10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 6055542 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 4/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a three-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 95%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER INC. is current and active. I was greeted by P. Fulwiley, staff member. Ms. Weathers, director arrived later on during the visit. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were last documented in December 2024. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were last documented in December 2024. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 10/10/24. The center received 10 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/4/24. The center is past due for a fire inspection. There was 1 child present during the visit. I observed the child participating in breakfast, art, free play, outdoor play and lunch. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. There have been no new staff since my last visit. All staff files were monitored during today’s visit. All children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. There were 12 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility is past due for an annual fire inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two children's files were missing the the summary of the law notification. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Daily records of arrival and departure times for children were not maintained. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. There is a broken playhouse on the playground. .0601(d) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was not enough protective surfacing around stationary equipment. .0605(j) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented monthly fire drill was December 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The playground has ant hills and grass was not maintained. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(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. All staff did not complete the Emergency information form annually. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A teacher has not completed an annual staff development plan. Two teachers did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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 was December 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two children's file was missing the no smoking notification. .0604(j) Technical Assistance: -I discussed the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/22/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 6055542 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 4/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a three-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 95%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER INC. is current and active. I was greeted by P. Fulwiley, staff member. Ms. Weathers, director arrived later on during the visit. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were last documented in December 2024. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were last documented in December 2024. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 10/10/24. The center received 10 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/4/24. The center is past due for a fire inspection. There was 1 child present during the visit. I observed the child participating in breakfast, art, free play, outdoor play and lunch. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. There have been no new staff since my last visit. All staff files were monitored during today’s visit. All children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. There were 12 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility is past due for an annual fire inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two children's files were missing the the summary of the law notification. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Daily records of arrival and departure times for children were not maintained. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. There is a broken playhouse on the playground. .0601(d) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was not enough protective surfacing around stationary equipment. .0605(j) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented monthly fire drill was December 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The playground has ant hills and grass was not maintained. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(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. All staff did not complete the Emergency information form annually. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A teacher has not completed an annual staff development plan. Two teachers did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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 was December 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two children's file was missing the no smoking notification. .0604(j) Technical Assistance: -I discussed the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/22/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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: LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 6055542 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 4/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a three-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 95%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER INC. is current and active. I was greeted by P. Fulwiley, staff member. Ms. Weathers, director arrived later on during the visit. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were last documented in December 2024. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were last documented in December 2024. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 10/10/24. The center received 10 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/4/24. The center is past due for a fire inspection. There was 1 child present during the visit. I observed the child participating in breakfast, art, free play, outdoor play and lunch. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. There have been no new staff since my last visit. All staff files were monitored during today’s visit. All children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. There were 12 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility is past due for an annual fire inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two children's files were missing the the summary of the law notification. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Daily records of arrival and departure times for children were not maintained. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. There is a broken playhouse on the playground. .0601(d) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was not enough protective surfacing around stationary equipment. .0605(j) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented monthly fire drill was December 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The playground has ant hills and grass was not maintained. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(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. All staff did not complete the Emergency information form annually. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A teacher has not completed an annual staff development plan. Two teachers did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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 was December 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two children's file was missing the no smoking notification. .0604(j) Technical Assistance: -I discussed the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/22/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 6055542 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 4/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a three-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 95%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER INC. is current and active. I was greeted by P. Fulwiley, staff member. Ms. Weathers, director arrived later on during the visit. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were last documented in December 2024. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were last documented in December 2024. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 10/10/24. The center received 10 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/4/24. The center is past due for a fire inspection. There was 1 child present during the visit. I observed the child participating in breakfast, art, free play, outdoor play and lunch. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. There have been no new staff since my last visit. All staff files were monitored during today’s visit. All children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. There were 12 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility is past due for an annual fire inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two children's files were missing the the summary of the law notification. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Daily records of arrival and departure times for children were not maintained. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. There is a broken playhouse on the playground. .0601(d) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was not enough protective surfacing around stationary equipment. .0605(j) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented monthly fire drill was December 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The playground has ant hills and grass was not maintained. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(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. All staff did not complete the Emergency information form annually. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A teacher has not completed an annual staff development plan. Two teachers did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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 was December 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two children's file was missing the no smoking notification. .0604(j) Technical Assistance: -I discussed the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/22/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 6055542 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 4/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a three-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 95%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER INC. is current and active. I was greeted by P. Fulwiley, staff member. Ms. Weathers, director arrived later on during the visit. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were last documented in December 2024. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were last documented in December 2024. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 10/10/24. The center received 10 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/4/24. The center is past due for a fire inspection. There was 1 child present during the visit. I observed the child participating in breakfast, art, free play, outdoor play and lunch. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. There have been no new staff since my last visit. All staff files were monitored during today’s visit. All children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. There were 12 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility is past due for an annual fire inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two children's files were missing the the summary of the law notification. GS 110-102 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Daily records of arrival and departure times for children were not maintained. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. There is a broken playhouse on the playground. .0601(d) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was not enough protective surfacing around stationary equipment. .0605(j) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented monthly fire drill was December 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The playground has ant hills and grass was not maintained. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(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. All staff did not complete the Emergency information form annually. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A teacher has not completed an annual staff development plan. Two teachers did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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 was December 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two children's file was missing the no smoking notification. .0604(j) Technical Assistance: -I discussed the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/22/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 6055542 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 10/17/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to monitor applicable child care rules and laws. This center has a three star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 93%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by P. Fulwiley, cook/floater. On arrival, I observed no children present. Ms. Fulwiley informed me that 1 child would be arriving soon. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. After the walkthrough, a child arrived at the facility. During the visit, I spent time observing in space #4, the classroom for children 3 and older years of age. I observed the child washing his hands on arrival. I observed the child eating breakfast. I observed Ms. Fulwiley helping the child paint his pumpkin. Ms. Weathers, director arrived at the facility and assisted with today's visit. The following items were monitored today: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, license posted, approved space, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, staff records and program records. There has been no new staff since my last visit. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed to confirm existing staff were still current with CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS training and criminal background qualifying letters. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-Down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. There was no documentation of a required playground inspection for September 2024. This was corrected during the visit. There were 4 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were no departure times documented for 10/14/2024. A child arrived on 10/17/2024 and the arrival time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The breakfast menu did not match with what the child was eating. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of a required playground inspection for September 2024. .0605(q) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member has not completed the medication training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 10/30/2024. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 6055542 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 10/17/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to monitor applicable child care rules and laws. This center has a three star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 93%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by P. Fulwiley, cook/floater. On arrival, I observed no children present. Ms. Fulwiley informed me that 1 child would be arriving soon. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. After the walkthrough, a child arrived at the facility. During the visit, I spent time observing in space #4, the classroom for children 3 and older years of age. I observed the child washing his hands on arrival. I observed the child eating breakfast. I observed Ms. Fulwiley helping the child paint his pumpkin. Ms. Weathers, director arrived at the facility and assisted with today's visit. The following items were monitored today: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, license posted, approved space, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, staff records and program records. There has been no new staff since my last visit. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed to confirm existing staff were still current with CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS training and criminal background qualifying letters. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-Down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. There was no documentation of a required playground inspection for September 2024. This was corrected during the visit. There were 4 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were no departure times documented for 10/14/2024. A child arrived on 10/17/2024 and the arrival time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The breakfast menu did not match with what the child was eating. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of a required playground inspection for September 2024. .0605(q) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member has not completed the medication training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 10/30/2024. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 6055542 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/17/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 4/17/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a three-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 88%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER, INC. is current and active. I was greeted by S. Weathers, director. Ms. Weathers accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 4/16/2024. The center received 8 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/4/24. There were 2 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free play, lunch and napping. The playground was monitored during today's visit. The playground was measured today and was added to the facilities file. The playground measures: 92 children @ 100sq ft. There have been no new staff since my last visit. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 4 violations cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three children files did not have documentation that the parents received the summary of the law. GS 110-102 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children files did not have immunization records. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two children files were missing notification of the no smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child's file was missing the shaken baby acknowledgement form. .0608(b)(1-6) Technical Assistance: The outdoor diagram and space calculation sheet will be emailed to the provider. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above-listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/30/2024. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 6055542 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/17/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 4/17/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a three-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 88%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE CENTER, INC. is current and active. I was greeted by S. Weathers, director. Ms. Weathers accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 4/16/2024. The center received 8 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/4/24. There were 2 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free play, lunch and napping. The playground was monitored during today's visit. The playground was measured today and was added to the facilities file. The playground measures: 92 children @ 100sq ft. There have been no new staff since my last visit. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 4 violations cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three children files did not have documentation that the parents received the summary of the law. GS 110-102 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children files did not have immunization records. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two children files were missing notification of the no smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child's file was missing the shaken baby acknowledgement form. .0608(b)(1-6) Technical Assistance: The outdoor diagram and space calculation sheet will be emailed to the provider. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above-listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/30/2024. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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