10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: MRS. CHRIS PLAY AND LEARN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 60001161 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:55 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with child care requirements. The center currently has a Five-Star rated license. The center license and Summary of the Law was prominently posted. I was greeted by K. DeLeon, Director. I completed the walkthrough of the center alone and Ms. DeLeon assisted me with the visit. Permit information-the program operates with a Five- Star license, issued November 13, 2018. The center has seven (7) points for education, five (5) points for program standards and one (1) quality point. License restriction include: First and Second Shift; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space The program is still located at: 4609 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208 The phone number is: (704) 398-1616. The center had twenty (20) children present during today’s visit and twenty-six (26) children enrolled. The following items were monitored: Supervision, S/C Ratio, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Storage of Medication, Adequate Approved Space, Program Records, License Posted and7 Permit Restrictions. The center does not provide transportation. The center has hired one (1) new staff members since their last visit. The new staff files were monitored and in compliance. The center’s last fire drill was documented on 10/9/25. The center’s last lockdown/ shelter in place drill was on 7/31/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 7/22/25 with zero (0) demerits, receiving a superior rating. The center playground inspections were monitored and in compliance. There were one (1) violation cited during todays visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In space #3, I observed a broken broken bench, a broken toy car and a broken toy bin. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) The violations were corrected during the visit, therefore no further action is required. Rated License: QRIS has been updated to the Pathway to the Stars. Today we discussed the Pathway to the Stars, the provider stated that the center would like to pursue: Pathway #2 Please make sure that all staff education is updated in WORKS! QRIS Modernization Implementation Timeline: September 2025- Administrator/Operator Meetings October - March 2026- During upcoming visits*, consultants will work with you to determine the desired pathway and plan for application April - September 2026- Submit rated license application and transition to a pathway The goal is to have everyone transitioned by the end of 2026. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email at Lashawnda.berry@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 704-242-0960. Thank you for your assistance! Lashawnda Berry PO Box 550424 Gastonia, NC 28054 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: MRS. CHRIS PLAY AND LEARN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 60001161 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 4/7/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. The center operates with a Three-Star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 83%, effective November 13, 2018. The restrictions include: First and Second Shift; Meets enhanced ratios, Meets enhanced space. Upon arrival, I was greeted by K. DeLeon, Director. I discussed with Ms. DeLeon the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines. Ms. DeLeon assisted me with the walkthrough of the center and the visit. The following items were posted within the center/ classrooms: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/ departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Indoor Learning Environment: Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. Children were observed engaged in nurturing interactions with caregivers, teacher directed activities and multi-play opportunities. There were twenty (20) children present today. There are twenty-one (21) children enrolled in the center. The center is only providing care for first shift currently. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored today and not in compliance. The outdoor learning environment for preschoolers had mulch surfacing that measured less than six inches. Inspections: The outdoor inspections and fire drills were monitored. The last monthly playground inspection was conducted on 3/9/25. The last fire drill was conducted on 3/14/25. The centers last shelter in place/ lockdown drill was conducted on 2/3/25. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 2/17/25. The center received two (2) demerits and received a superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on . Transportation: The center does not provide transportation. Nutrition: Meals met nutritional value during today’s visit. Files: Children records and staff files were monitored today and in compliance. Staff files were monitored today and in compliance. There were two (2) violations cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The OLE for preschool children had mulch surfacing that measured beneath the required six inches. .0605(j) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In space #3, I observed a broken toy bin accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 4/21/2025, stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter or e-mail. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Please email me a signed copy of the letter to Lashawnda.Berry@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: 1.Inspections: After each sanitation and fire inspection you must send a copy of the report to you Child Care consultant within one week. *I encouraged the Administrator to stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). The provider was able to ask questions and did not have any at this time. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email at: Lashawnda.berry@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 704-242-0960. Thank you for your assistance! Lashawnda Berry PO Box 550424 Gastonia, NC 28054 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MRS. CHRIS PLAY AND LEARN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 60001161 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/9/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 266 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. The center operates with a Five-Star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 96%, effective November 13, 2018. The restrictions include: First and Second Shift; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The Secretary of State website was checked and the status of MRS CHRIS PLAY AND LEARN, INC was current and active. I was greeted by Director, K. DeLeon. I discussed with Ms. DeLeon the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines. Ms. DeLeon assisted me with the walk through of the center. The following items were posted within the center/ classrooms: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/ departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Indoor Learning Environment: Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. Children were observed engaged in multi-play opportunities. Teachers were observed nurturing and engaged interactions with children. There were twelve (12) children present today. There are twenty-nine (29) children enrolled in the center. The center is currently only providing care for children for first shift. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was not monitored today due to inclement weather. Inspections: The outdoor inspections and fire drills were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 3/20/24. The centers last documented shelter in place drill was conducted on 1/29/24. The last monthly playground inspection was conducted on 3/16/2024. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 1/22/2024. The center received 4 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/2/24. Transportation: The center does not provide transportation. Nutrition: Meals met nutritional value during today’s visit. Files: Children records were monitored today and in compliance. Staff files were monitored today and not in compliance. There was one (1) violations cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #3, I observed an orange couch the was peeling/ not in good repair. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) The violation cited was corrected during the visit, therefore no further action is required. The Director was able to ask questions during todays visit. Ms. DeLeon is trying to locate the ASTM for a product she would like to use for the playground structure. Just a reminder, the statement needs to say it meets ASTM 1292 requirements. Rated License: Your facility is in cohort one. Throughout the next few months I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. During this interim time, I suggested that you take the following steps: *Have all staff update their information in the WORKS database. The WORKS database is designed to streamline education evaluation, using a web-based process designed to increase efficiency with which staff can process child care provider applications. For more information, please go to: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. Teachers need to enter their information into WORKS. Several teachers need to submit their transcripts and apply for a position of Lead or assistant teacher. *Access the resources for the Rated License assessment at www.ncrlap.org. On the first page there is a section that allows you to access resources. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email at: Lashawnda.berry@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 704-242-0960. Thank you for your assistance! Lashawnda Berry PO Box 550424 Gastonia, NC 28055 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: MRS. CHRIS PLAY AND LEARN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 60001161 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/15/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/15/2023 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with child care requirements. The center currently has a Five- Star rated license, the 18-month compliance history score is 96%. The center license and Summary of the Law was prominently posted. I was greeted by Kimberly DeLeon, Director. I informed Ms. DeLeon the reason for my visit and she assisted me with the visit. Permit information-the program operates with a Five- Star license, issued November 13, 2018. The center has seven (7) points for education, five (5) points for program standards and one (1) quality point. License restriction include First and Second Shift; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. Program is still located at 4609 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28208. The phone number is 704-398-1616. The center had fourteen (14) children present and twenty-five (25) children enrolled. The following items were monitored: Supervision, S/C Ratio, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Storage of Medication, Adequate Approved Space, Program Records, License Posted and Permit Restrictions. The center has not hired any new staff members since their last visit. The center’s last fire drill was documented for 11/17/23. The center’s last shelter-in-place 11/13/23. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 9/11/23 with 2 demerits receiving a superior rating. The center playground inspections were conducted and documented as required. There were two (2) violations cited during todays visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #2, I observed peeling paint on the back door. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In space #2, I observed a broken toy bin. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 12/29/2023, stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter or e-mail. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Please email me a signed copy of the letter to Lashawnda.Berry@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: 1. Today we discussed changing the setup of the diaper changing table in space #2 to ensure that the caregiver is able to supervise children adequately while diaper changing. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email at Lashawnda.berry@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 704-242-0960. Thank you for your assistance! Lashawnda Berry PO Box 236 Paw Creek, NC 28130 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.