NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/15/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 12/15/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 02:50 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility has a Five-Star License issued March 5, 2024, meeting enhanced space and ratio. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 13, 2025. The compliance history prior to today’s visit was 91%. I was greeted by Mitzi Simmons, Program Coordinator. Ms. Simmons assisted me with the visit. I arrived prior to the children’s arrival and was provided with notebooks containing all paperwork I needed to review. The current Public-School Off-Site Verification Form for Staff Records, Children's Record and Transportation was signed and on file with each current staff listed and all current children enrolled listed for after school. I reviewed the current Staff and Training Worksheet. All staff at this site have their CBC qualification letter, First Aid /CPR and BSAC. A violation was cited for required Health and Safety Trainings. See the violations section for details. The ABCMS roster was reviewed December 8, 2025, and found in compliance. Program records were monitored. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire drill was conducted on November 25, 2025. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was conducted on November 25, 2025. General safety requirements were monitored and found meeting compliance. I reviewed the current ASEP bulletin board in the cafeteria and observed all information required to be posted. Current activity plans were reviewed, and interest centers were set up for each group. The teacher directed activity plans were observed posted on a bulletin board in the cafeteria. The menu was posted and current. It was reported that one (1) child has emergency medication. I reviewed the required documentation and monitored the emergency medication and found in compliance. I observed associates set up centers for each group. I observed seven (7) learning areas with materials that were age appropriate. All materials were sufficient and in good repair. As children arrived to the cafeteria attendance was taken, they placed their belongings down, washed hands and got their snacks. During the visit, children were observed in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. The children were observed participating in routines, center play, homework and teacher directed activity. Staff members supervised and interacted with the children in a caring and nurturing manner. The following violation was cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) Associate hired 8/28/2024 did not have Administration of Medication, Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials and Precautions in Transporting Children documented and certificates on file. One (1) Associate hire 10/2025 did not have Building and Physical Premises documented and certificate on file. .1103(b) Compliance Statement 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 violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 12, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance Health and Safety Training Certificates Current Health and Safety training certificates must be on file for all staff for review. All training should be completed within the first year of employment. We discussed keeping your certificated with your Health and Safety Training Log. The training for Administering Medication is not with the other topics on Moodle and will need to be accessed under Medication in Childcare tab. Understanding the New QRIS We discussed that CMS has determined that ASEP programs may complete Pathway 1. We reviewed section .3200 regarding Pathway 1, and you signed the QRIS Pathway Form. A copy was left with you. If you missed the information sessions on the QRIS Modernization, you can now watch recordings of the webinars for parents and providers, including one with live Spanish translation. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. NCRLAP Training We discussed that you can prepare for SACCERS by visiting the NC rate License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) website here: https://www.ncrlap.org/. There are training and resources available to assist you. MOODLE Trainings DCDEE has added a new training module about Child Development. The training will provide a basic overview about child development and provide information about resources and professional agencies in North Carolina. DCDEE has also added another new training about Child Care Rule Rollout which includes new rules effective July 1, 2025. Both training modules can be found on the DCDEE Moodle Learning Platform at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. In-service training hours are received upon completion of the training sessions. DCDEE- I encourage you to utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/13/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 1/13/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 03:05 PM Time Out: 06:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility had a Five-Star License issued March 5, 2024, meeting enhanced space and ratio. The eighteen-month compliance history score of 86 % prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 30, 2024. Upon arrival, I checked in at the main office and was greeted by Mitzie Simmons, Site Coordinator. Ms. Simmons escorted me to her office. I arrived prior to the children’s arrival. We gathered all pertinent notebooks and program records for me to review and walked to the cafeteria to complete the visit. I monitored the outdoor play area while the afterschool staff set up the learning centers for the day. You shared with me that the children use the outdoor playground located closest to the building. The locked gate to the fenced in area enclosing the HVAC did not close completely allowing space for a child to fit through the gate. There is sufficient mulch which does need to be raked under the fall zones in compacted area to meet required critical depth. Several tree stumps and roots were observed with sharp edges creating an unsafe outdoor environment. As children arrived, they placed their belongings down and attendance was taken. The children were taken by groups to wash hands and served snack. During the visit, children were observed in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. The children were observed participating in arrival procedures, snack and outdoor play. Staff members were supervising and interacting with the children in a caring and nurturing manner. I reviewed the current ASEP bulletin board in the cafeteria and observed. A current Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMCP) was posted. The EMCP in the notebook was dated December 30, 2022. The menu was posted and current. I observed seven learning areas set up for each group with sufficient materials for each group. Materials were in good repair and age appropriate. Current activity plans were reviewed, and interest centers were set up for each group. The teacher directed activity plans were observed posted on a bulletin board. The current Public-School Off-Site Verification Form for Staff Records, Children's Record and Transportation was signed and on file with each current staff listed and all current children enrolled listed for after school. The staff and training worksheet was not completed. I reviewed staff files and completed the worksheet for the Site Coordinator and one associate. One group leader is currently out due to Worker’s Compensation. A sub was present today. I reviewed her file. She did not have her qualifying letter on file. I checked ABCAMS and found she is qualified through September 8, 2029. Each group leader is current with their Health and Safety Training, First Aid and CPR. All other staff at this site have their CBC qualification letter and BSAC. I monitored 10 percent of children’s records and found in compliance. Program records were monitored. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire drill was conducted December 18, 2024. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 19, 2024. There was not a shelter in place drill conducted August 2024. The playground inspections were reviewed and found in compliance. The incident log was reviewed and found in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 27, 2024, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted November 6, 2024. Cleaning supplies were observed properly stored. General safety requirements were monitored and found meeting compliance. It was reported there are no children with emergency medication. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor play area. The locked gate to the fenced in area enclosing the HVAC did not close completely allowing space for a child to fit through the gate. Several tree stumps and roots were observed with sharp edges creating an unsafe outdoor environment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The last written plan was dated August 20, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One substitute staff, K. Anderson, did not have a CBC letter in her file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place or lockdown drill was not conducted in August, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Compliance Statement: 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 violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 27, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. Staff and Training Worksheets: Please keep your staff and training worksheets up to date at all times. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. You can access the most updated Summary of Law here as well. 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 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.EddinsSmith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. 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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/13/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 1/13/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 03:05 PM Time Out: 06:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility had a Five-Star License issued March 5, 2024, meeting enhanced space and ratio. The eighteen-month compliance history score of 86 % prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 30, 2024. Upon arrival, I checked in at the main office and was greeted by Mitzie Simmons, Site Coordinator. Ms. Simmons escorted me to her office. I arrived prior to the children’s arrival. We gathered all pertinent notebooks and program records for me to review and walked to the cafeteria to complete the visit. I monitored the outdoor play area while the afterschool staff set up the learning centers for the day. You shared with me that the children use the outdoor playground located closest to the building. The locked gate to the fenced in area enclosing the HVAC did not close completely allowing space for a child to fit through the gate. There is sufficient mulch which does need to be raked under the fall zones in compacted area to meet required critical depth. Several tree stumps and roots were observed with sharp edges creating an unsafe outdoor environment. As children arrived, they placed their belongings down and attendance was taken. The children were taken by groups to wash hands and served snack. During the visit, children were observed in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. The children were observed participating in arrival procedures, snack and outdoor play. Staff members were supervising and interacting with the children in a caring and nurturing manner. I reviewed the current ASEP bulletin board in the cafeteria and observed. A current Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMCP) was posted. The EMCP in the notebook was dated December 30, 2022. The menu was posted and current. I observed seven learning areas set up for each group with sufficient materials for each group. Materials were in good repair and age appropriate. Current activity plans were reviewed, and interest centers were set up for each group. The teacher directed activity plans were observed posted on a bulletin board. The current Public-School Off-Site Verification Form for Staff Records, Children's Record and Transportation was signed and on file with each current staff listed and all current children enrolled listed for after school. The staff and training worksheet was not completed. I reviewed staff files and completed the worksheet for the Site Coordinator and one associate. One group leader is currently out due to Worker’s Compensation. A sub was present today. I reviewed her file. She did not have her qualifying letter on file. I checked ABCAMS and found she is qualified through September 8, 2029. Each group leader is current with their Health and Safety Training, First Aid and CPR. All other staff at this site have their CBC qualification letter and BSAC. I monitored 10 percent of children’s records and found in compliance. Program records were monitored. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire drill was conducted December 18, 2024. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 19, 2024. There was not a shelter in place drill conducted August 2024. The playground inspections were reviewed and found in compliance. The incident log was reviewed and found in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 27, 2024, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted November 6, 2024. Cleaning supplies were observed properly stored. General safety requirements were monitored and found meeting compliance. It was reported there are no children with emergency medication. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor play area. The locked gate to the fenced in area enclosing the HVAC did not close completely allowing space for a child to fit through the gate. Several tree stumps and roots were observed with sharp edges creating an unsafe outdoor environment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The last written plan was dated August 20, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One substitute staff, K. Anderson, did not have a CBC letter in her file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place or lockdown drill was not conducted in August, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Compliance Statement: 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 violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 27, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. Staff and Training Worksheets: Please keep your staff and training worksheets up to date at all times. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. You can access the most updated Summary of Law here as well. 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 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.EddinsSmith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/13/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 1/13/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 03:05 PM Time Out: 06:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility had a Five-Star License issued March 5, 2024, meeting enhanced space and ratio. The eighteen-month compliance history score of 86 % prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 30, 2024. Upon arrival, I checked in at the main office and was greeted by Mitzie Simmons, Site Coordinator. Ms. Simmons escorted me to her office. I arrived prior to the children’s arrival. We gathered all pertinent notebooks and program records for me to review and walked to the cafeteria to complete the visit. I monitored the outdoor play area while the afterschool staff set up the learning centers for the day. You shared with me that the children use the outdoor playground located closest to the building. The locked gate to the fenced in area enclosing the HVAC did not close completely allowing space for a child to fit through the gate. There is sufficient mulch which does need to be raked under the fall zones in compacted area to meet required critical depth. Several tree stumps and roots were observed with sharp edges creating an unsafe outdoor environment. As children arrived, they placed their belongings down and attendance was taken. The children were taken by groups to wash hands and served snack. During the visit, children were observed in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. The children were observed participating in arrival procedures, snack and outdoor play. Staff members were supervising and interacting with the children in a caring and nurturing manner. I reviewed the current ASEP bulletin board in the cafeteria and observed. A current Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMCP) was posted. The EMCP in the notebook was dated December 30, 2022. The menu was posted and current. I observed seven learning areas set up for each group with sufficient materials for each group. Materials were in good repair and age appropriate. Current activity plans were reviewed, and interest centers were set up for each group. The teacher directed activity plans were observed posted on a bulletin board. The current Public-School Off-Site Verification Form for Staff Records, Children's Record and Transportation was signed and on file with each current staff listed and all current children enrolled listed for after school. The staff and training worksheet was not completed. I reviewed staff files and completed the worksheet for the Site Coordinator and one associate. One group leader is currently out due to Worker’s Compensation. A sub was present today. I reviewed her file. She did not have her qualifying letter on file. I checked ABCAMS and found she is qualified through September 8, 2029. Each group leader is current with their Health and Safety Training, First Aid and CPR. All other staff at this site have their CBC qualification letter and BSAC. I monitored 10 percent of children’s records and found in compliance. Program records were monitored. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire drill was conducted December 18, 2024. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 19, 2024. There was not a shelter in place drill conducted August 2024. The playground inspections were reviewed and found in compliance. The incident log was reviewed and found in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 27, 2024, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted November 6, 2024. Cleaning supplies were observed properly stored. General safety requirements were monitored and found meeting compliance. It was reported there are no children with emergency medication. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor play area. The locked gate to the fenced in area enclosing the HVAC did not close completely allowing space for a child to fit through the gate. Several tree stumps and roots were observed with sharp edges creating an unsafe outdoor environment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The last written plan was dated August 20, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One substitute staff, K. Anderson, did not have a CBC letter in her file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place or lockdown drill was not conducted in August, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Compliance Statement: 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 violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 27, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. Staff and Training Worksheets: Please keep your staff and training worksheets up to date at all times. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. You can access the most updated Summary of Law here as well. 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 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.EddinsSmith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. 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: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/13/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 1/13/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 03:05 PM Time Out: 06:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility had a Five-Star License issued March 5, 2024, meeting enhanced space and ratio. The eighteen-month compliance history score of 86 % prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 30, 2024. Upon arrival, I checked in at the main office and was greeted by Mitzie Simmons, Site Coordinator. Ms. Simmons escorted me to her office. I arrived prior to the children’s arrival. We gathered all pertinent notebooks and program records for me to review and walked to the cafeteria to complete the visit. I monitored the outdoor play area while the afterschool staff set up the learning centers for the day. You shared with me that the children use the outdoor playground located closest to the building. The locked gate to the fenced in area enclosing the HVAC did not close completely allowing space for a child to fit through the gate. There is sufficient mulch which does need to be raked under the fall zones in compacted area to meet required critical depth. Several tree stumps and roots were observed with sharp edges creating an unsafe outdoor environment. As children arrived, they placed their belongings down and attendance was taken. The children were taken by groups to wash hands and served snack. During the visit, children were observed in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. The children were observed participating in arrival procedures, snack and outdoor play. Staff members were supervising and interacting with the children in a caring and nurturing manner. I reviewed the current ASEP bulletin board in the cafeteria and observed. A current Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMCP) was posted. The EMCP in the notebook was dated December 30, 2022. The menu was posted and current. I observed seven learning areas set up for each group with sufficient materials for each group. Materials were in good repair and age appropriate. Current activity plans were reviewed, and interest centers were set up for each group. The teacher directed activity plans were observed posted on a bulletin board. The current Public-School Off-Site Verification Form for Staff Records, Children's Record and Transportation was signed and on file with each current staff listed and all current children enrolled listed for after school. The staff and training worksheet was not completed. I reviewed staff files and completed the worksheet for the Site Coordinator and one associate. One group leader is currently out due to Worker’s Compensation. A sub was present today. I reviewed her file. She did not have her qualifying letter on file. I checked ABCAMS and found she is qualified through September 8, 2029. Each group leader is current with their Health and Safety Training, First Aid and CPR. All other staff at this site have their CBC qualification letter and BSAC. I monitored 10 percent of children’s records and found in compliance. Program records were monitored. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire drill was conducted December 18, 2024. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 19, 2024. There was not a shelter in place drill conducted August 2024. The playground inspections were reviewed and found in compliance. The incident log was reviewed and found in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 27, 2024, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted November 6, 2024. Cleaning supplies were observed properly stored. General safety requirements were monitored and found meeting compliance. It was reported there are no children with emergency medication. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor play area. The locked gate to the fenced in area enclosing the HVAC did not close completely allowing space for a child to fit through the gate. Several tree stumps and roots were observed with sharp edges creating an unsafe outdoor environment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The last written plan was dated August 20, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One substitute staff, K. Anderson, did not have a CBC letter in her file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place or lockdown drill was not conducted in August, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Compliance Statement: 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 violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 27, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. Staff and Training Worksheets: Please keep your staff and training worksheets up to date at all times. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. You can access the most updated Summary of Law here as well. 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 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.EddinsSmith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, I checked in at the main office and was escorted to the cafeteria area. I was greeted by Ms. Randle, Associate. I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Randle contacted Tamantha Young, Associate, to come to the cafeteria to assist me with the visit. Ms. Young stated that there is not a Site Coordinator at this time and offered to help me with the visit. She escorted me to the ASEP Office to review records. The facility had a Five-Star License issued March 5, 2024, meeting enhanced space and ratio. The eighteen-month compliance history score of 84% prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed on January 30, 2024. A walk through of the facility was completed. There are three (3) groups of after schoolers. I observed the after schoolers arriving to the after-school program, handwashing, and I observed the children eating snack. After snack, the after schoolers washed their hands again and began homework and participated in the different activity centers. Each group had activity areas set up with adequate and accessible materials. The following child care requirements were monitored and observed today: Supervision: Each group of children were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Attendance records were reviewed and found in compliance. CPR: One (1) staff member was not current with CPR; a violation was cited. First Aid: One (1) staff member was not current with First Aid; a violation was cited. Special Training: One (1) staff has not completed BSAC training. CBC Qualification: Each staff member was current with CBC qualification. One (1) staff member has a provisional CBC letter which will expire October 4, 2024. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan posted is not up to date. The former Site Coordinator is still listed on the plan. Administration and Storage of Medication: There are not children with medication(s). There were no medications stored. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I did observe hazardous substances that were accessible prior to the children arriving. An ant spray removed from a low ledge in the approved space and inaccessible to children during the visit. General Safety: Most of the outlets are not covered in the approved space. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted. The last monthly fire drill was August 29, 2024. The shelter in place drill had not been recorded. I observed a current playground safety inspection dated August 30, 2024, on the ASEP bulletin board, meeting compliance. I reviewed playground inspections in the office and the last one record was February, 2024. I observed the last fire inspection documented in the Main Office dated March 1, 2023. License Posted: The license was observed posted. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed March 13, 2024, with a superior rating and zero (0) demerits. 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 last fire inspection documented in the Main Office is dated March 1, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Most of the outlets in the approved space were not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC is not updated to reflect current staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One staff member did not have a file accessible for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place drill is not documented. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Compliance Statement: 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 violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 1, 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 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: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. You can also access information regarding credentials how to obtain Credentials. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Staff Files: Staff files should be accessible for review and current staff listed on the off-site verification form. Staff and Training Worksheets will help you track the needed trainings and expirations dates for qualifying letters, health and safety trainings and other required documents to maintain compliance. Record Retention: You asked about how long you are required to keep staff records. You can find the requirements NCDCDEE in 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION of our rules and regulations. I encouraged you to speak with CMS staff in order to meet their requirements as well. QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 980-748-6270 or by email at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@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.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, I checked in at the main office and was escorted to the cafeteria area. I was greeted by Ms. Randle, Associate. I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Randle contacted Tamantha Young, Associate, to come to the cafeteria to assist me with the visit. Ms. Young stated that there is not a Site Coordinator at this time and offered to help me with the visit. She escorted me to the ASEP Office to review records. The facility had a Five-Star License issued March 5, 2024, meeting enhanced space and ratio. The eighteen-month compliance history score of 84% prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed on January 30, 2024. A walk through of the facility was completed. There are three (3) groups of after schoolers. I observed the after schoolers arriving to the after-school program, handwashing, and I observed the children eating snack. After snack, the after schoolers washed their hands again and began homework and participated in the different activity centers. Each group had activity areas set up with adequate and accessible materials. The following child care requirements were monitored and observed today: Supervision: Each group of children were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Attendance records were reviewed and found in compliance. CPR: One (1) staff member was not current with CPR; a violation was cited. First Aid: One (1) staff member was not current with First Aid; a violation was cited. Special Training: One (1) staff has not completed BSAC training. CBC Qualification: Each staff member was current with CBC qualification. One (1) staff member has a provisional CBC letter which will expire October 4, 2024. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan posted is not up to date. The former Site Coordinator is still listed on the plan. Administration and Storage of Medication: There are not children with medication(s). There were no medications stored. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I did observe hazardous substances that were accessible prior to the children arriving. An ant spray removed from a low ledge in the approved space and inaccessible to children during the visit. General Safety: Most of the outlets are not covered in the approved space. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted. The last monthly fire drill was August 29, 2024. The shelter in place drill had not been recorded. I observed a current playground safety inspection dated August 30, 2024, on the ASEP bulletin board, meeting compliance. I reviewed playground inspections in the office and the last one record was February, 2024. I observed the last fire inspection documented in the Main Office dated March 1, 2023. License Posted: The license was observed posted. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed March 13, 2024, with a superior rating and zero (0) demerits. 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 last fire inspection documented in the Main Office is dated March 1, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Most of the outlets in the approved space were not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC is not updated to reflect current staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One staff member did not have a file accessible for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place drill is not documented. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Compliance Statement: 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 violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 1, 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 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: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. You can also access information regarding credentials how to obtain Credentials. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Staff Files: Staff files should be accessible for review and current staff listed on the off-site verification form. Staff and Training Worksheets will help you track the needed trainings and expirations dates for qualifying letters, health and safety trainings and other required documents to maintain compliance. Record Retention: You asked about how long you are required to keep staff records. You can find the requirements NCDCDEE in 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION of our rules and regulations. I encouraged you to speak with CMS staff in order to meet their requirements as well. QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 980-748-6270 or by email at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, I checked in at the main office and was escorted to the cafeteria area. I was greeted by Ms. Randle, Associate. I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Randle contacted Tamantha Young, Associate, to come to the cafeteria to assist me with the visit. Ms. Young stated that there is not a Site Coordinator at this time and offered to help me with the visit. She escorted me to the ASEP Office to review records. The facility had a Five-Star License issued March 5, 2024, meeting enhanced space and ratio. The eighteen-month compliance history score of 84% prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed on January 30, 2024. A walk through of the facility was completed. There are three (3) groups of after schoolers. I observed the after schoolers arriving to the after-school program, handwashing, and I observed the children eating snack. After snack, the after schoolers washed their hands again and began homework and participated in the different activity centers. Each group had activity areas set up with adequate and accessible materials. The following child care requirements were monitored and observed today: Supervision: Each group of children were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Attendance records were reviewed and found in compliance. CPR: One (1) staff member was not current with CPR; a violation was cited. First Aid: One (1) staff member was not current with First Aid; a violation was cited. Special Training: One (1) staff has not completed BSAC training. CBC Qualification: Each staff member was current with CBC qualification. One (1) staff member has a provisional CBC letter which will expire October 4, 2024. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan posted is not up to date. The former Site Coordinator is still listed on the plan. Administration and Storage of Medication: There are not children with medication(s). There were no medications stored. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I did observe hazardous substances that were accessible prior to the children arriving. An ant spray removed from a low ledge in the approved space and inaccessible to children during the visit. General Safety: Most of the outlets are not covered in the approved space. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted. The last monthly fire drill was August 29, 2024. The shelter in place drill had not been recorded. I observed a current playground safety inspection dated August 30, 2024, on the ASEP bulletin board, meeting compliance. I reviewed playground inspections in the office and the last one record was February, 2024. I observed the last fire inspection documented in the Main Office dated March 1, 2023. License Posted: The license was observed posted. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed March 13, 2024, with a superior rating and zero (0) demerits. 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 last fire inspection documented in the Main Office is dated March 1, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Most of the outlets in the approved space were not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC is not updated to reflect current staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One staff member did not have a file accessible for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place drill is not documented. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Compliance Statement: 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 violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 1, 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 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: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. You can also access information regarding credentials how to obtain Credentials. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Staff Files: Staff files should be accessible for review and current staff listed on the off-site verification form. Staff and Training Worksheets will help you track the needed trainings and expirations dates for qualifying letters, health and safety trainings and other required documents to maintain compliance. Record Retention: You asked about how long you are required to keep staff records. You can find the requirements NCDCDEE in 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION of our rules and regulations. I encouraged you to speak with CMS staff in order to meet their requirements as well. QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 980-748-6270 or by email at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@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 .2318 · Violation

Name of Operation: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, I checked in at the main office and was escorted to the cafeteria area. I was greeted by Ms. Randle, Associate. I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Randle contacted Tamantha Young, Associate, to come to the cafeteria to assist me with the visit. Ms. Young stated that there is not a Site Coordinator at this time and offered to help me with the visit. She escorted me to the ASEP Office to review records. The facility had a Five-Star License issued March 5, 2024, meeting enhanced space and ratio. The eighteen-month compliance history score of 84% prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed on January 30, 2024. A walk through of the facility was completed. There are three (3) groups of after schoolers. I observed the after schoolers arriving to the after-school program, handwashing, and I observed the children eating snack. After snack, the after schoolers washed their hands again and began homework and participated in the different activity centers. Each group had activity areas set up with adequate and accessible materials. The following child care requirements were monitored and observed today: Supervision: Each group of children were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Attendance records were reviewed and found in compliance. CPR: One (1) staff member was not current with CPR; a violation was cited. First Aid: One (1) staff member was not current with First Aid; a violation was cited. Special Training: One (1) staff has not completed BSAC training. CBC Qualification: Each staff member was current with CBC qualification. One (1) staff member has a provisional CBC letter which will expire October 4, 2024. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan posted is not up to date. The former Site Coordinator is still listed on the plan. Administration and Storage of Medication: There are not children with medication(s). There were no medications stored. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I did observe hazardous substances that were accessible prior to the children arriving. An ant spray removed from a low ledge in the approved space and inaccessible to children during the visit. General Safety: Most of the outlets are not covered in the approved space. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted. The last monthly fire drill was August 29, 2024. The shelter in place drill had not been recorded. I observed a current playground safety inspection dated August 30, 2024, on the ASEP bulletin board, meeting compliance. I reviewed playground inspections in the office and the last one record was February, 2024. I observed the last fire inspection documented in the Main Office dated March 1, 2023. License Posted: The license was observed posted. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed March 13, 2024, with a superior rating and zero (0) demerits. 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 last fire inspection documented in the Main Office is dated March 1, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Most of the outlets in the approved space were not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC is not updated to reflect current staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One staff member did not have a file accessible for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place drill is not documented. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Compliance Statement: 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 violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 1, 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 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: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. You can also access information regarding credentials how to obtain Credentials. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Staff Files: Staff files should be accessible for review and current staff listed on the off-site verification form. Staff and Training Worksheets will help you track the needed trainings and expirations dates for qualifying letters, health and safety trainings and other required documents to maintain compliance. Record Retention: You asked about how long you are required to keep staff records. You can find the requirements NCDCDEE in 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION of our rules and regulations. I encouraged you to speak with CMS staff in order to meet their requirements as well. QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 980-748-6270 or by email at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, I checked in at the main office and was escorted to the cafeteria area. I was greeted by Ms. Randle, Associate. I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Randle contacted Tamantha Young, Associate, to come to the cafeteria to assist me with the visit. Ms. Young stated that there is not a Site Coordinator at this time and offered to help me with the visit. She escorted me to the ASEP Office to review records. The facility had a Five-Star License issued March 5, 2024, meeting enhanced space and ratio. The eighteen-month compliance history score of 84% prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed on January 30, 2024. A walk through of the facility was completed. There are three (3) groups of after schoolers. I observed the after schoolers arriving to the after-school program, handwashing, and I observed the children eating snack. After snack, the after schoolers washed their hands again and began homework and participated in the different activity centers. Each group had activity areas set up with adequate and accessible materials. The following child care requirements were monitored and observed today: Supervision: Each group of children were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Attendance records were reviewed and found in compliance. CPR: One (1) staff member was not current with CPR; a violation was cited. First Aid: One (1) staff member was not current with First Aid; a violation was cited. Special Training: One (1) staff has not completed BSAC training. CBC Qualification: Each staff member was current with CBC qualification. One (1) staff member has a provisional CBC letter which will expire October 4, 2024. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan posted is not up to date. The former Site Coordinator is still listed on the plan. Administration and Storage of Medication: There are not children with medication(s). There were no medications stored. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I did observe hazardous substances that were accessible prior to the children arriving. An ant spray removed from a low ledge in the approved space and inaccessible to children during the visit. General Safety: Most of the outlets are not covered in the approved space. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted. The last monthly fire drill was August 29, 2024. The shelter in place drill had not been recorded. I observed a current playground safety inspection dated August 30, 2024, on the ASEP bulletin board, meeting compliance. I reviewed playground inspections in the office and the last one record was February, 2024. I observed the last fire inspection documented in the Main Office dated March 1, 2023. License Posted: The license was observed posted. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed March 13, 2024, with a superior rating and zero (0) demerits. 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 last fire inspection documented in the Main Office is dated March 1, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Most of the outlets in the approved space were not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC is not updated to reflect current staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One staff member did not have a file accessible for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place drill is not documented. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Compliance Statement: 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 violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 1, 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 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: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. You can also access information regarding credentials how to obtain Credentials. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Staff Files: Staff files should be accessible for review and current staff listed on the off-site verification form. Staff and Training Worksheets will help you track the needed trainings and expirations dates for qualifying letters, health and safety trainings and other required documents to maintain compliance. Record Retention: You asked about how long you are required to keep staff records. You can find the requirements NCDCDEE in 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION of our rules and regulations. I encouraged you to speak with CMS staff in order to meet their requirements as well. QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 980-748-6270 or by email at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@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: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, I checked in at the main office and was escorted to the cafeteria area. I was greeted by Ms. Randle, Associate. I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Randle contacted Tamantha Young, Associate, to come to the cafeteria to assist me with the visit. Ms. Young stated that there is not a Site Coordinator at this time and offered to help me with the visit. She escorted me to the ASEP Office to review records. The facility had a Five-Star License issued March 5, 2024, meeting enhanced space and ratio. The eighteen-month compliance history score of 84% prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed on January 30, 2024. A walk through of the facility was completed. There are three (3) groups of after schoolers. I observed the after schoolers arriving to the after-school program, handwashing, and I observed the children eating snack. After snack, the after schoolers washed their hands again and began homework and participated in the different activity centers. Each group had activity areas set up with adequate and accessible materials. The following child care requirements were monitored and observed today: Supervision: Each group of children were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Attendance records were reviewed and found in compliance. CPR: One (1) staff member was not current with CPR; a violation was cited. First Aid: One (1) staff member was not current with First Aid; a violation was cited. Special Training: One (1) staff has not completed BSAC training. CBC Qualification: Each staff member was current with CBC qualification. One (1) staff member has a provisional CBC letter which will expire October 4, 2024. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan posted is not up to date. The former Site Coordinator is still listed on the plan. Administration and Storage of Medication: There are not children with medication(s). There were no medications stored. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I did observe hazardous substances that were accessible prior to the children arriving. An ant spray removed from a low ledge in the approved space and inaccessible to children during the visit. General Safety: Most of the outlets are not covered in the approved space. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted. The last monthly fire drill was August 29, 2024. The shelter in place drill had not been recorded. I observed a current playground safety inspection dated August 30, 2024, on the ASEP bulletin board, meeting compliance. I reviewed playground inspections in the office and the last one record was February, 2024. I observed the last fire inspection documented in the Main Office dated March 1, 2023. License Posted: The license was observed posted. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed March 13, 2024, with a superior rating and zero (0) demerits. 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 last fire inspection documented in the Main Office is dated March 1, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Most of the outlets in the approved space were not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC is not updated to reflect current staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One staff member did not have a file accessible for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place drill is not documented. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Compliance Statement: 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 violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 1, 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 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: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. You can also access information regarding credentials how to obtain Credentials. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Staff Files: Staff files should be accessible for review and current staff listed on the off-site verification form. Staff and Training Worksheets will help you track the needed trainings and expirations dates for qualifying letters, health and safety trainings and other required documents to maintain compliance. Record Retention: You asked about how long you are required to keep staff records. You can find the requirements NCDCDEE in 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION of our rules and regulations. I encouraged you to speak with CMS staff in order to meet their requirements as well. QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 980-748-6270 or by email at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/20/2024 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 2/20/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 03:10 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor corrections to violations cited during the 2/13/24 annual compliance follow-up visit. Upon my arrival I met with Tamatha Young, Group Leader 3. She stated the program coordinator and Group 1 sub were not present today. Two other subs were waiting on you when we walked into the cafeteria. I asked what changes had been made since my last visit. you stated that begore Group 1 goes to the cafeteria, they stop in the lobby so the PC can adjust groups if needed to meet ratio and will send Group 1 with a maximum of 14 children . Group 2&3 leaders will remain with the overflow in the school lobby and wait for the rest of the afterschool children to be released. Both groups will then walk to the cafeteria and begin their program day. The following violations were monitored for correction: 620: The ceiling tiles have been replaced. I did not observe any childing tiles stained today. This violation is considered corrected. 1756 The highest enhanced ratio was monitored today. Group 1 staff with 14 children, Group 2: 1 staff with 17 children; Group 3: 1 staff with 18 children today. Group 1 serves children 5-6 years of age. Each group was observed in adequate licensed space. Supervision was observed being maintained. The current license was posted and all permit restrictions maintained. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Both subs present today stated they emailed the PC their file. The PC's email was unavailable today. One sub was able to provide her DCDEE qualifying letter. Neither had any other paperwork on file and were not listed on the Public School Off Site Verification form for staff records. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Today the older school age children walked to the cafeteria, nobody was in cafeteria to greet them. All three group leaders were in the main school. Two were gathering Group 1 children. Sub for Group 2 was observed walking in the door with her group and Group 3 children were at the door awaiting entrance. Group 2 had both groups, a total of 35 children. Group 3 leader thought they were all going to wait in the lobby before walking to the cafeteria and that did not happen, resulting in ratio not being maintained. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 I suggested the day school walk the ASEP children to the cafeteria and release them to ASEP at that time each day. All three group leaders present in the cafeteria to greet their group of children. If kindergarten is released first, you should have enough time to group children properly to maintain ratio. Going to the lobby and picking up each group is too much and ratio is not being maintained. You need a proper procedure in place and to be followed. I also encourage you to disenroll your overage. Group 1 does not have a staff assigned and is using subs an had 17 5-6 year olds enrolled. Max ratio with on group leader is 1:14, therefor I suggest disenrolling the overage. You want to enroll children based on staff not enroll children then figure out staffing. An administrative action has been recommended. Corrective Action: I will return in the very near future to monitor corrections to these violations today. This is the third visit in a row ratio has not been maintained. Please call me if you have questions (704)594-0039 andrea.anderson@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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/20/2024 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 2/20/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 03:10 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor corrections to violations cited during the 2/13/24 annual compliance follow-up visit. Upon my arrival I met with Tamatha Young, Group Leader 3. She stated the program coordinator and Group 1 sub were not present today. Two other subs were waiting on you when we walked into the cafeteria. I asked what changes had been made since my last visit. you stated that begore Group 1 goes to the cafeteria, they stop in the lobby so the PC can adjust groups if needed to meet ratio and will send Group 1 with a maximum of 14 children . Group 2&3 leaders will remain with the overflow in the school lobby and wait for the rest of the afterschool children to be released. Both groups will then walk to the cafeteria and begin their program day. The following violations were monitored for correction: 620: The ceiling tiles have been replaced. I did not observe any childing tiles stained today. This violation is considered corrected. 1756 The highest enhanced ratio was monitored today. Group 1 staff with 14 children, Group 2: 1 staff with 17 children; Group 3: 1 staff with 18 children today. Group 1 serves children 5-6 years of age. Each group was observed in adequate licensed space. Supervision was observed being maintained. The current license was posted and all permit restrictions maintained. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Both subs present today stated they emailed the PC their file. The PC's email was unavailable today. One sub was able to provide her DCDEE qualifying letter. Neither had any other paperwork on file and were not listed on the Public School Off Site Verification form for staff records. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Today the older school age children walked to the cafeteria, nobody was in cafeteria to greet them. All three group leaders were in the main school. Two were gathering Group 1 children. Sub for Group 2 was observed walking in the door with her group and Group 3 children were at the door awaiting entrance. Group 2 had both groups, a total of 35 children. Group 3 leader thought they were all going to wait in the lobby before walking to the cafeteria and that did not happen, resulting in ratio not being maintained. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 I suggested the day school walk the ASEP children to the cafeteria and release them to ASEP at that time each day. All three group leaders present in the cafeteria to greet their group of children. If kindergarten is released first, you should have enough time to group children properly to maintain ratio. Going to the lobby and picking up each group is too much and ratio is not being maintained. You need a proper procedure in place and to be followed. I also encourage you to disenroll your overage. Group 1 does not have a staff assigned and is using subs an had 17 5-6 year olds enrolled. Max ratio with on group leader is 1:14, therefor I suggest disenrolling the overage. You want to enroll children based on staff not enroll children then figure out staffing. An administrative action has been recommended. Corrective Action: I will return in the very near future to monitor corrections to these violations today. This is the third visit in a row ratio has not been maintained. Please call me if you have questions (704)594-0039 andrea.anderson@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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2024 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 2/13/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 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 Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor corrections to violations cited during the 1-30-24 annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I met with Theresa Toropov, Site Coordinator. I explained the purpose of today’s visit. Children had not been release from the day school program yet, so we were able to discuss the staff/child ratio issue and how you plan to maintain compliance at all times with the requirement. I received the compliance statement you submitted on 2-6-24. Violations monitored and today’s findings: 620 – You placed a work order on 1/29/24 to repair the three ceiling tiles. Today I observed the three tiles still stained, they have not been replaced. This is a repeat violation. 721 - You stated the Principal of the school placed a work order on 2/1/24 and maintenance has not repaired the issue yet. You also stated that you are not using the stationary equipment during outdoor time since it does not maintain compliance. You place cones up on the blacktop outside the cafeteria and provide gross motor material and provide a gross motor teacher directed activity daily. This violation is considered corrected. 1756 – You stated the staff child ratio was corrected on 2/2/24. Today you explained how this has been corrected. The ASEP children are the last group to be released from day school. This allows the sub that is a day school staff to complete her duties and is released at the same time as the ASEP children and walks to the cafeteria and is present at 4:15 each day as ASEP children arrive. Today I observed you leave the cafeteria and state you were going to get the children. While you were gone, Group 1 arrived and walked into the cafeteria. I counted 17 children and verified their age. Group 1 leader stated she had 5 years old's in her group. I asked where she came from and she pointed at the main building, she passed Group Leader 2 and 3 as they waited for their children. I explained that once you receive children all DCDEE requirements begin and need to meet compliance. She should have either dropped three (3) 6 year olds with you as you and group leader 3 waiting for your children; because she can't have more than 14 children in her group since only one staff is with group 1 or stayed with you both and waiting for all the children to arrive so you can move children around to maintain compliance before walking to the cafeteria. Once you came into the cafeteria I explained what I observed and how to correct the violation. You moved three children from her group, they were 6 years of age. This violation is a repeat violation and noted corrected during the visit. 1867 – The Principal placed a work order on 2/2/24 for mulch to be added and maintenance has not completed the work order yet. You also stated that you are not using the stationary equipment during outdoor time since it does not maintain compliance. You place cones up on the blacktop outside the cafeteria and provide gross motor material and provide a gross motor teacher directed activity daily. This violation is considered corrected. 1897 – Staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment and training slips and updated Health and Safety Training log is on file on site for review. This violation is considered corrected. 1899 – Staff completed the Administration of Medication health and safety training, the training slip and updated health and safety training log is on file on site available for review. This violation is considered corrected. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Three ceiling tiles were observed stained. This is a repeat violation. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon children's arrival Group 1 did not maintain enhanced ratios. Group 1 leader had seventeen children in her group alone in the cafeteria for 1-2 minutes before Group 2 and Group 3 arrived to the program. Group 1 cares for 5 and 6 years of age, 5 year old's were present with Group leader 1. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Corrective Action Plan: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Theresa Toropov, program coordinator, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before February 27, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. I will be returning in the near future to monitor compliance. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Maintaining compliance: When you need to place a work order for repair, reiterate that violations are to corrected immediately and you have two weeks to submit a compliance statement to DCDEE explaining how the violations have been cited. The reason the violation for the ceiling tiles is recited is because you stated the work order was placed prior to my last visit and maintenance has still not come out to complete the repairs. I encourage you to explain the expectation of corrections to your Principal and Maintenance Department. I also encourage you to have extra ceiling tiles on hand and replace when stained instead of having to wait on CMS maintenance work orders to be completed. When you place a work order you will need to provide the timeframe provided for when repairs will be completed, and follow up when things aren't being repaired and timeframe allocated. Ratio: I explained to Group 1 leader that she cannot have more then 14 children at any time. She stated that she wasn't aware and I needed to speak with you. I explained to her that while she passed you she should not have accepted all seventeen children, she can only accept 14 children in her care to maintain ratio. I highly suggest that you, and your other two group leaders wait in the cafeteria for the children's arrival and not go get them from the day school if you cannot maintain compliance with ratio. With only one group leader per group, group 1 can only have 14 children when 5 year olds are present, group 2 and group three can have 19 children 6 and over, per group. Tomorrow is an early release day and March 5, 2024 is now a Teacher Workday. I encourage you to speak to your Principal today to ensure the sub is able to join you at the beginning of the program day on these days as well so ratio can be maintained. Administrative Action: I explained because Ratio was cited consecutively back to back I would need to discuss the issue with my supervisor and would be recommending and administrative action against the license. If you have any questions please contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct. Charlotte, NC 28277 Andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov (704)594-0039 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 1/30/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 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 applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to monitor the facility. The 18 month compliance history, prior to today’s visit, was 87%. Upon my arrival I met with Theresa Toropov, the site coordinator. I explained the purpose of today’s visit. I arrived prior to children’s arrival. You provided a licensing notebook that had all the information I needed to review. The Public School Off Site Verification form for Staff and Children records were current and found meeting compliance. The staff and training worksheet was completed and provided. The sub that has been a sub since August 2023 has not completed the health and safety trainings, she has not completed the Administering Medication topic. All staff have CPR/FA certification, BSAC and current DCDEE qualifying letters. Program records were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3-1-23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11-6-23. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. All information required to be posted was found posted on the ASEP bulletin board outside the cafeteria. As children are dismissed you and one group leader greet the afterschool children and bring them to the cafeteria. Children are released at 4:05. The substitute does not arrive until 4:30. Today you were out of ratio by having 30 and the other group leader had 20 children, with five year olds present. The ratio when 5 year olds is present is 1:14 with a maximum group size of 25 children. It was reported that ratio has been an issue since the school year began because you are short staffed. The children were observed during arrival, washing hands, snack, and center play. The cafeteria was set up in centers. Five interest centers were set up for children to choose in each group. Supervision was maintained. The current activity plans for both groups were posted and found meeting compliance. Material was found to be clean, in good repair, and developmentally appropriate for the age range served. The outdoor environment was monitored today. The monthly playground inspections were reviewed today and found meeting compliance. Mulch in the fall zone area was observed to be compacted by the slides, not meeting adequate depth of resilient surfacing. Also two pegs holding the boarder around the play area were observed to sticking out, causing a protrusion and tripping hazard. Medications were reviewed and found meeting compliance. You stated you do not complete field trips because of being short staffed. The following violation was cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Three ceiling tiles in the cafeteria were observed stained. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The boarder wall surrounding the stationary equipment was observed to have two pegs sticking out causing a protrusion and tripping hazard. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. From 4:05 to 4:30 the facility was out of ratio and group size until the substitute arrived. One group leader had 30 children and one group leader had 20 children with five year olds present. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch is compacted at the base of the slides and does not measure six inches of depth. .0605(k)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff hired 10-16-23 does not have proof of completing recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment training on file. .1102(g) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff hired 9/1991, sub that has been subbing since August 2023, has not completed all topic areas of the health and safety training. She is missing the administration of medication topic training. She completed them last in 2018. .1103(b) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Theresa Toropov, administrator, will email a compliance letter explaining how the violation cited today has been corrected, along with copied of the health and safety training certificates. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before February 13, 2024. I will return in the very near future to monitor corrections to the violations cited today. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Staff/Child ratio and group size: I explained the voluntary enhanced ratios and group size you are required to maintain. You stated that you were aware and your supervisors in the CMS ASEP office were aware of you being short staffed and routinely out of ratio for the first 15 minutes of each day. You stated that you were instructed to meet all other requirements. I explained the expectation is that you maintain compliance at all times with all child care requirements including enhanced voluntary ratios. If you are unable to meet this requirement, I suggest you disenroll children to meet the requirement. I explained that I will return in the near future to monitor compliance with this requirement and if cited again I will need to recommend an administrative action against the license. Rated License Reassessment: Your facility is in Cohort 1, the preparation year runs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Your reassessment year is Jully 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. I encourage you to utilize the NCRLAP. Org website for resources and additional notes regarding the NCRLAP. Org. You may choose to have the scales conducted during the preparation year, if you score a 5.0 or higher you may choose to complete the reassessment at that time, or you may use the scale score during the reassessment year and or have the scales conducted again during the reassessment year without charge to your program. You will submit the rated license reassessment application to me when ready. You want to make sure all staff’s education has been submitted to WORKS for evaluation, if it hasn’t, please begin working on that and get education submitted as soon as possible. Health and Safety Trainings: As long as you stay employed with CMS and are required to complete the health and safety trainings, per licensure, you will need to complete the required topic areas applicable to ASEP (you do not need to take ITS/SIDS or Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma) within every 5 years. I showed you the Health and Safety Training log on the DCDEE website today and we filled it out based on what you had on file to determine what topics were not completed. Moodle is available, but not the only approved training available to you, it is just free. Currently NCID has been having issues and Moodle has been hard to log into. I have provided other resources to your supervisor to find the training elsewhere if needed. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me: Andrea Anderson PO Box 49335 Charlotte, NC 28277 andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov (704)594-0039 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY ASEP Facility ID: 60002342 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 1/30/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 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 applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to monitor the facility. The 18 month compliance history, prior to today’s visit, was 87%. Upon my arrival I met with Theresa Toropov, the site coordinator. I explained the purpose of today’s visit. I arrived prior to children’s arrival. You provided a licensing notebook that had all the information I needed to review. The Public School Off Site Verification form for Staff and Children records were current and found meeting compliance. The staff and training worksheet was completed and provided. The sub that has been a sub since August 2023 has not completed the health and safety trainings, she has not completed the Administering Medication topic. All staff have CPR/FA certification, BSAC and current DCDEE qualifying letters. Program records were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3-1-23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11-6-23. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. All information required to be posted was found posted on the ASEP bulletin board outside the cafeteria. As children are dismissed you and one group leader greet the afterschool children and bring them to the cafeteria. Children are released at 4:05. The substitute does not arrive until 4:30. Today you were out of ratio by having 30 and the other group leader had 20 children, with five year olds present. The ratio when 5 year olds is present is 1:14 with a maximum group size of 25 children. It was reported that ratio has been an issue since the school year began because you are short staffed. The children were observed during arrival, washing hands, snack, and center play. The cafeteria was set up in centers. Five interest centers were set up for children to choose in each group. Supervision was maintained. The current activity plans for both groups were posted and found meeting compliance. Material was found to be clean, in good repair, and developmentally appropriate for the age range served. The outdoor environment was monitored today. The monthly playground inspections were reviewed today and found meeting compliance. Mulch in the fall zone area was observed to be compacted by the slides, not meeting adequate depth of resilient surfacing. Also two pegs holding the boarder around the play area were observed to sticking out, causing a protrusion and tripping hazard. Medications were reviewed and found meeting compliance. You stated you do not complete field trips because of being short staffed. The following violation was cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Three ceiling tiles in the cafeteria were observed stained. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The boarder wall surrounding the stationary equipment was observed to have two pegs sticking out causing a protrusion and tripping hazard. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. From 4:05 to 4:30 the facility was out of ratio and group size until the substitute arrived. One group leader had 30 children and one group leader had 20 children with five year olds present. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch is compacted at the base of the slides and does not measure six inches of depth. .0605(k)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff hired 10-16-23 does not have proof of completing recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment training on file. .1102(g) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff hired 9/1991, sub that has been subbing since August 2023, has not completed all topic areas of the health and safety training. She is missing the administration of medication topic training. She completed them last in 2018. .1103(b) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Theresa Toropov, administrator, will email a compliance letter explaining how the violation cited today has been corrected, along with copied of the health and safety training certificates. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before February 13, 2024. I will return in the very near future to monitor corrections to the violations cited today. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Staff/Child ratio and group size: I explained the voluntary enhanced ratios and group size you are required to maintain. You stated that you were aware and your supervisors in the CMS ASEP office were aware of you being short staffed and routinely out of ratio for the first 15 minutes of each day. You stated that you were instructed to meet all other requirements. I explained the expectation is that you maintain compliance at all times with all child care requirements including enhanced voluntary ratios. If you are unable to meet this requirement, I suggest you disenroll children to meet the requirement. I explained that I will return in the near future to monitor compliance with this requirement and if cited again I will need to recommend an administrative action against the license. Rated License Reassessment: Your facility is in Cohort 1, the preparation year runs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Your reassessment year is Jully 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. I encourage you to utilize the NCRLAP. Org website for resources and additional notes regarding the NCRLAP. Org. You may choose to have the scales conducted during the preparation year, if you score a 5.0 or higher you may choose to complete the reassessment at that time, or you may use the scale score during the reassessment year and or have the scales conducted again during the reassessment year without charge to your program. You will submit the rated license reassessment application to me when ready. You want to make sure all staff’s education has been submitted to WORKS for evaluation, if it hasn’t, please begin working on that and get education submitted as soon as possible. Health and Safety Trainings: As long as you stay employed with CMS and are required to complete the health and safety trainings, per licensure, you will need to complete the required topic areas applicable to ASEP (you do not need to take ITS/SIDS or Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma) within every 5 years. I showed you the Health and Safety Training log on the DCDEE website today and we filled it out based on what you had on file to determine what topics were not completed. Moodle is available, but not the only approved training available to you, it is just free. Currently NCID has been having issues and Moodle has been hard to log into. I have provided other resources to your supervisor to find the training elsewhere if needed. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me: Andrea Anderson PO Box 49335 Charlotte, NC 28277 andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov (704)594-0039 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times