschool playground were observed rusted and the paint was observed peeling. .0601(c) 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The chain link fence beside the music station on the preschool playground did not reach the ground posing an entrapment hazard. .0605(g) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented in December 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed in December 2024. .0605(q) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee had expired First Aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee had expired CPR training. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) employee was required to obtain ten (10) hours of ongoing training and completed six (6) hours. .1103(a) 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. One (1) child did not have emergency identifying information in the transportation notebook. 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. One (1) child did not have a transportation permission on file. .1003(i)(j) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not update emergency medical information annually. .0802(c) 1313 Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Emergency information did not include the address of emergency contacts. .0802(c)(1) 1799 A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home. During the visit an individual was observed delivering and unloading groceries to the facility. The individual received a disqualification letter from the DCDEE G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(i) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not updated annually. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch was below 6 inches underneath climbing structures. .0605(k)(1-4) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Tuesday, March 4, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: Star Rated License Reassessment Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment at this time unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. 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. - At the completion of the visit, a copy of the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy left with Ms. Mclaughlin along with a copy of the enrollment worksheet and annual compliance checklist. Staff and training worksheets were reviewed and signed by both Ms. Mclaughlin and the consultant, and a copy was left at the facility. Contact me at Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant, jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003806 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 256 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Three Star Rated License issued on May 27, 2019, and earned 1 point in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for having approve enhanced polices and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 90% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the 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. Denise Mclaughlin, Director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Mclaughlin accompanied me on the walkthrough. In the room for infants, I observed two (2) children over 12 months of age present. One (1) child was sleeping and one (1) child was observed participating in an art activity with the teacher. The teacher was engaged and provided developmentally appropriate materials for the child. All enrolled children were over 12 months of age therefore safe sleep checks were not required. Feeding schedules were completed and posted. Materials were observed in good repair. Bottles were dated and labeled. All classrooms were monitored. Attendance was documented as required in classrooms. Parents documented arrival times in Ms. Mclaughlin’s office. Current activity plans were posted in each space. It was reported that there were no children enrolled with allergies that would require medication. Materials in each space were plentiful and in good repair. Evidence of the lesson plan being implemented was observed through child artwork and center activities. Children were observed on the playground. Adequate supervision was observed and teachers provided adequate supervision. The playgrounds were monitored. The permit stated the climbing dome was restricted from use. The dome was removed in the summer of 2024. Ms. Mclaughlin requested the restriction be removed from the permit. The chain link fence beside the music station on the preschool playground did not reach the ground posing an entrapment hazard. I recommended placing a board along the fence to block the opening. Equipment needed to be repainted. Paint was observed peeling on several metal play structures. Mulch should be raked and fluffed underneath climbing structures. Lunch met nutrition requirements and reflected what was listed on the menu. Transportation requirements were monitored. The transportation notebook was reviewed. All after school children were listed on the transportation roster. Ms. Mclaughlin stated she only transported four (4) children and the other children were dropped off at the facility by CMS school buses. I explained that the transportation roster should only list children who she transported in her vehicle and arrival times for children dropped off by CMS would be documented on the arrival/departure sheet for the afterschool program. One (1) staff member left employment for two months and returned in November 2024. I reviewed her staff file and the one (1) veteran staff file. I reviewed the staff and training worksheet completed by Ms. Mclaughlin for all staff. One (1) teacher did not have current CPR/First Aid training. During the visit an individual was observed delivering and unloading groceries to the facility. The individual received a disqualification letter from the DCDEE. I explained to Ms. Mclaughlin that the individual was no longer permitted to perform work/duties/errands for the facility and could not be onsite in that capacity. The individual was permitted to drop off and pick up her children. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored four (4) files. Two (2) children did not have updated emergency contact information annually and one (1) child’s emergency contact information was not completed to include contact’s addresses. A fire drill was not documented for December 2024. Shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were completed as required. A playground inspection was not completed in December 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/12/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 10/4/24. The EPR plan was updated in the portal during today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/18/25 and Cultural Giving Development Center LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Several metal structures on the preschool playground were observed rusted and the paint was observed peeling. .0601(c) 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The chain link fence beside the music station on the preschool playground did not reach the ground posing an entrapment hazard. .0605(g) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented in December 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed in December 2024. .0605(q) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee had expired First Aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee had expired CPR training. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) employee was required to obtain ten (10) hours of ongoing training and completed six (6) hours. .1103(a) 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. One (1) child did not have emergency identifying information in the transportation notebook. 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. One (1) child did not have a transportation permission on file. .1003(i)(j) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not update emergency medical information annually. .0802(c) 1313 Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Emergency information did not include the address of emergency contacts. .0802(c)(1) 1799 A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home. During the visit an individual was observed delivering and unloading groceries to the facility. The individual received a disqualification letter from the DCDEE G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(i) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not updated annually. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch was below 6 inches underneath climbing structures. .0605(k)(1-4) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Tuesday, March 4, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: Star Rated License Reassessment Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment at this time unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. 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. - At the completion of the visit, a copy of the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy left with Ms. Mclaughlin along with a copy of the enrollment worksheet and annual compliance checklist. Staff and training worksheets were reviewed and signed by both Ms. Mclaughlin and the consultant, and a copy was left at the facility. Contact me at Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant, jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003806 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s Three Star license was issued May 27, 2019 and had an eighteen-month compliance history of 88% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were posted. The following was monitored using the March 2024 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, capacity, staff/child ratios, adequate and approved space, criminal background checks, CPR, First Aid, special training, new staff records, storage of hazardous products, and storage of medication. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Denise McLaughlin, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. McLaughlin accompanied me on the walkthrough. In the toddler room I observed children participating in puzzle activities at the table with teachers. Teachers assisted children when needed. The classroom had age appropriate materials available for children and materials were observed in good repair. In the bathroom I observed a trashcan without a lid for disposing diapers. Ms. McLaughlin stated she would replace the trash can this afternoon. Two (2) infants were observed present in Space 1. The teacher was observed sitting on the floor with the children and encouraging one (1) child to walk behind a push toy. Each child had an assigned crib. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. In the preschool classrooms I observed children participating in teacher directed large group activities. Children who did not want to participate in the large group activity were observed playing freely in the classroom. The teacher in Space 4 encouraged the child to come to the carpet and play the building game with the group, but did not force her to participate. I observed child created projects throughout each classroom that corresponded to the activity plan. Teachers provided a nurturing environment appropriate to the age of children in their care. In the bathroom of Space 4 I observed the baseboard missing along the wall next to door and toilets. The drywall was observed cracked and in pieces in areas. I also observed the tile disturbed in Space 3 in the threshold between the classroom and bathroom. The concrete underneath the tile was crumbled. Ms. McLaughlin stated the tile was tested by Clean Classrooms and the report indicated no asbestos. I requested to view the report. Ms. McLaughlin emailed me the CHILD CARE FACILITY ASBESTOS INSPECTION COVER SHEET that indicated no asbestos hazards at this property. I requested the summary report as well. Ms. McLaughlin stated the report was not uploaded in the system yet as she signed the cover sheet yesterday. I requested a copy of the report once uploaded. I recommended placing a rug or mat over the areas that were missing tiles until the tile could be replaced. No new staff were hired since the last annual compliance visit conducted 2/9/24. All staff had current CBC qualification letters and current CPR/First Aid certification. Infant teachers and administration had current SIDS training. Fire drills and Shelter-in-Place and lockdown drills were completed as required. Arrival/departure times were documented as required. It was reported that no emergency medications were required. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was due 9/8/24. An inspection was completed 8/21/24 but did not pass due to non-compliant items. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In the bathroom of Space 4 I observed the baseboard missing along the wall next to door and toilets. The drywall was observed cracked and in pieces in areas. I also observed the tile disturbed in Space 3 in the threshold between the classroom and bathroom. The concrete underneath the tile was crumbled. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1830 Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). The trash can for diapers and pull-ups in Space 2 was observed uncovered and without a lid. .0604(v) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Thursday, October 3, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - The fire inspection was completed on 8/21/24 and did not pass inspection. It was noted that there were deficiencies in the kitchen hood and that the system was not compliant. Ms. McLaughlin stated she contacted two (2) contractors and each agreed that the system was not to Code and would need to be replaced. Ms. McLaughlin reached out the property owner to request the repairs as the lease indicated the property owner was responsible for building maintenance. She stated she had not heard back from the owner. Ms. McLaughlin stated she went ahead and accepted a bid today from one of the companies and was waiting to hear back regarding a repair date. I requested she email the repair date once it was confirmed. I left a message with the fire inspector today for additional information regarding the deficiencies. Rated License Information 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 unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://ncrlap.org/. for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003806 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s Three Star license was issued May 27, 2019 and had an eighteen-month compliance history of 88% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were posted. The following was monitored using the March 2024 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, capacity, staff/child ratios, adequate and approved space, criminal background checks, CPR, First Aid, special training, new staff records, storage of hazardous products, and storage of medication. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Denise McLaughlin, Director, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. McLaughlin accompanied me on the walkthrough. In the toddler room I observed children participating in puzzle activities at the table with teachers. Teachers assisted children when needed. The classroom had age appropriate materials available for children and materials were observed in good repair. In the bathroom I observed a trashcan without a lid for disposing diapers. Ms. McLaughlin stated she would replace the trash can this afternoon. Two (2) infants were observed present in Space 1. The teacher was observed sitting on the floor with the children and encouraging one (1) child to walk behind a push toy. Each child had an assigned crib. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. In the preschool classrooms I observed children participating in teacher directed large group activities. Children who did not want to participate in the large group activity were observed playing freely in the classroom. The teacher in Space 4 encouraged the child to come to the carpet and play the building game with the group, but did not force her to participate. I observed child created projects throughout each classroom that corresponded to the activity plan. Teachers provided a nurturing environment appropriate to the age of children in their care. In the bathroom of Space 4 I observed the baseboard missing along the wall next to door and toilets. The drywall was observed cracked and in pieces in areas. I also observed the tile disturbed in Space 3 in the threshold between the classroom and bathroom. The concrete underneath the tile was crumbled. Ms. McLaughlin stated the tile was tested by Clean Classrooms and the report indicated no asbestos. I requested to view the report. Ms. McLaughlin emailed me the CHILD CARE FACILITY ASBESTOS INSPECTION COVER SHEET that indicated no asbestos hazards at this property. I requested the summary report as well. Ms. McLaughlin stated the report was not uploaded in the system yet as she signed the cover sheet yesterday. I requested a copy of the report once uploaded. I recommended placing a rug or mat over the areas that were missing tiles until the tile could be replaced. No new staff were hired since the last annual compliance visit conducted 2/9/24. All staff had current CBC qualification letters and current CPR/First Aid certification. Infant teachers and administration had current SIDS training. Fire drills and Shelter-in-Place and lockdown drills were completed as required. Arrival/departure times were documented as required. It was reported that no emergency medications were required. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was due 9/8/24. An inspection was completed 8/21/24 but did not pass due to non-compliant items. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In the bathroom of Space 4 I observed the baseboard missing along the wall next to door and toilets. The drywall was observed cracked and in pieces in areas. I also observed the tile disturbed in Space 3 in the threshold between the classroom and bathroom. The concrete underneath the tile was crumbled. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1830 Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). The trash can for diapers and pull-ups in Space 2 was observed uncovered and without a lid. .0604(v) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Thursday, October 3, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - The fire inspection was completed on 8/21/24 and did not pass inspection. It was noted that there were deficiencies in the kitchen hood and that the system was not compliant. Ms. McLaughlin stated she contacted two (2) contractors and each agreed that the system was not to Code and would need to be replaced. Ms. McLaughlin reached out the property owner to request the repairs as the lease indicated the property owner was responsible for building maintenance. She stated she had not heard back from the owner. Ms. McLaughlin stated she went ahead and accepted a bid today from one of the companies and was waiting to hear back regarding a repair date. I requested she email the repair date once it was confirmed. I left a message with the fire inspector today for additional information regarding the deficiencies. Rated License Information 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 unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://ncrlap.org/. for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003806 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 219 Time In: 10:21 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 unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Three Star Rated License issued on May 27, 2019, and earned 1 point in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for having approve enhanced polices and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 95% prior to today’s visit. The August 2023 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Denise Mclaughlin, Director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Mclaughlin accompanied me on the walkthrough. In the room for infants, I observed one (1) infants present. The child was participating in supervised tummy time. Materials were observed in good repair. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. Bottles were labeled and dated. The tops were not covered. Bottles were placed in a large Ziploc bag during the visit. All classrooms were monitored. Attendance was documented as required in classrooms. Parents documented arrival times in Ms. Mclaughlin’s office. Current activity plans were posted in each space. It was reported that there were no children enrolled with allergies that would require medication. Materials in each space were plentiful and in good repair. Evidence of the lesson plan being implemented was observed through child artwork and center activities. Children were observed on the playground. Adequate supervision was observed and teachers were engaged with children playing ball, assisting with riding toys, and playing a game of Red Light Green Light. The playgrounds were monitored. The climbing dome was not being used as stated as a restriction on the permit. I observed the rear left corner fence in disrepair and lower than 4 feet. It was explained that a tree had fallen on the fence last year. The fence was repaired but vines were pulling the fence down again. The fence needs to be repaired or replaced. Several roots were observed painted yellow to prevent tripping hazards. It was recommended to repaint and paint additional root systems that have become potential hazards. The bus play equipment had large spikes in the ground to hold the bus in place. The spikes were approximately six (6) inches above the ground presenting a tripping and/or puncture hazard. The spikes should be hammered to below the ground. Lunch met nutrition requirements and reflected what was listed on the menu. Transportation requirements were monitored. The van had current insurance and registration. An aerosol can of Fix A Flat was observed behind the third row and was removed today. The fire extinguisher was placed in the van during the visit. The transportation notebook was reviewed. Two (2) children did not have emergency identifying information attached to the permission and two (2) children had expired permissions on file. No new staff were hired since the last annual compliance visit. Two (2) staff files were monitored. All staff had current CPR/First Aid and SIDS training. Each had a current CBC qualification letter. Both employees received the required number of yearly on-going training hours. One (1) teacher renewed all of her Health and Safety trainings in 2023 except Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment. She stated she retook the training however the certificate was not in the file. Ms. Mclaughlin stated she would email the certificate once it was reprinted. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored five (5) files. One (1) school age child did not have a copy of immunizations on file. The immunizations were emailed to the facility during the visit. Two (2) children did not update the emergency medical care (EMC) information annually. It was recommended to create a re-enrollment form for each family that indicated updated EMC information and no changes to emergency contact information. Fire drills were conducted as required. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed in August of 2023. I reminded Ms. Mclaughlin that these drills were required every three (3) months. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/23/23 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 9/8/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/21/24 and Cultural Giving Development Center LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed roots were observed throughout the playground posing a tripping hazard. The metal spikes holding the bus play equipment in place were observed sticking out of the ground approximately 6 inches posing a hazard to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence in the rear left corner of the playground was damaged by a fallen tree and below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 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. An aerosol can of Fix a Flat was observed behind the third row seats in the van used for transportation. .2820(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not located inside the van. The extinguisher was placed in the glove box during the visit today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Two (2) children did not have a picture attached and all children transported need a copy of the emergency medical care information in the transportation notebook. 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. Two (2) children had expired transportation permissions. .1003(i)(j) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not update the EMC information annually. .0802(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) school aged child did not have a copy of immunizations in the file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) employee did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment every five years. .1103(b) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, March 6, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year will not begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort one began July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort 1 therefore now until June 30, 2024 is your preparation time period. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. Your facility completed the voluntary ERS assessment in 2022. Those scores are valid until 2025 unless you would like to be re-assessed during your assessment year. If you choose to use the scores from 2022 I will process the new permit with the education of the current staff at the time for total points on the new permit during your reassessment year. In the meantime the following should be completed to prepare for your reassessment year: • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year Technical Assistance/General Comments: - It was recommended to indicate the time after school children are picked up from elementary schools and dropped at the facility on the transportation roster. - Emergency contacts listed on the child application should include addresses and phone numbers. -Incident reports should be kept in the child’s file and logged on the incident log. -I recommend attaching a copy of the child application to the permission to transport in the transportation notebook. - All employee medical information should be maintained in a separate file. Items include the health questionnaire, medical report, TB test results, and any additional employee medical information. - At the completion of the visit, a copy of the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy left with Ms. Mclaughlin along with a copy of the enrollment worksheet and annual compliance checklist. Staff and training worksheets were reviewed and signed by both Ms. Mclaughlin and the consultant, and a copy was left at the facility. Contact me at Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant, jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003806 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 219 Time In: 10:21 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 unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Three Star Rated License issued on May 27, 2019, and earned 1 point in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for having approve enhanced polices and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 95% prior to today’s visit. The August 2023 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Denise Mclaughlin, Director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Mclaughlin accompanied me on the walkthrough. In the room for infants, I observed one (1) infants present. The child was participating in supervised tummy time. Materials were observed in good repair. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. Bottles were labeled and dated. The tops were not covered. Bottles were placed in a large Ziploc bag during the visit. All classrooms were monitored. Attendance was documented as required in classrooms. Parents documented arrival times in Ms. Mclaughlin’s office. Current activity plans were posted in each space. It was reported that there were no children enrolled with allergies that would require medication. Materials in each space were plentiful and in good repair. Evidence of the lesson plan being implemented was observed through child artwork and center activities. Children were observed on the playground. Adequate supervision was observed and teachers were engaged with children playing ball, assisting with riding toys, and playing a game of Red Light Green Light. The playgrounds were monitored. The climbing dome was not being used as stated as a restriction on the permit. I observed the rear left corner fence in disrepair and lower than 4 feet. It was explained that a tree had fallen on the fence last year. The fence was repaired but vines were pulling the fence down again. The fence needs to be repaired or replaced. Several roots were observed painted yellow to prevent tripping hazards. It was recommended to repaint and paint additional root systems that have become potential hazards. The bus play equipment had large spikes in the ground to hold the bus in place. The spikes were approximately six (6) inches above the ground presenting a tripping and/or puncture hazard. The spikes should be hammered to below the ground. Lunch met nutrition requirements and reflected what was listed on the menu. Transportation requirements were monitored. The van had current insurance and registration. An aerosol can of Fix A Flat was observed behind the third row and was removed today. The fire extinguisher was placed in the van during the visit. The transportation notebook was reviewed. Two (2) children did not have emergency identifying information attached to the permission and two (2) children had expired permissions on file. No new staff were hired since the last annual compliance visit. Two (2) staff files were monitored. All staff had current CPR/First Aid and SIDS training. Each had a current CBC qualification letter. Both employees received the required number of yearly on-going training hours. One (1) teacher renewed all of her Health and Safety trainings in 2023 except Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment. She stated she retook the training however the certificate was not in the file. Ms. Mclaughlin stated she would email the certificate once it was reprinted. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored five (5) files. One (1) school age child did not have a copy of immunizations on file. The immunizations were emailed to the facility during the visit. Two (2) children did not update the emergency medical care (EMC) information annually. It was recommended to create a re-enrollment form for each family that indicated updated EMC information and no changes to emergency contact information. Fire drills were conducted as required. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed in August of 2023. I reminded Ms. Mclaughlin that these drills were required every three (3) months. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/23/23 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 9/8/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/21/24 and Cultural Giving Development Center LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed roots were observed throughout the playground posing a tripping hazard. The metal spikes holding the bus play equipment in place were observed sticking out of the ground approximately 6 inches posing a hazard to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence in the rear left corner of the playground was damaged by a fallen tree and below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 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. An aerosol can of Fix a Flat was observed behind the third row seats in the van used for transportation. .2820(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not located inside the van. The extinguisher was placed in the glove box during the visit today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Two (2) children did not have a picture attached and all children transported need a copy of the emergency medical care information in the transportation notebook. 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. Two (2) children had expired transportation permissions. .1003(i)(j) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not update the EMC information annually. .0802(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) school aged child did not have a copy of immunizations in the file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) employee did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment every five years. .1103(b) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, March 6, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year will not begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort one began July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort 1 therefore now until June 30, 2024 is your preparation time period. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. Your facility completed the voluntary ERS assessment in 2022. Those scores are valid until 2025 unless you would like to be re-assessed during your assessment year. If you choose to use the scores from 2022 I will process the new permit with the education of the current staff at the time for total points on the new permit during your reassessment year. In the meantime the following should be completed to prepare for your reassessment year: • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year Technical Assistance/General Comments: - It was recommended to indicate the time after school children are picked up from elementary schools and dropped at the facility on the transportation roster. - Emergency contacts listed on the child application should include addresses and phone numbers. -Incident reports should be kept in the child’s file and logged on the incident log. -I recommend attaching a copy of the child application to the permission to transport in the transportation notebook. - All employee medical information should be maintained in a separate file. Items include the health questionnaire, medical report, TB test results, and any additional employee medical information. - At the completion of the visit, a copy of the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy left with Ms. Mclaughlin along with a copy of the enrollment worksheet and annual compliance checklist. Staff and training worksheets were reviewed and signed by both Ms. Mclaughlin and the consultant, and a copy was left at the facility. Contact me at Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant, jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003806 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 219 Time In: 10:21 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 unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Three Star Rated License issued on May 27, 2019, and earned 1 point in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for having approve enhanced polices and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 95% prior to today’s visit. The August 2023 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Denise Mclaughlin, Director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Mclaughlin accompanied me on the walkthrough. In the room for infants, I observed one (1) infants present. The child was participating in supervised tummy time. Materials were observed in good repair. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. Bottles were labeled and dated. The tops were not covered. Bottles were placed in a large Ziploc bag during the visit. All classrooms were monitored. Attendance was documented as required in classrooms. Parents documented arrival times in Ms. Mclaughlin’s office. Current activity plans were posted in each space. It was reported that there were no children enrolled with allergies that would require medication. Materials in each space were plentiful and in good repair. Evidence of the lesson plan being implemented was observed through child artwork and center activities. Children were observed on the playground. Adequate supervision was observed and teachers were engaged with children playing ball, assisting with riding toys, and playing a game of Red Light Green Light. The playgrounds were monitored. The climbing dome was not being used as stated as a restriction on the permit. I observed the rear left corner fence in disrepair and lower than 4 feet. It was explained that a tree had fallen on the fence last year. The fence was repaired but vines were pulling the fence down again. The fence needs to be repaired or replaced. Several roots were observed painted yellow to prevent tripping hazards. It was recommended to repaint and paint additional root systems that have become potential hazards. The bus play equipment had large spikes in the ground to hold the bus in place. The spikes were approximately six (6) inches above the ground presenting a tripping and/or puncture hazard. The spikes should be hammered to below the ground. Lunch met nutrition requirements and reflected what was listed on the menu. Transportation requirements were monitored. The van had current insurance and registration. An aerosol can of Fix A Flat was observed behind the third row and was removed today. The fire extinguisher was placed in the van during the visit. The transportation notebook was reviewed. Two (2) children did not have emergency identifying information attached to the permission and two (2) children had expired permissions on file. No new staff were hired since the last annual compliance visit. Two (2) staff files were monitored. All staff had current CPR/First Aid and SIDS training. Each had a current CBC qualification letter. Both employees received the required number of yearly on-going training hours. One (1) teacher renewed all of her Health and Safety trainings in 2023 except Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment. She stated she retook the training however the certificate was not in the file. Ms. Mclaughlin stated she would email the certificate once it was reprinted. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored five (5) files. One (1) school age child did not have a copy of immunizations on file. The immunizations were emailed to the facility during the visit. Two (2) children did not update the emergency medical care (EMC) information annually. It was recommended to create a re-enrollment form for each family that indicated updated EMC information and no changes to emergency contact information. Fire drills were conducted as required. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed in August of 2023. I reminded Ms. Mclaughlin that these drills were required every three (3) months. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/23/23 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 9/8/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/21/24 and Cultural Giving Development Center LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed roots were observed throughout the playground posing a tripping hazard. The metal spikes holding the bus play equipment in place were observed sticking out of the ground approximately 6 inches posing a hazard to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence in the rear left corner of the playground was damaged by a fallen tree and below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 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. An aerosol can of Fix a Flat was observed behind the third row seats in the van used for transportation. .2820(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not located inside the van. The extinguisher was placed in the glove box during the visit today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Two (2) children did not have a picture attached and all children transported need a copy of the emergency medical care information in the transportation notebook. 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. Two (2) children had expired transportation permissions. .1003(i)(j) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not update the EMC information annually. .0802(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) school aged child did not have a copy of immunizations in the file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) employee did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment every five years. .1103(b) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, March 6, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year will not begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort one began July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort 1 therefore now until June 30, 2024 is your preparation time period. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. Your facility completed the voluntary ERS assessment in 2022. Those scores are valid until 2025 unless you would like to be re-assessed during your assessment year. If you choose to use the scores from 2022 I will process the new permit with the education of the current staff at the time for total points on the new permit during your reassessment year. In the meantime the following should be completed to prepare for your reassessment year: • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year Technical Assistance/General Comments: - It was recommended to indicate the time after school children are picked up from elementary schools and dropped at the facility on the transportation roster. - Emergency contacts listed on the child application should include addresses and phone numbers. -Incident reports should be kept in the child’s file and logged on the incident log. -I recommend attaching a copy of the child application to the permission to transport in the transportation notebook. - All employee medical information should be maintained in a separate file. Items include the health questionnaire, medical report, TB test results, and any additional employee medical information. - At the completion of the visit, a copy of the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy left with Ms. Mclaughlin along with a copy of the enrollment worksheet and annual compliance checklist. Staff and training worksheets were reviewed and signed by both Ms. Mclaughlin and the consultant, and a copy was left at the facility. Contact me at Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant, jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003806 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 219 Time In: 10:21 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 unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Three Star Rated License issued on May 27, 2019, and earned 1 point in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for having approve enhanced polices and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 95% prior to today’s visit. The August 2023 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Denise Mclaughlin, Director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Mclaughlin accompanied me on the walkthrough. In the room for infants, I observed one (1) infants present. The child was participating in supervised tummy time. Materials were observed in good repair. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. Bottles were labeled and dated. The tops were not covered. Bottles were placed in a large Ziploc bag during the visit. All classrooms were monitored. Attendance was documented as required in classrooms. Parents documented arrival times in Ms. Mclaughlin’s office. Current activity plans were posted in each space. It was reported that there were no children enrolled with allergies that would require medication. Materials in each space were plentiful and in good repair. Evidence of the lesson plan being implemented was observed through child artwork and center activities. Children were observed on the playground. Adequate supervision was observed and teachers were engaged with children playing ball, assisting with riding toys, and playing a game of Red Light Green Light. The playgrounds were monitored. The climbing dome was not being used as stated as a restriction on the permit. I observed the rear left corner fence in disrepair and lower than 4 feet. It was explained that a tree had fallen on the fence last year. The fence was repaired but vines were pulling the fence down again. The fence needs to be repaired or replaced. Several roots were observed painted yellow to prevent tripping hazards. It was recommended to repaint and paint additional root systems that have become potential hazards. The bus play equipment had large spikes in the ground to hold the bus in place. The spikes were approximately six (6) inches above the ground presenting a tripping and/or puncture hazard. The spikes should be hammered to below the ground. Lunch met nutrition requirements and reflected what was listed on the menu. Transportation requirements were monitored. The van had current insurance and registration. An aerosol can of Fix A Flat was observed behind the third row and was removed today. The fire extinguisher was placed in the van during the visit. The transportation notebook was reviewed. Two (2) children did not have emergency identifying information attached to the permission and two (2) children had expired permissions on file. No new staff were hired since the last annual compliance visit. Two (2) staff files were monitored. All staff had current CPR/First Aid and SIDS training. Each had a current CBC qualification letter. Both employees received the required number of yearly on-going training hours. One (1) teacher renewed all of her Health and Safety trainings in 2023 except Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment. She stated she retook the training however the certificate was not in the file. Ms. Mclaughlin stated she would email the certificate once it was reprinted. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored five (5) files. One (1) school age child did not have a copy of immunizations on file. The immunizations were emailed to the facility during the visit. Two (2) children did not update the emergency medical care (EMC) information annually. It was recommended to create a re-enrollment form for each family that indicated updated EMC information and no changes to emergency contact information. Fire drills were conducted as required. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed in August of 2023. I reminded Ms. Mclaughlin that these drills were required every three (3) months. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/23/23 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 9/8/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/21/24 and Cultural Giving Development Center LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed roots were observed throughout the playground posing a tripping hazard. The metal spikes holding the bus play equipment in place were observed sticking out of the ground approximately 6 inches posing a hazard to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence in the rear left corner of the playground was damaged by a fallen tree and below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 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. An aerosol can of Fix a Flat was observed behind the third row seats in the van used for transportation. .2820(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not located inside the van. The extinguisher was placed in the glove box during the visit today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Two (2) children did not have a picture attached and all children transported need a copy of the emergency medical care information in the transportation notebook. 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. Two (2) children had expired transportation permissions. .1003(i)(j) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not update the EMC information annually. .0802(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) school aged child did not have a copy of immunizations in the file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) employee did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment every five years. .1103(b) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, March 6, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year will not begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort one began July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort 1 therefore now until June 30, 2024 is your preparation time period. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. Your facility completed the voluntary ERS assessment in 2022. Those scores are valid until 2025 unless you would like to be re-assessed during your assessment year. If you choose to use the scores from 2022 I will process the new permit with the education of the current staff at the time for total points on the new permit during your reassessment year. In the meantime the following should be completed to prepare for your reassessment year: • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year Technical Assistance/General Comments: - It was recommended to indicate the time after school children are picked up from elementary schools and dropped at the facility on the transportation roster. - Emergency contacts listed on the child application should include addresses and phone numbers. -Incident reports should be kept in the child’s file and logged on the incident log. -I recommend attaching a copy of the child application to the permission to transport in the transportation notebook. - All employee medical information should be maintained in a separate file. Items include the health questionnaire, medical report, TB test results, and any additional employee medical information. - At the completion of the visit, a copy of the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy left with Ms. Mclaughlin along with a copy of the enrollment worksheet and annual compliance checklist. Staff and training worksheets were reviewed and signed by both Ms. Mclaughlin and the consultant, and a copy was left at the facility. Contact me at Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant, jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003806 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 219 Time In: 10:21 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 unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Three Star Rated License issued on May 27, 2019, and earned 1 point in the staff education component, 5 points in the program component and met the enhanced ratios requirement, and 1 quality point for having approve enhanced polices and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 95% prior to today’s visit. The August 2023 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Denise Mclaughlin, Director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Mclaughlin accompanied me on the walkthrough. In the room for infants, I observed one (1) infants present. The child was participating in supervised tummy time. Materials were observed in good repair. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. Bottles were labeled and dated. The tops were not covered. Bottles were placed in a large Ziploc bag during the visit. All classrooms were monitored. Attendance was documented as required in classrooms. Parents documented arrival times in Ms. Mclaughlin’s office. Current activity plans were posted in each space. It was reported that there were no children enrolled with allergies that would require medication. Materials in each space were plentiful and in good repair. Evidence of the lesson plan being implemented was observed through child artwork and center activities. Children were observed on the playground. Adequate supervision was observed and teachers were engaged with children playing ball, assisting with riding toys, and playing a game of Red Light Green Light. The playgrounds were monitored. The climbing dome was not being used as stated as a restriction on the permit. I observed the rear left corner fence in disrepair and lower than 4 feet. It was explained that a tree had fallen on the fence last year. The fence was repaired but vines were pulling the fence down again. The fence needs to be repaired or replaced. Several roots were observed painted yellow to prevent tripping hazards. It was recommended to repaint and paint additional root systems that have become potential hazards. The bus play equipment had large spikes in the ground to hold the bus in place. The spikes were approximately six (6) inches above the ground presenting a tripping and/or puncture hazard. The spikes should be hammered to below the ground. Lunch met nutrition requirements and reflected what was listed on the menu. Transportation requirements were monitored. The van had current insurance and registration. An aerosol can of Fix A Flat was observed behind the third row and was removed today. The fire extinguisher was placed in the van during the visit. The transportation notebook was reviewed. Two (2) children did not have emergency identifying information attached to the permission and two (2) children had expired permissions on file. No new staff were hired since the last annual compliance visit. Two (2) staff files were monitored. All staff had current CPR/First Aid and SIDS training. Each had a current CBC qualification letter. Both employees received the required number of yearly on-going training hours. One (1) teacher renewed all of her Health and Safety trainings in 2023 except Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment. She stated she retook the training however the certificate was not in the file. Ms. Mclaughlin stated she would email the certificate once it was reprinted. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored five (5) files. One (1) school age child did not have a copy of immunizations on file. The immunizations were emailed to the facility during the visit. Two (2) children did not update the emergency medical care (EMC) information annually. It was recommended to create a re-enrollment form for each family that indicated updated EMC information and no changes to emergency contact information. Fire drills were conducted as required. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed in August of 2023. I reminded Ms. Mclaughlin that these drills were required every three (3) months. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/23/23 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 9/8/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/21/24 and Cultural Giving Development Center LLC was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed roots were observed throughout the playground posing a tripping hazard. The metal spikes holding the bus play equipment in place were observed sticking out of the ground approximately 6 inches posing a hazard to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence in the rear left corner of the playground was damaged by a fallen tree and below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 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. An aerosol can of Fix a Flat was observed behind the third row seats in the van used for transportation. .2820(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not located inside the van. The extinguisher was placed in the glove box during the visit today. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Two (2) children did not have a picture attached and all children transported need a copy of the emergency medical care information in the transportation notebook. 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. Two (2) children had expired transportation permissions. .1003(i)(j) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not update the EMC information annually. .0802(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) school aged child did not have a copy of immunizations in the file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) employee did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment every five years. .1103(b) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, March 6, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year will not begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort one began July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort 1 therefore now until June 30, 2024 is your preparation time period. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. Your facility completed the voluntary ERS assessment in 2022. Those scores are valid until 2025 unless you would like to be re-assessed during your assessment year. If you choose to use the scores from 2022 I will process the new permit with the education of the current staff at the time for total points on the new permit during your reassessment year. In the meantime the following should be completed to prepare for your reassessment year: • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year Technical Assistance/General Comments: - It was recommended to indicate the time after school children are picked up from elementary schools and dropped at the facility on the transportation roster. - Emergency contacts listed on the child application should include addresses and phone numbers. -Incident reports should be kept in the child’s file and logged on the incident log. -I recommend attaching a copy of the child application to the permission to transport in the transportation notebook. - All employee medical information should be maintained in a separate file. Items include the health questionnaire, medical report, TB test results, and any additional employee medical information. - At the completion of the visit, a copy of the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy left with Ms. Mclaughlin along with a copy of the enrollment worksheet and annual compliance checklist. Staff and training worksheets were reviewed and signed by both Ms. Mclaughlin and the consultant, and a copy was left at the facility. Contact me at Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant, jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003806 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2023 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 8/21/2023 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. I was greeted by the Director, Ms. Denise McLaughlin. The facility had a Three-Star License issued May 27, 2019, and an eighteen-month compliance history score of 97% prior to today’s visit. The Annual Compliance visit was completed on February 24, 2023. Ms. McLaughlin accompanied me during the walk through of the center. There are not any children enrolled on second shift. One (1) new staff was recently hired. In Space 1., I observed the infants having supervised tummy time, and in Space 2., and Space 3., the children were having supervised outdoor play; in Space 4., and in Space 5., the children were having independent play. The following child care requirements were monitored and observed today using the Child Care Center Checklist and the Master Child Care Center Item Number Listing: Supervision: Each group of children were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Each staff has current CPR. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid. Special Training: New staff is in the process of completing Health and Safety Training; new staff is current with Child Maltreatment Training, and ITS-SIDS. CBC Qualification: Staff member was current with CBC qualification. One (1) staff member did not have a CBC qualification letter on file, and a violation was cited. ITS-SIDS: Staff are current with ITS-SIDS training. The infant safe sleep log was reviewed and met compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted. Administration of Medication: There are no children receiving medication. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I did not observe any hazardous substances that were accessible, they were observed stored properly during the visit. Storage of Medication: There are no medications. General Safety: There were no safety concerns. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found meeting compliance. The monthly fire drill was complete and up to date, and the quarterly drill (shelter-in-place) was not up to date, and a violation was cited. License Posted: The license was observed posted. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed October 18, 2022, with a superior rating and eleven (11) demerits. The Fire Inspection was approved September 14, 2022. Two (2) violations were cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member (S.M.) did not have a letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The drills were practiced February 28, 2023 and July 7, 2023; not practiced every three (3) months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Corrective Action The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter explaining how she corrected each of today’s violations and the steps she put in place to ensure on going compliance to me on or before Monday, September 4, 2023 to Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov, or to the address listed below: Deanna Matthews P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053-0756 Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -House Bill 103: Effective July 11, 2022, individuals have five years to renew their criminal record check instead of every three (3) years. -On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024, and requiring the North Carolina Child Care Commission to make recommendations for modernizing the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. -NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health will be conducting a series of virtual trainings on the recently re-adopted Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. -The North Carolina Child Care Commission and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education are collaborating to modernize NC’s child care quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), commonly known as the Star Rated License. We are developing a plan that will be reviewed by the legislature in Spring 2024. During the next few months, we are collecting information from parents, teachers, administrators, operators, and partners to consider in the plan. -If you are unable to attend these sessions, you may also complete an online survey or write to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. -Stabilization Grant Funds paid for Quarters 1-6 must be spent by September 30, 2023. -Staff (J.B.) has sixty (90) days (November 13, 2023) to complete CPR/First Aid. Please contact Child Care Consultant, Deanna Matthews, at Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov, or 704-962-7854, for questions or concerns, regarding today's visit. 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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