Leafspring School

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/22/2026 Number Present: 126 Completed Date: 6/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility is Cognia accredited and therefore operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 8, 2025. T. Johnson assisted me with today’s visit. We completed a walk-through of the facility. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor activity areas, and transitioning to outdoor area. Staff members were observed supervising activities, and assisting with personal care routines and teacher directed activities. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 22, 2026, and Rainbow Station Ballantyne, Inc. was listed as current-active. A sanitation inspection was completed February 4, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was received on February 10, 2026, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A shelter-in-place drill was last conducted on March 16, 2026, and the last monthly fire drill was conducted May 21, 2026. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. The facility uses five buses to transport children. Two of the five buses were available for monitoring today. Two of the buses were being used for a field trip and one is being repaired. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. The worksheets were also used to verify staff have current criminal background qualifying letters, first aid, CPR training and ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room. There has been one new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on February 10, 2026. Files for the new staff member and ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medical authorization for one child in space #2 did not include the time frame, where and when to apply the diaper cream. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member's health questionnaire on file was dated September 3, 2024. .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 staff member's emergency information on file was dated September 3, 2024. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member did not have verification on file that an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan had been completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child had a medical report on file that a physician had completed the bottom portion however, the top portion was not completed and signed by a parent. GS110-91(1) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A staff roster including all staff members has not been completed in the NC DHHS Automated Background Check Management System. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted March 16, 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 6, 2026, a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: Staff and Training Worksheet- There is a new Staff Worksheet that will take the place of the previous Staff and Training Worksheet. A copy of the new worksheet was emailed to the Director on June 18, 2026. Wading Pools- During the walk through of the outdoor environment, I observed two small plastic wading pools on the playground. The Director stated that she was not aware the wading pools were on the playground. The Preschool Coordinator reported that the pools had been used during water play days to put toys and water in them. I did not observe the wading pools in use. The Director removed both pools from the playground during the visit. I have included the child care rule regarding activities that involve water. 10A NCAC 09 .1403 ACTIVITIES INVOLVING WATER IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The requirements in this Rule apply to child care center "aquatic activities," which are defined as activities that take place in or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, and visits to water parks. Aquatic activities do not include water play activities such as water table play, slip and slide activities, or playing in sprinklers. (b) Aquatic activities involving the following are prohibited: (1) hot tubs; (2) spas; (3) saunas or steam rooms; (4) portable wading pools; and (5) natural bodies of water and other unfiltered, nondisinfected containments of water. I encourage you to also utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov or Licensing Supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at Amy.Italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/22/2026 Number Present: 126 Completed Date: 6/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility is Cognia accredited and therefore operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 8, 2025. T. Johnson assisted me with today’s visit. We completed a walk-through of the facility. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor activity areas, and transitioning to outdoor area. Staff members were observed supervising activities, and assisting with personal care routines and teacher directed activities. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 22, 2026, and Rainbow Station Ballantyne, Inc. was listed as current-active. A sanitation inspection was completed February 4, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was received on February 10, 2026, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A shelter-in-place drill was last conducted on March 16, 2026, and the last monthly fire drill was conducted May 21, 2026. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. The facility uses five buses to transport children. Two of the five buses were available for monitoring today. Two of the buses were being used for a field trip and one is being repaired. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. The worksheets were also used to verify staff have current criminal background qualifying letters, first aid, CPR training and ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room. There has been one new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on February 10, 2026. Files for the new staff member and ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medical authorization for one child in space #2 did not include the time frame, where and when to apply the diaper cream. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member's health questionnaire on file was dated September 3, 2024. .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 staff member's emergency information on file was dated September 3, 2024. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member did not have verification on file that an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan had been completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child had a medical report on file that a physician had completed the bottom portion however, the top portion was not completed and signed by a parent. GS110-91(1) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A staff roster including all staff members has not been completed in the NC DHHS Automated Background Check Management System. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted March 16, 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 6, 2026, a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: Staff and Training Worksheet- There is a new Staff Worksheet that will take the place of the previous Staff and Training Worksheet. A copy of the new worksheet was emailed to the Director on June 18, 2026. Wading Pools- During the walk through of the outdoor environment, I observed two small plastic wading pools on the playground. The Director stated that she was not aware the wading pools were on the playground. The Preschool Coordinator reported that the pools had been used during water play days to put toys and water in them. I did not observe the wading pools in use. The Director removed both pools from the playground during the visit. I have included the child care rule regarding activities that involve water. 10A NCAC 09 .1403 ACTIVITIES INVOLVING WATER IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The requirements in this Rule apply to child care center "aquatic activities," which are defined as activities that take place in or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, and visits to water parks. Aquatic activities do not include water play activities such as water table play, slip and slide activities, or playing in sprinklers. (b) Aquatic activities involving the following are prohibited: (1) hot tubs; (2) spas; (3) saunas or steam rooms; (4) portable wading pools; and (5) natural bodies of water and other unfiltered, nondisinfected containments of water. I encourage you to also utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov or Licensing Supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at Amy.Italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1403 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/22/2026 Number Present: 126 Completed Date: 6/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility is Cognia accredited and therefore operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 8, 2025. T. Johnson assisted me with today’s visit. We completed a walk-through of the facility. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor activity areas, and transitioning to outdoor area. Staff members were observed supervising activities, and assisting with personal care routines and teacher directed activities. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 22, 2026, and Rainbow Station Ballantyne, Inc. was listed as current-active. A sanitation inspection was completed February 4, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was received on February 10, 2026, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A shelter-in-place drill was last conducted on March 16, 2026, and the last monthly fire drill was conducted May 21, 2026. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. The facility uses five buses to transport children. Two of the five buses were available for monitoring today. Two of the buses were being used for a field trip and one is being repaired. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. The worksheets were also used to verify staff have current criminal background qualifying letters, first aid, CPR training and ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room. There has been one new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on February 10, 2026. Files for the new staff member and ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medical authorization for one child in space #2 did not include the time frame, where and when to apply the diaper cream. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member's health questionnaire on file was dated September 3, 2024. .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 staff member's emergency information on file was dated September 3, 2024. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member did not have verification on file that an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan had been completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child had a medical report on file that a physician had completed the bottom portion however, the top portion was not completed and signed by a parent. GS110-91(1) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A staff roster including all staff members has not been completed in the NC DHHS Automated Background Check Management System. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted March 16, 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 6, 2026, a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: Staff and Training Worksheet- There is a new Staff Worksheet that will take the place of the previous Staff and Training Worksheet. A copy of the new worksheet was emailed to the Director on June 18, 2026. Wading Pools- During the walk through of the outdoor environment, I observed two small plastic wading pools on the playground. The Director stated that she was not aware the wading pools were on the playground. The Preschool Coordinator reported that the pools had been used during water play days to put toys and water in them. I did not observe the wading pools in use. The Director removed both pools from the playground during the visit. I have included the child care rule regarding activities that involve water. 10A NCAC 09 .1403 ACTIVITIES INVOLVING WATER IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The requirements in this Rule apply to child care center "aquatic activities," which are defined as activities that take place in or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, and visits to water parks. Aquatic activities do not include water play activities such as water table play, slip and slide activities, or playing in sprinklers. (b) Aquatic activities involving the following are prohibited: (1) hot tubs; (2) spas; (3) saunas or steam rooms; (4) portable wading pools; and (5) natural bodies of water and other unfiltered, nondisinfected containments of water. I encourage you to also utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov or Licensing Supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at Amy.Italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/22/2026 Number Present: 126 Completed Date: 6/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility is Cognia accredited and therefore operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 8, 2025. T. Johnson assisted me with today’s visit. We completed a walk-through of the facility. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor activity areas, and transitioning to outdoor area. Staff members were observed supervising activities, and assisting with personal care routines and teacher directed activities. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 22, 2026, and Rainbow Station Ballantyne, Inc. was listed as current-active. A sanitation inspection was completed February 4, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was received on February 10, 2026, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A shelter-in-place drill was last conducted on March 16, 2026, and the last monthly fire drill was conducted May 21, 2026. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. The facility uses five buses to transport children. Two of the five buses were available for monitoring today. Two of the buses were being used for a field trip and one is being repaired. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. The worksheets were also used to verify staff have current criminal background qualifying letters, first aid, CPR training and ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room. There has been one new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on February 10, 2026. Files for the new staff member and ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medical authorization for one child in space #2 did not include the time frame, where and when to apply the diaper cream. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member's health questionnaire on file was dated September 3, 2024. .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 staff member's emergency information on file was dated September 3, 2024. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member did not have verification on file that an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan had been completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child had a medical report on file that a physician had completed the bottom portion however, the top portion was not completed and signed by a parent. GS110-91(1) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A staff roster including all staff members has not been completed in the NC DHHS Automated Background Check Management System. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted March 16, 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 6, 2026, a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: Staff and Training Worksheet- There is a new Staff Worksheet that will take the place of the previous Staff and Training Worksheet. A copy of the new worksheet was emailed to the Director on June 18, 2026. Wading Pools- During the walk through of the outdoor environment, I observed two small plastic wading pools on the playground. The Director stated that she was not aware the wading pools were on the playground. The Preschool Coordinator reported that the pools had been used during water play days to put toys and water in them. I did not observe the wading pools in use. The Director removed both pools from the playground during the visit. I have included the child care rule regarding activities that involve water. 10A NCAC 09 .1403 ACTIVITIES INVOLVING WATER IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The requirements in this Rule apply to child care center "aquatic activities," which are defined as activities that take place in or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, and visits to water parks. Aquatic activities do not include water play activities such as water table play, slip and slide activities, or playing in sprinklers. (b) Aquatic activities involving the following are prohibited: (1) hot tubs; (2) spas; (3) saunas or steam rooms; (4) portable wading pools; and (5) natural bodies of water and other unfiltered, nondisinfected containments of water. I encourage you to also utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov or Licensing Supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at Amy.Italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/22/2026 Number Present: 126 Completed Date: 6/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility is Cognia accredited and therefore operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 8, 2025. T. Johnson assisted me with today’s visit. We completed a walk-through of the facility. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor activity areas, and transitioning to outdoor area. Staff members were observed supervising activities, and assisting with personal care routines and teacher directed activities. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 22, 2026, and Rainbow Station Ballantyne, Inc. was listed as current-active. A sanitation inspection was completed February 4, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was received on February 10, 2026, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A shelter-in-place drill was last conducted on March 16, 2026, and the last monthly fire drill was conducted May 21, 2026. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. The facility uses five buses to transport children. Two of the five buses were available for monitoring today. Two of the buses were being used for a field trip and one is being repaired. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. The worksheets were also used to verify staff have current criminal background qualifying letters, first aid, CPR training and ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room. There has been one new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on February 10, 2026. Files for the new staff member and ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medical authorization for one child in space #2 did not include the time frame, where and when to apply the diaper cream. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member's health questionnaire on file was dated September 3, 2024. .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 staff member's emergency information on file was dated September 3, 2024. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member did not have verification on file that an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan had been completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child had a medical report on file that a physician had completed the bottom portion however, the top portion was not completed and signed by a parent. GS110-91(1) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A staff roster including all staff members has not been completed in the NC DHHS Automated Background Check Management System. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted March 16, 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 6, 2026, a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: Staff and Training Worksheet- There is a new Staff Worksheet that will take the place of the previous Staff and Training Worksheet. A copy of the new worksheet was emailed to the Director on June 18, 2026. Wading Pools- During the walk through of the outdoor environment, I observed two small plastic wading pools on the playground. The Director stated that she was not aware the wading pools were on the playground. The Preschool Coordinator reported that the pools had been used during water play days to put toys and water in them. I did not observe the wading pools in use. The Director removed both pools from the playground during the visit. I have included the child care rule regarding activities that involve water. 10A NCAC 09 .1403 ACTIVITIES INVOLVING WATER IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The requirements in this Rule apply to child care center "aquatic activities," which are defined as activities that take place in or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, and visits to water parks. Aquatic activities do not include water play activities such as water table play, slip and slide activities, or playing in sprinklers. (b) Aquatic activities involving the following are prohibited: (1) hot tubs; (2) spas; (3) saunas or steam rooms; (4) portable wading pools; and (5) natural bodies of water and other unfiltered, nondisinfected containments of water. I encourage you to also utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov or Licensing Supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at Amy.Italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/22/2026 Number Present: 126 Completed Date: 6/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility is Cognia accredited and therefore operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 8, 2025. T. Johnson assisted me with today’s visit. We completed a walk-through of the facility. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor activity areas, and transitioning to outdoor area. Staff members were observed supervising activities, and assisting with personal care routines and teacher directed activities. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 22, 2026, and Rainbow Station Ballantyne, Inc. was listed as current-active. A sanitation inspection was completed February 4, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was received on February 10, 2026, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A shelter-in-place drill was last conducted on March 16, 2026, and the last monthly fire drill was conducted May 21, 2026. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. The facility uses five buses to transport children. Two of the five buses were available for monitoring today. Two of the buses were being used for a field trip and one is being repaired. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. The worksheets were also used to verify staff have current criminal background qualifying letters, first aid, CPR training and ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room. There has been one new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on February 10, 2026. Files for the new staff member and ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medical authorization for one child in space #2 did not include the time frame, where and when to apply the diaper cream. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member's health questionnaire on file was dated September 3, 2024. .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 staff member's emergency information on file was dated September 3, 2024. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member did not have verification on file that an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan had been completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child had a medical report on file that a physician had completed the bottom portion however, the top portion was not completed and signed by a parent. GS110-91(1) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A staff roster including all staff members has not been completed in the NC DHHS Automated Background Check Management System. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted March 16, 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 6, 2026, a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: Staff and Training Worksheet- There is a new Staff Worksheet that will take the place of the previous Staff and Training Worksheet. A copy of the new worksheet was emailed to the Director on June 18, 2026. Wading Pools- During the walk through of the outdoor environment, I observed two small plastic wading pools on the playground. The Director stated that she was not aware the wading pools were on the playground. The Preschool Coordinator reported that the pools had been used during water play days to put toys and water in them. I did not observe the wading pools in use. The Director removed both pools from the playground during the visit. I have included the child care rule regarding activities that involve water. 10A NCAC 09 .1403 ACTIVITIES INVOLVING WATER IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The requirements in this Rule apply to child care center "aquatic activities," which are defined as activities that take place in or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, and visits to water parks. Aquatic activities do not include water play activities such as water table play, slip and slide activities, or playing in sprinklers. (b) Aquatic activities involving the following are prohibited: (1) hot tubs; (2) spas; (3) saunas or steam rooms; (4) portable wading pools; and (5) natural bodies of water and other unfiltered, nondisinfected containments of water. I encourage you to also utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov or Licensing Supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at Amy.Italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 132 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The facility operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 30, 2024. The program’s compliance history before today’s visit was eighty-eight percent. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 10, 2026, and Rainbow Station Ballantyne, Inc. was listed as current-active. T. Johnson, Director of Campus Programming, assisted me with today’s visit. We conducted a walk through the facility. Children were observed in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor activities, transitions, personal care routines, teacher directed activities and circle time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The Staff and Training Worksheets were reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification. Six new staff have been hired since the annual compliance visit conducted on July 9, 2025. Files for the new staff were monitored The last fire inspection was conducted on February 13, 2025. The sanitation inspection was conducted on February 4, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. A lockdown drill was conducted on December 12, 2025. The last monthly fire drill was conducted on January 23, 2026. Playground Inspection Checklists were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #6a, the diaper changing pad had a torn place on the side. In space #6b, the vinyl on a child size sofa was peeling. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In 6b, a Mod Podge aerosol can was stored in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #6b, a tube of Aquaphor that belonged to a staff member was stored on top of a counter in the classroom. "Keep out of reach of children" was listed on the tube which would require it to be stored at least five feet above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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 new staff member with a hire date of August 26, 2025 had a medical report on file however, the report was not dated. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov DCDEE- I encourage you to utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan at 704-594-0147 or by email at Michele.Sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 132 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The facility operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 30, 2024. The program’s compliance history before today’s visit was eighty-eight percent. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 10, 2026, and Rainbow Station Ballantyne, Inc. was listed as current-active. T. Johnson, Director of Campus Programming, assisted me with today’s visit. We conducted a walk through the facility. Children were observed in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor activities, transitions, personal care routines, teacher directed activities and circle time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The Staff and Training Worksheets were reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification. Six new staff have been hired since the annual compliance visit conducted on July 9, 2025. Files for the new staff were monitored The last fire inspection was conducted on February 13, 2025. The sanitation inspection was conducted on February 4, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. A lockdown drill was conducted on December 12, 2025. The last monthly fire drill was conducted on January 23, 2026. Playground Inspection Checklists were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #6a, the diaper changing pad had a torn place on the side. In space #6b, the vinyl on a child size sofa was peeling. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In 6b, a Mod Podge aerosol can was stored in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #6b, a tube of Aquaphor that belonged to a staff member was stored on top of a counter in the classroom. "Keep out of reach of children" was listed on the tube which would require it to be stored at least five feet above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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 new staff member with a hire date of August 26, 2025 had a medical report on file however, the report was not dated. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov DCDEE- I encourage you to utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan at 704-594-0147 or by email at Michele.Sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 132 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The facility operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 30, 2024. The program’s compliance history before today’s visit was eighty-eight percent. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 10, 2026, and Rainbow Station Ballantyne, Inc. was listed as current-active. T. Johnson, Director of Campus Programming, assisted me with today’s visit. We conducted a walk through the facility. Children were observed in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor activities, transitions, personal care routines, teacher directed activities and circle time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The Staff and Training Worksheets were reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification. Six new staff have been hired since the annual compliance visit conducted on July 9, 2025. Files for the new staff were monitored The last fire inspection was conducted on February 13, 2025. The sanitation inspection was conducted on February 4, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. A lockdown drill was conducted on December 12, 2025. The last monthly fire drill was conducted on January 23, 2026. Playground Inspection Checklists were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #6a, the diaper changing pad had a torn place on the side. In space #6b, the vinyl on a child size sofa was peeling. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In 6b, a Mod Podge aerosol can was stored in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #6b, a tube of Aquaphor that belonged to a staff member was stored on top of a counter in the classroom. "Keep out of reach of children" was listed on the tube which would require it to be stored at least five feet above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 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 new staff member with a hire date of August 26, 2025 had a medical report on file however, the report was not dated. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 24, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov DCDEE- I encourage you to utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan at 704-594-0147 or by email at Michele.Sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0925-292L Visit Date: 10/1/2025 Number Present: 127 Completed Date: 10/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to obtain information related to a self-report received by the Division. During today’s visit, T. Johnson, Director, assisted me with the visit. During the visit, I discussed the information with the Director and a Teacher. Based on information the following was determined. Today, I reviewed video footage from September 15, 2025, the video shows a teacher grab a child three years of age by the face with both hands and yell for the child to “wait your turn” for the restroom. The child was upset and slapped at the teacher. The Teacher then slapped the child on the back with both hands and stated we are not doing that to the Teacher, all done. Another Teacher in the classroom walked over and told the Teacher that she would take him. The other Teacher took the child by the hand and walk away with him. During the visit, I spoke with the Teacher she stated that she didn’t see what happened but heard the child and Teacher’s voices raised. The Director reported that the Teacher was terminated on September 22, 2025. A memo was sent to the staff regarding the facility’s discipline policy, tips on dealing with challenging behaviors and that they are mandated reporters. The Director also reported that all staff were given a week to complete two on-line courses through Pro Solutions. The training topics are Aim High: Creating, Instructing and Implementing Appropriate Classroom Expectations and Principles of Behavior Management I: What Do We Know? The Deadline to complete the training is today, October 1, 2025. A mandatory staff meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2025, to discuss and review the facility’s discipline policy. A walk through of the facility was not conducted today. The Director reported that 127 children were present. The following violation was confirmed and considered corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On September 15, 2025 a Teacher grabbed a child three years by the face with both hands and yelled at the child. The Teacher also slapped the child on the back with both hands. G.S. 110-91(10) A discussion was held with the Director regarding children with challenging behaviors. Information from the CCRI’s Healthy Social Behavior Project was shared with the Director. DCDEE has added a new training module about Child Development. The training will provide a basic overview about child development and provide information about resources and professional agencies in North Carolina. DCDEE has also added another new training about Child Care Rule Rollout which includes new rules effective July 1, 2025. Both training modules can be found on the DCDEE Moodle Learning Platform at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. In-service training hours are received upon completion of the training sessions. DCDEE- I encourage you to utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/14/2025 Number Present: 137 Completed Date: 7/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Other Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s announced visit was to monitor staff records. The Annual Compliance visit was conducted on July 9, 2025, however, the Staff and Training worksheets had not been completed prior to the visit. T. Shelly, the facility's Director, assisted me with today’s visit. I received a copy of the Staff and Training Worksheets. The worksheets were reviewed to ensure all staff were in compliance with criminal background qualifying letters, First Aid, CPR, and ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room. The Files for ten percent of the existing staff were monitored. There have been two new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on March19, 2024. The files for new staff were also monitored. Lead Teacher, J. McGrady’s criminal background check expired July 13, 2025. I verified in the ABCMS that paperwork was completed and submitted for a criminal record check on July 10, 2025. Ms. McGrady was not on site today, however, can be on site for fifteen days from today’s date. The facility will have fifteen days from today’s date to submit the qualification letter to me. If not, on the sixteen day Ms. Grady cannot be on the premises until a letter is received. There was one violation observed today. Violations observed during this type of visit would normally be added to the visit summary from the annual compliance visit however, this violation was not a violation on July 9, 2025, therefore is reflected on today's visit summary. A walk through of the facility was not conducted. The Assistant Director reported 137 children being present. Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member did not have a current qualification letter on file. The qualification letter expired July 13, 2025 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 29, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations was corrected and a copy of J. McGrady's qualification letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, you may contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/14/2025 Number Present: 137 Completed Date: 7/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Other Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s announced visit was to monitor staff records. The Annual Compliance visit was conducted on July 9, 2025, however, the Staff and Training worksheets had not been completed prior to the visit. T. Shelly, the facility's Director, assisted me with today’s visit. I received a copy of the Staff and Training Worksheets. The worksheets were reviewed to ensure all staff were in compliance with criminal background qualifying letters, First Aid, CPR, and ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room. The Files for ten percent of the existing staff were monitored. There have been two new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on March19, 2024. The files for new staff were also monitored. Lead Teacher, J. McGrady’s criminal background check expired July 13, 2025. I verified in the ABCMS that paperwork was completed and submitted for a criminal record check on July 10, 2025. Ms. McGrady was not on site today, however, can be on site for fifteen days from today’s date. The facility will have fifteen days from today’s date to submit the qualification letter to me. If not, on the sixteen day Ms. Grady cannot be on the premises until a letter is received. There was one violation observed today. Violations observed during this type of visit would normally be added to the visit summary from the annual compliance visit however, this violation was not a violation on July 9, 2025, therefore is reflected on today's visit summary. A walk through of the facility was not conducted. The Assistant Director reported 137 children being present. Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member did not have a current qualification letter on file. The qualification letter expired July 13, 2025 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 29, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations was corrected and a copy of J. McGrady's qualification letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, you may contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2025 Number Present: 114 Completed Date: 7/9/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 30, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Preschool Coordinator, M. Moore. I stated the reason for the visit. The Preschool Coordinator stated that the Director, T. Shelley, was on her way to the facility. A walk through the facility was started with the Preschool Coordinator. The Director joined us approximately fifteen minutes later. Children were observed in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free play of indoor and outdoor activity areas, outside water play, group time and transitions. Space #1 and #2 were closed due to issues with the air conditioning and temperatures in the spaces. Parents were asked to keep children at home until the air conditioning was repaired. The air conditioning was fixed during the visit and parents called to let them know they could bring their children to school. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on July 7, 2025, and Rainbow Station Ballantyne, Inc. was listed as current-active. A sanitation inspection was completed on January 6, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was received on February 12, 2025. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A fire drill was conducted June 24, 2025 and a lockdown drill on June 30, 2025. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were not completed prior to today’s visit. An announced visit is scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025, to review staff files. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #7, there were two electrical outlets that were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A bag of potting soil was located in the bottom of storage bin on the preschool playground. The bag had a warning that stated "keep out of reach of children". .2820(b) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exam was on file, however the top portion of the form was not completed by the parent. GS110-91(1) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov I encourage you to also utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2025 Number Present: 114 Completed Date: 7/9/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 30, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Preschool Coordinator, M. Moore. I stated the reason for the visit. The Preschool Coordinator stated that the Director, T. Shelley, was on her way to the facility. A walk through the facility was started with the Preschool Coordinator. The Director joined us approximately fifteen minutes later. Children were observed in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free play of indoor and outdoor activity areas, outside water play, group time and transitions. Space #1 and #2 were closed due to issues with the air conditioning and temperatures in the spaces. Parents were asked to keep children at home until the air conditioning was repaired. The air conditioning was fixed during the visit and parents called to let them know they could bring their children to school. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on July 7, 2025, and Rainbow Station Ballantyne, Inc. was listed as current-active. A sanitation inspection was completed on January 6, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was received on February 12, 2025. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A fire drill was conducted June 24, 2025 and a lockdown drill on June 30, 2025. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were not completed prior to today’s visit. An announced visit is scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025, to review staff files. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #7, there were two electrical outlets that were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A bag of potting soil was located in the bottom of storage bin on the preschool playground. The bag had a warning that stated "keep out of reach of children". .2820(b) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exam was on file, however the top portion of the form was not completed by the parent. GS110-91(1) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov I encourage you to also utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2025 Number Present: 114 Completed Date: 7/9/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 30, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Preschool Coordinator, M. Moore. I stated the reason for the visit. The Preschool Coordinator stated that the Director, T. Shelley, was on her way to the facility. A walk through the facility was started with the Preschool Coordinator. The Director joined us approximately fifteen minutes later. Children were observed in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free play of indoor and outdoor activity areas, outside water play, group time and transitions. Space #1 and #2 were closed due to issues with the air conditioning and temperatures in the spaces. Parents were asked to keep children at home until the air conditioning was repaired. The air conditioning was fixed during the visit and parents called to let them know they could bring their children to school. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on July 7, 2025, and Rainbow Station Ballantyne, Inc. was listed as current-active. A sanitation inspection was completed on January 6, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was received on February 12, 2025. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A fire drill was conducted June 24, 2025 and a lockdown drill on June 30, 2025. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were not completed prior to today’s visit. An announced visit is scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025, to review staff files. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #7, there were two electrical outlets that were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A bag of potting soil was located in the bottom of storage bin on the preschool playground. The bag had a warning that stated "keep out of reach of children". .2820(b) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exam was on file, however the top portion of the form was not completed by the parent. GS110-91(1) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov I encourage you to also utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2025 Number Present: 148 Completed Date: 3/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The facility operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 30, 2024. The program’s compliance history before today’s visit was eighty-eight percent. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 18, 2025, and Rainbow Station Ballantyne, Inc. was listed as current-active. T. Shelley, Campus Director, assisted me with today’s visit. A walk through the facility was conducted with Ms. Shelley. Children were observed in the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor activities, transitions, personal care routines, teacher directed activities. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The Staff and Training Worksheets were reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification. Five new staff have been hired since the annual compliance visit conducted on July 30, 2024. Files for the new staff were monitored The last fire inspection was conducted on February 13, 2025. The sanitation inspection was conducted on January 6, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last monthly fire drill was conducted on February 14, 2025. The last lockdown drill was conducted on November 18, 2024. Playground Inspection Checklists were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #3, there was dried sticky food on a cabinet door and door handle. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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. In space #6a, there was an electrical outlet that was not protected by a safety cover. In space #6b, there were two electrical outlets that were not protected by safety covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In spaace #8, one child's parent authorization for emergency medication expired August 2024. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #3, there were plastic bags stored in an unlocked bottom cabinet. .0604(q) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member did not have verification on file that First Aid training had been completed. .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 staff member did not have verification on file that CPR training had been completed. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was dated November 18, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space #8, one child's medical action plan was dated February 7, 2024. .0801(b) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 2, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: All walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, must be kept clean. Ms. Shelley asked the staff member to clean the cabinet door and door handle during rest time. Parent authorization for emergency medication must be obtained every six months. Medical Action Plans must be completed annually or when changes occur. Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, must be protected by safety plugs unless they are located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by the children. Lockdown or shelter-in-place drills must be completed every three months and must be documented on the Emergency Drill Log. Plastic bags must be stored out of reach of children or in locked storage so that children do not have access to them. Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS)- Ms. Shelley is in the process of entering information for staff. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401. I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, https: All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2025 Number Present: 148 Completed Date: 3/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The facility operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 30, 2024. The program’s compliance history before today’s visit was eighty-eight percent. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 18, 2025, and Rainbow Station Ballantyne, Inc. was listed as current-active. T. Shelley, Campus Director, assisted me with today’s visit. A walk through the facility was conducted with Ms. Shelley. Children were observed in the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor activities, transitions, personal care routines, teacher directed activities. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The Staff and Training Worksheets were reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification. Five new staff have been hired since the annual compliance visit conducted on July 30, 2024. Files for the new staff were monitored The last fire inspection was conducted on February 13, 2025. The sanitation inspection was conducted on January 6, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last monthly fire drill was conducted on February 14, 2025. The last lockdown drill was conducted on November 18, 2024. Playground Inspection Checklists were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #3, there was dried sticky food on a cabinet door and door handle. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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. In space #6a, there was an electrical outlet that was not protected by a safety cover. In space #6b, there were two electrical outlets that were not protected by safety covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In spaace #8, one child's parent authorization for emergency medication expired August 2024. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #3, there were plastic bags stored in an unlocked bottom cabinet. .0604(q) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member did not have verification on file that First Aid training had been completed. .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 staff member did not have verification on file that CPR training had been completed. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was dated November 18, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space #8, one child's medical action plan was dated February 7, 2024. .0801(b) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 2, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: All walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, must be kept clean. Ms. Shelley asked the staff member to clean the cabinet door and door handle during rest time. Parent authorization for emergency medication must be obtained every six months. Medical Action Plans must be completed annually or when changes occur. Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, must be protected by safety plugs unless they are located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by the children. Lockdown or shelter-in-place drills must be completed every three months and must be documented on the Emergency Drill Log. Plastic bags must be stored out of reach of children or in locked storage so that children do not have access to them. Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS)- Ms. Shelley is in the process of entering information for staff. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401. I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, https: All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0225-124L Visit Date: 2/21/2025 Number Present: 140 Completed Date: 2/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 01:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations of childcare requirements during a complaint visit. Allegations: There is a concern that a child was taken on a field trip without parental consent. This was a “self report” from the Campus Director, T. Shelley. Today, I met with Ms. Shelley and C. Tamez, Curriculum Coordinator. Ms. Tamez coordinates all field trips. It was reported that the children three years of age went on a field trip February 5, 2025, to a Chinese buffet for lunch as part of celebration for the Chinese New Year. A child without permission from a parent was taken on the field trip. Ms. Shelley stated that there were changes in teachers at the last minute due to illness. There are twenty children enrolled in the classroom. The Teachers that went with the children on the field trip counted signed permission from parents and there were twenty present although, there were eighteen children that were present on the day of the field trip because two children were absent. Since there were twenty signed permission slips, it was assumed that everyone present had permission to attend. However, both parents of one child had signed permission for their child to attend. During afternoon departure it was discovered that the child was taken without permission when the Teacher had a conversation with the parent regarding the child not eating lunch. It was reported that the parent didn’t give permission because he didn’t think the child would eat the food. I received a phone call from Ms. Shelley two days later reporting the incident after she had spoken with the parent regarding the incident. The child continues to be enrolled in the facility. Today, I reviewed signed permission from the parents. It was observed that two parents had given permission for their child twice. I also reviewed emergency information, the list of the children participating in the off-premises activity, and the off-premises schedule that was posted in the classroom. Based on discussions with Ms. Shelley and Ms. Tamez, the allegation in the report regarding a child was taken on a field trip without parental consent is deemed substantiated. A conversation was held with Ms. Shelley and Ms. Tamez regarding steps that have been taken to prevent the recurrence of the incident. Ms. Shelley stated that a new protocol has been put into place. It was reported that two administrators will review and sign off on permission slips before children are allowed to participate. Ms. Shelley stated that a staff meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2025, to review the new procedure and review the facility’s Field Trip Standard Operations Policy. I reviewed policy during the visit. A walk through the facility was not conducted. It was reported that there were 140 children present during my visit. One violation was cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. February 5, 2025, a child was taken on a field trip without written permission from a parent. .1003(i)(j) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 7, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: Although, identifying information was present for each child, a suggestion was made to update photographs of children each school year. A discussion was held with Ms. Shelley regarding the accreditation licensure pathway. The facility holds current accreditations through NAEYC and Cognia. A Request to Use Accreditation Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form was emailed to Ms. Shelley and R. Rivers, Managing Partner. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 126 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Other Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conclude the annual compliance visit, by monitoring staff files and measure the café. The 18 month compliance history prior today’s visit was 88%. Upon my arrival I met with Tyvonia Shelley, Administrator. I explained the purpose of today’s visit and was provided the current staff and training worksheets to review against staff files. Thirteen staff who have been employed more than a year do not have a current staff development plan or annual evaluation on file. One staff hired 7-19-21 did not have proof of completing the required annual on-going training hours on file. The café was measured today, you are converting it into a toddler room. The space allows for 13 children at 30 square feet; 16 children at 25 square feet. Remember, with one year olds present the maximum group size is 12 children. The room cannot be used until you send me the current fire and sanitation approval for that space. Once that information is submitted I will send the capacity increase request Raleigh and a new license will be printed and sent to you. Once the new license is received care can begin in that space. A walkthrough was conducted; it was nap time. You had enough staff on premise to maintain ratio in classrooms 2 and over, rooms serving under 2 have the required staff in the room to maintain ratio. Supervision and staff/child ratio were observed being maintained. The current license was observed posted and all permit restrictions observed being maintained. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff hired 7-19-21, does not have proof of completing the required on-going training hours for the 23-24 annual year. She had proof of 4 out of 20 hours required. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Thirteen (13) staff do not have an annual review or staff development plan on file that was completed within the last annual year. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Tyvonia Shelley, administrator, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before August 20, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Staff file organization: I encourage you to utilize the staff file checklist when hiring a staff, documenting on the checklist when paperwork is received and placed on file. Once that is complete transcribe the information to a current staff and training worksheet. Keep the worksheet as a running document you reference regularly to help ensure staff records are maintained in accordance with regulations. I encourage all admin know how to maintain staff files, including health and safety and on-going training requirements. If you have any questions please contact me; andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov or (704)594-0039 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/30/2024 Number Present: 130 Completed Date: 7/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. Prior to today's visit, the facility's compliance history was 86%. Upon my arrival I was informed that the director and curriculum specialist were both out sick. LaSheeka Proctor, Regional Director, came and accompanied on today's visit. We completed a walkthrough and observed in each classroom, monitored the outdoor environment and three of the vehicles used to transport children during field trips. While observing in each classroom I reviewed each group's current activity plan and found it meeting compliance. I observed preschool children finishing morning snack, washing hands, and playing in centers. Each center had material accessible to implement the current activity plan. The classroom serving infants were observed having floor time. One staff was observed changing a diaper while two staff were engaged with the rest of group, sitting on the floor looking at books, and providing material to play. The group of toddlers was observed on the playground. Staff were observed moving about the outdoor environment monitoring play. The group serving two year olds were also observed during outdoor play. Supervision and staff/child ratios were observed meeting compliance with each group of children in care. Staff were observed moving about the indoor and outdoor environments engaging children in play. As we entered space 7 a group of preschool children were engaged in circle dancing to music videos that were playing on a screen. I reviewed the current activity plan and didn't see the technology activity listed so I asked to see the cumulative log, it has not been filled out since February 2024. While in Space 6 I observed the cardboard blocks in the block center with holes, some were torn and in poor repair. While in Space 3, serving infants, one child's feeding schedule did not depict the infant's current eating habits. Sippy cups observed in the refrigerator were labeled but not dated. Two plastic wicker baskets were observed unraveling and considered in poor repair. While in Space 2, serving toddlers I observed the refrigerator with dirt build up on the top of the door and inside the door. I did not observe any discipline issues during the visit, staff were observed engaged with children, talking and redirecting children when needed. During the visit, a petting zoo came for an onsite field trip experience. One group at a time was able to participate with the activity. Each playground was monitored, you informed me that you are getting the surfacing redone on the preschool playground in the next few weeks. While on the preschool playground I observed two steering wheels on the stationary equipment loose enough to cause pinch points. There were a lot of plastic material/equipment in poor repair, most were observe cracked (containers, baskets, deck boxes, storage drawer handles, and garden boxes.) On the infant playground I observed a large potting soil bag by the garden, the bag was observed torn in many places and the bag itself states keep away from children and pets. I observed one garden box on the playground cracked and in poor repair. Medications were monitored and found meeting compliance. They were observed stored properly and current permission and medical action plans, if applicable, were reviewed and found meeting compliance. Three vans were monitored today, all transportation requirements were observed maintained. Each bus had current insurance, registration, mounted fire extinguisher and first aid kit, tobacco/smoke free signs were observed on the windows of each bus. I was provided the attendance records, permission slips for field trips, a copies of past lists of children attending field trips that remain on site, attendance and each child's emergency information with current photos, all meeting compliance. Each bus was observed in good condition. A sample of children's records were reviewed. One child who has been enrolled more than 30 days did not have a medical on file. Staff files were present, however the current staff and training worksheet was not available due to it being on the director's laptop, which was not on site today. You were unable to obtain the current copies so I will return in the very near future to review the staff and training worksheets against the staff files. Program records were reviewed and found meeting compliance. Information required to be posted were observed posted in the lobby and in classrooms. Visual safe sleep checks were reviewed while in the room serving infants, they were found meeting compliance. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/28/23. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/12/24. Monthly playground inspections and incident logs were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The following violations were observed today: 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. Sippy cups observed in Space 3 refrigerators were labeled but not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In Space 3, one infant's feeding schedule stated bottles only, staff stated the infant has begun eating some baby foods and it is not listed on the current feeding plan. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. In Space 7 a large toy on the block shelf was observed with dirt and dust build up. .2822(a)(1-4) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the infant playground I observed a cracked plastic garden box on the ground. On the preschool playground I observed garden boxes cracked, storage shelves with plastic handles broken, on deck box had a broken handle, a green plastic basket was broken, and plastic interlocking shapes were observed cracked. Indoors, Space 3 I observed two (2) plastic wicker containers unraveling, Space 6 I observed cardboard blocks torn and with holes. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two steering wheels on the preschool playground stationary equipment were observed loose and causing pinch points. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Tyvonia Shelley, administrator, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before August 12, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Items in Poor Repair: I encourage you to talk with all staff regarding items in poor repair, they should be removing the items until the can be repaired, replaced or removed immediately. If something can not be removed, repaired or replaced immediately then it should be made inaccessible to children in care until it can be removed, repaired or replaced. Each day, prior to children's arrival each classroom and playground should be monitored to ensure everything is ready for children to arrive and be in care. You stated that there is an opening and closing checklist for each classroom but aren't sure if it's being utilized here. I encourage you review the forms and ensure material in good repair is on the document and review it will staff and incorporate the procedure of checking and completing the checklists at this center. Remind staff about your procedure of informing admin when items are not in good repair and how to make it inaccessible immediately. Screen Time: If providing screen time to children 3 and over you either need the activity listed on the activity plan or the cumulative log must remain current. I encourage you to add a technology line on the activity plans for rooms serving 3 and over where staff will document what technology activity and how log the activity will be completed instead of keeping up with a cumulative log. I reviewed the requirement with you: 10A NCAC 09 .0510(d)(2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. Infant feedings and bottle/sippy cup storage: I encourage at least monthly staff have a conversation with parents regarding the infants feeding habits to ensure the posted feeding schedule remains current. I encourage you post a small reminder sign on each refrigerator asking if all food, bottles/ sippy cups labeled and dated, to help remind parents and staff to maintain compliance with labeling and dating that are stored in the classrooms. Cleaning: although staff are spraying items daily and cleaning mouthed toys on a regular basis, I encourage you have a discussion about cleaning material weekly. Such as wiping down storage shelves, storage bins weekly and sometimes they will need to do deep cleaning when visual dirt and dust buildup occurs. This could be added to the daily or weekly classroom checklist. Children's Medical: The nurse gets copies of each child's medical and immunization when children enroll, but she doesn't necessarily know when children will be enrolling. I encourage you put a plan in place where she is informed when a child will be enrolling and she can help admin know when a medical or immunization hasn't been received and can ensure 30 days don't pass before obtaining the information. Other: I received and updated Legal Designee Form I will return in the very near future to review staff files against a current Staff and Training worksheets. If you have any questions please contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct Charlotte, NC 28277 andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov (704)594-0039 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 .0510 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/30/2024 Number Present: 130 Completed Date: 7/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. Prior to today's visit, the facility's compliance history was 86%. Upon my arrival I was informed that the director and curriculum specialist were both out sick. LaSheeka Proctor, Regional Director, came and accompanied on today's visit. We completed a walkthrough and observed in each classroom, monitored the outdoor environment and three of the vehicles used to transport children during field trips. While observing in each classroom I reviewed each group's current activity plan and found it meeting compliance. I observed preschool children finishing morning snack, washing hands, and playing in centers. Each center had material accessible to implement the current activity plan. The classroom serving infants were observed having floor time. One staff was observed changing a diaper while two staff were engaged with the rest of group, sitting on the floor looking at books, and providing material to play. The group of toddlers was observed on the playground. Staff were observed moving about the outdoor environment monitoring play. The group serving two year olds were also observed during outdoor play. Supervision and staff/child ratios were observed meeting compliance with each group of children in care. Staff were observed moving about the indoor and outdoor environments engaging children in play. As we entered space 7 a group of preschool children were engaged in circle dancing to music videos that were playing on a screen. I reviewed the current activity plan and didn't see the technology activity listed so I asked to see the cumulative log, it has not been filled out since February 2024. While in Space 6 I observed the cardboard blocks in the block center with holes, some were torn and in poor repair. While in Space 3, serving infants, one child's feeding schedule did not depict the infant's current eating habits. Sippy cups observed in the refrigerator were labeled but not dated. Two plastic wicker baskets were observed unraveling and considered in poor repair. While in Space 2, serving toddlers I observed the refrigerator with dirt build up on the top of the door and inside the door. I did not observe any discipline issues during the visit, staff were observed engaged with children, talking and redirecting children when needed. During the visit, a petting zoo came for an onsite field trip experience. One group at a time was able to participate with the activity. Each playground was monitored, you informed me that you are getting the surfacing redone on the preschool playground in the next few weeks. While on the preschool playground I observed two steering wheels on the stationary equipment loose enough to cause pinch points. There were a lot of plastic material/equipment in poor repair, most were observe cracked (containers, baskets, deck boxes, storage drawer handles, and garden boxes.) On the infant playground I observed a large potting soil bag by the garden, the bag was observed torn in many places and the bag itself states keep away from children and pets. I observed one garden box on the playground cracked and in poor repair. Medications were monitored and found meeting compliance. They were observed stored properly and current permission and medical action plans, if applicable, were reviewed and found meeting compliance. Three vans were monitored today, all transportation requirements were observed maintained. Each bus had current insurance, registration, mounted fire extinguisher and first aid kit, tobacco/smoke free signs were observed on the windows of each bus. I was provided the attendance records, permission slips for field trips, a copies of past lists of children attending field trips that remain on site, attendance and each child's emergency information with current photos, all meeting compliance. Each bus was observed in good condition. A sample of children's records were reviewed. One child who has been enrolled more than 30 days did not have a medical on file. Staff files were present, however the current staff and training worksheet was not available due to it being on the director's laptop, which was not on site today. You were unable to obtain the current copies so I will return in the very near future to review the staff and training worksheets against the staff files. Program records were reviewed and found meeting compliance. Information required to be posted were observed posted in the lobby and in classrooms. Visual safe sleep checks were reviewed while in the room serving infants, they were found meeting compliance. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/28/23. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/12/24. Monthly playground inspections and incident logs were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The following violations were observed today: 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. Sippy cups observed in Space 3 refrigerators were labeled but not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In Space 3, one infant's feeding schedule stated bottles only, staff stated the infant has begun eating some baby foods and it is not listed on the current feeding plan. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. In Space 7 a large toy on the block shelf was observed with dirt and dust build up. .2822(a)(1-4) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the infant playground I observed a cracked plastic garden box on the ground. On the preschool playground I observed garden boxes cracked, storage shelves with plastic handles broken, on deck box had a broken handle, a green plastic basket was broken, and plastic interlocking shapes were observed cracked. Indoors, Space 3 I observed two (2) plastic wicker containers unraveling, Space 6 I observed cardboard blocks torn and with holes. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two steering wheels on the preschool playground stationary equipment were observed loose and causing pinch points. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Tyvonia Shelley, administrator, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before August 12, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Items in Poor Repair: I encourage you to talk with all staff regarding items in poor repair, they should be removing the items until the can be repaired, replaced or removed immediately. If something can not be removed, repaired or replaced immediately then it should be made inaccessible to children in care until it can be removed, repaired or replaced. Each day, prior to children's arrival each classroom and playground should be monitored to ensure everything is ready for children to arrive and be in care. You stated that there is an opening and closing checklist for each classroom but aren't sure if it's being utilized here. I encourage you review the forms and ensure material in good repair is on the document and review it will staff and incorporate the procedure of checking and completing the checklists at this center. Remind staff about your procedure of informing admin when items are not in good repair and how to make it inaccessible immediately. Screen Time: If providing screen time to children 3 and over you either need the activity listed on the activity plan or the cumulative log must remain current. I encourage you to add a technology line on the activity plans for rooms serving 3 and over where staff will document what technology activity and how log the activity will be completed instead of keeping up with a cumulative log. I reviewed the requirement with you: 10A NCAC 09 .0510(d)(2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. Infant feedings and bottle/sippy cup storage: I encourage at least monthly staff have a conversation with parents regarding the infants feeding habits to ensure the posted feeding schedule remains current. I encourage you post a small reminder sign on each refrigerator asking if all food, bottles/ sippy cups labeled and dated, to help remind parents and staff to maintain compliance with labeling and dating that are stored in the classrooms. Cleaning: although staff are spraying items daily and cleaning mouthed toys on a regular basis, I encourage you have a discussion about cleaning material weekly. Such as wiping down storage shelves, storage bins weekly and sometimes they will need to do deep cleaning when visual dirt and dust buildup occurs. This could be added to the daily or weekly classroom checklist. Children's Medical: The nurse gets copies of each child's medical and immunization when children enroll, but she doesn't necessarily know when children will be enrolling. I encourage you put a plan in place where she is informed when a child will be enrolling and she can help admin know when a medical or immunization hasn't been received and can ensure 30 days don't pass before obtaining the information. Other: I received and updated Legal Designee Form I will return in the very near future to review staff files against a current Staff and Training worksheets. If you have any questions please contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct Charlotte, NC 28277 andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov (704)594-0039 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/30/2024 Number Present: 130 Completed Date: 7/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. Prior to today's visit, the facility's compliance history was 86%. Upon my arrival I was informed that the director and curriculum specialist were both out sick. LaSheeka Proctor, Regional Director, came and accompanied on today's visit. We completed a walkthrough and observed in each classroom, monitored the outdoor environment and three of the vehicles used to transport children during field trips. While observing in each classroom I reviewed each group's current activity plan and found it meeting compliance. I observed preschool children finishing morning snack, washing hands, and playing in centers. Each center had material accessible to implement the current activity plan. The classroom serving infants were observed having floor time. One staff was observed changing a diaper while two staff were engaged with the rest of group, sitting on the floor looking at books, and providing material to play. The group of toddlers was observed on the playground. Staff were observed moving about the outdoor environment monitoring play. The group serving two year olds were also observed during outdoor play. Supervision and staff/child ratios were observed meeting compliance with each group of children in care. Staff were observed moving about the indoor and outdoor environments engaging children in play. As we entered space 7 a group of preschool children were engaged in circle dancing to music videos that were playing on a screen. I reviewed the current activity plan and didn't see the technology activity listed so I asked to see the cumulative log, it has not been filled out since February 2024. While in Space 6 I observed the cardboard blocks in the block center with holes, some were torn and in poor repair. While in Space 3, serving infants, one child's feeding schedule did not depict the infant's current eating habits. Sippy cups observed in the refrigerator were labeled but not dated. Two plastic wicker baskets were observed unraveling and considered in poor repair. While in Space 2, serving toddlers I observed the refrigerator with dirt build up on the top of the door and inside the door. I did not observe any discipline issues during the visit, staff were observed engaged with children, talking and redirecting children when needed. During the visit, a petting zoo came for an onsite field trip experience. One group at a time was able to participate with the activity. Each playground was monitored, you informed me that you are getting the surfacing redone on the preschool playground in the next few weeks. While on the preschool playground I observed two steering wheels on the stationary equipment loose enough to cause pinch points. There were a lot of plastic material/equipment in poor repair, most were observe cracked (containers, baskets, deck boxes, storage drawer handles, and garden boxes.) On the infant playground I observed a large potting soil bag by the garden, the bag was observed torn in many places and the bag itself states keep away from children and pets. I observed one garden box on the playground cracked and in poor repair. Medications were monitored and found meeting compliance. They were observed stored properly and current permission and medical action plans, if applicable, were reviewed and found meeting compliance. Three vans were monitored today, all transportation requirements were observed maintained. Each bus had current insurance, registration, mounted fire extinguisher and first aid kit, tobacco/smoke free signs were observed on the windows of each bus. I was provided the attendance records, permission slips for field trips, a copies of past lists of children attending field trips that remain on site, attendance and each child's emergency information with current photos, all meeting compliance. Each bus was observed in good condition. A sample of children's records were reviewed. One child who has been enrolled more than 30 days did not have a medical on file. Staff files were present, however the current staff and training worksheet was not available due to it being on the director's laptop, which was not on site today. You were unable to obtain the current copies so I will return in the very near future to review the staff and training worksheets against the staff files. Program records were reviewed and found meeting compliance. Information required to be posted were observed posted in the lobby and in classrooms. Visual safe sleep checks were reviewed while in the room serving infants, they were found meeting compliance. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/28/23. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/12/24. Monthly playground inspections and incident logs were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The following violations were observed today: 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. Sippy cups observed in Space 3 refrigerators were labeled but not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In Space 3, one infant's feeding schedule stated bottles only, staff stated the infant has begun eating some baby foods and it is not listed on the current feeding plan. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. In Space 7 a large toy on the block shelf was observed with dirt and dust build up. .2822(a)(1-4) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the infant playground I observed a cracked plastic garden box on the ground. On the preschool playground I observed garden boxes cracked, storage shelves with plastic handles broken, on deck box had a broken handle, a green plastic basket was broken, and plastic interlocking shapes were observed cracked. Indoors, Space 3 I observed two (2) plastic wicker containers unraveling, Space 6 I observed cardboard blocks torn and with holes. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two steering wheels on the preschool playground stationary equipment were observed loose and causing pinch points. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Tyvonia Shelley, administrator, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before August 12, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Items in Poor Repair: I encourage you to talk with all staff regarding items in poor repair, they should be removing the items until the can be repaired, replaced or removed immediately. If something can not be removed, repaired or replaced immediately then it should be made inaccessible to children in care until it can be removed, repaired or replaced. Each day, prior to children's arrival each classroom and playground should be monitored to ensure everything is ready for children to arrive and be in care. You stated that there is an opening and closing checklist for each classroom but aren't sure if it's being utilized here. I encourage you review the forms and ensure material in good repair is on the document and review it will staff and incorporate the procedure of checking and completing the checklists at this center. Remind staff about your procedure of informing admin when items are not in good repair and how to make it inaccessible immediately. Screen Time: If providing screen time to children 3 and over you either need the activity listed on the activity plan or the cumulative log must remain current. I encourage you to add a technology line on the activity plans for rooms serving 3 and over where staff will document what technology activity and how log the activity will be completed instead of keeping up with a cumulative log. I reviewed the requirement with you: 10A NCAC 09 .0510(d)(2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. Infant feedings and bottle/sippy cup storage: I encourage at least monthly staff have a conversation with parents regarding the infants feeding habits to ensure the posted feeding schedule remains current. I encourage you post a small reminder sign on each refrigerator asking if all food, bottles/ sippy cups labeled and dated, to help remind parents and staff to maintain compliance with labeling and dating that are stored in the classrooms. Cleaning: although staff are spraying items daily and cleaning mouthed toys on a regular basis, I encourage you have a discussion about cleaning material weekly. Such as wiping down storage shelves, storage bins weekly and sometimes they will need to do deep cleaning when visual dirt and dust buildup occurs. This could be added to the daily or weekly classroom checklist. Children's Medical: The nurse gets copies of each child's medical and immunization when children enroll, but she doesn't necessarily know when children will be enrolling. I encourage you put a plan in place where she is informed when a child will be enrolling and she can help admin know when a medical or immunization hasn't been received and can ensure 30 days don't pass before obtaining the information. Other: I received and updated Legal Designee Form I will return in the very near future to review staff files against a current Staff and Training worksheets. If you have any questions please contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct Charlotte, NC 28277 andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov (704)594-0039 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: RESHA WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 109 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 08/23/22. The facility is currently operating with a Five Star Rated License issued on 10/19/19 and had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 91% prior to today’s visit. The June 2022 Child Care Center Item Number Listing and the March 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Upon arrival I was greeted at the front entrance by Ms. M. Moore, Assistant Director. I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Moore escorted me to the Campus Director’s office, Ms. T. Shelley, and shared the purpose of today’s visit. A walk through of the facility was conducted with Ms. Shelley. During the visit I observed children engaged in personal care routines, free play activities, story time, outdoor activities, meal-time and transitional activities. Teachers provided nurturing interactions and the facility was found in compliance with supervision, staff/child ratio, capacity and group size. The NC Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures and no smoking signage were posted. It was observed that the license posted was not the most current one. The one posted was issued on January 14, 2019 and facility’s current license was issued on October 9, 2019. Ms. Shelley stated that she did not know why they did not have the most recent license posted. A copy was made of the most current license found in the facility’s folder and shared with Ms. Shelley to post until her official copy is received from DCDEE. The last annual Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 03/23/23 with a rating of Superior and 4 demerits. The last annual Fire Inspection was conducted on 11/04/22. In Space #1 it was observed that four (4) sippy cups present were not labeled containing all required information. Ms. E. Walker, the Infant Room teacher, corrected this during the walk through. In the hallway outside Space#2 it was observed that the lesson plan posted was not current. The current lesson plan was posted during the walk through. In Space #3 it was observed there were two diaper creams present that did not have completed paperwork on file. These were removed and placed in the nurse’s office. It was also observed that there were books in poor repair accessible in the library center. These were removed during the walk through. I reminded both Ms. Shelley and the teaching staff in this room that when books become damaged with these small, ripped pieces present they become choking hazards and should either be repaired or removed immediately. In Space #4 it was observed the lesson plan posted was not current. The current lesson plan was posted during the walk through. In Space #7 it was observed that there were books in poor repair accessible in the library center and there were paper blocks in the block center with rips and holes in them. These were removed during the walk through. Both the kitchen and outdoor learning environment were monitored and found to be in compliance. The center’s incident logs and copies of the incident reports were monitored in each applicable child’s file. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored for the past twelve months and found to be in compliance. Monthly fire drills were monitored documented and current. Emergency drills were monitored and were found to be conducted and documented as required. The Emergency Response Plan was reviewed and found to have been updated annually as required. The Ready to Go File was monitored and found to have been updated as required. All transportation was not onsite to be monitored today. I will make a follow-up visit in a few days to monitor transportation. Staff files were not monitored today. The staff and training worksheet was not current. I will make a visit in a few days to monitor staff files. Twelve children’s records were monitored for compliance. There were 4 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the hallway outside Space#2 it was observed that the lesson plan posted was not current. It was also observed in Space #4 the lesson plan posted was not current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 533 Breast 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. In Space #1 it was observed that four (4) sippy cups present were not labeled containing all required information. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space #3 and Space #7 it was observed that there were books in poor repair accessible in the library center. It was also observed in Space #7 there were paper blocks in the block center with rips and holes in them. .0601(c) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space #3 it was observed there were two diaper creams present that did not have completed paperwork on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The childcare provider is expected to maintain all applicable childcare requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter explaining how she corrected today’s violation and the steps she put in place to ensure on going compliance on or before Wednesday August 23, 2023 to the email listed below. Failure to correct the violation 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 Provided and General Discussion: -It was highly recommended to maintain your staff and training worksheets to always keep them current and maintain DCDEE WORKS status letters for each lead teacher, teacher, and administrator. -It was discussed that all medication forms should be reviewed by both the administrator and staff when medication is brought in to ensure that they are completed in their entirety. -It was discussed that all bottles and drinking utensils stored in classroom refrigerator be labeled with the child’s name and date. It was also discussed it is best practice to have each covered with either a lid or another approved covering. If you have any questions, please contact Resha K. Washington at 704-910-7947 or email resha.washington@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL Facility ID: 60002915 Consultant: RESHA WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 109 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 08/23/22. The facility is currently operating with a Five Star Rated License issued on 10/19/19 and had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 91% prior to today’s visit. The June 2022 Child Care Center Item Number Listing and the March 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Upon arrival I was greeted at the front entrance by Ms. M. Moore, Assistant Director. I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Moore escorted me to the Campus Director’s office, Ms. T. Shelley, and shared the purpose of today’s visit. A walk through of the facility was conducted with Ms. Shelley. During the visit I observed children engaged in personal care routines, free play activities, story time, outdoor activities, meal-time and transitional activities. Teachers provided nurturing interactions and the facility was found in compliance with supervision, staff/child ratio, capacity and group size. The NC Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures and no smoking signage were posted. It was observed that the license posted was not the most current one. The one posted was issued on January 14, 2019 and facility’s current license was issued on October 9, 2019. Ms. Shelley stated that she did not know why they did not have the most recent license posted. A copy was made of the most current license found in the facility’s folder and shared with Ms. Shelley to post until her official copy is received from DCDEE. The last annual Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 03/23/23 with a rating of Superior and 4 demerits. The last annual Fire Inspection was conducted on 11/04/22. In Space #1 it was observed that four (4) sippy cups present were not labeled containing all required information. Ms. E. Walker, the Infant Room teacher, corrected this during the walk through. In the hallway outside Space#2 it was observed that the lesson plan posted was not current. The current lesson plan was posted during the walk through. In Space #3 it was observed there were two diaper creams present that did not have completed paperwork on file. These were removed and placed in the nurse’s office. It was also observed that there were books in poor repair accessible in the library center. These were removed during the walk through. I reminded both Ms. Shelley and the teaching staff in this room that when books become damaged with these small, ripped pieces present they become choking hazards and should either be repaired or removed immediately. In Space #4 it was observed the lesson plan posted was not current. The current lesson plan was posted during the walk through. In Space #7 it was observed that there were books in poor repair accessible in the library center and there were paper blocks in the block center with rips and holes in them. These were removed during the walk through. Both the kitchen and outdoor learning environment were monitored and found to be in compliance. The center’s incident logs and copies of the incident reports were monitored in each applicable child’s file. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored for the past twelve months and found to be in compliance. Monthly fire drills were monitored documented and current. Emergency drills were monitored and were found to be conducted and documented as required. The Emergency Response Plan was reviewed and found to have been updated annually as required. The Ready to Go File was monitored and found to have been updated as required. All transportation was not onsite to be monitored today. I will make a follow-up visit in a few days to monitor transportation. Staff files were not monitored today. The staff and training worksheet was not current. I will make a visit in a few days to monitor staff files. Twelve children’s records were monitored for compliance. There were 4 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the hallway outside Space#2 it was observed that the lesson plan posted was not current. It was also observed in Space #4 the lesson plan posted was not current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 533 Breast 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. In Space #1 it was observed that four (4) sippy cups present were not labeled containing all required information. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space #3 and Space #7 it was observed that there were books in poor repair accessible in the library center. It was also observed in Space #7 there were paper blocks in the block center with rips and holes in them. .0601(c) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space #3 it was observed there were two diaper creams present that did not have completed paperwork on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The childcare provider is expected to maintain all applicable childcare requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter explaining how she corrected today’s violation and the steps she put in place to ensure on going compliance on or before Wednesday August 23, 2023 to the email listed below. Failure to correct the violation 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 Provided and General Discussion: -It was highly recommended to maintain your staff and training worksheets to always keep them current and maintain DCDEE WORKS status letters for each lead teacher, teacher, and administrator. -It was discussed that all medication forms should be reviewed by both the administrator and staff when medication is brought in to ensure that they are completed in their entirety. -It was discussed that all bottles and drinking utensils stored in classroom refrigerator be labeled with the child’s name and date. It was also discussed it is best practice to have each covered with either a lid or another approved covering. If you have any questions, please contact Resha K. Washington at 704-910-7947 or email resha.washington@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times