10A NCAC 09. 2508 · Violation

Name of Operation: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 157 Time In: 01:53 PM Time Out: 04:30 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 a Four Star Rated License issued on October 10, 2024. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 90% prior to today’s visit. The April 2025 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 on the parent board inside the cafeteria. Upon arrival I signed in at the main office and walked unaccompanied to the cafeteria where I met Ms. D. Sims, Site Coordinator. I explained the purpose of the visit. Children had not dismissed to the out of school program. I monitored the cafeteria, parent board, and the DCDEE notebook. Group 2’s posted activity plan was dated 8/25/25. A current activity plan was posted during the visit. Children arrived to the cafeteria at 2:55 pm. Children entered and put down their bookbags and sat at tables and waited for all children to arrive. Group leaders were observed present with their assigned group and documented arrival times as they occurred. Staff DPI forms were monitored. One (1) new employee began employment on Monday, 9/15/25. Child DPI forms were monitored and completed as required. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. Adequate supervision was observed and staff/child ratio met requirements. Snack reflected what was listed on the menu and met nutrition requirements. Fire drills were documented as required. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were documented as required. The program was operated by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. Violation Number Comment Rule 546 Opportunities were not provided for children to participate in the planning and implementation of activities. The posted activity plan for Group 2 was dated 8/25/25. 10A NCAC 09. 2508(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) employee did not renew the health questionnaire and one (1) new employee did not have a health questionnaire completed. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One (1) employee did not updated the emergency information annually and one (1) employee did not have emergency information completed. .0701(a) 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 renew health and safety trainings every five (5) years. Trainings were due in 2024. .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, October 1, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. Emailed compliance letters must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - When group leaders need to combine groups they should communicate with one another how many children they are leaving with the other group leader. - Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. 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.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 157 Time In: 01:53 PM Time Out: 04:30 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 a Four Star Rated License issued on October 10, 2024. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 90% prior to today’s visit. The April 2025 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 on the parent board inside the cafeteria. Upon arrival I signed in at the main office and walked unaccompanied to the cafeteria where I met Ms. D. Sims, Site Coordinator. I explained the purpose of the visit. Children had not dismissed to the out of school program. I monitored the cafeteria, parent board, and the DCDEE notebook. Group 2’s posted activity plan was dated 8/25/25. A current activity plan was posted during the visit. Children arrived to the cafeteria at 2:55 pm. Children entered and put down their bookbags and sat at tables and waited for all children to arrive. Group leaders were observed present with their assigned group and documented arrival times as they occurred. Staff DPI forms were monitored. One (1) new employee began employment on Monday, 9/15/25. Child DPI forms were monitored and completed as required. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. Adequate supervision was observed and staff/child ratio met requirements. Snack reflected what was listed on the menu and met nutrition requirements. Fire drills were documented as required. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were documented as required. The program was operated by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. Violation Number Comment Rule 546 Opportunities were not provided for children to participate in the planning and implementation of activities. The posted activity plan for Group 2 was dated 8/25/25. 10A NCAC 09. 2508(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) employee did not renew the health questionnaire and one (1) new employee did not have a health questionnaire completed. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One (1) employee did not updated the emergency information annually and one (1) employee did not have emergency information completed. .0701(a) 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 renew health and safety trainings every five (5) years. Trainings were due in 2024. .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, October 1, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. Emailed compliance letters must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - When group leaders need to combine groups they should communicate with one another how many children they are leaving with the other group leader. - Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. 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: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 10/3/2024 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 231 Time In: 11:39 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 a Four Star Rated License issued on March 11, 2019, and earned 7 points in the staff education component, 4 points in the program component meeting enhanced ratios, and 1 quality point for staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 77% prior to today’s visit. The March 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 on the parent board inside the cafeteria. Upon arrival I was allowed entrance to the cafeteria by a CMS employee. Today was a teacher workday. I asked where ASEP was located today. The CMS employee stated she did not know but they had been in the cafeteria earlier. I observed centers set up on tables. I walked unaccompanied to the school office to sign in. In the cafeteria I observed the posted schedule stated the groups were on a walking field trip to the local park. I monitored the cafeteria and parent board while I waited. All required information was observed posted. Ms. Deborah Sims, site coordinator, arrived back to school with two (2) groups of children. Children were observed going to the restroom to wash hands before entering the cafeteria. I introduced myself to Ms. Sims and explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Sims accompanied to the playground. She stated she requested mulch. We discussed several areas of concern including the inadequate amounts of mulch underneath climbing structures. The fence along the rear of the playground was below 4 feet. The air conditioning unit was fenced however the gate was unlocked allowing access to the unit. Ms. Sims stated there was a field they could use as well as the gym. I asked where the gym was located and she stated it was on the second floor. I explained that children under second grade could not be cared for on the second floor. I asked to see the gym to determine if there was an exit at grade level for emergencies. I observed a fire door that would close during a fire alarm and the only exit would be to use the stairs. There was not restriction on the permit regarding the second level however the program was required to move from the second floor last school year due to children in Kindergarten through 1st grade being restricted from using the second floor. Ms. Jennifer Tampa and Mr. Stephen Hall were a part of the conversation regarding the requirement. Ms. Sims is new to this site and she was unaware of the requirement. I did not observed children using the gym today. The restriction will be added to permit after today’s visit. Children under 2nd grade may not be cared for on the second level. Children were listed and attached to the DPI forms. Field trip permissions were reviewed and met compliance. One (1) child had an allergy that required emergency medication. A medical action plan was not completed for the child and the medication was not onsite. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. Adequate supervision was observed and staff/child ratio met requirements. Staff were listed on the DPI forms. I reviewed staff files. Fire drills were documented for August 2024. A drill was documented for September. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were documented as required. The last sanitation inspection was completed 5/8/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 12/8/23. The program was operated by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 along the rear of the playground was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 828 Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The gate for the air conditioning unit located on the playground was not locked. .0604 (m) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The ASEP office door was observed opened. A bottle of bleach was stored unlocked on top of a cabinet. An employee's purse was observed stored on shelf below five feet. .2820(b) 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 employee's First Aid expired 12/14/23. .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 employee's CPR expired 12/14/23. .1102(d) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One (1) child had a reported medical condition that required emergency medication and a medical action plan was not completed. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch underneath climbing structures was below 6 inches deep. .0605(k)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two employees did not have documentation of completing child maltreatment training. .1102(g) 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. There was no record of renewal of health and safety trainings for two (2) employees. .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 Thursday, October 17, 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: 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. – 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. - Two group leaders, T.G. and D.M., should renew their CBC qualifications by the end of October 2024. I recommend beginning the process now. 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.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 10/3/2024 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 231 Time In: 11:39 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 a Four Star Rated License issued on March 11, 2019, and earned 7 points in the staff education component, 4 points in the program component meeting enhanced ratios, and 1 quality point for staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 77% prior to today’s visit. The March 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 on the parent board inside the cafeteria. Upon arrival I was allowed entrance to the cafeteria by a CMS employee. Today was a teacher workday. I asked where ASEP was located today. The CMS employee stated she did not know but they had been in the cafeteria earlier. I observed centers set up on tables. I walked unaccompanied to the school office to sign in. In the cafeteria I observed the posted schedule stated the groups were on a walking field trip to the local park. I monitored the cafeteria and parent board while I waited. All required information was observed posted. Ms. Deborah Sims, site coordinator, arrived back to school with two (2) groups of children. Children were observed going to the restroom to wash hands before entering the cafeteria. I introduced myself to Ms. Sims and explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Sims accompanied to the playground. She stated she requested mulch. We discussed several areas of concern including the inadequate amounts of mulch underneath climbing structures. The fence along the rear of the playground was below 4 feet. The air conditioning unit was fenced however the gate was unlocked allowing access to the unit. Ms. Sims stated there was a field they could use as well as the gym. I asked where the gym was located and she stated it was on the second floor. I explained that children under second grade could not be cared for on the second floor. I asked to see the gym to determine if there was an exit at grade level for emergencies. I observed a fire door that would close during a fire alarm and the only exit would be to use the stairs. There was not restriction on the permit regarding the second level however the program was required to move from the second floor last school year due to children in Kindergarten through 1st grade being restricted from using the second floor. Ms. Jennifer Tampa and Mr. Stephen Hall were a part of the conversation regarding the requirement. Ms. Sims is new to this site and she was unaware of the requirement. I did not observed children using the gym today. The restriction will be added to permit after today’s visit. Children under 2nd grade may not be cared for on the second level. Children were listed and attached to the DPI forms. Field trip permissions were reviewed and met compliance. One (1) child had an allergy that required emergency medication. A medical action plan was not completed for the child and the medication was not onsite. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. Adequate supervision was observed and staff/child ratio met requirements. Staff were listed on the DPI forms. I reviewed staff files. Fire drills were documented for August 2024. A drill was documented for September. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were documented as required. The last sanitation inspection was completed 5/8/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed 12/8/23. The program was operated by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 along the rear of the playground was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 828 Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The gate for the air conditioning unit located on the playground was not locked. .0604 (m) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The ASEP office door was observed opened. A bottle of bleach was stored unlocked on top of a cabinet. An employee's purse was observed stored on shelf below five feet. .2820(b) 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 employee's First Aid expired 12/14/23. .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 employee's CPR expired 12/14/23. .1102(d) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One (1) child had a reported medical condition that required emergency medication and a medical action plan was not completed. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch underneath climbing structures was below 6 inches deep. .0605(k)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two employees did not have documentation of completing child maltreatment training. .1102(g) 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. There was no record of renewal of health and safety trainings for two (2) employees. .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 Thursday, October 17, 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: 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. – 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. - Two group leaders, T.G. and D.M., should renew their CBC qualifications by the end of October 2024. I recommend beginning the process now. 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 5/21/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 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 currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued December 11, 2019 and earned 7 points in the staff education component, 4 points in the program component meeting enhanced ratio requirements, and 1 point in the quality component for having a staff benefits package, and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 77% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the March 2024 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, staff/child ratios, CBC qualification, CPR, First Aid, special training, ITS-SIDS, emergency medical care plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, posted license, and permit restrictions. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Green, Associate, and I explained the purpose of the visit. ASEP was on the playground when I arrived. Ms. Green stated Ms. C. Bennett, Site Coordinator, was not onsite today. A new associate, Mr. M. Hyland, was outside with her supervising children. I spoke to Ms. Bennett on the phone and explained the purpose of the visit. She stated the program was using the cafeteria but was also asked to move all of the old ASEP materials out of the second floor classrooms by 5/14/24 and the third associate was in those spaces boxing up materials. I asked if staff information was available and she stated the third associate would bring staff books to the cafeteria. It was explained that the site operated three (3) groups. I requested attendance for each group. Arrival times for Groups 2 & 3 were documented on the shuttle attendance and had not been separated on attendance at the Latta campus. I explained that when children arrived to Latta the attendance should be documented on the assigned group attendance sheets. I monitored the playground and observed mulch packed down underneath climbing structures. The area had heavy rains over the past weekend. I recommended raking and fluffing mulch when rain compacts the mulch. There appeared to be enough mulch in other areas to add underneath climbing structures and fall zones. There was an area of fencing along the back of the playground near the street that was below 4 feet. The requirement is for the fence to be at least 4 feet high. Children arrived to the cafeteria from outdoor play, washed hands and ate snack. The posted menu was from February 2024. Mr. Hyland's paperwork was not onsite but was forwarded from the ASEP office during the visit. All staff were listed on the DPI verification form. Fire drills and shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were not documented since January 2024. Three (3) staff had current CPR and First Aid certification. The new associate was within the 90 days time period. Lesson plans were not posted. Associates were observed engaged with children on the playground and during homework time. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Children who arrived from the Sedgefield location did not have arrival times documented once at the Latta campus. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans were not posted for Group 1, 2, or 3. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated February 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented since January 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. There was an area of fencing along the back of the playground near the street that was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A new employee's health questionnaire was not on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A new employee's emergency information was not on file for review. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A new employee's records were not onsite for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. M. Hyland's qualification letter was emailed from the ASEP office during the visit. 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 last drill was documented in January 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch packed down underneath climbing structures and measured below 6 inches. .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, June 4, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - Associates should take enough children inside when someone needs to use the restroom to ensure ratio is maintained. - I offered to measure new space for the program is classrooms are approved by administration for ASEP to use next year. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. A follow-up visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. 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.

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 5/21/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 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 currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued December 11, 2019 and earned 7 points in the staff education component, 4 points in the program component meeting enhanced ratio requirements, and 1 point in the quality component for having a staff benefits package, and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 77% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the March 2024 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, staff/child ratios, CBC qualification, CPR, First Aid, special training, ITS-SIDS, emergency medical care plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, posted license, and permit restrictions. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Green, Associate, and I explained the purpose of the visit. ASEP was on the playground when I arrived. Ms. Green stated Ms. C. Bennett, Site Coordinator, was not onsite today. A new associate, Mr. M. Hyland, was outside with her supervising children. I spoke to Ms. Bennett on the phone and explained the purpose of the visit. She stated the program was using the cafeteria but was also asked to move all of the old ASEP materials out of the second floor classrooms by 5/14/24 and the third associate was in those spaces boxing up materials. I asked if staff information was available and she stated the third associate would bring staff books to the cafeteria. It was explained that the site operated three (3) groups. I requested attendance for each group. Arrival times for Groups 2 & 3 were documented on the shuttle attendance and had not been separated on attendance at the Latta campus. I explained that when children arrived to Latta the attendance should be documented on the assigned group attendance sheets. I monitored the playground and observed mulch packed down underneath climbing structures. The area had heavy rains over the past weekend. I recommended raking and fluffing mulch when rain compacts the mulch. There appeared to be enough mulch in other areas to add underneath climbing structures and fall zones. There was an area of fencing along the back of the playground near the street that was below 4 feet. The requirement is for the fence to be at least 4 feet high. Children arrived to the cafeteria from outdoor play, washed hands and ate snack. The posted menu was from February 2024. Mr. Hyland's paperwork was not onsite but was forwarded from the ASEP office during the visit. All staff were listed on the DPI verification form. Fire drills and shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were not documented since January 2024. Three (3) staff had current CPR and First Aid certification. The new associate was within the 90 days time period. Lesson plans were not posted. Associates were observed engaged with children on the playground and during homework time. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Children who arrived from the Sedgefield location did not have arrival times documented once at the Latta campus. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans were not posted for Group 1, 2, or 3. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated February 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented since January 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. There was an area of fencing along the back of the playground near the street that was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A new employee's health questionnaire was not on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A new employee's emergency information was not on file for review. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A new employee's records were not onsite for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. M. Hyland's qualification letter was emailed from the ASEP office during the visit. 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 last drill was documented in January 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch packed down underneath climbing structures and measured below 6 inches. .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, June 4, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - Associates should take enough children inside when someone needs to use the restroom to ensure ratio is maintained. - I offered to measure new space for the program is classrooms are approved by administration for ASEP to use next year. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. A follow-up visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. 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: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 5/21/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 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 currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued December 11, 2019 and earned 7 points in the staff education component, 4 points in the program component meeting enhanced ratio requirements, and 1 point in the quality component for having a staff benefits package, and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 77% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the March 2024 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, staff/child ratios, CBC qualification, CPR, First Aid, special training, ITS-SIDS, emergency medical care plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, posted license, and permit restrictions. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Green, Associate, and I explained the purpose of the visit. ASEP was on the playground when I arrived. Ms. Green stated Ms. C. Bennett, Site Coordinator, was not onsite today. A new associate, Mr. M. Hyland, was outside with her supervising children. I spoke to Ms. Bennett on the phone and explained the purpose of the visit. She stated the program was using the cafeteria but was also asked to move all of the old ASEP materials out of the second floor classrooms by 5/14/24 and the third associate was in those spaces boxing up materials. I asked if staff information was available and she stated the third associate would bring staff books to the cafeteria. It was explained that the site operated three (3) groups. I requested attendance for each group. Arrival times for Groups 2 & 3 were documented on the shuttle attendance and had not been separated on attendance at the Latta campus. I explained that when children arrived to Latta the attendance should be documented on the assigned group attendance sheets. I monitored the playground and observed mulch packed down underneath climbing structures. The area had heavy rains over the past weekend. I recommended raking and fluffing mulch when rain compacts the mulch. There appeared to be enough mulch in other areas to add underneath climbing structures and fall zones. There was an area of fencing along the back of the playground near the street that was below 4 feet. The requirement is for the fence to be at least 4 feet high. Children arrived to the cafeteria from outdoor play, washed hands and ate snack. The posted menu was from February 2024. Mr. Hyland's paperwork was not onsite but was forwarded from the ASEP office during the visit. All staff were listed on the DPI verification form. Fire drills and shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were not documented since January 2024. Three (3) staff had current CPR and First Aid certification. The new associate was within the 90 days time period. Lesson plans were not posted. Associates were observed engaged with children on the playground and during homework time. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Children who arrived from the Sedgefield location did not have arrival times documented once at the Latta campus. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans were not posted for Group 1, 2, or 3. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated February 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented since January 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. There was an area of fencing along the back of the playground near the street that was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A new employee's health questionnaire was not on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A new employee's emergency information was not on file for review. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A new employee's records were not onsite for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. M. Hyland's qualification letter was emailed from the ASEP office during the visit. 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 last drill was documented in January 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch packed down underneath climbing structures and measured below 6 inches. .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, June 4, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - Associates should take enough children inside when someone needs to use the restroom to ensure ratio is maintained. - I offered to measure new space for the program is classrooms are approved by administration for ASEP to use next year. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. A follow-up visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 5/21/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 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 currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued December 11, 2019 and earned 7 points in the staff education component, 4 points in the program component meeting enhanced ratio requirements, and 1 point in the quality component for having a staff benefits package, and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 77% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the March 2024 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, staff/child ratios, CBC qualification, CPR, First Aid, special training, ITS-SIDS, emergency medical care plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, posted license, and permit restrictions. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Green, Associate, and I explained the purpose of the visit. ASEP was on the playground when I arrived. Ms. Green stated Ms. C. Bennett, Site Coordinator, was not onsite today. A new associate, Mr. M. Hyland, was outside with her supervising children. I spoke to Ms. Bennett on the phone and explained the purpose of the visit. She stated the program was using the cafeteria but was also asked to move all of the old ASEP materials out of the second floor classrooms by 5/14/24 and the third associate was in those spaces boxing up materials. I asked if staff information was available and she stated the third associate would bring staff books to the cafeteria. It was explained that the site operated three (3) groups. I requested attendance for each group. Arrival times for Groups 2 & 3 were documented on the shuttle attendance and had not been separated on attendance at the Latta campus. I explained that when children arrived to Latta the attendance should be documented on the assigned group attendance sheets. I monitored the playground and observed mulch packed down underneath climbing structures. The area had heavy rains over the past weekend. I recommended raking and fluffing mulch when rain compacts the mulch. There appeared to be enough mulch in other areas to add underneath climbing structures and fall zones. There was an area of fencing along the back of the playground near the street that was below 4 feet. The requirement is for the fence to be at least 4 feet high. Children arrived to the cafeteria from outdoor play, washed hands and ate snack. The posted menu was from February 2024. Mr. Hyland's paperwork was not onsite but was forwarded from the ASEP office during the visit. All staff were listed on the DPI verification form. Fire drills and shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were not documented since January 2024. Three (3) staff had current CPR and First Aid certification. The new associate was within the 90 days time period. Lesson plans were not posted. Associates were observed engaged with children on the playground and during homework time. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Children who arrived from the Sedgefield location did not have arrival times documented once at the Latta campus. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans were not posted for Group 1, 2, or 3. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated February 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented since January 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. There was an area of fencing along the back of the playground near the street that was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A new employee's health questionnaire was not on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A new employee's emergency information was not on file for review. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A new employee's records were not onsite for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. M. Hyland's qualification letter was emailed from the ASEP office during the visit. 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 last drill was documented in January 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch packed down underneath climbing structures and measured below 6 inches. .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, June 4, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - Associates should take enough children inside when someone needs to use the restroom to ensure ratio is maintained. - I offered to measure new space for the program is classrooms are approved by administration for ASEP to use next year. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. A follow-up visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. 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: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 5/21/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 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 currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued December 11, 2019 and earned 7 points in the staff education component, 4 points in the program component meeting enhanced ratio requirements, and 1 point in the quality component for having a staff benefits package, and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 77% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the March 2024 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, staff/child ratios, CBC qualification, CPR, First Aid, special training, ITS-SIDS, emergency medical care plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, posted license, and permit restrictions. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Green, Associate, and I explained the purpose of the visit. ASEP was on the playground when I arrived. Ms. Green stated Ms. C. Bennett, Site Coordinator, was not onsite today. A new associate, Mr. M. Hyland, was outside with her supervising children. I spoke to Ms. Bennett on the phone and explained the purpose of the visit. She stated the program was using the cafeteria but was also asked to move all of the old ASEP materials out of the second floor classrooms by 5/14/24 and the third associate was in those spaces boxing up materials. I asked if staff information was available and she stated the third associate would bring staff books to the cafeteria. It was explained that the site operated three (3) groups. I requested attendance for each group. Arrival times for Groups 2 & 3 were documented on the shuttle attendance and had not been separated on attendance at the Latta campus. I explained that when children arrived to Latta the attendance should be documented on the assigned group attendance sheets. I monitored the playground and observed mulch packed down underneath climbing structures. The area had heavy rains over the past weekend. I recommended raking and fluffing mulch when rain compacts the mulch. There appeared to be enough mulch in other areas to add underneath climbing structures and fall zones. There was an area of fencing along the back of the playground near the street that was below 4 feet. The requirement is for the fence to be at least 4 feet high. Children arrived to the cafeteria from outdoor play, washed hands and ate snack. The posted menu was from February 2024. Mr. Hyland's paperwork was not onsite but was forwarded from the ASEP office during the visit. All staff were listed on the DPI verification form. Fire drills and shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were not documented since January 2024. Three (3) staff had current CPR and First Aid certification. The new associate was within the 90 days time period. Lesson plans were not posted. Associates were observed engaged with children on the playground and during homework time. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Children who arrived from the Sedgefield location did not have arrival times documented once at the Latta campus. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans were not posted for Group 1, 2, or 3. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated February 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented since January 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. There was an area of fencing along the back of the playground near the street that was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A new employee's health questionnaire was not on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A new employee's emergency information was not on file for review. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A new employee's records were not onsite for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. M. Hyland's qualification letter was emailed from the ASEP office during the visit. 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 last drill was documented in January 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch packed down underneath climbing structures and measured below 6 inches. .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, June 4, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - Associates should take enough children inside when someone needs to use the restroom to ensure ratio is maintained. - I offered to measure new space for the program is classrooms are approved by administration for ASEP to use next year. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. A follow-up visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. 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: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 5/21/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 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 currently operated with a Four Star Rated License issued December 11, 2019 and earned 7 points in the staff education component, 4 points in the program component meeting enhanced ratio requirements, and 1 point in the quality component for having a staff benefits package, and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen-month compliance history of 77% prior to today’s visit. The following was monitored using the March 2024 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, staff/child ratios, CBC qualification, CPR, First Aid, special training, ITS-SIDS, emergency medical care plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, posted license, and permit restrictions. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Green, Associate, and I explained the purpose of the visit. ASEP was on the playground when I arrived. Ms. Green stated Ms. C. Bennett, Site Coordinator, was not onsite today. A new associate, Mr. M. Hyland, was outside with her supervising children. I spoke to Ms. Bennett on the phone and explained the purpose of the visit. She stated the program was using the cafeteria but was also asked to move all of the old ASEP materials out of the second floor classrooms by 5/14/24 and the third associate was in those spaces boxing up materials. I asked if staff information was available and she stated the third associate would bring staff books to the cafeteria. It was explained that the site operated three (3) groups. I requested attendance for each group. Arrival times for Groups 2 & 3 were documented on the shuttle attendance and had not been separated on attendance at the Latta campus. I explained that when children arrived to Latta the attendance should be documented on the assigned group attendance sheets. I monitored the playground and observed mulch packed down underneath climbing structures. The area had heavy rains over the past weekend. I recommended raking and fluffing mulch when rain compacts the mulch. There appeared to be enough mulch in other areas to add underneath climbing structures and fall zones. There was an area of fencing along the back of the playground near the street that was below 4 feet. The requirement is for the fence to be at least 4 feet high. Children arrived to the cafeteria from outdoor play, washed hands and ate snack. The posted menu was from February 2024. Mr. Hyland's paperwork was not onsite but was forwarded from the ASEP office during the visit. All staff were listed on the DPI verification form. Fire drills and shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were not documented since January 2024. Three (3) staff had current CPR and First Aid certification. The new associate was within the 90 days time period. Lesson plans were not posted. Associates were observed engaged with children on the playground and during homework time. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Children who arrived from the Sedgefield location did not have arrival times documented once at the Latta campus. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans were not posted for Group 1, 2, or 3. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated February 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented since January 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. There was an area of fencing along the back of the playground near the street that was below 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A new employee's health questionnaire was not on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A new employee's emergency information was not on file for review. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A new employee's records were not onsite for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. M. Hyland's qualification letter was emailed from the ASEP office during the visit. 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 last drill was documented in January 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch packed down underneath climbing structures and measured below 6 inches. .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, June 4, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - Associates should take enough children inside when someone needs to use the restroom to ensure ratio is maintained. - I offered to measure new space for the program is classrooms are approved by administration for ASEP to use next year. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. A follow-up visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. 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: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 11/6/2023 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to complete an annual compliance follow-up visit to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. Staff/child ratio was cited during the visit conducted on 10/18/23. Ms. Leigh Bishop, Administrator, sent the correction letter on 10/31/23 indicating all violations were corrected. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. T. Green, Group Leader (GL), and I explained the purpose of my visit. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) had a Teacher Workday today. I observed two (2) groups present. Ms. D. McDowell, Group Leader, stated she was supervising Group 2 and 3. The Site Coordinator was not present today. I conducted a walk through unaccompanied. I asked both GL’s if they were aware that Ms. Bishop stated the program would not use the playground until mulch was replenished and repairs were made to the borders. Each stated they were unaware. I showed them Ms. Bishop’s correction letter and each stated they would not use the playground until repairs were made. The following violations were observed corrected: Item #125 regarding arrival and departure times Item #705 regarding equipment. The playground will not be used until repairs Item #840 regarding hazardous product storage Item #841 regarding locked medication Item #846 regarding OTC original container Item #859 regarding monthly playground inspections Item #1054 regarding on-going training documentation Item #1756 regarding staff/child ratio Item #1867 regarding loose surfacing under climbing structures. The playground will not be used until repairs. The following were repeat violations: Item #106 regarding fire inspections Item #844 regarding prescribed medication in original containers Item #847 regarding medication authorization Item #1835 regarding medical action plan (MAP) A current fire inspection had not been completed. Ms. Bishop stated in her correction letter that a request for the inspection was made on 10/31/23. I observed the EPI pen still without the prescription attached and the medication was not stored in the original box. Ms. Bishop stated the updated medication authorization and MAP would be stored in the nurse's office as well as behind the child’s registration contract in the notebook. Each was observed out of date in the registration notebook. The nurse was unavailable. 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 last fire inspection available for review was dated 8/2/22. Repeat violation 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A child's Epi pen inside a Group Leaders fanny pack did not have the original container with the prescription attached. Repeat violation .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child's updated medication permission was not available for review. Repeat violation 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child's medical action plan expired 3/24/23. Repeat violation .0801(b) Corrective Action Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Monday, November 20, 2023 to the email address listed below or the provider may mail corrections to me at P.O. Box 1967, Huntersville, NC 28078 understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - It is imperative that all violations stated corrected in the correction letter be communicated to staff. The expectation is that once the correction letter is received all information included in the letter is accurate. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 11/6/2023 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to complete an annual compliance follow-up visit to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. Staff/child ratio was cited during the visit conducted on 10/18/23. Ms. Leigh Bishop, Administrator, sent the correction letter on 10/31/23 indicating all violations were corrected. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. T. Green, Group Leader (GL), and I explained the purpose of my visit. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) had a Teacher Workday today. I observed two (2) groups present. Ms. D. McDowell, Group Leader, stated she was supervising Group 2 and 3. The Site Coordinator was not present today. I conducted a walk through unaccompanied. I asked both GL’s if they were aware that Ms. Bishop stated the program would not use the playground until mulch was replenished and repairs were made to the borders. Each stated they were unaware. I showed them Ms. Bishop’s correction letter and each stated they would not use the playground until repairs were made. The following violations were observed corrected: Item #125 regarding arrival and departure times Item #705 regarding equipment. The playground will not be used until repairs Item #840 regarding hazardous product storage Item #841 regarding locked medication Item #846 regarding OTC original container Item #859 regarding monthly playground inspections Item #1054 regarding on-going training documentation Item #1756 regarding staff/child ratio Item #1867 regarding loose surfacing under climbing structures. The playground will not be used until repairs. The following were repeat violations: Item #106 regarding fire inspections Item #844 regarding prescribed medication in original containers Item #847 regarding medication authorization Item #1835 regarding medical action plan (MAP) A current fire inspection had not been completed. Ms. Bishop stated in her correction letter that a request for the inspection was made on 10/31/23. I observed the EPI pen still without the prescription attached and the medication was not stored in the original box. Ms. Bishop stated the updated medication authorization and MAP would be stored in the nurse's office as well as behind the child’s registration contract in the notebook. Each was observed out of date in the registration notebook. The nurse was unavailable. 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 last fire inspection available for review was dated 8/2/22. Repeat violation 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A child's Epi pen inside a Group Leaders fanny pack did not have the original container with the prescription attached. Repeat violation .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child's updated medication permission was not available for review. Repeat violation 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child's medical action plan expired 3/24/23. Repeat violation .0801(b) Corrective Action Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Monday, November 20, 2023 to the email address listed below or the provider may mail corrections to me at P.O. Box 1967, Huntersville, NC 28078 understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - It is imperative that all violations stated corrected in the correction letter be communicated to staff. The expectation is that once the correction letter is received all information included in the letter is accurate. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/18/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 10/18/2023 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor all applicable child care rules and laws during an annual compliance visit. The facility had a Four Star License issued December 11, 2019, and an eighteen-month compliance history of 88% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. The August 2023 Master Center Item Number Listing was used to monitor as well as the May 2023 Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. D. McDowell, Group Leader, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had an early release day today. Children were observed on the playground with two (2) group leaders. It was reported that Ms. C. Bennett, Site Coordinator, was not on campus today. Ms. McDowell stated she was supervising children for Group 1 and Group 3. Group 2 was supervised by Ms. T. Green. A total of thirty-seven (37) children were present on the playground. I monitored attendance and observed the arrival time for the early release day was not documented. Technical assistance regarding writing the time for early release days was given during the last annual compliance visit conducted 10/26/22. The attendance for Group 1 and 3 had an “X” next to each child. The “X” indicated children were no longer present per the instructions at the top of the attendance form. I explained a “/ “ should be used for children who were present and once children leave an “X” should be placed next to their name. I observed the group leader for Group 1 take one (1) child inside to use the restroom leaving one (1) group leader supervising thirty-six (36) children. The playground was monitored while children lined up to go inside. I spoke with Ms. Bennett over the phone. I informed her that ratio was not maintained while children played outdoors. She stated a group leader should have taken enough children inside with her to maintain ratio for both groups. Ms. Bennett informed me paperwork for review was in a DCDEE notebook on her desk. All classrooms and restrooms used by children were monitored. Group 1 had seventeen (17) children present ages 5 and 6 years old with one (1) group leader. Medications were monitored. The DCDEE notebook was reviewed. The parent board was monitored. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/20/23 and received a superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/22. 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 last fire inspection available for review was dated 8/2/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time was not documented for children. Today was an early release day for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and it was reported children arrived to the program at 12:30 pm. The time was not indicated on the attendance sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The plastic border around the climbing structures was observed with holes in the plastic creating sharp edges. Two (2) metal pins securing the plastic borders were not hammered down completely creating a tripping hazard. .0601(c) 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. A bottle of Harris Teeter Bleach was stored on top of a cabinet in an unlocked room accessible to children next to restrooms. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Publix Antihistamine was stored in an unlocked container inside an unlocked file cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A child's Epi pen inside a group leaders fanny pack did not have the original container with the prescription attached. .0803(2)(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication permission form expired 9/29/23. The permission form indicated valid "indefinitely." The permission form was signed 3/29/23 and should have indicated valid until 9/29/23; six (6) months after permission was granted. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The site coordinator was not present today and playground inspections were not made available for review. .0605(q) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . On-going training hours were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were thirty-seven (37) children present on the playground with two (2) group leaders. One (1) group leader took a child inside to use the restroom leaving thirty-six (36) children on the playground with one (1) group leader. Group 1 had seventeen (17) children aged 5 and 6 years old with one (1) group leader. The ratio for that group was 1:15. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child's medical action plan expired 3/24/23. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath climbing structures measured below six (6) inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Corrective Action Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Wednesday, November 1, 2023 to the email address listed below or the provider may mail corrections to me at P.O. Box 1967, Huntersville, NC 28078 understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Another visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Another visit will be made in the near future to confirm compliance with staff/child ratio. The visit summary was emailed to Ms. Bennett today. Technical Assistance: - The facility follows enhanced ratios. The enhanced ratio for children 5 – 6 years old is 1:15. It was reported that the youngest child in Group 1 was 5 years old and seventeen (17) children were observed with one (1) group leader. Children who only attend on early release days should be limited until all children are 6 years old or only if space is available to maintain ratio. - Fire inspections are required annually and should be mailed/sent to the consultant within 7 days of the inspection. Contact should be made with the inspector at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the last fire inspection. - Children’s medication permissions should be reviewed to ensure all fields are completed correctly. A parent may not grant indefinite permission for medication. Medication permissions are valid for 6 months. - Medical Action Plans must be completed by the parent or a physician every 12 months. - Prescription medication must be stored in the original container with the current prescription attached. 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 has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. I will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. If you have questions prior to me reaching out, please don’t hesitate to contact me. - Sanitation Rule Updates- Information regarding rule changes and clarifications can be found at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/op-training.htm. Resources regarding the changes can be found at this site as well. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 with questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/18/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 10/18/2023 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor all applicable child care rules and laws during an annual compliance visit. The facility had a Four Star License issued December 11, 2019, and an eighteen-month compliance history of 88% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. The August 2023 Master Center Item Number Listing was used to monitor as well as the May 2023 Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. D. McDowell, Group Leader, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had an early release day today. Children were observed on the playground with two (2) group leaders. It was reported that Ms. C. Bennett, Site Coordinator, was not on campus today. Ms. McDowell stated she was supervising children for Group 1 and Group 3. Group 2 was supervised by Ms. T. Green. A total of thirty-seven (37) children were present on the playground. I monitored attendance and observed the arrival time for the early release day was not documented. Technical assistance regarding writing the time for early release days was given during the last annual compliance visit conducted 10/26/22. The attendance for Group 1 and 3 had an “X” next to each child. The “X” indicated children were no longer present per the instructions at the top of the attendance form. I explained a “/ “ should be used for children who were present and once children leave an “X” should be placed next to their name. I observed the group leader for Group 1 take one (1) child inside to use the restroom leaving one (1) group leader supervising thirty-six (36) children. The playground was monitored while children lined up to go inside. I spoke with Ms. Bennett over the phone. I informed her that ratio was not maintained while children played outdoors. She stated a group leader should have taken enough children inside with her to maintain ratio for both groups. Ms. Bennett informed me paperwork for review was in a DCDEE notebook on her desk. All classrooms and restrooms used by children were monitored. Group 1 had seventeen (17) children present ages 5 and 6 years old with one (1) group leader. Medications were monitored. The DCDEE notebook was reviewed. The parent board was monitored. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/20/23 and received a superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/22. 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 last fire inspection available for review was dated 8/2/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time was not documented for children. Today was an early release day for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and it was reported children arrived to the program at 12:30 pm. The time was not indicated on the attendance sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The plastic border around the climbing structures was observed with holes in the plastic creating sharp edges. Two (2) metal pins securing the plastic borders were not hammered down completely creating a tripping hazard. .0601(c) 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. A bottle of Harris Teeter Bleach was stored on top of a cabinet in an unlocked room accessible to children next to restrooms. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Publix Antihistamine was stored in an unlocked container inside an unlocked file cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A child's Epi pen inside a group leaders fanny pack did not have the original container with the prescription attached. .0803(2)(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication permission form expired 9/29/23. The permission form indicated valid "indefinitely." The permission form was signed 3/29/23 and should have indicated valid until 9/29/23; six (6) months after permission was granted. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The site coordinator was not present today and playground inspections were not made available for review. .0605(q) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . On-going training hours were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were thirty-seven (37) children present on the playground with two (2) group leaders. One (1) group leader took a child inside to use the restroom leaving thirty-six (36) children on the playground with one (1) group leader. Group 1 had seventeen (17) children aged 5 and 6 years old with one (1) group leader. The ratio for that group was 1:15. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child's medical action plan expired 3/24/23. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath climbing structures measured below six (6) inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Corrective Action Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Wednesday, November 1, 2023 to the email address listed below or the provider may mail corrections to me at P.O. Box 1967, Huntersville, NC 28078 understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Another visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Another visit will be made in the near future to confirm compliance with staff/child ratio. The visit summary was emailed to Ms. Bennett today. Technical Assistance: - The facility follows enhanced ratios. The enhanced ratio for children 5 – 6 years old is 1:15. It was reported that the youngest child in Group 1 was 5 years old and seventeen (17) children were observed with one (1) group leader. Children who only attend on early release days should be limited until all children are 6 years old or only if space is available to maintain ratio. - Fire inspections are required annually and should be mailed/sent to the consultant within 7 days of the inspection. Contact should be made with the inspector at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the last fire inspection. - Children’s medication permissions should be reviewed to ensure all fields are completed correctly. A parent may not grant indefinite permission for medication. Medication permissions are valid for 6 months. - Medical Action Plans must be completed by the parent or a physician every 12 months. - Prescription medication must be stored in the original container with the current prescription attached. 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 has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. I will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. If you have questions prior to me reaching out, please don’t hesitate to contact me. - Sanitation Rule Updates- Information regarding rule changes and clarifications can be found at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/op-training.htm. Resources regarding the changes can be found at this site as well. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 with questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/18/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 10/18/2023 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor all applicable child care rules and laws during an annual compliance visit. The facility had a Four Star License issued December 11, 2019, and an eighteen-month compliance history of 88% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. The August 2023 Master Center Item Number Listing was used to monitor as well as the May 2023 Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. D. McDowell, Group Leader, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had an early release day today. Children were observed on the playground with two (2) group leaders. It was reported that Ms. C. Bennett, Site Coordinator, was not on campus today. Ms. McDowell stated she was supervising children for Group 1 and Group 3. Group 2 was supervised by Ms. T. Green. A total of thirty-seven (37) children were present on the playground. I monitored attendance and observed the arrival time for the early release day was not documented. Technical assistance regarding writing the time for early release days was given during the last annual compliance visit conducted 10/26/22. The attendance for Group 1 and 3 had an “X” next to each child. The “X” indicated children were no longer present per the instructions at the top of the attendance form. I explained a “/ “ should be used for children who were present and once children leave an “X” should be placed next to their name. I observed the group leader for Group 1 take one (1) child inside to use the restroom leaving one (1) group leader supervising thirty-six (36) children. The playground was monitored while children lined up to go inside. I spoke with Ms. Bennett over the phone. I informed her that ratio was not maintained while children played outdoors. She stated a group leader should have taken enough children inside with her to maintain ratio for both groups. Ms. Bennett informed me paperwork for review was in a DCDEE notebook on her desk. All classrooms and restrooms used by children were monitored. Group 1 had seventeen (17) children present ages 5 and 6 years old with one (1) group leader. Medications were monitored. The DCDEE notebook was reviewed. The parent board was monitored. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/20/23 and received a superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/22. 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 last fire inspection available for review was dated 8/2/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time was not documented for children. Today was an early release day for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and it was reported children arrived to the program at 12:30 pm. The time was not indicated on the attendance sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The plastic border around the climbing structures was observed with holes in the plastic creating sharp edges. Two (2) metal pins securing the plastic borders were not hammered down completely creating a tripping hazard. .0601(c) 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. A bottle of Harris Teeter Bleach was stored on top of a cabinet in an unlocked room accessible to children next to restrooms. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Publix Antihistamine was stored in an unlocked container inside an unlocked file cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A child's Epi pen inside a group leaders fanny pack did not have the original container with the prescription attached. .0803(2)(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication permission form expired 9/29/23. The permission form indicated valid "indefinitely." The permission form was signed 3/29/23 and should have indicated valid until 9/29/23; six (6) months after permission was granted. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The site coordinator was not present today and playground inspections were not made available for review. .0605(q) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . On-going training hours were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were thirty-seven (37) children present on the playground with two (2) group leaders. One (1) group leader took a child inside to use the restroom leaving thirty-six (36) children on the playground with one (1) group leader. Group 1 had seventeen (17) children aged 5 and 6 years old with one (1) group leader. The ratio for that group was 1:15. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child's medical action plan expired 3/24/23. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath climbing structures measured below six (6) inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Corrective Action Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Wednesday, November 1, 2023 to the email address listed below or the provider may mail corrections to me at P.O. Box 1967, Huntersville, NC 28078 understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Another visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Another visit will be made in the near future to confirm compliance with staff/child ratio. The visit summary was emailed to Ms. Bennett today. Technical Assistance: - The facility follows enhanced ratios. The enhanced ratio for children 5 – 6 years old is 1:15. It was reported that the youngest child in Group 1 was 5 years old and seventeen (17) children were observed with one (1) group leader. Children who only attend on early release days should be limited until all children are 6 years old or only if space is available to maintain ratio. - Fire inspections are required annually and should be mailed/sent to the consultant within 7 days of the inspection. Contact should be made with the inspector at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the last fire inspection. - Children’s medication permissions should be reviewed to ensure all fields are completed correctly. A parent may not grant indefinite permission for medication. Medication permissions are valid for 6 months. - Medical Action Plans must be completed by the parent or a physician every 12 months. - Prescription medication must be stored in the original container with the current prescription attached. 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 has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. I will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. If you have questions prior to me reaching out, please don’t hesitate to contact me. - Sanitation Rule Updates- Information regarding rule changes and clarifications can be found at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/op-training.htm. Resources regarding the changes can be found at this site as well. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 with questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/18/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 10/18/2023 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor all applicable child care rules and laws during an annual compliance visit. The facility had a Four Star License issued December 11, 2019, and an eighteen-month compliance history of 88% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. The August 2023 Master Center Item Number Listing was used to monitor as well as the May 2023 Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. D. McDowell, Group Leader, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had an early release day today. Children were observed on the playground with two (2) group leaders. It was reported that Ms. C. Bennett, Site Coordinator, was not on campus today. Ms. McDowell stated she was supervising children for Group 1 and Group 3. Group 2 was supervised by Ms. T. Green. A total of thirty-seven (37) children were present on the playground. I monitored attendance and observed the arrival time for the early release day was not documented. Technical assistance regarding writing the time for early release days was given during the last annual compliance visit conducted 10/26/22. The attendance for Group 1 and 3 had an “X” next to each child. The “X” indicated children were no longer present per the instructions at the top of the attendance form. I explained a “/ “ should be used for children who were present and once children leave an “X” should be placed next to their name. I observed the group leader for Group 1 take one (1) child inside to use the restroom leaving one (1) group leader supervising thirty-six (36) children. The playground was monitored while children lined up to go inside. I spoke with Ms. Bennett over the phone. I informed her that ratio was not maintained while children played outdoors. She stated a group leader should have taken enough children inside with her to maintain ratio for both groups. Ms. Bennett informed me paperwork for review was in a DCDEE notebook on her desk. All classrooms and restrooms used by children were monitored. Group 1 had seventeen (17) children present ages 5 and 6 years old with one (1) group leader. Medications were monitored. The DCDEE notebook was reviewed. The parent board was monitored. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/20/23 and received a superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/22. 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 last fire inspection available for review was dated 8/2/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time was not documented for children. Today was an early release day for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and it was reported children arrived to the program at 12:30 pm. The time was not indicated on the attendance sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The plastic border around the climbing structures was observed with holes in the plastic creating sharp edges. Two (2) metal pins securing the plastic borders were not hammered down completely creating a tripping hazard. .0601(c) 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. A bottle of Harris Teeter Bleach was stored on top of a cabinet in an unlocked room accessible to children next to restrooms. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Publix Antihistamine was stored in an unlocked container inside an unlocked file cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A child's Epi pen inside a group leaders fanny pack did not have the original container with the prescription attached. .0803(2)(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication permission form expired 9/29/23. The permission form indicated valid "indefinitely." The permission form was signed 3/29/23 and should have indicated valid until 9/29/23; six (6) months after permission was granted. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The site coordinator was not present today and playground inspections were not made available for review. .0605(q) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . On-going training hours were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were thirty-seven (37) children present on the playground with two (2) group leaders. One (1) group leader took a child inside to use the restroom leaving thirty-six (36) children on the playground with one (1) group leader. Group 1 had seventeen (17) children aged 5 and 6 years old with one (1) group leader. The ratio for that group was 1:15. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child's medical action plan expired 3/24/23. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath climbing structures measured below six (6) inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Corrective Action Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Wednesday, November 1, 2023 to the email address listed below or the provider may mail corrections to me at P.O. Box 1967, Huntersville, NC 28078 understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Another visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Another visit will be made in the near future to confirm compliance with staff/child ratio. The visit summary was emailed to Ms. Bennett today. Technical Assistance: - The facility follows enhanced ratios. The enhanced ratio for children 5 – 6 years old is 1:15. It was reported that the youngest child in Group 1 was 5 years old and seventeen (17) children were observed with one (1) group leader. Children who only attend on early release days should be limited until all children are 6 years old or only if space is available to maintain ratio. - Fire inspections are required annually and should be mailed/sent to the consultant within 7 days of the inspection. Contact should be made with the inspector at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the last fire inspection. - Children’s medication permissions should be reviewed to ensure all fields are completed correctly. A parent may not grant indefinite permission for medication. Medication permissions are valid for 6 months. - Medical Action Plans must be completed by the parent or a physician every 12 months. - Prescription medication must be stored in the original container with the current prescription attached. 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 has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. I will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. If you have questions prior to me reaching out, please don’t hesitate to contact me. - Sanitation Rule Updates- Information regarding rule changes and clarifications can be found at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/op-training.htm. Resources regarding the changes can be found at this site as well. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 with questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1106 · Violation

Name of Operation: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/18/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 10/18/2023 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor all applicable child care rules and laws during an annual compliance visit. The facility had a Four Star License issued December 11, 2019, and an eighteen-month compliance history of 88% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. The August 2023 Master Center Item Number Listing was used to monitor as well as the May 2023 Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. D. McDowell, Group Leader, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had an early release day today. Children were observed on the playground with two (2) group leaders. It was reported that Ms. C. Bennett, Site Coordinator, was not on campus today. Ms. McDowell stated she was supervising children for Group 1 and Group 3. Group 2 was supervised by Ms. T. Green. A total of thirty-seven (37) children were present on the playground. I monitored attendance and observed the arrival time for the early release day was not documented. Technical assistance regarding writing the time for early release days was given during the last annual compliance visit conducted 10/26/22. The attendance for Group 1 and 3 had an “X” next to each child. The “X” indicated children were no longer present per the instructions at the top of the attendance form. I explained a “/ “ should be used for children who were present and once children leave an “X” should be placed next to their name. I observed the group leader for Group 1 take one (1) child inside to use the restroom leaving one (1) group leader supervising thirty-six (36) children. The playground was monitored while children lined up to go inside. I spoke with Ms. Bennett over the phone. I informed her that ratio was not maintained while children played outdoors. She stated a group leader should have taken enough children inside with her to maintain ratio for both groups. Ms. Bennett informed me paperwork for review was in a DCDEE notebook on her desk. All classrooms and restrooms used by children were monitored. Group 1 had seventeen (17) children present ages 5 and 6 years old with one (1) group leader. Medications were monitored. The DCDEE notebook was reviewed. The parent board was monitored. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/20/23 and received a superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/22. 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 last fire inspection available for review was dated 8/2/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time was not documented for children. Today was an early release day for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and it was reported children arrived to the program at 12:30 pm. The time was not indicated on the attendance sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The plastic border around the climbing structures was observed with holes in the plastic creating sharp edges. Two (2) metal pins securing the plastic borders were not hammered down completely creating a tripping hazard. .0601(c) 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. A bottle of Harris Teeter Bleach was stored on top of a cabinet in an unlocked room accessible to children next to restrooms. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Publix Antihistamine was stored in an unlocked container inside an unlocked file cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A child's Epi pen inside a group leaders fanny pack did not have the original container with the prescription attached. .0803(2)(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication permission form expired 9/29/23. The permission form indicated valid "indefinitely." The permission form was signed 3/29/23 and should have indicated valid until 9/29/23; six (6) months after permission was granted. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The site coordinator was not present today and playground inspections were not made available for review. .0605(q) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . On-going training hours were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were thirty-seven (37) children present on the playground with two (2) group leaders. One (1) group leader took a child inside to use the restroom leaving thirty-six (36) children on the playground with one (1) group leader. Group 1 had seventeen (17) children aged 5 and 6 years old with one (1) group leader. The ratio for that group was 1:15. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child's medical action plan expired 3/24/23. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath climbing structures measured below six (6) inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Corrective Action Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Wednesday, November 1, 2023 to the email address listed below or the provider may mail corrections to me at P.O. Box 1967, Huntersville, NC 28078 understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Another visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Another visit will be made in the near future to confirm compliance with staff/child ratio. The visit summary was emailed to Ms. Bennett today. Technical Assistance: - The facility follows enhanced ratios. The enhanced ratio for children 5 – 6 years old is 1:15. It was reported that the youngest child in Group 1 was 5 years old and seventeen (17) children were observed with one (1) group leader. Children who only attend on early release days should be limited until all children are 6 years old or only if space is available to maintain ratio. - Fire inspections are required annually and should be mailed/sent to the consultant within 7 days of the inspection. Contact should be made with the inspector at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the last fire inspection. - Children’s medication permissions should be reviewed to ensure all fields are completed correctly. A parent may not grant indefinite permission for medication. Medication permissions are valid for 6 months. - Medical Action Plans must be completed by the parent or a physician every 12 months. - Prescription medication must be stored in the original container with the current prescription attached. 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 has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. I will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. If you have questions prior to me reaching out, please don’t hesitate to contact me. - Sanitation Rule Updates- Information regarding rule changes and clarifications can be found at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/op-training.htm. Resources regarding the changes can be found at this site as well. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 with questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: DILWORTH ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002722 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/18/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 10/18/2023 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor all applicable child care rules and laws during an annual compliance visit. The facility had a Four Star License issued December 11, 2019, and an eighteen-month compliance history of 88% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. The August 2023 Master Center Item Number Listing was used to monitor as well as the May 2023 Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. D. McDowell, Group Leader, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had an early release day today. Children were observed on the playground with two (2) group leaders. It was reported that Ms. C. Bennett, Site Coordinator, was not on campus today. Ms. McDowell stated she was supervising children for Group 1 and Group 3. Group 2 was supervised by Ms. T. Green. A total of thirty-seven (37) children were present on the playground. I monitored attendance and observed the arrival time for the early release day was not documented. Technical assistance regarding writing the time for early release days was given during the last annual compliance visit conducted 10/26/22. The attendance for Group 1 and 3 had an “X” next to each child. The “X” indicated children were no longer present per the instructions at the top of the attendance form. I explained a “/ “ should be used for children who were present and once children leave an “X” should be placed next to their name. I observed the group leader for Group 1 take one (1) child inside to use the restroom leaving one (1) group leader supervising thirty-six (36) children. The playground was monitored while children lined up to go inside. I spoke with Ms. Bennett over the phone. I informed her that ratio was not maintained while children played outdoors. She stated a group leader should have taken enough children inside with her to maintain ratio for both groups. Ms. Bennett informed me paperwork for review was in a DCDEE notebook on her desk. All classrooms and restrooms used by children were monitored. Group 1 had seventeen (17) children present ages 5 and 6 years old with one (1) group leader. Medications were monitored. The DCDEE notebook was reviewed. The parent board was monitored. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/20/23 and received a superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/22. 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 last fire inspection available for review was dated 8/2/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time was not documented for children. Today was an early release day for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and it was reported children arrived to the program at 12:30 pm. The time was not indicated on the attendance sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The plastic border around the climbing structures was observed with holes in the plastic creating sharp edges. Two (2) metal pins securing the plastic borders were not hammered down completely creating a tripping hazard. .0601(c) 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. A bottle of Harris Teeter Bleach was stored on top of a cabinet in an unlocked room accessible to children next to restrooms. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Publix Antihistamine was stored in an unlocked container inside an unlocked file cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A child's Epi pen inside a group leaders fanny pack did not have the original container with the prescription attached. .0803(2)(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication permission form expired 9/29/23. The permission form indicated valid "indefinitely." The permission form was signed 3/29/23 and should have indicated valid until 9/29/23; six (6) months after permission was granted. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The site coordinator was not present today and playground inspections were not made available for review. .0605(q) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . On-going training hours were not made available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were thirty-seven (37) children present on the playground with two (2) group leaders. One (1) group leader took a child inside to use the restroom leaving thirty-six (36) children on the playground with one (1) group leader. Group 1 had seventeen (17) children aged 5 and 6 years old with one (1) group leader. The ratio for that group was 1:15. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child's medical action plan expired 3/24/23. .0801(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath climbing structures measured below six (6) inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Corrective Action Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Wednesday, November 1, 2023 to the email address listed below or the provider may mail corrections to me at P.O. Box 1967, Huntersville, NC 28078 understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Another visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with staff/child ratio. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Another visit will be made in the near future to confirm compliance with staff/child ratio. The visit summary was emailed to Ms. Bennett today. Technical Assistance: - The facility follows enhanced ratios. The enhanced ratio for children 5 – 6 years old is 1:15. It was reported that the youngest child in Group 1 was 5 years old and seventeen (17) children were observed with one (1) group leader. Children who only attend on early release days should be limited until all children are 6 years old or only if space is available to maintain ratio. - Fire inspections are required annually and should be mailed/sent to the consultant within 7 days of the inspection. Contact should be made with the inspector at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the last fire inspection. - Children’s medication permissions should be reviewed to ensure all fields are completed correctly. A parent may not grant indefinite permission for medication. Medication permissions are valid for 6 months. - Medical Action Plans must be completed by the parent or a physician every 12 months. - Prescription medication must be stored in the original container with the current prescription attached. 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 has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. I will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. If you have questions prior to me reaching out, please don’t hesitate to contact me. - Sanitation Rule Updates- Information regarding rule changes and clarifications can be found at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/op-training.htm. Resources regarding the changes can be found at this site as well. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 with questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times