10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: MAGNOLIA PRESCHOOL, LLC Facility ID: 60004178 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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. N. Murphy, Operator/Preschool Lead Teacher assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five Star Rated License, issued July 2, 2022. The program’s compliance history before today’s visit was ninety-six percent. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 29, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed May 30, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 19, 2024 and Magnolia Preschool, LLC was listed as current- active. I conducted a walk-through of the facility today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Due to inclement weather, the outdoor learning environment was not monitored. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor activity areas, personal care routines, and teacher directed activities. The caregivers were observed interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #2, there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2, one child had Desitin diaper cream present with no permission from the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & 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 December 4, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware 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: Fire Inspection: November 4, 2024, I received the fire inspection via email from the Operator. During preparation for today’s visit, I noticed the date on the inspection was November 4, 2023. A discussion was held with the Operator regarding the year indicated on the report. The Operator contacted the Fire Inspector during the visit via text message to request a report with the correct year listed. Thermometer: Refrigerators used for food and beverage served to the children must have a thermometer and a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A thermometer was placed in the refrigerator in space #2 during the visit. Medication: Prescription and over the counter medication such as diaper ointments, teething gel, sunscreen etc. must be accompanied by authorization from the parent before administering. Annual Licensing Fee: Invoices will be emailed to your facility address on file by November 30, 2024. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2024. For questions regarding license fees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ For further assistance regarding your annual license fee, please email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Reports will be accepted until January 15, 2205. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. ABCMS (Criminal Background System): North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. 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. 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.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MAGNOLIA PRESCHOOL, LLC Facility ID: 60004178 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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. N. Murphy, Operator/Preschool Lead Teacher assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five Star Rated License, issued July 2, 2022. The program’s compliance history before today’s visit was ninety-six percent. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 29, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed May 30, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 19, 2024 and Magnolia Preschool, LLC was listed as current- active. I conducted a walk-through of the facility today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Due to inclement weather, the outdoor learning environment was not monitored. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor activity areas, personal care routines, and teacher directed activities. The caregivers were observed interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #2, there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2, one child had Desitin diaper cream present with no permission from the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & 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 December 4, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware 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: Fire Inspection: November 4, 2024, I received the fire inspection via email from the Operator. During preparation for today’s visit, I noticed the date on the inspection was November 4, 2023. A discussion was held with the Operator regarding the year indicated on the report. The Operator contacted the Fire Inspector during the visit via text message to request a report with the correct year listed. Thermometer: Refrigerators used for food and beverage served to the children must have a thermometer and a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A thermometer was placed in the refrigerator in space #2 during the visit. Medication: Prescription and over the counter medication such as diaper ointments, teething gel, sunscreen etc. must be accompanied by authorization from the parent before administering. Annual Licensing Fee: Invoices will be emailed to your facility address on file by November 30, 2024. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2024. For questions regarding license fees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ For further assistance regarding your annual license fee, please email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Reports will be accepted until January 15, 2205. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. ABCMS (Criminal Background System): North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. 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. 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: MAGNOLIA PRESCHOOL, LLC Facility ID: 60004178 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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. N. Murphy, Operator/Preschool Lead Teacher assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five Star Rated License, issued July 2, 2022. The program’s compliance history before today’s visit was ninety-six percent. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 29, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed May 30, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 19, 2024 and Magnolia Preschool, LLC was listed as current- active. I conducted a walk-through of the facility today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Due to inclement weather, the outdoor learning environment was not monitored. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor activity areas, personal care routines, and teacher directed activities. The caregivers were observed interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #2, there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2, one child had Desitin diaper cream present with no permission from the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & 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 December 4, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware 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: Fire Inspection: November 4, 2024, I received the fire inspection via email from the Operator. During preparation for today’s visit, I noticed the date on the inspection was November 4, 2023. A discussion was held with the Operator regarding the year indicated on the report. The Operator contacted the Fire Inspector during the visit via text message to request a report with the correct year listed. Thermometer: Refrigerators used for food and beverage served to the children must have a thermometer and a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A thermometer was placed in the refrigerator in space #2 during the visit. Medication: Prescription and over the counter medication such as diaper ointments, teething gel, sunscreen etc. must be accompanied by authorization from the parent before administering. Annual Licensing Fee: Invoices will be emailed to your facility address on file by November 30, 2024. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2024. For questions regarding license fees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ For further assistance regarding your annual license fee, please email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Reports will be accepted until January 15, 2205. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. ABCMS (Criminal Background System): North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. 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. 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: MAGNOLIA PRESCHOOL, LLC Facility ID: 60004178 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM 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 a Center located In a Residence. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 96%. Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant accompanied me on today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed April 22, 2024, and Magnolia Preschool, LLC was listed as current- active. N. Murphy, Operator/Lead Teacher assisted us with today’s visit. A walk through of the indoor learning environment was conducted. Children were observed participating in teacher directed activities, free play of indoor activities, and transitioning to outside. Caregivers were observed interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 13, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on November 21, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. Fire drill and lockdown drills were conducted on April 3, 2024. Outdoor safety checks were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. The were two violations cited and one corrected today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. There was an aerosol can of sunscreen and bug repellent stored in a unlocked cabinet .2820(b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Two children under two years of age had Motrin on site with parent permission however, the recommended dosage states not for children two and under without doctor's permission. Both bottles of Motrin were not stored in it's original packaging. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 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 May 8, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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: A conversation was held with both Lead Teachers regarding child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS. We discussed that medications must be stored in the original container/box. Also, the dosage chart on medication must be followed unless it is accompanied by a doctor’s note with specific instructions. A suggestion was made to both Lead Teachers regarding permission slips for medication. It’s best practice to store the permission slips for over the counter and prescription medication with the actual medication instead of in children’s files in another space. -Any item in an aerosol dispenser including sunscreen and bug repellent must be in kept in locked storage. A list of hazardous items and how they should be stored was reviewed and given to the Operator/Lead Teacher. The door was locked during the visit. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: MAGNOLIA PRESCHOOL, LLC Facility ID: 60004178 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM 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 a Center located In a Residence. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 96%. Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant accompanied me on today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed April 22, 2024, and Magnolia Preschool, LLC was listed as current- active. N. Murphy, Operator/Lead Teacher assisted us with today’s visit. A walk through of the indoor learning environment was conducted. Children were observed participating in teacher directed activities, free play of indoor activities, and transitioning to outside. Caregivers were observed interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 13, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on November 21, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. Fire drill and lockdown drills were conducted on April 3, 2024. Outdoor safety checks were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. The were two violations cited and one corrected today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. There was an aerosol can of sunscreen and bug repellent stored in a unlocked cabinet .2820(b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Two children under two years of age had Motrin on site with parent permission however, the recommended dosage states not for children two and under without doctor's permission. Both bottles of Motrin were not stored in it's original packaging. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 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 May 8, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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: A conversation was held with both Lead Teachers regarding child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS. We discussed that medications must be stored in the original container/box. Also, the dosage chart on medication must be followed unless it is accompanied by a doctor’s note with specific instructions. A suggestion was made to both Lead Teachers regarding permission slips for medication. It’s best practice to store the permission slips for over the counter and prescription medication with the actual medication instead of in children’s files in another space. -Any item in an aerosol dispenser including sunscreen and bug repellent must be in kept in locked storage. A list of hazardous items and how they should be stored was reviewed and given to the Operator/Lead Teacher. The door was locked during the visit. 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: MAGNOLIA PRESCHOOL, LLC Facility ID: 60004178 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM 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 a Center located In a Residence. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 96%. Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant accompanied me on today’s visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed April 22, 2024, and Magnolia Preschool, LLC was listed as current- active. N. Murphy, Operator/Lead Teacher assisted us with today’s visit. A walk through of the indoor learning environment was conducted. Children were observed participating in teacher directed activities, free play of indoor activities, and transitioning to outside. Caregivers were observed interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 13, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on November 21, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. Fire drill and lockdown drills were conducted on April 3, 2024. Outdoor safety checks were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. The were two violations cited and one corrected today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. There was an aerosol can of sunscreen and bug repellent stored in a unlocked cabinet .2820(b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Two children under two years of age had Motrin on site with parent permission however, the recommended dosage states not for children two and under without doctor's permission. Both bottles of Motrin were not stored in it's original packaging. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 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 May 8, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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: A conversation was held with both Lead Teachers regarding child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS. We discussed that medications must be stored in the original container/box. Also, the dosage chart on medication must be followed unless it is accompanied by a doctor’s note with specific instructions. A suggestion was made to both Lead Teachers regarding permission slips for medication. It’s best practice to store the permission slips for over the counter and prescription medication with the actual medication instead of in children’s files in another space. -Any item in an aerosol dispenser including sunscreen and bug repellent must be in kept in locked storage. A list of hazardous items and how they should be stored was reviewed and given to the Operator/Lead Teacher. The door was locked during the visit. 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