G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRIDE AND JOY AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT Facility ID: 60003296 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 4/14/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:00 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. The center continued to operate a five-star rated licensed center with Ms. Allison Santana as the on-site administrator. Ms. Gibson arrived shortly after the visit began. The child care item number listing dated November 2024 was used to identify and determine non-compliance. The following sections were monitored for compliance: A1, B1, C4, C5, C6, E1, E2, F3, G1, G3, G4 and G5. A walk through of spaces #1-2, the kitchen and outdoor area and one bus were monitored for compliance. Monthly outdoor inspections, incident log, monthly fire drills and quarterly safety drills were monitored. One original completed incident report was filed with the center’s incident log. The original report was copied and filed with the incident log. The original report was filed in the child’s file during the visit. The center’s printed EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored current and last updated in March of 2025. The staff and training worksheet were monitored for compliance. The operator updated the last worksheet and emailed it to me last week. No new staff were hired since the last AC visit completed in August of 2024. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance. The back playground was monitored with some weeds growing through the mulched area. The lawn care vendor was contacted and was scheduled to return to treat the weeds in the area this Thursday. The center’s bus was monitored with current insurance, registration and inspection. The fire extinguisher was monitored mounted and secured. Routine transportation was not provided daily. Transportation was only provided for special occasions or field trips during the summer months. The last sanitation inspection was completed February 4, 2025, with zero (0) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on April 24, 2024. Ms. Gibson stated she has tried contacting the assigned fire inspector and has not received any follow-up. I requested Ms. Gibson to send an email to the inspector again and copy me on the email. Violation Number Comment Rule 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. One completed incident report was not filed in the child's file. .0802 (e) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of the ERS. It was also recommended to review all available resources at the NCRLAP website. www.NCLRAP.org. 2. Completed incident reports must be logged onto the center incident log and then filed in the applicable child’s file. It is best practice to place a copy of the report and maintain it with the center incident log. 3. It was recommended to develop a lesson plan of developmentally appropriate activities for the special needs of the teenager. He was monitored moving freely about the licensed space and utilizing some materials accessible to him, but he was not engaged or participating in the offered group activity. It was recommended to know and learn what games the child likes and find/determine a school age partner for the child. 4. We discussed the painting materials that were monitored in the art center. It was recommended to have the children check the paint at the end of each program day to ensure the paint was covered. 5. 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 on 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. 6. The operator has two licensed facilities directly across the street from each other. One roster report was printed for all staff for both facilities. Ms. Santana and Gibson were informed the existing staff for the afterschool and pre-k building should be listed/linked to the facility. The other staff, operators, should be listed/linked to facility. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@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

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10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRIDE AND JOY AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT Facility ID: 60003296 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 8/19/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. Due to computer issues a final visit summary could not be completed. A handwritten summary was completed. A final summary will be emailed to you within the next twenty-four hours. The center continued to maintain a five-star rated license and continues to meet enhanced space and ratios and the highest voluntary enhanced ratios. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated March 2024 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-2, kitchen and an outdoor learning environment and transportation vehicles were monitored for compliance. The following violations were monitored and cited: -Four staff without current CMT. -1 staff without a current CBC letter on file. -Mulch at exit points of slides. -Exposed wires coming from the ground in the outdoor learning environment. -Outdoor storage unit in poor repair with exposed hardware, openings underneath at the base of unit and with mold. -Outdoor wooden border in poor repair. -Lattice missing at base of ramp. -Two ant mounds on the outdoor playgrounds. -Wooden ramp slats detached with exposed hardware. Three children’s files were monitored for compliance. There were not any newly hired staff since the last RU visit conducted on June 12, 2024. The existing staff and training worksheets were monitored for compliance. Ms. Boyce was asked to update the electronic staff and training worksheets and email it to me by tomorrow. The center’s incident log was monitored current with no incidents documented since the last visit June 12, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted February 6, 2024, with nine (9) demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on April 26, 2024. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process 4-6 weeks prior to expiration. The visit summary was reviewed with the center administrator prior to departure. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. An outdoor storage unit was monitored open, mold, missing siding and opening between the bottom of the unit and ground. A wooden border/plant box was monitored with a deteriorated border. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed wires were monitored coming from the children's playground. Exposed hardware (nails) in ramp railing slats, and on door of outdoor storage unit. There was missing lattice on portions of the outdoor ramp. There were two ant mounds monitored in the children's outdoor play area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff person did not have a current CBC letter maintained on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Fall zone requirements were not met at the base of each slide. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. Four staff did not obtain CMT training every five years. .1103(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. The centers for profit-corporation was listed as “current-active” by the NC Secretary of State’s office. 2. Transportation is provided only for field trips during the summer months. The transportation vehicle and requirements were monitored during the last visit. 3. Although food is not prepared in the kitchen, it was recommended to clean and defrost the refrigerator and freezer. 4. The gate surrounding the HVAC system outside’s top rail was monitored detached from the socket/cap. It was recommended to get it reconnected at the top. 5. It was recommended to review the last DCDEE COVID-19 guidance document issued and develop a fall/winter plan with communication to families and staff. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Monday, September 2, 2024. You may email me your letter of correction. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. 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. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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

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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRIDE AND JOY AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT Facility ID: 60003296 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 8/19/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. Due to computer issues a final visit summary could not be completed. A handwritten summary was completed. A final summary will be emailed to you within the next twenty-four hours. The center continued to maintain a five-star rated license and continues to meet enhanced space and ratios and the highest voluntary enhanced ratios. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated March 2024 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-2, kitchen and an outdoor learning environment and transportation vehicles were monitored for compliance. The following violations were monitored and cited: -Four staff without current CMT. -1 staff without a current CBC letter on file. -Mulch at exit points of slides. -Exposed wires coming from the ground in the outdoor learning environment. -Outdoor storage unit in poor repair with exposed hardware, openings underneath at the base of unit and with mold. -Outdoor wooden border in poor repair. -Lattice missing at base of ramp. -Two ant mounds on the outdoor playgrounds. -Wooden ramp slats detached with exposed hardware. Three children’s files were monitored for compliance. There were not any newly hired staff since the last RU visit conducted on June 12, 2024. The existing staff and training worksheets were monitored for compliance. Ms. Boyce was asked to update the electronic staff and training worksheets and email it to me by tomorrow. The center’s incident log was monitored current with no incidents documented since the last visit June 12, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted February 6, 2024, with nine (9) demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on April 26, 2024. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process 4-6 weeks prior to expiration. The visit summary was reviewed with the center administrator prior to departure. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. An outdoor storage unit was monitored open, mold, missing siding and opening between the bottom of the unit and ground. A wooden border/plant box was monitored with a deteriorated border. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed wires were monitored coming from the children's playground. Exposed hardware (nails) in ramp railing slats, and on door of outdoor storage unit. There was missing lattice on portions of the outdoor ramp. There were two ant mounds monitored in the children's outdoor play area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff person did not have a current CBC letter maintained on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Fall zone requirements were not met at the base of each slide. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. Four staff did not obtain CMT training every five years. .1103(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. The centers for profit-corporation was listed as “current-active” by the NC Secretary of State’s office. 2. Transportation is provided only for field trips during the summer months. The transportation vehicle and requirements were monitored during the last visit. 3. Although food is not prepared in the kitchen, it was recommended to clean and defrost the refrigerator and freezer. 4. The gate surrounding the HVAC system outside’s top rail was monitored detached from the socket/cap. It was recommended to get it reconnected at the top. 5. It was recommended to review the last DCDEE COVID-19 guidance document issued and develop a fall/winter plan with communication to families and staff. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Monday, September 2, 2024. You may email me your letter of correction. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. 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. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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: PRIDE AND JOY AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT Facility ID: 60003296 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 8/19/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. Due to computer issues a final visit summary could not be completed. A handwritten summary was completed. A final summary will be emailed to you within the next twenty-four hours. The center continued to maintain a five-star rated license and continues to meet enhanced space and ratios and the highest voluntary enhanced ratios. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated March 2024 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-2, kitchen and an outdoor learning environment and transportation vehicles were monitored for compliance. The following violations were monitored and cited: -Four staff without current CMT. -1 staff without a current CBC letter on file. -Mulch at exit points of slides. -Exposed wires coming from the ground in the outdoor learning environment. -Outdoor storage unit in poor repair with exposed hardware, openings underneath at the base of unit and with mold. -Outdoor wooden border in poor repair. -Lattice missing at base of ramp. -Two ant mounds on the outdoor playgrounds. -Wooden ramp slats detached with exposed hardware. Three children’s files were monitored for compliance. There were not any newly hired staff since the last RU visit conducted on June 12, 2024. The existing staff and training worksheets were monitored for compliance. Ms. Boyce was asked to update the electronic staff and training worksheets and email it to me by tomorrow. The center’s incident log was monitored current with no incidents documented since the last visit June 12, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted February 6, 2024, with nine (9) demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on April 26, 2024. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process 4-6 weeks prior to expiration. The visit summary was reviewed with the center administrator prior to departure. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. An outdoor storage unit was monitored open, mold, missing siding and opening between the bottom of the unit and ground. A wooden border/plant box was monitored with a deteriorated border. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed wires were monitored coming from the children's playground. Exposed hardware (nails) in ramp railing slats, and on door of outdoor storage unit. There was missing lattice on portions of the outdoor ramp. There were two ant mounds monitored in the children's outdoor play area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff person did not have a current CBC letter maintained on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Fall zone requirements were not met at the base of each slide. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. Four staff did not obtain CMT training every five years. .1103(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. The centers for profit-corporation was listed as “current-active” by the NC Secretary of State’s office. 2. Transportation is provided only for field trips during the summer months. The transportation vehicle and requirements were monitored during the last visit. 3. Although food is not prepared in the kitchen, it was recommended to clean and defrost the refrigerator and freezer. 4. The gate surrounding the HVAC system outside’s top rail was monitored detached from the socket/cap. It was recommended to get it reconnected at the top. 5. It was recommended to review the last DCDEE COVID-19 guidance document issued and develop a fall/winter plan with communication to families and staff. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Monday, September 2, 2024. You may email me your letter of correction. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. 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. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRIDE AND JOY AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT Facility ID: 60003296 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. Upon arrival at the five-star rated license center, I rang the doorbell at the front door. A staff person came to the front door and escorted me inside. I requested she contact the administrator and inform her of my visit. Children were monitored engaged napping on cots with linen. School age children in space #1 were monitored playing board games, cards, arts and crafts and going outside for daily outdoor time. The child care item number listing dated March 2024 was used to identify and determine non-compliance. The following sections were monitored for compliance: A1, B1, C4, C5, C6, E1, E2, F3, G1, G3, G4 and G5. A walk through of spaces #1-#2 was completed. The program operates Meck. Pre-k during the school year. The program year ended yesterday. Space #2 was monitored with limited materials being offered to the preschool children. Ms. Boyce stated the materials will be placed after being pulled from storage by the end of the week. The expectation is that materials would be present by day one if operating. It was highly recommended to close for a week after the Meck. Pre-K program operating year to ensure all required room components are present before the summer program begins in the same space. There was one substitute staff member (D. Martin) whose file was monitored for compliance. The staff medical report was not on the DCDEE staff medical report form. It was recommended to contact the substitute company owner and ensure their understanding of the staff medical requirements. A staff and training worksheet was emailed to me in March 2024. The worksheet was monitored to review the existing staff’s compliance with staff requirements. All staff were current with CMT, CPR and FA. One existing staff member was missing one of the required trainings to complete health and safety training. Two staff were monitored past due to renew for the five-year retraining of recognizing and responding to child maltreatment training. All staff were monitored with current CBC’s. Monthly outdoor inspections, incident log, monthly fire drills and quarterly safety drills were monitored and in compliance. Incident reports were not filed in applicable child’s report. The last sanitation inspection was completed was February 6, 2024, with nine (9) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on April 26, 2024. It was highly recommended to begin the process of annual renewal six to eight weeks prior to expiration. The center did not obtain the annual inspection within 364 days of the previous inspection. 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. An annual fire inspection was not obtained prior to expiration. The inspection was not obtained until April 26, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Space #1 was monitored with limited materials in each offered center except for the block center. .0510(d)(1) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report was monitored not completed or with signature. Incident reports were monitored maintained with the incident log, instead of filed in the applicable child's file. .0802 (e) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. There was not a no smoking sign posted at the entrance of the facility. .0604(i) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff person was monitored missing one of the required trainings (administration of medication). .1102(a) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to begin your annual fire inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. 2. It was recommended to discuss DCDEE staff requirements with the utilized substitution company. Staff medicals must be completed on the DCDEE medical report form. 3. It was recommended not to begin the summer program for four- and five-year-olds until Meck Pre-K staff have removed all materials and the center staff have the time to add materials to the space. There were activity centers present, but limited variety of materials offered. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Wednesday, June 26, 2024. You may email me your letter of correction. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. 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. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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

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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRIDE AND JOY AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT Facility ID: 60003296 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/2/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/2/2023 Age: From 4 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct the annual compliance with applicable child care rules. The facility has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 26, 2019. The facility license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. The facility’s 18-month compliance history score before today’s visit was 83%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Director, T. Boyce. I stated the reason for the visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and The Division of Child Development and Early Education’s 2022 June Items Listing was used to conduct the monitoring visit. I conducted a walk through the facility with the Director. Children were observed participating in teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor activities and outdoor activities. Staff members were observed supervising and participating in activities with the children. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 13, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 27, 2023, with eight demerits and a Superior rating. The last fire drill was conducted on July 21, 2023, and a lockdown drill on July 13, 2023. Outdoor safety inspections were monitored today and are occurring monthly as required. Ten percent of the children’s records were reviewed today. I received a copy of the Staff and Training Worksheets today. Ten percent of existing staff records were monitored today. There has been one new staff member hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on January 12, 2023. The new staff member’s file was monitored today. There was also a substitute on site today. The substitute’s information was added to the Staff and Training Worksheet. There were four violations cited and one corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There was broken glass scattered on the playground, three plastic bottle tops and two empty juice containers. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(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. In space #1, there were three outlets that were not protected by safety covers. In space #2, there was one outlet that was not protected by a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a medical report on file. GS110-91(1) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing in the fall zones for both climbing structures measured less than 6 inches in depth. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance: The facility has had a new climbing structure installed on the playground since the last visit that was conducted January 12, 2023. Today, I monitored the play structure to ensure child care requirements are being met. The intended use of the structure is for children ages two to twelve years of age. Today, I reviewed the manufacturers installation directions. The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. The facility is in cohort #1 which means their preparation year will began July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024 with a reassessment year of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required 15A NCAC 18A .2832 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES (a) Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. Except as otherwise provided in this Article, the standards in this section shall be complied with by all child care facilities. However, none of the standards in this section apply to the school-age children of the operator of a child care facility but do apply to the preschool-age children of the operator. Children 13 years of age or older may receive child care on a voluntary basis provided all applicable required standards are met. The standards in this section, along with any other applicable State laws and federal laws or local ordinances, shall be the required standards for the issuance of a license by the Secretary under the policies and procedures of the Commission except that the Commission may, in its discretion, adopt less stringent standards for the licensing of facilities which provide care on a temporary, part-time, drop-in, seasonal, after-school or other than a full-time basis. (1) Medical Care and Sanitation. – The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. The Commission for Public Health shall allow child care centers to use domestic kitchen equipment, provided appropriate temperature levels for heating, cooling, and storing are maintained. Child care centers that fry foods shall use commercial hoods. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. The Commission shall adopt rules for child care facilities to establish minimum requirements for child and staff health assessments and medical care procedures. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. The assessment shall be done by: (i) a licensed physician, (ii) the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, (iii) a certified nurse practitioner, or (iv) a public health nurse meeting the Departments Standards for Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program. However, no health assessment shall be required of any staff or child who is and has been in normal health when the staff, or the child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian objects in writing to a health assessment on religious grounds which conform to the teachings and practice of any recognized church or religious denomination. Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by August 16, 2023. The letter of compliance must describe how and when the violations were corrected. The letter must be mailed to Kaye Dunlap, 3109 Wyntree Court, Matthews, NC, 28104 or emailed to Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected. 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRIDE AND JOY AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT Facility ID: 60003296 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/2/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/2/2023 Age: From 4 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct the annual compliance with applicable child care rules. The facility has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 26, 2019. The facility license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. The facility’s 18-month compliance history score before today’s visit was 83%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Director, T. Boyce. I stated the reason for the visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and The Division of Child Development and Early Education’s 2022 June Items Listing was used to conduct the monitoring visit. I conducted a walk through the facility with the Director. Children were observed participating in teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor activities and outdoor activities. Staff members were observed supervising and participating in activities with the children. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 13, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 27, 2023, with eight demerits and a Superior rating. The last fire drill was conducted on July 21, 2023, and a lockdown drill on July 13, 2023. Outdoor safety inspections were monitored today and are occurring monthly as required. Ten percent of the children’s records were reviewed today. I received a copy of the Staff and Training Worksheets today. Ten percent of existing staff records were monitored today. There has been one new staff member hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on January 12, 2023. The new staff member’s file was monitored today. There was also a substitute on site today. The substitute’s information was added to the Staff and Training Worksheet. There were four violations cited and one corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There was broken glass scattered on the playground, three plastic bottle tops and two empty juice containers. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(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. In space #1, there were three outlets that were not protected by safety covers. In space #2, there was one outlet that was not protected by a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a medical report on file. GS110-91(1) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing in the fall zones for both climbing structures measured less than 6 inches in depth. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance: The facility has had a new climbing structure installed on the playground since the last visit that was conducted January 12, 2023. Today, I monitored the play structure to ensure child care requirements are being met. The intended use of the structure is for children ages two to twelve years of age. Today, I reviewed the manufacturers installation directions. The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. The facility is in cohort #1 which means their preparation year will began July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024 with a reassessment year of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required 15A NCAC 18A .2832 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES (a) Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. Except as otherwise provided in this Article, the standards in this section shall be complied with by all child care facilities. However, none of the standards in this section apply to the school-age children of the operator of a child care facility but do apply to the preschool-age children of the operator. Children 13 years of age or older may receive child care on a voluntary basis provided all applicable required standards are met. The standards in this section, along with any other applicable State laws and federal laws or local ordinances, shall be the required standards for the issuance of a license by the Secretary under the policies and procedures of the Commission except that the Commission may, in its discretion, adopt less stringent standards for the licensing of facilities which provide care on a temporary, part-time, drop-in, seasonal, after-school or other than a full-time basis. (1) Medical Care and Sanitation. – The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. The Commission for Public Health shall allow child care centers to use domestic kitchen equipment, provided appropriate temperature levels for heating, cooling, and storing are maintained. Child care centers that fry foods shall use commercial hoods. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. The Commission shall adopt rules for child care facilities to establish minimum requirements for child and staff health assessments and medical care procedures. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. The assessment shall be done by: (i) a licensed physician, (ii) the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, (iii) a certified nurse practitioner, or (iv) a public health nurse meeting the Departments Standards for Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program. However, no health assessment shall be required of any staff or child who is and has been in normal health when the staff, or the child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian objects in writing to a health assessment on religious grounds which conform to the teachings and practice of any recognized church or religious denomination. Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by August 16, 2023. The letter of compliance must describe how and when the violations were corrected. The letter must be mailed to Kaye Dunlap, 3109 Wyntree Court, Matthews, NC, 28104 or emailed to Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected. 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRIDE AND JOY AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT Facility ID: 60003296 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/2/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/2/2023 Age: From 4 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct the annual compliance with applicable child care rules. The facility has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 26, 2019. The facility license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. The facility’s 18-month compliance history score before today’s visit was 83%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Director, T. Boyce. I stated the reason for the visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and The Division of Child Development and Early Education’s 2022 June Items Listing was used to conduct the monitoring visit. I conducted a walk through the facility with the Director. Children were observed participating in teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor activities and outdoor activities. Staff members were observed supervising and participating in activities with the children. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 13, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 27, 2023, with eight demerits and a Superior rating. The last fire drill was conducted on July 21, 2023, and a lockdown drill on July 13, 2023. Outdoor safety inspections were monitored today and are occurring monthly as required. Ten percent of the children’s records were reviewed today. I received a copy of the Staff and Training Worksheets today. Ten percent of existing staff records were monitored today. There has been one new staff member hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on January 12, 2023. The new staff member’s file was monitored today. There was also a substitute on site today. The substitute’s information was added to the Staff and Training Worksheet. There were four violations cited and one corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There was broken glass scattered on the playground, three plastic bottle tops and two empty juice containers. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(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. In space #1, there were three outlets that were not protected by safety covers. In space #2, there was one outlet that was not protected by a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a medical report on file. GS110-91(1) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing in the fall zones for both climbing structures measured less than 6 inches in depth. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance: The facility has had a new climbing structure installed on the playground since the last visit that was conducted January 12, 2023. Today, I monitored the play structure to ensure child care requirements are being met. The intended use of the structure is for children ages two to twelve years of age. Today, I reviewed the manufacturers installation directions. The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. The facility is in cohort #1 which means their preparation year will began July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024 with a reassessment year of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required 15A NCAC 18A .2832 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES (a) Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. Except as otherwise provided in this Article, the standards in this section shall be complied with by all child care facilities. However, none of the standards in this section apply to the school-age children of the operator of a child care facility but do apply to the preschool-age children of the operator. Children 13 years of age or older may receive child care on a voluntary basis provided all applicable required standards are met. The standards in this section, along with any other applicable State laws and federal laws or local ordinances, shall be the required standards for the issuance of a license by the Secretary under the policies and procedures of the Commission except that the Commission may, in its discretion, adopt less stringent standards for the licensing of facilities which provide care on a temporary, part-time, drop-in, seasonal, after-school or other than a full-time basis. (1) Medical Care and Sanitation. – The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. The Commission for Public Health shall allow child care centers to use domestic kitchen equipment, provided appropriate temperature levels for heating, cooling, and storing are maintained. Child care centers that fry foods shall use commercial hoods. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. The Commission shall adopt rules for child care facilities to establish minimum requirements for child and staff health assessments and medical care procedures. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. The assessment shall be done by: (i) a licensed physician, (ii) the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, (iii) a certified nurse practitioner, or (iv) a public health nurse meeting the Departments Standards for Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program. However, no health assessment shall be required of any staff or child who is and has been in normal health when the staff, or the child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian objects in writing to a health assessment on religious grounds which conform to the teachings and practice of any recognized church or religious denomination. Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by August 16, 2023. The letter of compliance must describe how and when the violations were corrected. The letter must be mailed to Kaye Dunlap, 3109 Wyntree Court, Matthews, NC, 28104 or emailed to Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected. 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRIDE AND JOY AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT Facility ID: 60003296 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/2/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/2/2023 Age: From 4 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct the annual compliance with applicable child care rules. The facility has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 26, 2019. The facility license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. The facility’s 18-month compliance history score before today’s visit was 83%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Director, T. Boyce. I stated the reason for the visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and The Division of Child Development and Early Education’s 2022 June Items Listing was used to conduct the monitoring visit. I conducted a walk through the facility with the Director. Children were observed participating in teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor activities and outdoor activities. Staff members were observed supervising and participating in activities with the children. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 13, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 27, 2023, with eight demerits and a Superior rating. The last fire drill was conducted on July 21, 2023, and a lockdown drill on July 13, 2023. Outdoor safety inspections were monitored today and are occurring monthly as required. Ten percent of the children’s records were reviewed today. I received a copy of the Staff and Training Worksheets today. Ten percent of existing staff records were monitored today. There has been one new staff member hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on January 12, 2023. The new staff member’s file was monitored today. There was also a substitute on site today. The substitute’s information was added to the Staff and Training Worksheet. There were four violations cited and one corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There was broken glass scattered on the playground, three plastic bottle tops and two empty juice containers. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(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. In space #1, there were three outlets that were not protected by safety covers. In space #2, there was one outlet that was not protected by a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a medical report on file. GS110-91(1) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing in the fall zones for both climbing structures measured less than 6 inches in depth. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance: The facility has had a new climbing structure installed on the playground since the last visit that was conducted January 12, 2023. Today, I monitored the play structure to ensure child care requirements are being met. The intended use of the structure is for children ages two to twelve years of age. Today, I reviewed the manufacturers installation directions. The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. The facility is in cohort #1 which means their preparation year will began July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024 with a reassessment year of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required 15A NCAC 18A .2832 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES (a) Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. Except as otherwise provided in this Article, the standards in this section shall be complied with by all child care facilities. However, none of the standards in this section apply to the school-age children of the operator of a child care facility but do apply to the preschool-age children of the operator. Children 13 years of age or older may receive child care on a voluntary basis provided all applicable required standards are met. The standards in this section, along with any other applicable State laws and federal laws or local ordinances, shall be the required standards for the issuance of a license by the Secretary under the policies and procedures of the Commission except that the Commission may, in its discretion, adopt less stringent standards for the licensing of facilities which provide care on a temporary, part-time, drop-in, seasonal, after-school or other than a full-time basis. (1) Medical Care and Sanitation. – The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. The Commission for Public Health shall allow child care centers to use domestic kitchen equipment, provided appropriate temperature levels for heating, cooling, and storing are maintained. Child care centers that fry foods shall use commercial hoods. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. The Commission shall adopt rules for child care facilities to establish minimum requirements for child and staff health assessments and medical care procedures. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. The assessment shall be done by: (i) a licensed physician, (ii) the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, (iii) a certified nurse practitioner, or (iv) a public health nurse meeting the Departments Standards for Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program. However, no health assessment shall be required of any staff or child who is and has been in normal health when the staff, or the child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian objects in writing to a health assessment on religious grounds which conform to the teachings and practice of any recognized church or religious denomination. Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by August 16, 2023. The letter of compliance must describe how and when the violations were corrected. The letter must be mailed to Kaye Dunlap, 3109 Wyntree Court, Matthews, NC, 28104 or emailed to Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected. 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times