10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 279 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:12 PM Time In: 01:18 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM 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 Notice of Compliance issued on March 3, 2022. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 91% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 19, 2025. The April 2025 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Mecklenburg County Environmental Health conducted an inspection prior to my arrival. I spoke with the specialist in the parking lot prior to entering the facility. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. Saint Fleur Surin, Owner/Operator, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Mr. Surin accompanied me to the classrooms. Two (2) classrooms were operating today and five (5) children were present. Toddlers in Space 2a were observed participating in free choice activities. The teacher was observed attentive to children’s needs. Materials were age appropriate and observed in good repair. The attendance indicated three (3) children were present. Mr. Surin stated a two-year-old child was moved to Space B2 but came back to Space 2a for diapering. I explained that the two-year-old could remain in Space 2a until he was out of diapers since Space B2 did not have a changing table. I reminded both Mr. Surin and the teacher that they should follow the ratio for the youngest child enrolled in the classroom. I also explained that child transitions should be documented on the attendance so that there was documentation of where every child was located at the facility. Preschool aged children were observed participating in free choice activities in Space B2. I observed art activities on a table. Materials were plentiful and in good repair. The teacher was engaged with children and provided a nurturing environment. Lunch met nutrition requirements and reflected what was listed on the menu. All classrooms were monitored. Only two (2) were currently being used to care for children. Teachers stated no medication or topical ointments were onsite. The facility did not provide transportation. The playground was monitored. No new staff were hired since the last annual compliance visit. Three (3) staff files were monitored. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 had an expired provisional CBC letter on file. I confirmed she had a current qualification in the ABCMS system. She also did not have documentation of receiving CPR/First Aid training. Mr. Surin stated she did not have the cards with her but she did receive training. Verification of training should be emailed to me. Six (6) children were enrolled and all child files were monitored. The sanitation inspection was completed today, 2/11/26 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 2/20/25. Fire and emergency drills were completed as required. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/11/26 and Premiere Eglise Haitienne De La Grace, owner, was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. An employee hired 1/3/25 did not have a medical report on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 did not have verification of successful completion of First Aid available for review. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 did not have verification of successfully completing CPR certification on file for review. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Three (3) children did not have updated emergency medical care information on file. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled on 1/5/26 did not have a medical assessment on file. GS110-91(1) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Two (2) children had expired off-premise permissions on file. .1005(b)(4) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) children enrolled on 1/5/26 did not have immunizations on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child's discipline statement did not include the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) employee had an expired provisional qualification letter on file. A current CBC qualification letter was confirmed in the ABMCS portal. The current qualification letter was not on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The staff roster was not complete in the ABMCS portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, February 25, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. The emailed compliance letter must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: As noted in the visit summary from 2/19/25, Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. I emailed additional ABCMS roster technical assistance information today. - Ms. Surin asked about police activity occurring in the area and at the businesses across the street. I explained that if there is police activity the facility should follow lockdown procedures. I also provided Ms. Surin the phone number to CMPD North Division so that she could call and let them know a child care facility operated at this address and if she ever had concerns about activity in the area could call to get additional information. I also explained that best practice would be to inform parents at pick up that an actual lockdown occurred and the reason for the lockdown. - Emergency medical care information should be updated annually for children. - Off-premise permissions are to be renewed annually as well. - Anytime parents provide OTC medication the facility should document when the medication is received, when it is returned, or when it is discarded. Medication can be discarded 72 hours after parents are notified to take home the medication. If medication is discarded, it should be thrown away in a receptacle that is inaccessible to children. - The new QRIS Pathway to the Stars process was discussed with Ms. Surin today. She stated the facility wished to remain operating with a Notice of Compliance until a permanent director is hired. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 279 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:12 PM Time In: 01:18 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM 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 Notice of Compliance issued on March 3, 2022. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 91% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 19, 2025. The April 2025 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Mecklenburg County Environmental Health conducted an inspection prior to my arrival. I spoke with the specialist in the parking lot prior to entering the facility. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. Saint Fleur Surin, Owner/Operator, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Mr. Surin accompanied me to the classrooms. Two (2) classrooms were operating today and five (5) children were present. Toddlers in Space 2a were observed participating in free choice activities. The teacher was observed attentive to children’s needs. Materials were age appropriate and observed in good repair. The attendance indicated three (3) children were present. Mr. Surin stated a two-year-old child was moved to Space B2 but came back to Space 2a for diapering. I explained that the two-year-old could remain in Space 2a until he was out of diapers since Space B2 did not have a changing table. I reminded both Mr. Surin and the teacher that they should follow the ratio for the youngest child enrolled in the classroom. I also explained that child transitions should be documented on the attendance so that there was documentation of where every child was located at the facility. Preschool aged children were observed participating in free choice activities in Space B2. I observed art activities on a table. Materials were plentiful and in good repair. The teacher was engaged with children and provided a nurturing environment. Lunch met nutrition requirements and reflected what was listed on the menu. All classrooms were monitored. Only two (2) were currently being used to care for children. Teachers stated no medication or topical ointments were onsite. The facility did not provide transportation. The playground was monitored. No new staff were hired since the last annual compliance visit. Three (3) staff files were monitored. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 had an expired provisional CBC letter on file. I confirmed she had a current qualification in the ABCMS system. She also did not have documentation of receiving CPR/First Aid training. Mr. Surin stated she did not have the cards with her but she did receive training. Verification of training should be emailed to me. Six (6) children were enrolled and all child files were monitored. The sanitation inspection was completed today, 2/11/26 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 2/20/25. Fire and emergency drills were completed as required. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/11/26 and Premiere Eglise Haitienne De La Grace, owner, was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. An employee hired 1/3/25 did not have a medical report on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 did not have verification of successful completion of First Aid available for review. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 did not have verification of successfully completing CPR certification on file for review. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Three (3) children did not have updated emergency medical care information on file. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled on 1/5/26 did not have a medical assessment on file. GS110-91(1) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Two (2) children had expired off-premise permissions on file. .1005(b)(4) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) children enrolled on 1/5/26 did not have immunizations on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child's discipline statement did not include the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) employee had an expired provisional qualification letter on file. A current CBC qualification letter was confirmed in the ABMCS portal. The current qualification letter was not on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The staff roster was not complete in the ABMCS portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, February 25, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. The emailed compliance letter must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: As noted in the visit summary from 2/19/25, Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. I emailed additional ABCMS roster technical assistance information today. - Ms. Surin asked about police activity occurring in the area and at the businesses across the street. I explained that if there is police activity the facility should follow lockdown procedures. I also provided Ms. Surin the phone number to CMPD North Division so that she could call and let them know a child care facility operated at this address and if she ever had concerns about activity in the area could call to get additional information. I also explained that best practice would be to inform parents at pick up that an actual lockdown occurred and the reason for the lockdown. - Emergency medical care information should be updated annually for children. - Off-premise permissions are to be renewed annually as well. - Anytime parents provide OTC medication the facility should document when the medication is received, when it is returned, or when it is discarded. Medication can be discarded 72 hours after parents are notified to take home the medication. If medication is discarded, it should be thrown away in a receptacle that is inaccessible to children. - The new QRIS Pathway to the Stars process was discussed with Ms. Surin today. She stated the facility wished to remain operating with a Notice of Compliance until a permanent director is hired. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 279 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:12 PM Time In: 01:18 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM 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 Notice of Compliance issued on March 3, 2022. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 91% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 19, 2025. The April 2025 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Mecklenburg County Environmental Health conducted an inspection prior to my arrival. I spoke with the specialist in the parking lot prior to entering the facility. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. Saint Fleur Surin, Owner/Operator, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Mr. Surin accompanied me to the classrooms. Two (2) classrooms were operating today and five (5) children were present. Toddlers in Space 2a were observed participating in free choice activities. The teacher was observed attentive to children’s needs. Materials were age appropriate and observed in good repair. The attendance indicated three (3) children were present. Mr. Surin stated a two-year-old child was moved to Space B2 but came back to Space 2a for diapering. I explained that the two-year-old could remain in Space 2a until he was out of diapers since Space B2 did not have a changing table. I reminded both Mr. Surin and the teacher that they should follow the ratio for the youngest child enrolled in the classroom. I also explained that child transitions should be documented on the attendance so that there was documentation of where every child was located at the facility. Preschool aged children were observed participating in free choice activities in Space B2. I observed art activities on a table. Materials were plentiful and in good repair. The teacher was engaged with children and provided a nurturing environment. Lunch met nutrition requirements and reflected what was listed on the menu. All classrooms were monitored. Only two (2) were currently being used to care for children. Teachers stated no medication or topical ointments were onsite. The facility did not provide transportation. The playground was monitored. No new staff were hired since the last annual compliance visit. Three (3) staff files were monitored. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 had an expired provisional CBC letter on file. I confirmed she had a current qualification in the ABCMS system. She also did not have documentation of receiving CPR/First Aid training. Mr. Surin stated she did not have the cards with her but she did receive training. Verification of training should be emailed to me. Six (6) children were enrolled and all child files were monitored. The sanitation inspection was completed today, 2/11/26 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 2/20/25. Fire and emergency drills were completed as required. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/11/26 and Premiere Eglise Haitienne De La Grace, owner, was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. An employee hired 1/3/25 did not have a medical report on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 did not have verification of successful completion of First Aid available for review. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 did not have verification of successfully completing CPR certification on file for review. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Three (3) children did not have updated emergency medical care information on file. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled on 1/5/26 did not have a medical assessment on file. GS110-91(1) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Two (2) children had expired off-premise permissions on file. .1005(b)(4) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) children enrolled on 1/5/26 did not have immunizations on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child's discipline statement did not include the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) employee had an expired provisional qualification letter on file. A current CBC qualification letter was confirmed in the ABMCS portal. The current qualification letter was not on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The staff roster was not complete in the ABMCS portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, February 25, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. The emailed compliance letter must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: As noted in the visit summary from 2/19/25, Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. I emailed additional ABCMS roster technical assistance information today. - Ms. Surin asked about police activity occurring in the area and at the businesses across the street. I explained that if there is police activity the facility should follow lockdown procedures. I also provided Ms. Surin the phone number to CMPD North Division so that she could call and let them know a child care facility operated at this address and if she ever had concerns about activity in the area could call to get additional information. I also explained that best practice would be to inform parents at pick up that an actual lockdown occurred and the reason for the lockdown. - Emergency medical care information should be updated annually for children. - Off-premise permissions are to be renewed annually as well. - Anytime parents provide OTC medication the facility should document when the medication is received, when it is returned, or when it is discarded. Medication can be discarded 72 hours after parents are notified to take home the medication. If medication is discarded, it should be thrown away in a receptacle that is inaccessible to children. - The new QRIS Pathway to the Stars process was discussed with Ms. Surin today. She stated the facility wished to remain operating with a Notice of Compliance until a permanent director is hired. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 279 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:12 PM Time In: 01:18 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM 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 Notice of Compliance issued on March 3, 2022. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 91% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 19, 2025. The April 2025 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Mecklenburg County Environmental Health conducted an inspection prior to my arrival. I spoke with the specialist in the parking lot prior to entering the facility. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. Saint Fleur Surin, Owner/Operator, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Mr. Surin accompanied me to the classrooms. Two (2) classrooms were operating today and five (5) children were present. Toddlers in Space 2a were observed participating in free choice activities. The teacher was observed attentive to children’s needs. Materials were age appropriate and observed in good repair. The attendance indicated three (3) children were present. Mr. Surin stated a two-year-old child was moved to Space B2 but came back to Space 2a for diapering. I explained that the two-year-old could remain in Space 2a until he was out of diapers since Space B2 did not have a changing table. I reminded both Mr. Surin and the teacher that they should follow the ratio for the youngest child enrolled in the classroom. I also explained that child transitions should be documented on the attendance so that there was documentation of where every child was located at the facility. Preschool aged children were observed participating in free choice activities in Space B2. I observed art activities on a table. Materials were plentiful and in good repair. The teacher was engaged with children and provided a nurturing environment. Lunch met nutrition requirements and reflected what was listed on the menu. All classrooms were monitored. Only two (2) were currently being used to care for children. Teachers stated no medication or topical ointments were onsite. The facility did not provide transportation. The playground was monitored. No new staff were hired since the last annual compliance visit. Three (3) staff files were monitored. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 had an expired provisional CBC letter on file. I confirmed she had a current qualification in the ABCMS system. She also did not have documentation of receiving CPR/First Aid training. Mr. Surin stated she did not have the cards with her but she did receive training. Verification of training should be emailed to me. Six (6) children were enrolled and all child files were monitored. The sanitation inspection was completed today, 2/11/26 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 2/20/25. Fire and emergency drills were completed as required. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/11/26 and Premiere Eglise Haitienne De La Grace, owner, was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. An employee hired 1/3/25 did not have a medical report on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 did not have verification of successful completion of First Aid available for review. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 did not have verification of successfully completing CPR certification on file for review. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Three (3) children did not have updated emergency medical care information on file. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled on 1/5/26 did not have a medical assessment on file. GS110-91(1) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Two (2) children had expired off-premise permissions on file. .1005(b)(4) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) children enrolled on 1/5/26 did not have immunizations on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child's discipline statement did not include the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) employee had an expired provisional qualification letter on file. A current CBC qualification letter was confirmed in the ABMCS portal. The current qualification letter was not on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The staff roster was not complete in the ABMCS portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, February 25, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. The emailed compliance letter must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: As noted in the visit summary from 2/19/25, Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. I emailed additional ABCMS roster technical assistance information today. - Ms. Surin asked about police activity occurring in the area and at the businesses across the street. I explained that if there is police activity the facility should follow lockdown procedures. I also provided Ms. Surin the phone number to CMPD North Division so that she could call and let them know a child care facility operated at this address and if she ever had concerns about activity in the area could call to get additional information. I also explained that best practice would be to inform parents at pick up that an actual lockdown occurred and the reason for the lockdown. - Emergency medical care information should be updated annually for children. - Off-premise permissions are to be renewed annually as well. - Anytime parents provide OTC medication the facility should document when the medication is received, when it is returned, or when it is discarded. Medication can be discarded 72 hours after parents are notified to take home the medication. If medication is discarded, it should be thrown away in a receptacle that is inaccessible to children. - The new QRIS Pathway to the Stars process was discussed with Ms. Surin today. She stated the facility wished to remain operating with a Notice of Compliance until a permanent director is hired. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 279 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:12 PM Time In: 01:18 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM 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 Notice of Compliance issued on March 3, 2022. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 91% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 19, 2025. The April 2025 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Mecklenburg County Environmental Health conducted an inspection prior to my arrival. I spoke with the specialist in the parking lot prior to entering the facility. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. Saint Fleur Surin, Owner/Operator, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Mr. Surin accompanied me to the classrooms. Two (2) classrooms were operating today and five (5) children were present. Toddlers in Space 2a were observed participating in free choice activities. The teacher was observed attentive to children’s needs. Materials were age appropriate and observed in good repair. The attendance indicated three (3) children were present. Mr. Surin stated a two-year-old child was moved to Space B2 but came back to Space 2a for diapering. I explained that the two-year-old could remain in Space 2a until he was out of diapers since Space B2 did not have a changing table. I reminded both Mr. Surin and the teacher that they should follow the ratio for the youngest child enrolled in the classroom. I also explained that child transitions should be documented on the attendance so that there was documentation of where every child was located at the facility. Preschool aged children were observed participating in free choice activities in Space B2. I observed art activities on a table. Materials were plentiful and in good repair. The teacher was engaged with children and provided a nurturing environment. Lunch met nutrition requirements and reflected what was listed on the menu. All classrooms were monitored. Only two (2) were currently being used to care for children. Teachers stated no medication or topical ointments were onsite. The facility did not provide transportation. The playground was monitored. No new staff were hired since the last annual compliance visit. Three (3) staff files were monitored. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 had an expired provisional CBC letter on file. I confirmed she had a current qualification in the ABCMS system. She also did not have documentation of receiving CPR/First Aid training. Mr. Surin stated she did not have the cards with her but she did receive training. Verification of training should be emailed to me. Six (6) children were enrolled and all child files were monitored. The sanitation inspection was completed today, 2/11/26 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 2/20/25. Fire and emergency drills were completed as required. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/11/26 and Premiere Eglise Haitienne De La Grace, owner, was listed as current- active. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. An employee hired 1/3/25 did not have a medical report on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 did not have verification of successful completion of First Aid available for review. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee hired 1/3/25 did not have verification of successfully completing CPR certification on file for review. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Three (3) children did not have updated emergency medical care information on file. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled on 1/5/26 did not have a medical assessment on file. GS110-91(1) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Two (2) children had expired off-premise permissions on file. .1005(b)(4) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) children enrolled on 1/5/26 did not have immunizations on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child's discipline statement did not include the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) employee had an expired provisional qualification letter on file. A current CBC qualification letter was confirmed in the ABMCS portal. The current qualification letter was not on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The staff roster was not complete in the ABMCS portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, February 25, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov. The emailed compliance letter must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: As noted in the visit summary from 2/19/25, Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. I emailed additional ABCMS roster technical assistance information today. - Ms. Surin asked about police activity occurring in the area and at the businesses across the street. I explained that if there is police activity the facility should follow lockdown procedures. I also provided Ms. Surin the phone number to CMPD North Division so that she could call and let them know a child care facility operated at this address and if she ever had concerns about activity in the area could call to get additional information. I also explained that best practice would be to inform parents at pick up that an actual lockdown occurred and the reason for the lockdown. - Emergency medical care information should be updated annually for children. - Off-premise permissions are to be renewed annually as well. - Anytime parents provide OTC medication the facility should document when the medication is received, when it is returned, or when it is discarded. Medication can be discarded 72 hours after parents are notified to take home the medication. If medication is discarded, it should be thrown away in a receptacle that is inaccessible to children. - The new QRIS Pathway to the Stars process was discussed with Ms. Surin today. She stated the facility wished to remain operating with a Notice of Compliance until a permanent director is hired. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 2/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 Notice of Compliance issued on March 3, 2022. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 89% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/28/24. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. Saint Fleur Surin, Owner/Operator, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Mr. Surin was present in the foyer with three (3) children. He stated they were participating in gross motor play as the outdoor temperature was below 32 degrees. I monitored the space and observed electrical outlets uncovered in the foyer as well as the restrooms used by children. I walked unaccompanied to Space 1A for infant care. One (1) infant was enrolled and present. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. Feeding schedules were posted and food was labeled and dated. Emergency medications were stored behind lock and key. I explained that emergency medication should be stored unlocked and above five feet for quick access in case of emergency. The completed permission form was on the topical ointment/OTC medication form. I provided a copy of the prescription medication form and explained it was valid for 6 months. The permission currently on file was still valid. Toddlers and preschool aged children were observed preparing for rest and finishing lunch. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Classrooms were organized and materials were observed in good repair. Teachers provided a nurturing environment and assisted as needed. Spaces 2a, C1, C2, D, and the gym were not currently being used. Classrooms that were not being used were set up with materials and were ready as enrollment increased. The playground was monitored and met requirements. The facility did not provide transportation. Two (2) new staff files were reviewed. Ms. L. Nere began employment on 1/3/25 and did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I looked up her information in the ABCMS portal and it indicated a new application must be submitted. I called the CBC unit and the person I spoke with stated she needed to complete the out of state information form to complete her background check. They stated she did not need to complete fingerprints again. I explained Ms. Nere could not be onsite until she received the qualification letter and she was asked to leave today as she had never been qualified before. Mr. and Mrs. Surin’s SIDS training expired 1/26/25. I explained they could not care for infants alone until they received training again. A sampling of children’s files was reviewed. No violations were observed. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/21/25 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/9/23. Mr. Surin stated the inspector came to the facility in the Fall and there were required repairs before the approved inspection could be completed. I called the inspector today and left a message that repairs were completed and Mr. Surin was ready for reinspection. Mr. Surin should email the completed DCDEE form to me within 7 days of the reinspection. Fire and emergency drills were completed as required. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/18/25 and Premiere Eglise Haitienne De La Grace, owner, was listed as current- active. 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 was completed on 8/9/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child's arrival time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets were uncovered in the foyer where children were observed playing and in the bathroom used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) new employees did not have a medical statement on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee did not have a negative TB test on file for review. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) new employee did not complete a health questionnaire and two (2) employees health questionnaires were not renewed annually. .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) new employee did not have emergency information on file and two (2) employees did not update the emergency information annually. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee who began employment on 1/3/25 did not completed the criminal background process prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Two (2) employee's SIDS training expired 1/26/25. .1102(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee who began employment on 1/3/25 did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two (2) new employees did not have a signed shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy on file for review. .0608(d)(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 Wednesday, March 13, 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: - Ms. Surin asked about a playground structure she would like to install on the playground. I looked up the specifications and it stated for residential use only and no age range was indicated. I stated I would need to do further research on the structure and DCDEE requirements. I informed her not to purchase the structure until she heard back from me. - We discussed the use of inflatables. I explained that inflatables were ok to use for special events and not for daily use. I also stated the age requirement of the inflatable must be adhered to and staff should actively supervise while in use. - A teacher was hired to move into the administrator role as soon as enrollment increased. I offered to make a technical assistance visit to review DCDEE requirements. I requested Ms. Caudill contact me with dates and we would schedule a time to meet. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 2/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 Notice of Compliance issued on March 3, 2022. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 89% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/28/24. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. Saint Fleur Surin, Owner/Operator, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Mr. Surin was present in the foyer with three (3) children. He stated they were participating in gross motor play as the outdoor temperature was below 32 degrees. I monitored the space and observed electrical outlets uncovered in the foyer as well as the restrooms used by children. I walked unaccompanied to Space 1A for infant care. One (1) infant was enrolled and present. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. Feeding schedules were posted and food was labeled and dated. Emergency medications were stored behind lock and key. I explained that emergency medication should be stored unlocked and above five feet for quick access in case of emergency. The completed permission form was on the topical ointment/OTC medication form. I provided a copy of the prescription medication form and explained it was valid for 6 months. The permission currently on file was still valid. Toddlers and preschool aged children were observed preparing for rest and finishing lunch. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Classrooms were organized and materials were observed in good repair. Teachers provided a nurturing environment and assisted as needed. Spaces 2a, C1, C2, D, and the gym were not currently being used. Classrooms that were not being used were set up with materials and were ready as enrollment increased. The playground was monitored and met requirements. The facility did not provide transportation. Two (2) new staff files were reviewed. Ms. L. Nere began employment on 1/3/25 and did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I looked up her information in the ABCMS portal and it indicated a new application must be submitted. I called the CBC unit and the person I spoke with stated she needed to complete the out of state information form to complete her background check. They stated she did not need to complete fingerprints again. I explained Ms. Nere could not be onsite until she received the qualification letter and she was asked to leave today as she had never been qualified before. Mr. and Mrs. Surin’s SIDS training expired 1/26/25. I explained they could not care for infants alone until they received training again. A sampling of children’s files was reviewed. No violations were observed. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/21/25 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/9/23. Mr. Surin stated the inspector came to the facility in the Fall and there were required repairs before the approved inspection could be completed. I called the inspector today and left a message that repairs were completed and Mr. Surin was ready for reinspection. Mr. Surin should email the completed DCDEE form to me within 7 days of the reinspection. Fire and emergency drills were completed as required. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/18/25 and Premiere Eglise Haitienne De La Grace, owner, was listed as current- active. 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 was completed on 8/9/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child's arrival time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets were uncovered in the foyer where children were observed playing and in the bathroom used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) new employees did not have a medical statement on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee did not have a negative TB test on file for review. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) new employee did not complete a health questionnaire and two (2) employees health questionnaires were not renewed annually. .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) new employee did not have emergency information on file and two (2) employees did not update the emergency information annually. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee who began employment on 1/3/25 did not completed the criminal background process prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Two (2) employee's SIDS training expired 1/26/25. .1102(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee who began employment on 1/3/25 did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two (2) new employees did not have a signed shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy on file for review. .0608(d)(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 Wednesday, March 13, 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: - Ms. Surin asked about a playground structure she would like to install on the playground. I looked up the specifications and it stated for residential use only and no age range was indicated. I stated I would need to do further research on the structure and DCDEE requirements. I informed her not to purchase the structure until she heard back from me. - We discussed the use of inflatables. I explained that inflatables were ok to use for special events and not for daily use. I also stated the age requirement of the inflatable must be adhered to and staff should actively supervise while in use. - A teacher was hired to move into the administrator role as soon as enrollment increased. I offered to make a technical assistance visit to review DCDEE requirements. I requested Ms. Caudill contact me with dates and we would schedule a time to meet. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 2/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 Notice of Compliance issued on March 3, 2022. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 89% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/28/24. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. Saint Fleur Surin, Owner/Operator, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Mr. Surin was present in the foyer with three (3) children. He stated they were participating in gross motor play as the outdoor temperature was below 32 degrees. I monitored the space and observed electrical outlets uncovered in the foyer as well as the restrooms used by children. I walked unaccompanied to Space 1A for infant care. One (1) infant was enrolled and present. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. Feeding schedules were posted and food was labeled and dated. Emergency medications were stored behind lock and key. I explained that emergency medication should be stored unlocked and above five feet for quick access in case of emergency. The completed permission form was on the topical ointment/OTC medication form. I provided a copy of the prescription medication form and explained it was valid for 6 months. The permission currently on file was still valid. Toddlers and preschool aged children were observed preparing for rest and finishing lunch. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Classrooms were organized and materials were observed in good repair. Teachers provided a nurturing environment and assisted as needed. Spaces 2a, C1, C2, D, and the gym were not currently being used. Classrooms that were not being used were set up with materials and were ready as enrollment increased. The playground was monitored and met requirements. The facility did not provide transportation. Two (2) new staff files were reviewed. Ms. L. Nere began employment on 1/3/25 and did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I looked up her information in the ABCMS portal and it indicated a new application must be submitted. I called the CBC unit and the person I spoke with stated she needed to complete the out of state information form to complete her background check. They stated she did not need to complete fingerprints again. I explained Ms. Nere could not be onsite until she received the qualification letter and she was asked to leave today as she had never been qualified before. Mr. and Mrs. Surin’s SIDS training expired 1/26/25. I explained they could not care for infants alone until they received training again. A sampling of children’s files was reviewed. No violations were observed. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/21/25 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/9/23. Mr. Surin stated the inspector came to the facility in the Fall and there were required repairs before the approved inspection could be completed. I called the inspector today and left a message that repairs were completed and Mr. Surin was ready for reinspection. Mr. Surin should email the completed DCDEE form to me within 7 days of the reinspection. Fire and emergency drills were completed as required. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/18/25 and Premiere Eglise Haitienne De La Grace, owner, was listed as current- active. 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 was completed on 8/9/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child's arrival time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets were uncovered in the foyer where children were observed playing and in the bathroom used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) new employees did not have a medical statement on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee did not have a negative TB test on file for review. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) new employee did not complete a health questionnaire and two (2) employees health questionnaires were not renewed annually. .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) new employee did not have emergency information on file and two (2) employees did not update the emergency information annually. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee who began employment on 1/3/25 did not completed the criminal background process prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Two (2) employee's SIDS training expired 1/26/25. .1102(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee who began employment on 1/3/25 did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two (2) new employees did not have a signed shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy on file for review. .0608(d)(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 Wednesday, March 13, 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: - Ms. Surin asked about a playground structure she would like to install on the playground. I looked up the specifications and it stated for residential use only and no age range was indicated. I stated I would need to do further research on the structure and DCDEE requirements. I informed her not to purchase the structure until she heard back from me. - We discussed the use of inflatables. I explained that inflatables were ok to use for special events and not for daily use. I also stated the age requirement of the inflatable must be adhered to and staff should actively supervise while in use. - A teacher was hired to move into the administrator role as soon as enrollment increased. I offered to make a technical assistance visit to review DCDEE requirements. I requested Ms. Caudill contact me with dates and we would schedule a time to meet. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 2/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 Notice of Compliance issued on March 3, 2022. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 89% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/28/24. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. Saint Fleur Surin, Owner/Operator, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Mr. Surin was present in the foyer with three (3) children. He stated they were participating in gross motor play as the outdoor temperature was below 32 degrees. I monitored the space and observed electrical outlets uncovered in the foyer as well as the restrooms used by children. I walked unaccompanied to Space 1A for infant care. One (1) infant was enrolled and present. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. Feeding schedules were posted and food was labeled and dated. Emergency medications were stored behind lock and key. I explained that emergency medication should be stored unlocked and above five feet for quick access in case of emergency. The completed permission form was on the topical ointment/OTC medication form. I provided a copy of the prescription medication form and explained it was valid for 6 months. The permission currently on file was still valid. Toddlers and preschool aged children were observed preparing for rest and finishing lunch. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Classrooms were organized and materials were observed in good repair. Teachers provided a nurturing environment and assisted as needed. Spaces 2a, C1, C2, D, and the gym were not currently being used. Classrooms that were not being used were set up with materials and were ready as enrollment increased. The playground was monitored and met requirements. The facility did not provide transportation. Two (2) new staff files were reviewed. Ms. L. Nere began employment on 1/3/25 and did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I looked up her information in the ABCMS portal and it indicated a new application must be submitted. I called the CBC unit and the person I spoke with stated she needed to complete the out of state information form to complete her background check. They stated she did not need to complete fingerprints again. I explained Ms. Nere could not be onsite until she received the qualification letter and she was asked to leave today as she had never been qualified before. Mr. and Mrs. Surin’s SIDS training expired 1/26/25. I explained they could not care for infants alone until they received training again. A sampling of children’s files was reviewed. No violations were observed. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/21/25 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/9/23. Mr. Surin stated the inspector came to the facility in the Fall and there were required repairs before the approved inspection could be completed. I called the inspector today and left a message that repairs were completed and Mr. Surin was ready for reinspection. Mr. Surin should email the completed DCDEE form to me within 7 days of the reinspection. Fire and emergency drills were completed as required. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/18/25 and Premiere Eglise Haitienne De La Grace, owner, was listed as current- active. 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 was completed on 8/9/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child's arrival time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets were uncovered in the foyer where children were observed playing and in the bathroom used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) new employees did not have a medical statement on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee did not have a negative TB test on file for review. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) new employee did not complete a health questionnaire and two (2) employees health questionnaires were not renewed annually. .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) new employee did not have emergency information on file and two (2) employees did not update the emergency information annually. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee who began employment on 1/3/25 did not completed the criminal background process prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Two (2) employee's SIDS training expired 1/26/25. .1102(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee who began employment on 1/3/25 did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two (2) new employees did not have a signed shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy on file for review. .0608(d)(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 Wednesday, March 13, 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: - Ms. Surin asked about a playground structure she would like to install on the playground. I looked up the specifications and it stated for residential use only and no age range was indicated. I stated I would need to do further research on the structure and DCDEE requirements. I informed her not to purchase the structure until she heard back from me. - We discussed the use of inflatables. I explained that inflatables were ok to use for special events and not for daily use. I also stated the age requirement of the inflatable must be adhered to and staff should actively supervise while in use. - A teacher was hired to move into the administrator role as soon as enrollment increased. I offered to make a technical assistance visit to review DCDEE requirements. I requested Ms. Caudill contact me with dates and we would schedule a time to meet. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 2/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 Notice of Compliance issued on March 3, 2022. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 89% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/28/24. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. Saint Fleur Surin, Owner/Operator, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Mr. Surin was present in the foyer with three (3) children. He stated they were participating in gross motor play as the outdoor temperature was below 32 degrees. I monitored the space and observed electrical outlets uncovered in the foyer as well as the restrooms used by children. I walked unaccompanied to Space 1A for infant care. One (1) infant was enrolled and present. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. Feeding schedules were posted and food was labeled and dated. Emergency medications were stored behind lock and key. I explained that emergency medication should be stored unlocked and above five feet for quick access in case of emergency. The completed permission form was on the topical ointment/OTC medication form. I provided a copy of the prescription medication form and explained it was valid for 6 months. The permission currently on file was still valid. Toddlers and preschool aged children were observed preparing for rest and finishing lunch. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Classrooms were organized and materials were observed in good repair. Teachers provided a nurturing environment and assisted as needed. Spaces 2a, C1, C2, D, and the gym were not currently being used. Classrooms that were not being used were set up with materials and were ready as enrollment increased. The playground was monitored and met requirements. The facility did not provide transportation. Two (2) new staff files were reviewed. Ms. L. Nere began employment on 1/3/25 and did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I looked up her information in the ABCMS portal and it indicated a new application must be submitted. I called the CBC unit and the person I spoke with stated she needed to complete the out of state information form to complete her background check. They stated she did not need to complete fingerprints again. I explained Ms. Nere could not be onsite until she received the qualification letter and she was asked to leave today as she had never been qualified before. Mr. and Mrs. Surin’s SIDS training expired 1/26/25. I explained they could not care for infants alone until they received training again. A sampling of children’s files was reviewed. No violations were observed. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/21/25 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/9/23. Mr. Surin stated the inspector came to the facility in the Fall and there were required repairs before the approved inspection could be completed. I called the inspector today and left a message that repairs were completed and Mr. Surin was ready for reinspection. Mr. Surin should email the completed DCDEE form to me within 7 days of the reinspection. Fire and emergency drills were completed as required. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/18/25 and Premiere Eglise Haitienne De La Grace, owner, was listed as current- active. 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 was completed on 8/9/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child's arrival time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets were uncovered in the foyer where children were observed playing and in the bathroom used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) new employees did not have a medical statement on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee did not have a negative TB test on file for review. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) new employee did not complete a health questionnaire and two (2) employees health questionnaires were not renewed annually. .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) new employee did not have emergency information on file and two (2) employees did not update the emergency information annually. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee who began employment on 1/3/25 did not completed the criminal background process prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Two (2) employee's SIDS training expired 1/26/25. .1102(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee who began employment on 1/3/25 did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two (2) new employees did not have a signed shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy on file for review. .0608(d)(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 Wednesday, March 13, 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: - Ms. Surin asked about a playground structure she would like to install on the playground. I looked up the specifications and it stated for residential use only and no age range was indicated. I stated I would need to do further research on the structure and DCDEE requirements. I informed her not to purchase the structure until she heard back from me. - We discussed the use of inflatables. I explained that inflatables were ok to use for special events and not for daily use. I also stated the age requirement of the inflatable must be adhered to and staff should actively supervise while in use. - A teacher was hired to move into the administrator role as soon as enrollment increased. I offered to make a technical assistance visit to review DCDEE requirements. I requested Ms. Caudill contact me with dates and we would schedule a time to meet. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 2/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 Notice of Compliance issued on March 3, 2022. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 89% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/28/24. The November 2024 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. Saint Fleur Surin, Owner/Operator, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Mr. Surin was present in the foyer with three (3) children. He stated they were participating in gross motor play as the outdoor temperature was below 32 degrees. I monitored the space and observed electrical outlets uncovered in the foyer as well as the restrooms used by children. I walked unaccompanied to Space 1A for infant care. One (1) infant was enrolled and present. Safe sleep checks were documented as required. Feeding schedules were posted and food was labeled and dated. Emergency medications were stored behind lock and key. I explained that emergency medication should be stored unlocked and above five feet for quick access in case of emergency. The completed permission form was on the topical ointment/OTC medication form. I provided a copy of the prescription medication form and explained it was valid for 6 months. The permission currently on file was still valid. Toddlers and preschool aged children were observed preparing for rest and finishing lunch. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Classrooms were organized and materials were observed in good repair. Teachers provided a nurturing environment and assisted as needed. Spaces 2a, C1, C2, D, and the gym were not currently being used. Classrooms that were not being used were set up with materials and were ready as enrollment increased. The playground was monitored and met requirements. The facility did not provide transportation. Two (2) new staff files were reviewed. Ms. L. Nere began employment on 1/3/25 and did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I looked up her information in the ABCMS portal and it indicated a new application must be submitted. I called the CBC unit and the person I spoke with stated she needed to complete the out of state information form to complete her background check. They stated she did not need to complete fingerprints again. I explained Ms. Nere could not be onsite until she received the qualification letter and she was asked to leave today as she had never been qualified before. Mr. and Mrs. Surin’s SIDS training expired 1/26/25. I explained they could not care for infants alone until they received training again. A sampling of children’s files was reviewed. No violations were observed. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/21/25 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/9/23. Mr. Surin stated the inspector came to the facility in the Fall and there were required repairs before the approved inspection could be completed. I called the inspector today and left a message that repairs were completed and Mr. Surin was ready for reinspection. Mr. Surin should email the completed DCDEE form to me within 7 days of the reinspection. Fire and emergency drills were completed as required. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/18/25 and Premiere Eglise Haitienne De La Grace, owner, was listed as current- active. 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 was completed on 8/9/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child's arrival time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets were uncovered in the foyer where children were observed playing and in the bathroom used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) new employees did not have a medical statement on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee did not have a negative TB test on file for review. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) new employee did not complete a health questionnaire and two (2) employees health questionnaires were not renewed annually. .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) new employee did not have emergency information on file and two (2) employees did not update the emergency information annually. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee who began employment on 1/3/25 did not completed the criminal background process prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Two (2) employee's SIDS training expired 1/26/25. .1102(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee who began employment on 1/3/25 did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two (2) new employees did not have a signed shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy on file for review. .0608(d)(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 Wednesday, March 13, 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: - Ms. Surin asked about a playground structure she would like to install on the playground. I looked up the specifications and it stated for residential use only and no age range was indicated. I stated I would need to do further research on the structure and DCDEE requirements. I informed her not to purchase the structure until she heard back from me. - We discussed the use of inflatables. I explained that inflatables were ok to use for special events and not for daily use. I also stated the age requirement of the inflatable must be adhered to and staff should actively supervise while in use. - A teacher was hired to move into the administrator role as soon as enrollment increased. I offered to make a technical assistance visit to review DCDEE requirements. I requested Ms. Caudill contact me with dates and we would schedule a time to meet. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/20/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/20/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 109 Time In: 10:56 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s Notice of Compliance was issued March 3, 2022 and an eighteen-month compliance history of 88% prior to today’s visit. The NC child care law summary was posted. The following was monitored using the March 2024 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, capacity, staff/child ratios, adequate and approved space, criminal background checks, CPR, First Aid, special training, new staff records, storage of hazardous products, and storage of medication. Upon arrival, I rang the “Ring” doorbell and informed Pastor Surin the purpose of the visit. I waited for approximately five (5) minutes and walked around the side of the building and knocked on a classroom door. The toddler teacher answered the door and allowed me entrance to the building. I was greeted by Ms. Francoise Surin, assistant director, in the hallway and explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Surin was present with four (4) children and was observed pushing the snack cart down the hallway with children following behind her. She stated she was taking the children to play in the foyer space as the gym was currently set up for Sunday church services. Pastor Surin arrived to the facility and Ms. Surin accompanied me on the walk through. There were currently seven (7) children enrolled and seven (7) children present today. In the toddler room I observed children participating in free choice activities. I observed age appropriate materials available each child. Attendance was documented as required. No child was under fifteen (15) months of age. I observed a child’s cup of juice stored in the refrigerator. Ms. Surin stated it was with the child from home. I asked if the child had a nutrition opt out form and she stated “no.” I asked if she knew if it was 100% juice and she stated she was unsure. I explained that children could only be served 100% juice and they were only allowed up to 6 oz of juice per day. It was unclear how much juice was in the cup so I recommended she ask parents to send the juice container each week so that she could confirm it was 100% juice and ensure the child was provided 6 oz per day. A water bottle was labeled with the child’s name but was not dated. I reminded Ms. Surin and the teacher that anything sent from home for children to eat or drink must be labeled with the child’s name and date. In the preschool classroom I observed attendance documented as required and materials were observed in good repair. I observed evidence of the lesson plan being implemented. Ms. Surin and I discussed using sanitizer after cleaning tables with soapy water instead of disinfectant. I explained disinfectant should be used on surfaces after diapering, toileting, and when changing the sink use from handwashing after toileting and before the sink was used to wash hands before eating. Two (2) classrooms were currently being used. Ms. Surin asked about adding equipment to the playground. I explained that climbing structures or swings would need to be approved to ensure adequate soft surfacing was installed in fall zones and pivot points were appropriate for the swings. She showed me a Little Tykes outdoor play kitchen and I explained that was fine to add to the playground. She also asked about a sandbox and I explained sand was fine to use it just had to be covered when not in use. We discussed adding a flower and vegetable garden to the playground as well. Ms. Surin planted butternut squash at the front entrance as she was unsure if she could grow them inside licensed space. I encouraged her to plant a garden with the children as the playground area had ample space and sunshine to grow fruits, vegetables, and/or a wild flowers. No new staff were hired. All staff had current CBC qualification letters and current CPR/First Aid certification. Fire drills were not documented for May and June 2024. Shelter-in-Place and lockdown drills were completed as required. Arrival/departure times were documented as required. It was reported that no emergency medications were required. Violation Number Comment Rule 503 Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. A one year old child had a cup of juice sent from home. It was unclear if it was 100% juice and how many ounces of juice was provided. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. A child's water bottle was not dated in Space 2. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented for May and June 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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, September 3, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - A packet to change the age range to 0 – 12 years will be processed with the visit summary. Ms. Surin requested the change during the visit today as she stated the facility may add after school children. - I explained that if they wished to transport children I would need to come and approve the vehicle used to transport. The visit can be an announced visit. Children may not be transported until the vehicle is approved. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/20/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/20/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 109 Time In: 10:56 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s Notice of Compliance was issued March 3, 2022 and an eighteen-month compliance history of 88% prior to today’s visit. The NC child care law summary was posted. The following was monitored using the March 2024 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, capacity, staff/child ratios, adequate and approved space, criminal background checks, CPR, First Aid, special training, new staff records, storage of hazardous products, and storage of medication. Upon arrival, I rang the “Ring” doorbell and informed Pastor Surin the purpose of the visit. I waited for approximately five (5) minutes and walked around the side of the building and knocked on a classroom door. The toddler teacher answered the door and allowed me entrance to the building. I was greeted by Ms. Francoise Surin, assistant director, in the hallway and explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Surin was present with four (4) children and was observed pushing the snack cart down the hallway with children following behind her. She stated she was taking the children to play in the foyer space as the gym was currently set up for Sunday church services. Pastor Surin arrived to the facility and Ms. Surin accompanied me on the walk through. There were currently seven (7) children enrolled and seven (7) children present today. In the toddler room I observed children participating in free choice activities. I observed age appropriate materials available each child. Attendance was documented as required. No child was under fifteen (15) months of age. I observed a child’s cup of juice stored in the refrigerator. Ms. Surin stated it was with the child from home. I asked if the child had a nutrition opt out form and she stated “no.” I asked if she knew if it was 100% juice and she stated she was unsure. I explained that children could only be served 100% juice and they were only allowed up to 6 oz of juice per day. It was unclear how much juice was in the cup so I recommended she ask parents to send the juice container each week so that she could confirm it was 100% juice and ensure the child was provided 6 oz per day. A water bottle was labeled with the child’s name but was not dated. I reminded Ms. Surin and the teacher that anything sent from home for children to eat or drink must be labeled with the child’s name and date. In the preschool classroom I observed attendance documented as required and materials were observed in good repair. I observed evidence of the lesson plan being implemented. Ms. Surin and I discussed using sanitizer after cleaning tables with soapy water instead of disinfectant. I explained disinfectant should be used on surfaces after diapering, toileting, and when changing the sink use from handwashing after toileting and before the sink was used to wash hands before eating. Two (2) classrooms were currently being used. Ms. Surin asked about adding equipment to the playground. I explained that climbing structures or swings would need to be approved to ensure adequate soft surfacing was installed in fall zones and pivot points were appropriate for the swings. She showed me a Little Tykes outdoor play kitchen and I explained that was fine to add to the playground. She also asked about a sandbox and I explained sand was fine to use it just had to be covered when not in use. We discussed adding a flower and vegetable garden to the playground as well. Ms. Surin planted butternut squash at the front entrance as she was unsure if she could grow them inside licensed space. I encouraged her to plant a garden with the children as the playground area had ample space and sunshine to grow fruits, vegetables, and/or a wild flowers. No new staff were hired. All staff had current CBC qualification letters and current CPR/First Aid certification. Fire drills were not documented for May and June 2024. Shelter-in-Place and lockdown drills were completed as required. Arrival/departure times were documented as required. It was reported that no emergency medications were required. Violation Number Comment Rule 503 Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. A one year old child had a cup of juice sent from home. It was unclear if it was 100% juice and how many ounces of juice was provided. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. A child's water bottle was not dated in Space 2. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented for May and June 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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, September 3, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: - A packet to change the age range to 0 – 12 years will be processed with the visit summary. Ms. Surin requested the change during the visit today as she stated the facility may add after school children. - I explained that if they wished to transport children I would need to come and approve the vehicle used to transport. The visit can be an announced visit. Children may not be transported until the vehicle is approved. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 69 Time In: 11:51 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM 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 verify compliance with child care requirement violations cited during the annual compliance visit conducted on 2/28/24. The correction letter was due 3/13/24. The provider scanned documents on 3/12/24, however not all violations were addressed in the scans received. An email was sent from the consultant on 3/20/24 requesting an emailed letter stating how each violation was corrected. It was also requested that all communications be sent from the email address listed in Regulatory to verify the sender. Upon arrival I was greeted by Pastor Saint-Fleur Surin and I explained the purpose of the visit. Another gentleman was present in the foyer of the building. Pastor Surin stated he was his brother, J. Gabelus, from Haiti and came to the building to get information from Pastor to obtain his driver’s license. Pastor Surin stated Mr. Gabelus was not working for the child care facility and was never with children. I monitored two (2) classrooms. Ms. Francoise Surin, Director, was supervising preschool children in Space B2. Preschool children went to the gym during the visit and Ms. Surin assisted me with verifying compliance with previous violations. In Space 1a I washed my hands at the handwashing sink and there were no paper towels at that sink or the food prep sink. The teacher handed me a paper towel from the child’s bathroom sink. Pastor Surin replaced paper towels during the visit. The alarm panel was beeping during the visit and indicated a trouble fault. I asked if the “trouble” was regarding the fire system and Pastor Surin stated it was from the security alarm system not the fire alarm system. Item #533 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles were labeled but not dated. I observed all food and bottles labeled and dated in Space 1a. This violation was verified corrected. Item #805 - 10A NCAC 09. 0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for December 2023. I observed a fire drill documented for February and March 2024. This violation was verified corrected. Item #887 - 10A NCAC 09. .0606(g) Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented every fifteen (15) minutes as stated on the safe sleep policy. No infants were enrolled. Both children in Space 1a were over 12 months of age and safe sleep checks were no longer required. This violation was verified corrected. Item #1032 - 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 12/4/23 had a medical report dated 2/21/24. I observed the medical report signed and dated. This violation was verified corrected. Item #1033 - 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. Ms. Surin stated the employee was required to obtain a chest x-ray and had an appointment scheduled in May 2024. The violation was cited again today. Item #1311 - 10A NCAC 09 .0802(c) Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child's EMC information was not updated annually. I observed the child’s EMC dated 2022. The paperwork on file had not been updated. Ms. Surin stated she gave new paperwork to the parent but had not received it back because the grandmother had been picking up and dropping off the child. Ms. Surin should contact the parent and request the updated paperwork be emailed or sent via text. The violation was cited again today. Item #1757 - G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d); 10A NCAC 09 .2703(e) A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) new employee did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I verified a current qualification on the ABCMS portal. Pastor Surin stated the employee was unable to access her CBC letter even though she was told it was emailed to her. The ABCMS was in “maintenance mode” when I tried to login today. During the visit conducted on 2/28/24 I verified in the ABCMS system that she was qualified on 11/30/23. Information regarding who to contact for a new letter is below. The violation was cited again today. Item #1811 - 10A NCAC 09 .0604(u); .0302(d)(8) Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed in August 2023. I observed an emergency drill documented in March 2024. The violation was verified corrected. Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. There were no paper towels at that handwash sink or the food prep sink in Space 1a. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. The employee was required to obtain a chest x-ray and the results were not on file at the facility. Repeat violation .0701(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. I observed the child’s EMC dated 2022. The paperwork on file had not been updated. Repeat violation. .0802(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Pastor Surin stated the employee was unable to access her CBC letter. The letter was not available for review today. The ABCMS system was in “maintenance mode” when I tried to login today. During the visit conducted on 2/28/24 I verified in the ABCMS system that she was qualified on 11/30/23. Repeat violation G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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, April 24, 2024 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: ABCMS Background Check Portal: If you are unable to login to your account to retrieve your background check please contact the CBC unit at DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or follow the information provided on the DCDEE website as follows: North Carolina Child Care Providers can obtain access to the Provider Access to ABCMS after completing the Moodle training and completing the form afterward. Once providers are logged in, you can access codes to allow your staff and applicants to create a connecting application to link themselves to your facility. The links include help documents to assist you. I showed Pastor Surin how to email me from his phone from the email listed in Regulatory. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 69 Time In: 11:51 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM 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 verify compliance with child care requirement violations cited during the annual compliance visit conducted on 2/28/24. The correction letter was due 3/13/24. The provider scanned documents on 3/12/24, however not all violations were addressed in the scans received. An email was sent from the consultant on 3/20/24 requesting an emailed letter stating how each violation was corrected. It was also requested that all communications be sent from the email address listed in Regulatory to verify the sender. Upon arrival I was greeted by Pastor Saint-Fleur Surin and I explained the purpose of the visit. Another gentleman was present in the foyer of the building. Pastor Surin stated he was his brother, J. Gabelus, from Haiti and came to the building to get information from Pastor to obtain his driver’s license. Pastor Surin stated Mr. Gabelus was not working for the child care facility and was never with children. I monitored two (2) classrooms. Ms. Francoise Surin, Director, was supervising preschool children in Space B2. Preschool children went to the gym during the visit and Ms. Surin assisted me with verifying compliance with previous violations. In Space 1a I washed my hands at the handwashing sink and there were no paper towels at that sink or the food prep sink. The teacher handed me a paper towel from the child’s bathroom sink. Pastor Surin replaced paper towels during the visit. The alarm panel was beeping during the visit and indicated a trouble fault. I asked if the “trouble” was regarding the fire system and Pastor Surin stated it was from the security alarm system not the fire alarm system. Item #533 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles were labeled but not dated. I observed all food and bottles labeled and dated in Space 1a. This violation was verified corrected. Item #805 - 10A NCAC 09. 0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for December 2023. I observed a fire drill documented for February and March 2024. This violation was verified corrected. Item #887 - 10A NCAC 09. .0606(g) Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented every fifteen (15) minutes as stated on the safe sleep policy. No infants were enrolled. Both children in Space 1a were over 12 months of age and safe sleep checks were no longer required. This violation was verified corrected. Item #1032 - 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 12/4/23 had a medical report dated 2/21/24. I observed the medical report signed and dated. This violation was verified corrected. Item #1033 - 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. Ms. Surin stated the employee was required to obtain a chest x-ray and had an appointment scheduled in May 2024. The violation was cited again today. Item #1311 - 10A NCAC 09 .0802(c) Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child's EMC information was not updated annually. I observed the child’s EMC dated 2022. The paperwork on file had not been updated. Ms. Surin stated she gave new paperwork to the parent but had not received it back because the grandmother had been picking up and dropping off the child. Ms. Surin should contact the parent and request the updated paperwork be emailed or sent via text. The violation was cited again today. Item #1757 - G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d); 10A NCAC 09 .2703(e) A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) new employee did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I verified a current qualification on the ABCMS portal. Pastor Surin stated the employee was unable to access her CBC letter even though she was told it was emailed to her. The ABCMS was in “maintenance mode” when I tried to login today. During the visit conducted on 2/28/24 I verified in the ABCMS system that she was qualified on 11/30/23. Information regarding who to contact for a new letter is below. The violation was cited again today. Item #1811 - 10A NCAC 09 .0604(u); .0302(d)(8) Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed in August 2023. I observed an emergency drill documented in March 2024. The violation was verified corrected. Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. There were no paper towels at that handwash sink or the food prep sink in Space 1a. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. The employee was required to obtain a chest x-ray and the results were not on file at the facility. Repeat violation .0701(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. I observed the child’s EMC dated 2022. The paperwork on file had not been updated. Repeat violation. .0802(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Pastor Surin stated the employee was unable to access her CBC letter. The letter was not available for review today. The ABCMS system was in “maintenance mode” when I tried to login today. During the visit conducted on 2/28/24 I verified in the ABCMS system that she was qualified on 11/30/23. Repeat violation G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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, April 24, 2024 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: ABCMS Background Check Portal: If you are unable to login to your account to retrieve your background check please contact the CBC unit at DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or follow the information provided on the DCDEE website as follows: North Carolina Child Care Providers can obtain access to the Provider Access to ABCMS after completing the Moodle training and completing the form afterward. Once providers are logged in, you can access codes to allow your staff and applicants to create a connecting application to link themselves to your facility. The links include help documents to assist you. I showed Pastor Surin how to email me from his phone from the email listed in Regulatory. 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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 69 Time In: 11:51 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM 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 verify compliance with child care requirement violations cited during the annual compliance visit conducted on 2/28/24. The correction letter was due 3/13/24. The provider scanned documents on 3/12/24, however not all violations were addressed in the scans received. An email was sent from the consultant on 3/20/24 requesting an emailed letter stating how each violation was corrected. It was also requested that all communications be sent from the email address listed in Regulatory to verify the sender. Upon arrival I was greeted by Pastor Saint-Fleur Surin and I explained the purpose of the visit. Another gentleman was present in the foyer of the building. Pastor Surin stated he was his brother, J. Gabelus, from Haiti and came to the building to get information from Pastor to obtain his driver’s license. Pastor Surin stated Mr. Gabelus was not working for the child care facility and was never with children. I monitored two (2) classrooms. Ms. Francoise Surin, Director, was supervising preschool children in Space B2. Preschool children went to the gym during the visit and Ms. Surin assisted me with verifying compliance with previous violations. In Space 1a I washed my hands at the handwashing sink and there were no paper towels at that sink or the food prep sink. The teacher handed me a paper towel from the child’s bathroom sink. Pastor Surin replaced paper towels during the visit. The alarm panel was beeping during the visit and indicated a trouble fault. I asked if the “trouble” was regarding the fire system and Pastor Surin stated it was from the security alarm system not the fire alarm system. Item #533 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles were labeled but not dated. I observed all food and bottles labeled and dated in Space 1a. This violation was verified corrected. Item #805 - 10A NCAC 09. 0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for December 2023. I observed a fire drill documented for February and March 2024. This violation was verified corrected. Item #887 - 10A NCAC 09. .0606(g) Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented every fifteen (15) minutes as stated on the safe sleep policy. No infants were enrolled. Both children in Space 1a were over 12 months of age and safe sleep checks were no longer required. This violation was verified corrected. Item #1032 - 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 12/4/23 had a medical report dated 2/21/24. I observed the medical report signed and dated. This violation was verified corrected. Item #1033 - 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. Ms. Surin stated the employee was required to obtain a chest x-ray and had an appointment scheduled in May 2024. The violation was cited again today. Item #1311 - 10A NCAC 09 .0802(c) Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child's EMC information was not updated annually. I observed the child’s EMC dated 2022. The paperwork on file had not been updated. Ms. Surin stated she gave new paperwork to the parent but had not received it back because the grandmother had been picking up and dropping off the child. Ms. Surin should contact the parent and request the updated paperwork be emailed or sent via text. The violation was cited again today. Item #1757 - G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d); 10A NCAC 09 .2703(e) A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) new employee did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I verified a current qualification on the ABCMS portal. Pastor Surin stated the employee was unable to access her CBC letter even though she was told it was emailed to her. The ABCMS was in “maintenance mode” when I tried to login today. During the visit conducted on 2/28/24 I verified in the ABCMS system that she was qualified on 11/30/23. Information regarding who to contact for a new letter is below. The violation was cited again today. Item #1811 - 10A NCAC 09 .0604(u); .0302(d)(8) Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed in August 2023. I observed an emergency drill documented in March 2024. The violation was verified corrected. Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. There were no paper towels at that handwash sink or the food prep sink in Space 1a. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. The employee was required to obtain a chest x-ray and the results were not on file at the facility. Repeat violation .0701(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. I observed the child’s EMC dated 2022. The paperwork on file had not been updated. Repeat violation. .0802(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Pastor Surin stated the employee was unable to access her CBC letter. The letter was not available for review today. The ABCMS system was in “maintenance mode” when I tried to login today. During the visit conducted on 2/28/24 I verified in the ABCMS system that she was qualified on 11/30/23. Repeat violation G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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, April 24, 2024 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: ABCMS Background Check Portal: If you are unable to login to your account to retrieve your background check please contact the CBC unit at DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or follow the information provided on the DCDEE website as follows: North Carolina Child Care Providers can obtain access to the Provider Access to ABCMS after completing the Moodle training and completing the form afterward. Once providers are logged in, you can access codes to allow your staff and applicants to create a connecting application to link themselves to your facility. The links include help documents to assist you. I showed Pastor Surin how to email me from his phone from the email listed in Regulatory. 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 .2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 69 Time In: 11:51 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM 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 verify compliance with child care requirement violations cited during the annual compliance visit conducted on 2/28/24. The correction letter was due 3/13/24. The provider scanned documents on 3/12/24, however not all violations were addressed in the scans received. An email was sent from the consultant on 3/20/24 requesting an emailed letter stating how each violation was corrected. It was also requested that all communications be sent from the email address listed in Regulatory to verify the sender. Upon arrival I was greeted by Pastor Saint-Fleur Surin and I explained the purpose of the visit. Another gentleman was present in the foyer of the building. Pastor Surin stated he was his brother, J. Gabelus, from Haiti and came to the building to get information from Pastor to obtain his driver’s license. Pastor Surin stated Mr. Gabelus was not working for the child care facility and was never with children. I monitored two (2) classrooms. Ms. Francoise Surin, Director, was supervising preschool children in Space B2. Preschool children went to the gym during the visit and Ms. Surin assisted me with verifying compliance with previous violations. In Space 1a I washed my hands at the handwashing sink and there were no paper towels at that sink or the food prep sink. The teacher handed me a paper towel from the child’s bathroom sink. Pastor Surin replaced paper towels during the visit. The alarm panel was beeping during the visit and indicated a trouble fault. I asked if the “trouble” was regarding the fire system and Pastor Surin stated it was from the security alarm system not the fire alarm system. Item #533 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles were labeled but not dated. I observed all food and bottles labeled and dated in Space 1a. This violation was verified corrected. Item #805 - 10A NCAC 09. 0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for December 2023. I observed a fire drill documented for February and March 2024. This violation was verified corrected. Item #887 - 10A NCAC 09. .0606(g) Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented every fifteen (15) minutes as stated on the safe sleep policy. No infants were enrolled. Both children in Space 1a were over 12 months of age and safe sleep checks were no longer required. This violation was verified corrected. Item #1032 - 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 12/4/23 had a medical report dated 2/21/24. I observed the medical report signed and dated. This violation was verified corrected. Item #1033 - 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. Ms. Surin stated the employee was required to obtain a chest x-ray and had an appointment scheduled in May 2024. The violation was cited again today. Item #1311 - 10A NCAC 09 .0802(c) Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child's EMC information was not updated annually. I observed the child’s EMC dated 2022. The paperwork on file had not been updated. Ms. Surin stated she gave new paperwork to the parent but had not received it back because the grandmother had been picking up and dropping off the child. Ms. Surin should contact the parent and request the updated paperwork be emailed or sent via text. The violation was cited again today. Item #1757 - G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d); 10A NCAC 09 .2703(e) A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) new employee did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I verified a current qualification on the ABCMS portal. Pastor Surin stated the employee was unable to access her CBC letter even though she was told it was emailed to her. The ABCMS was in “maintenance mode” when I tried to login today. During the visit conducted on 2/28/24 I verified in the ABCMS system that she was qualified on 11/30/23. Information regarding who to contact for a new letter is below. The violation was cited again today. Item #1811 - 10A NCAC 09 .0604(u); .0302(d)(8) Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed in August 2023. I observed an emergency drill documented in March 2024. The violation was verified corrected. Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. There were no paper towels at that handwash sink or the food prep sink in Space 1a. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. The employee was required to obtain a chest x-ray and the results were not on file at the facility. Repeat violation .0701(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. I observed the child’s EMC dated 2022. The paperwork on file had not been updated. Repeat violation. .0802(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Pastor Surin stated the employee was unable to access her CBC letter. The letter was not available for review today. The ABCMS system was in “maintenance mode” when I tried to login today. During the visit conducted on 2/28/24 I verified in the ABCMS system that she was qualified on 11/30/23. Repeat violation G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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, April 24, 2024 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: ABCMS Background Check Portal: If you are unable to login to your account to retrieve your background check please contact the CBC unit at DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or follow the information provided on the DCDEE website as follows: North Carolina Child Care Providers can obtain access to the Provider Access to ABCMS after completing the Moodle training and completing the form afterward. Once providers are logged in, you can access codes to allow your staff and applicants to create a connecting application to link themselves to your facility. The links include help documents to assist you. I showed Pastor Surin how to email me from his phone from the email listed in Regulatory. 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. 0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 69 Time In: 11:51 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM 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 verify compliance with child care requirement violations cited during the annual compliance visit conducted on 2/28/24. The correction letter was due 3/13/24. The provider scanned documents on 3/12/24, however not all violations were addressed in the scans received. An email was sent from the consultant on 3/20/24 requesting an emailed letter stating how each violation was corrected. It was also requested that all communications be sent from the email address listed in Regulatory to verify the sender. Upon arrival I was greeted by Pastor Saint-Fleur Surin and I explained the purpose of the visit. Another gentleman was present in the foyer of the building. Pastor Surin stated he was his brother, J. Gabelus, from Haiti and came to the building to get information from Pastor to obtain his driver’s license. Pastor Surin stated Mr. Gabelus was not working for the child care facility and was never with children. I monitored two (2) classrooms. Ms. Francoise Surin, Director, was supervising preschool children in Space B2. Preschool children went to the gym during the visit and Ms. Surin assisted me with verifying compliance with previous violations. In Space 1a I washed my hands at the handwashing sink and there were no paper towels at that sink or the food prep sink. The teacher handed me a paper towel from the child’s bathroom sink. Pastor Surin replaced paper towels during the visit. The alarm panel was beeping during the visit and indicated a trouble fault. I asked if the “trouble” was regarding the fire system and Pastor Surin stated it was from the security alarm system not the fire alarm system. Item #533 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles were labeled but not dated. I observed all food and bottles labeled and dated in Space 1a. This violation was verified corrected. Item #805 - 10A NCAC 09. 0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for December 2023. I observed a fire drill documented for February and March 2024. This violation was verified corrected. Item #887 - 10A NCAC 09. .0606(g) Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented every fifteen (15) minutes as stated on the safe sleep policy. No infants were enrolled. Both children in Space 1a were over 12 months of age and safe sleep checks were no longer required. This violation was verified corrected. Item #1032 - 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 12/4/23 had a medical report dated 2/21/24. I observed the medical report signed and dated. This violation was verified corrected. Item #1033 - 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. Ms. Surin stated the employee was required to obtain a chest x-ray and had an appointment scheduled in May 2024. The violation was cited again today. Item #1311 - 10A NCAC 09 .0802(c) Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child's EMC information was not updated annually. I observed the child’s EMC dated 2022. The paperwork on file had not been updated. Ms. Surin stated she gave new paperwork to the parent but had not received it back because the grandmother had been picking up and dropping off the child. Ms. Surin should contact the parent and request the updated paperwork be emailed or sent via text. The violation was cited again today. Item #1757 - G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d); 10A NCAC 09 .2703(e) A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) new employee did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I verified a current qualification on the ABCMS portal. Pastor Surin stated the employee was unable to access her CBC letter even though she was told it was emailed to her. The ABCMS was in “maintenance mode” when I tried to login today. During the visit conducted on 2/28/24 I verified in the ABCMS system that she was qualified on 11/30/23. Information regarding who to contact for a new letter is below. The violation was cited again today. Item #1811 - 10A NCAC 09 .0604(u); .0302(d)(8) Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed in August 2023. I observed an emergency drill documented in March 2024. The violation was verified corrected. Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. There were no paper towels at that handwash sink or the food prep sink in Space 1a. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. The employee was required to obtain a chest x-ray and the results were not on file at the facility. Repeat violation .0701(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. I observed the child’s EMC dated 2022. The paperwork on file had not been updated. Repeat violation. .0802(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Pastor Surin stated the employee was unable to access her CBC letter. The letter was not available for review today. The ABCMS system was in “maintenance mode” when I tried to login today. During the visit conducted on 2/28/24 I verified in the ABCMS system that she was qualified on 11/30/23. Repeat violation G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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, April 24, 2024 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: ABCMS Background Check Portal: If you are unable to login to your account to retrieve your background check please contact the CBC unit at DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or follow the information provided on the DCDEE website as follows: North Carolina Child Care Providers can obtain access to the Provider Access to ABCMS after completing the Moodle training and completing the form afterward. Once providers are logged in, you can access codes to allow your staff and applicants to create a connecting application to link themselves to your facility. The links include help documents to assist you. I showed Pastor Surin how to email me from his phone from the email listed in Regulatory. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 69 Time In: 11:51 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM 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 verify compliance with child care requirement violations cited during the annual compliance visit conducted on 2/28/24. The correction letter was due 3/13/24. The provider scanned documents on 3/12/24, however not all violations were addressed in the scans received. An email was sent from the consultant on 3/20/24 requesting an emailed letter stating how each violation was corrected. It was also requested that all communications be sent from the email address listed in Regulatory to verify the sender. Upon arrival I was greeted by Pastor Saint-Fleur Surin and I explained the purpose of the visit. Another gentleman was present in the foyer of the building. Pastor Surin stated he was his brother, J. Gabelus, from Haiti and came to the building to get information from Pastor to obtain his driver’s license. Pastor Surin stated Mr. Gabelus was not working for the child care facility and was never with children. I monitored two (2) classrooms. Ms. Francoise Surin, Director, was supervising preschool children in Space B2. Preschool children went to the gym during the visit and Ms. Surin assisted me with verifying compliance with previous violations. In Space 1a I washed my hands at the handwashing sink and there were no paper towels at that sink or the food prep sink. The teacher handed me a paper towel from the child’s bathroom sink. Pastor Surin replaced paper towels during the visit. The alarm panel was beeping during the visit and indicated a trouble fault. I asked if the “trouble” was regarding the fire system and Pastor Surin stated it was from the security alarm system not the fire alarm system. Item #533 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles were labeled but not dated. I observed all food and bottles labeled and dated in Space 1a. This violation was verified corrected. Item #805 - 10A NCAC 09. 0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for December 2023. I observed a fire drill documented for February and March 2024. This violation was verified corrected. Item #887 - 10A NCAC 09. .0606(g) Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented every fifteen (15) minutes as stated on the safe sleep policy. No infants were enrolled. Both children in Space 1a were over 12 months of age and safe sleep checks were no longer required. This violation was verified corrected. Item #1032 - 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 12/4/23 had a medical report dated 2/21/24. I observed the medical report signed and dated. This violation was verified corrected. Item #1033 - 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. Ms. Surin stated the employee was required to obtain a chest x-ray and had an appointment scheduled in May 2024. The violation was cited again today. Item #1311 - 10A NCAC 09 .0802(c) Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child's EMC information was not updated annually. I observed the child’s EMC dated 2022. The paperwork on file had not been updated. Ms. Surin stated she gave new paperwork to the parent but had not received it back because the grandmother had been picking up and dropping off the child. Ms. Surin should contact the parent and request the updated paperwork be emailed or sent via text. The violation was cited again today. Item #1757 - G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d); 10A NCAC 09 .2703(e) A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) new employee did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I verified a current qualification on the ABCMS portal. Pastor Surin stated the employee was unable to access her CBC letter even though she was told it was emailed to her. The ABCMS was in “maintenance mode” when I tried to login today. During the visit conducted on 2/28/24 I verified in the ABCMS system that she was qualified on 11/30/23. Information regarding who to contact for a new letter is below. The violation was cited again today. Item #1811 - 10A NCAC 09 .0604(u); .0302(d)(8) Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed in August 2023. I observed an emergency drill documented in March 2024. The violation was verified corrected. Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. There were no paper towels at that handwash sink or the food prep sink in Space 1a. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. The employee was required to obtain a chest x-ray and the results were not on file at the facility. Repeat violation .0701(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. I observed the child’s EMC dated 2022. The paperwork on file had not been updated. Repeat violation. .0802(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Pastor Surin stated the employee was unable to access her CBC letter. The letter was not available for review today. The ABCMS system was in “maintenance mode” when I tried to login today. During the visit conducted on 2/28/24 I verified in the ABCMS system that she was qualified on 11/30/23. Repeat violation G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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, April 24, 2024 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: ABCMS Background Check Portal: If you are unable to login to your account to retrieve your background check please contact the CBC unit at DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or follow the information provided on the DCDEE website as follows: North Carolina Child Care Providers can obtain access to the Provider Access to ABCMS after completing the Moodle training and completing the form afterward. Once providers are logged in, you can access codes to allow your staff and applicants to create a connecting application to link themselves to your facility. The links include help documents to assist you. I showed Pastor Surin how to email me from his phone from the email listed in Regulatory. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/28/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 2/28/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 03:10 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 Notice of Compliance issued on March 3, 2022. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 91% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/2/23. The August 2023 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Upon arrival I observed Mr. Saint Fleur Surin, Owner/Operator, on the playground with children. He allowed me entrance to the facility. Mr. Surin called Ms. Francoise Surin, Interim Director, to inform her I was onsite. Ms. Surin was preparing lunch in the kitchen. Mr. Surin allowed me entrance to the child care hallway. I visited Space 1a for infant care and observed one (1) child under 12 months of age and one (1) child fifteen (15) months of age. I reviewed safe sleep checks and observed the teacher was not visually checking and documenting the safe sleep check every fifteen (15) minutes. We discussed the importance of documenting safe sleep checks and anything written on the safe sleep policy should be implemented. Bottles were labeled but not dated. It was explained that parents were asked to label and date bottles. I explained that if bottles weren’t labeled and dated by parents, staff should be labeling. I monitored diaper creams and observed current permissions. Spaces 2a, B1, C1, C2, D, and the gym were not currently being used. The gym’s heating unit was broken and Mr. Surin stated he was trying to find someone to repair the unit who had the parts as it was an older system. He stated Environment Health told him the gym could not be used if the temperature was below 67F. He stated he would begin using it again once the temperature became warm enough. In Space B2 I observed children eating lunch. Lunch met nutrition requirements. I observed cots available for each child and individual linens for each cot. Both classrooms used by children were observed with plentiful materials and materials were observed in good repair. Classrooms that were not being used were set up with materials and were ready as enrollment increased. Arrival and departure times were documented as required in the foyer. Attendance was documented in the classrooms. The playground was monitored and met requirements. It was reported that there were not children with chronic conditions that would require emergency medication. The facility did not provide transportation. Three (3) staff files were reviewed. One (1) new employee was hired on 12/4/23. The CBC qualification letter was not on file for review for the new employee, however I was able to confirm she was qualified on 11/30/23. The TB screening form was completed but not signed by the doctor. She signed the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy during the visit today. Mr. and Mrs. Surin’s CPR and First Aid expired on 2/19/24. Ms. Surin stated the new employee took CPR/First Aid but was unable to print cards. The new employee had until 3/4/24 to complete the training so no violation was cited today. A sampling of children’s files was reviewed. One (1) violation was observed regarding annual update of emergency medical care information. The EPR plan was updated in the Risk Management Portal on 2/18/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/3/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/9/23. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles were labeled but not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for December 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented every fifteen (15) minutes as stated on the safe sleep policy. .0606(g) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 12/4/23 had a medical report dated 2/21/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification expired on 2/19/24 for two (2) employees. .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. CPR certification expired on 2/19/24 for two (2) employees. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child's EMC information was not updated annually. .0802(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) new employee did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I verified a current qualification on the ABCMS portal. 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 shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed in August 2023. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) new employee did not sign the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to caring for children. .0608(d)(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 Wednesday, March 13, 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: - Safe sleep checks should be documented every fifteen (15) minutes. Infants should always be placed on their back to sleep. - Parents should renew annually child emergency medical care information and review emergency contacts. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/28/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 2/28/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 03:10 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 Notice of Compliance issued on March 3, 2022. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 91% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/2/23. The August 2023 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Upon arrival I observed Mr. Saint Fleur Surin, Owner/Operator, on the playground with children. He allowed me entrance to the facility. Mr. Surin called Ms. Francoise Surin, Interim Director, to inform her I was onsite. Ms. Surin was preparing lunch in the kitchen. Mr. Surin allowed me entrance to the child care hallway. I visited Space 1a for infant care and observed one (1) child under 12 months of age and one (1) child fifteen (15) months of age. I reviewed safe sleep checks and observed the teacher was not visually checking and documenting the safe sleep check every fifteen (15) minutes. We discussed the importance of documenting safe sleep checks and anything written on the safe sleep policy should be implemented. Bottles were labeled but not dated. It was explained that parents were asked to label and date bottles. I explained that if bottles weren’t labeled and dated by parents, staff should be labeling. I monitored diaper creams and observed current permissions. Spaces 2a, B1, C1, C2, D, and the gym were not currently being used. The gym’s heating unit was broken and Mr. Surin stated he was trying to find someone to repair the unit who had the parts as it was an older system. He stated Environment Health told him the gym could not be used if the temperature was below 67F. He stated he would begin using it again once the temperature became warm enough. In Space B2 I observed children eating lunch. Lunch met nutrition requirements. I observed cots available for each child and individual linens for each cot. Both classrooms used by children were observed with plentiful materials and materials were observed in good repair. Classrooms that were not being used were set up with materials and were ready as enrollment increased. Arrival and departure times were documented as required in the foyer. Attendance was documented in the classrooms. The playground was monitored and met requirements. It was reported that there were not children with chronic conditions that would require emergency medication. The facility did not provide transportation. Three (3) staff files were reviewed. One (1) new employee was hired on 12/4/23. The CBC qualification letter was not on file for review for the new employee, however I was able to confirm she was qualified on 11/30/23. The TB screening form was completed but not signed by the doctor. She signed the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy during the visit today. Mr. and Mrs. Surin’s CPR and First Aid expired on 2/19/24. Ms. Surin stated the new employee took CPR/First Aid but was unable to print cards. The new employee had until 3/4/24 to complete the training so no violation was cited today. A sampling of children’s files was reviewed. One (1) violation was observed regarding annual update of emergency medical care information. The EPR plan was updated in the Risk Management Portal on 2/18/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/3/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/9/23. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles were labeled but not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for December 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented every fifteen (15) minutes as stated on the safe sleep policy. .0606(g) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 12/4/23 had a medical report dated 2/21/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification expired on 2/19/24 for two (2) employees. .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. CPR certification expired on 2/19/24 for two (2) employees. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child's EMC information was not updated annually. .0802(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) new employee did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I verified a current qualification on the ABCMS portal. 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 shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed in August 2023. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) new employee did not sign the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to caring for children. .0608(d)(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 Wednesday, March 13, 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: - Safe sleep checks should be documented every fifteen (15) minutes. Infants should always be placed on their back to sleep. - Parents should renew annually child emergency medical care information and review emergency contacts. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST GRACE ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004171 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/28/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 2/28/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 03:10 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 Notice of Compliance issued on March 3, 2022. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 91% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/2/23. The August 2023 Center Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Upon arrival I observed Mr. Saint Fleur Surin, Owner/Operator, on the playground with children. He allowed me entrance to the facility. Mr. Surin called Ms. Francoise Surin, Interim Director, to inform her I was onsite. Ms. Surin was preparing lunch in the kitchen. Mr. Surin allowed me entrance to the child care hallway. I visited Space 1a for infant care and observed one (1) child under 12 months of age and one (1) child fifteen (15) months of age. I reviewed safe sleep checks and observed the teacher was not visually checking and documenting the safe sleep check every fifteen (15) minutes. We discussed the importance of documenting safe sleep checks and anything written on the safe sleep policy should be implemented. Bottles were labeled but not dated. It was explained that parents were asked to label and date bottles. I explained that if bottles weren’t labeled and dated by parents, staff should be labeling. I monitored diaper creams and observed current permissions. Spaces 2a, B1, C1, C2, D, and the gym were not currently being used. The gym’s heating unit was broken and Mr. Surin stated he was trying to find someone to repair the unit who had the parts as it was an older system. He stated Environment Health told him the gym could not be used if the temperature was below 67F. He stated he would begin using it again once the temperature became warm enough. In Space B2 I observed children eating lunch. Lunch met nutrition requirements. I observed cots available for each child and individual linens for each cot. Both classrooms used by children were observed with plentiful materials and materials were observed in good repair. Classrooms that were not being used were set up with materials and were ready as enrollment increased. Arrival and departure times were documented as required in the foyer. Attendance was documented in the classrooms. The playground was monitored and met requirements. It was reported that there were not children with chronic conditions that would require emergency medication. The facility did not provide transportation. Three (3) staff files were reviewed. One (1) new employee was hired on 12/4/23. The CBC qualification letter was not on file for review for the new employee, however I was able to confirm she was qualified on 11/30/23. The TB screening form was completed but not signed by the doctor. She signed the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy during the visit today. Mr. and Mrs. Surin’s CPR and First Aid expired on 2/19/24. Ms. Surin stated the new employee took CPR/First Aid but was unable to print cards. The new employee had until 3/4/24 to complete the training so no violation was cited today. A sampling of children’s files was reviewed. One (1) violation was observed regarding annual update of emergency medical care information. The EPR plan was updated in the Risk Management Portal on 2/18/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/3/24 and received a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/9/23. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles were labeled but not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for December 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented every fifteen (15) minutes as stated on the safe sleep policy. .0606(g) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 12/4/23 had a medical report dated 2/21/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee's TB screening was not signed by a physician. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification expired on 2/19/24 for two (2) employees. .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. CPR certification expired on 2/19/24 for two (2) employees. .1102(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child's EMC information was not updated annually. .0802(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) new employee did not have a qualification letter on file for review. I verified a current qualification on the ABCMS portal. 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 shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed in August 2023. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) new employee did not sign the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to caring for children. .0608(d)(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 Wednesday, March 13, 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: - Safe sleep checks should be documented every fifteen (15) minutes. Infants should always be placed on their back to sleep. - Parents should renew annually child emergency medical care information and review emergency contacts. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times