10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: Lincoln Heights Montessori ASEP Facility ID: 60004299 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/6/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 10/6/2025 Age: From 4 To 9 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 applicable child care rules and laws. This center has a three-star license and an 18-month compliance history of 100%. The NC child care law summary was prominently posted. I was greeted by M. Moore, site coordinator. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, Supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. Group 1 there were 13 children present with the site coordinator. Group 2 there were 13 children present with a group leader. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were reviewed. Shelter in place and Lock down drills were monitored. Playground inspection reports were monitored. The playground was not monitored during today’s visit. Ms. Moore shared with me that they are currently using the black top area as the playground needs mulch. The facility last fire inspection was conducted on 5/28/24. There was no documentation of a current fire inspection on file. The facility’s last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/31/2025, superior with 0 demerits. Staff and Children’s DPI verification forms were monitored today. The children were observed participating in arrival, handwashing, snack and free choice. I used the staff and training worksheet to monitor staff files. There was 1 violation cited during today’s visit. 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. There was no documentation of a current fire inspection on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical Assistance: - --- QRIS Modernization Update: -Today, I had the QRIS conversation with Ms. Moore. A QRIS conversation report was completed, signed by Ms. Moore and she was given a copy. For more Information regarding the QRIS: Pathways to the Stars requirements, please visit the division’s website, click on the What’s new tab, click on QRIS modernization tab. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. 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 10/20/2025. 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