Providence Preparatory School

10A NCAC 09 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0326-332L Visit Date: 3/30/2026 Number Present: 162 Completed Date: 3/30/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:05 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. A self-report was received by the Division on March 20, 2026. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement Upon arrival, I was greeted by Tori Besser, Director. Casey Mullis, Head of School, was present today. I stated the reason for the visit and interviewed Ms. Besser regarding the incident, training and timeline submitted regarding the self-report. The allegation is that a child was left alone unsupervised on the outdoor backyard area following a transition to the indoor classroom. Ms. Besser assisted me with a walk through the facility. During the walkthrough, I observed children throughout the facility participating in personal care routines, indoor play, activity areas, music and teacher directed activities. I found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Caring and nurturing tones were used by the staff. Each group of children was observed in licensed approved space and adequately supervised during the visit. Based on the self-report and administrator interview the allegation that a child was left alone unsupervised on the outdoor play area following a transition to the indoor classroom is confirmed. On March 20, 2026, On Friday, March 20th, two teachers took a classroom serving two-year-olds outside to the backyard for an activity. At approximately 10:50 AM, the class began the process to transitioning back inside. The process included cleaning up and gathering the children and lining up beside the wall near the entrance. A teacher held the attendance clipboard and began calling children’s names, checking them off as they were called. However, she did not visually confirm that each child entered the building before marking them present. At 11:02 am, the children entered the building and a teacher closed the door after the group entered. At that time, one (1) child, had not entered the building and was left outside. He was observed standing near the Palm classroom window adjacent to the back door. Upon re-entry to the classroom, neither teacher completed a proper transition roll call procedure (name-to-face verification), which contributed to the delay in recognizing that a child was missing. At 11:08 am, a teacher from another class noticed the child standing at the back door and took him to his classroom. A teacher from the child’s classroom immediately informed the Head of School that the child was left outside for approximately six (6) minutes. The parent of the child was notified immediately, and the center reported the incident to the Division immediately. During the walkthrough, I spoke with both teachers involved with the incident and reviewed the important of following the procedures in place. Both teachers stated they understood the requirements regrading supervision and name to face transition procedures. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 5, on March 20, 2026 a two (2) year old child was left on the outside backyard are for approximately six (6) minutes. .1801(a)(1-5) 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 was corrected immediately. Technical Assistance Corrective Action We discussed the corrective action submitted to the Division with the self-report March 20, 2026, and additional corrective action the center has taken following the report. Corrective Action: 1.) Immediate Retraining: Both staff members involved received a written warning. We reviewed the proper transition protocols. 2.) All-Classroom Review: On Friday, March 20th, 2026, Casey Mullis, Head of School, reviewed transition protocols with all staff to prevent recurrence. Tori Besser (Director) reviewed the transition protocols with the staff not present March 20, 2026 on Monday, March 23, 2026 and Tuesday, March 24, 2026. 3.) Administrative Oversight: Directors will continue to monitor the roll call and transition procedures and document compliance to ensure proper procedures are consistently followed. Directors will conduct spot checks and observe roll call transitions in all classrooms at various times of the day. When managers assign support staff to classrooms, they will provide explicit expectations regarding responsibilities and duties, including emergency procedures and transitions, to ensure consistency and accountability. We reviewed the following: Supervision Definition We discussed your procedures regarding name to face requirements prior to leaving a classroom. We discussed reviewing supervision rule and reviewing your fire drill procedure as it relates to10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. I suggest upon review with each staff member you require a staff acknowledgement and statement of understanding to be kept in each staff member’s file. Administrative Actions/Written Warnings We discussed the following regarding administrative actions and written warnings 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS GENERAL PROVISIONS (b) The Division shall consider the following factors when determining whether to issue an administrative action or what type of administrative action to be issued, including: (1) the severity of the violation or incident; (2) the probability of recurrence of the violation or incident; (3) all prior administrative actions issued to the facility; (4) all prior incidents where the Division has determined that abuse, neglect, or child maltreatment occurred at the facility; (5) the operator's response to the violation or incident, including actions taken to prevent recurrence, such as revision to facility policies and procedures or additional staff training; (6) a self- report of the violation or incident was submitted to the Division by the operator; and (7) information or records received from local, State, or federal agencies relevant to the violation or incident. 10A NCAC 09 .2203 WRITTEN WARNINGS A written warning, which shall include a corrective action plan, may be issued to an operator in regard to any violation including, but not limited to, these situations: (1) a substantiation of one or more violations as a result of a complaint that do not meet the criteria for a maltreatment finding in accordance with G.S. 110-105.3(b)(3) but for which corrective action is needed; (2) citation of 16 or more violations of separate rules in a single visit where the operator does not meet the criteria of other administrative actions set forth in this Section; or (3) citation of one of the following violations on two consecutive visits: (a) supervision of children; (b) discipline, nurture, or care of children; (c) staff/child ratio; (d) group size; (e) licensed capacity; (f) permit restriction; (g) CPR training; (h) First Aid training; (i) ITS-SIDS training; and (j) criminal record check requirements regarding pre-service and three-year reassessments in accordance with G.S. 110-90.2(b). 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

10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0326-332L Visit Date: 3/30/2026 Number Present: 162 Completed Date: 3/30/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:05 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. A self-report was received by the Division on March 20, 2026. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement Upon arrival, I was greeted by Tori Besser, Director. Casey Mullis, Head of School, was present today. I stated the reason for the visit and interviewed Ms. Besser regarding the incident, training and timeline submitted regarding the self-report. The allegation is that a child was left alone unsupervised on the outdoor backyard area following a transition to the indoor classroom. Ms. Besser assisted me with a walk through the facility. During the walkthrough, I observed children throughout the facility participating in personal care routines, indoor play, activity areas, music and teacher directed activities. I found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Caring and nurturing tones were used by the staff. Each group of children was observed in licensed approved space and adequately supervised during the visit. Based on the self-report and administrator interview the allegation that a child was left alone unsupervised on the outdoor play area following a transition to the indoor classroom is confirmed. On March 20, 2026, On Friday, March 20th, two teachers took a classroom serving two-year-olds outside to the backyard for an activity. At approximately 10:50 AM, the class began the process to transitioning back inside. The process included cleaning up and gathering the children and lining up beside the wall near the entrance. A teacher held the attendance clipboard and began calling children’s names, checking them off as they were called. However, she did not visually confirm that each child entered the building before marking them present. At 11:02 am, the children entered the building and a teacher closed the door after the group entered. At that time, one (1) child, had not entered the building and was left outside. He was observed standing near the Palm classroom window adjacent to the back door. Upon re-entry to the classroom, neither teacher completed a proper transition roll call procedure (name-to-face verification), which contributed to the delay in recognizing that a child was missing. At 11:08 am, a teacher from another class noticed the child standing at the back door and took him to his classroom. A teacher from the child’s classroom immediately informed the Head of School that the child was left outside for approximately six (6) minutes. The parent of the child was notified immediately, and the center reported the incident to the Division immediately. During the walkthrough, I spoke with both teachers involved with the incident and reviewed the important of following the procedures in place. Both teachers stated they understood the requirements regrading supervision and name to face transition procedures. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 5, on March 20, 2026 a two (2) year old child was left on the outside backyard are for approximately six (6) minutes. .1801(a)(1-5) 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 was corrected immediately. Technical Assistance Corrective Action We discussed the corrective action submitted to the Division with the self-report March 20, 2026, and additional corrective action the center has taken following the report. Corrective Action: 1.) Immediate Retraining: Both staff members involved received a written warning. We reviewed the proper transition protocols. 2.) All-Classroom Review: On Friday, March 20th, 2026, Casey Mullis, Head of School, reviewed transition protocols with all staff to prevent recurrence. Tori Besser (Director) reviewed the transition protocols with the staff not present March 20, 2026 on Monday, March 23, 2026 and Tuesday, March 24, 2026. 3.) Administrative Oversight: Directors will continue to monitor the roll call and transition procedures and document compliance to ensure proper procedures are consistently followed. Directors will conduct spot checks and observe roll call transitions in all classrooms at various times of the day. When managers assign support staff to classrooms, they will provide explicit expectations regarding responsibilities and duties, including emergency procedures and transitions, to ensure consistency and accountability. We reviewed the following: Supervision Definition We discussed your procedures regarding name to face requirements prior to leaving a classroom. We discussed reviewing supervision rule and reviewing your fire drill procedure as it relates to10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. I suggest upon review with each staff member you require a staff acknowledgement and statement of understanding to be kept in each staff member’s file. Administrative Actions/Written Warnings We discussed the following regarding administrative actions and written warnings 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS GENERAL PROVISIONS (b) The Division shall consider the following factors when determining whether to issue an administrative action or what type of administrative action to be issued, including: (1) the severity of the violation or incident; (2) the probability of recurrence of the violation or incident; (3) all prior administrative actions issued to the facility; (4) all prior incidents where the Division has determined that abuse, neglect, or child maltreatment occurred at the facility; (5) the operator's response to the violation or incident, including actions taken to prevent recurrence, such as revision to facility policies and procedures or additional staff training; (6) a self- report of the violation or incident was submitted to the Division by the operator; and (7) information or records received from local, State, or federal agencies relevant to the violation or incident. 10A NCAC 09 .2203 WRITTEN WARNINGS A written warning, which shall include a corrective action plan, may be issued to an operator in regard to any violation including, but not limited to, these situations: (1) a substantiation of one or more violations as a result of a complaint that do not meet the criteria for a maltreatment finding in accordance with G.S. 110-105.3(b)(3) but for which corrective action is needed; (2) citation of 16 or more violations of separate rules in a single visit where the operator does not meet the criteria of other administrative actions set forth in this Section; or (3) citation of one of the following violations on two consecutive visits: (a) supervision of children; (b) discipline, nurture, or care of children; (c) staff/child ratio; (d) group size; (e) licensed capacity; (f) permit restriction; (g) CPR training; (h) First Aid training; (i) ITS-SIDS training; and (j) criminal record check requirements regarding pre-service and three-year reassessments in accordance with G.S. 110-90.2(b). 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

10A NCAC 09 .2203 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0326-332L Visit Date: 3/30/2026 Number Present: 162 Completed Date: 3/30/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:05 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. A self-report was received by the Division on March 20, 2026. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement Upon arrival, I was greeted by Tori Besser, Director. Casey Mullis, Head of School, was present today. I stated the reason for the visit and interviewed Ms. Besser regarding the incident, training and timeline submitted regarding the self-report. The allegation is that a child was left alone unsupervised on the outdoor backyard area following a transition to the indoor classroom. Ms. Besser assisted me with a walk through the facility. During the walkthrough, I observed children throughout the facility participating in personal care routines, indoor play, activity areas, music and teacher directed activities. I found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Caring and nurturing tones were used by the staff. Each group of children was observed in licensed approved space and adequately supervised during the visit. Based on the self-report and administrator interview the allegation that a child was left alone unsupervised on the outdoor play area following a transition to the indoor classroom is confirmed. On March 20, 2026, On Friday, March 20th, two teachers took a classroom serving two-year-olds outside to the backyard for an activity. At approximately 10:50 AM, the class began the process to transitioning back inside. The process included cleaning up and gathering the children and lining up beside the wall near the entrance. A teacher held the attendance clipboard and began calling children’s names, checking them off as they were called. However, she did not visually confirm that each child entered the building before marking them present. At 11:02 am, the children entered the building and a teacher closed the door after the group entered. At that time, one (1) child, had not entered the building and was left outside. He was observed standing near the Palm classroom window adjacent to the back door. Upon re-entry to the classroom, neither teacher completed a proper transition roll call procedure (name-to-face verification), which contributed to the delay in recognizing that a child was missing. At 11:08 am, a teacher from another class noticed the child standing at the back door and took him to his classroom. A teacher from the child’s classroom immediately informed the Head of School that the child was left outside for approximately six (6) minutes. The parent of the child was notified immediately, and the center reported the incident to the Division immediately. During the walkthrough, I spoke with both teachers involved with the incident and reviewed the important of following the procedures in place. Both teachers stated they understood the requirements regrading supervision and name to face transition procedures. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 5, on March 20, 2026 a two (2) year old child was left on the outside backyard are for approximately six (6) minutes. .1801(a)(1-5) 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 was corrected immediately. Technical Assistance Corrective Action We discussed the corrective action submitted to the Division with the self-report March 20, 2026, and additional corrective action the center has taken following the report. Corrective Action: 1.) Immediate Retraining: Both staff members involved received a written warning. We reviewed the proper transition protocols. 2.) All-Classroom Review: On Friday, March 20th, 2026, Casey Mullis, Head of School, reviewed transition protocols with all staff to prevent recurrence. Tori Besser (Director) reviewed the transition protocols with the staff not present March 20, 2026 on Monday, March 23, 2026 and Tuesday, March 24, 2026. 3.) Administrative Oversight: Directors will continue to monitor the roll call and transition procedures and document compliance to ensure proper procedures are consistently followed. Directors will conduct spot checks and observe roll call transitions in all classrooms at various times of the day. When managers assign support staff to classrooms, they will provide explicit expectations regarding responsibilities and duties, including emergency procedures and transitions, to ensure consistency and accountability. We reviewed the following: Supervision Definition We discussed your procedures regarding name to face requirements prior to leaving a classroom. We discussed reviewing supervision rule and reviewing your fire drill procedure as it relates to10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. I suggest upon review with each staff member you require a staff acknowledgement and statement of understanding to be kept in each staff member’s file. Administrative Actions/Written Warnings We discussed the following regarding administrative actions and written warnings 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS GENERAL PROVISIONS (b) The Division shall consider the following factors when determining whether to issue an administrative action or what type of administrative action to be issued, including: (1) the severity of the violation or incident; (2) the probability of recurrence of the violation or incident; (3) all prior administrative actions issued to the facility; (4) all prior incidents where the Division has determined that abuse, neglect, or child maltreatment occurred at the facility; (5) the operator's response to the violation or incident, including actions taken to prevent recurrence, such as revision to facility policies and procedures or additional staff training; (6) a self- report of the violation or incident was submitted to the Division by the operator; and (7) information or records received from local, State, or federal agencies relevant to the violation or incident. 10A NCAC 09 .2203 WRITTEN WARNINGS A written warning, which shall include a corrective action plan, may be issued to an operator in regard to any violation including, but not limited to, these situations: (1) a substantiation of one or more violations as a result of a complaint that do not meet the criteria for a maltreatment finding in accordance with G.S. 110-105.3(b)(3) but for which corrective action is needed; (2) citation of 16 or more violations of separate rules in a single visit where the operator does not meet the criteria of other administrative actions set forth in this Section; or (3) citation of one of the following violations on two consecutive visits: (a) supervision of children; (b) discipline, nurture, or care of children; (c) staff/child ratio; (d) group size; (e) licensed capacity; (f) permit restriction; (g) CPR training; (h) First Aid training; (i) ITS-SIDS training; and (j) criminal record check requirements regarding pre-service and three-year reassessments in accordance with G.S. 110-90.2(b). 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

G.S. 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0326-332L Visit Date: 3/30/2026 Number Present: 162 Completed Date: 3/30/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:05 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. A self-report was received by the Division on March 20, 2026. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement Upon arrival, I was greeted by Tori Besser, Director. Casey Mullis, Head of School, was present today. I stated the reason for the visit and interviewed Ms. Besser regarding the incident, training and timeline submitted regarding the self-report. The allegation is that a child was left alone unsupervised on the outdoor backyard area following a transition to the indoor classroom. Ms. Besser assisted me with a walk through the facility. During the walkthrough, I observed children throughout the facility participating in personal care routines, indoor play, activity areas, music and teacher directed activities. I found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Caring and nurturing tones were used by the staff. Each group of children was observed in licensed approved space and adequately supervised during the visit. Based on the self-report and administrator interview the allegation that a child was left alone unsupervised on the outdoor play area following a transition to the indoor classroom is confirmed. On March 20, 2026, On Friday, March 20th, two teachers took a classroom serving two-year-olds outside to the backyard for an activity. At approximately 10:50 AM, the class began the process to transitioning back inside. The process included cleaning up and gathering the children and lining up beside the wall near the entrance. A teacher held the attendance clipboard and began calling children’s names, checking them off as they were called. However, she did not visually confirm that each child entered the building before marking them present. At 11:02 am, the children entered the building and a teacher closed the door after the group entered. At that time, one (1) child, had not entered the building and was left outside. He was observed standing near the Palm classroom window adjacent to the back door. Upon re-entry to the classroom, neither teacher completed a proper transition roll call procedure (name-to-face verification), which contributed to the delay in recognizing that a child was missing. At 11:08 am, a teacher from another class noticed the child standing at the back door and took him to his classroom. A teacher from the child’s classroom immediately informed the Head of School that the child was left outside for approximately six (6) minutes. The parent of the child was notified immediately, and the center reported the incident to the Division immediately. During the walkthrough, I spoke with both teachers involved with the incident and reviewed the important of following the procedures in place. Both teachers stated they understood the requirements regrading supervision and name to face transition procedures. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 5, on March 20, 2026 a two (2) year old child was left on the outside backyard are for approximately six (6) minutes. .1801(a)(1-5) 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 was corrected immediately. Technical Assistance Corrective Action We discussed the corrective action submitted to the Division with the self-report March 20, 2026, and additional corrective action the center has taken following the report. Corrective Action: 1.) Immediate Retraining: Both staff members involved received a written warning. We reviewed the proper transition protocols. 2.) All-Classroom Review: On Friday, March 20th, 2026, Casey Mullis, Head of School, reviewed transition protocols with all staff to prevent recurrence. Tori Besser (Director) reviewed the transition protocols with the staff not present March 20, 2026 on Monday, March 23, 2026 and Tuesday, March 24, 2026. 3.) Administrative Oversight: Directors will continue to monitor the roll call and transition procedures and document compliance to ensure proper procedures are consistently followed. Directors will conduct spot checks and observe roll call transitions in all classrooms at various times of the day. When managers assign support staff to classrooms, they will provide explicit expectations regarding responsibilities and duties, including emergency procedures and transitions, to ensure consistency and accountability. We reviewed the following: Supervision Definition We discussed your procedures regarding name to face requirements prior to leaving a classroom. We discussed reviewing supervision rule and reviewing your fire drill procedure as it relates to10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. I suggest upon review with each staff member you require a staff acknowledgement and statement of understanding to be kept in each staff member’s file. Administrative Actions/Written Warnings We discussed the following regarding administrative actions and written warnings 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS GENERAL PROVISIONS (b) The Division shall consider the following factors when determining whether to issue an administrative action or what type of administrative action to be issued, including: (1) the severity of the violation or incident; (2) the probability of recurrence of the violation or incident; (3) all prior administrative actions issued to the facility; (4) all prior incidents where the Division has determined that abuse, neglect, or child maltreatment occurred at the facility; (5) the operator's response to the violation or incident, including actions taken to prevent recurrence, such as revision to facility policies and procedures or additional staff training; (6) a self- report of the violation or incident was submitted to the Division by the operator; and (7) information or records received from local, State, or federal agencies relevant to the violation or incident. 10A NCAC 09 .2203 WRITTEN WARNINGS A written warning, which shall include a corrective action plan, may be issued to an operator in regard to any violation including, but not limited to, these situations: (1) a substantiation of one or more violations as a result of a complaint that do not meet the criteria for a maltreatment finding in accordance with G.S. 110-105.3(b)(3) but for which corrective action is needed; (2) citation of 16 or more violations of separate rules in a single visit where the operator does not meet the criteria of other administrative actions set forth in this Section; or (3) citation of one of the following violations on two consecutive visits: (a) supervision of children; (b) discipline, nurture, or care of children; (c) staff/child ratio; (d) group size; (e) licensed capacity; (f) permit restriction; (g) CPR training; (h) First Aid training; (i) ITS-SIDS training; and (j) criminal record check requirements regarding pre-service and three-year reassessments in accordance with G.S. 110-90.2(b). 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0326-332L Visit Date: 3/30/2026 Number Present: 162 Completed Date: 3/30/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:05 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. A self-report was received by the Division on March 20, 2026. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement Upon arrival, I was greeted by Tori Besser, Director. Casey Mullis, Head of School, was present today. I stated the reason for the visit and interviewed Ms. Besser regarding the incident, training and timeline submitted regarding the self-report. The allegation is that a child was left alone unsupervised on the outdoor backyard area following a transition to the indoor classroom. Ms. Besser assisted me with a walk through the facility. During the walkthrough, I observed children throughout the facility participating in personal care routines, indoor play, activity areas, music and teacher directed activities. I found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Caring and nurturing tones were used by the staff. Each group of children was observed in licensed approved space and adequately supervised during the visit. Based on the self-report and administrator interview the allegation that a child was left alone unsupervised on the outdoor play area following a transition to the indoor classroom is confirmed. On March 20, 2026, On Friday, March 20th, two teachers took a classroom serving two-year-olds outside to the backyard for an activity. At approximately 10:50 AM, the class began the process to transitioning back inside. The process included cleaning up and gathering the children and lining up beside the wall near the entrance. A teacher held the attendance clipboard and began calling children’s names, checking them off as they were called. However, she did not visually confirm that each child entered the building before marking them present. At 11:02 am, the children entered the building and a teacher closed the door after the group entered. At that time, one (1) child, had not entered the building and was left outside. He was observed standing near the Palm classroom window adjacent to the back door. Upon re-entry to the classroom, neither teacher completed a proper transition roll call procedure (name-to-face verification), which contributed to the delay in recognizing that a child was missing. At 11:08 am, a teacher from another class noticed the child standing at the back door and took him to his classroom. A teacher from the child’s classroom immediately informed the Head of School that the child was left outside for approximately six (6) minutes. The parent of the child was notified immediately, and the center reported the incident to the Division immediately. During the walkthrough, I spoke with both teachers involved with the incident and reviewed the important of following the procedures in place. Both teachers stated they understood the requirements regrading supervision and name to face transition procedures. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 5, on March 20, 2026 a two (2) year old child was left on the outside backyard are for approximately six (6) minutes. .1801(a)(1-5) 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 was corrected immediately. Technical Assistance Corrective Action We discussed the corrective action submitted to the Division with the self-report March 20, 2026, and additional corrective action the center has taken following the report. Corrective Action: 1.) Immediate Retraining: Both staff members involved received a written warning. We reviewed the proper transition protocols. 2.) All-Classroom Review: On Friday, March 20th, 2026, Casey Mullis, Head of School, reviewed transition protocols with all staff to prevent recurrence. Tori Besser (Director) reviewed the transition protocols with the staff not present March 20, 2026 on Monday, March 23, 2026 and Tuesday, March 24, 2026. 3.) Administrative Oversight: Directors will continue to monitor the roll call and transition procedures and document compliance to ensure proper procedures are consistently followed. Directors will conduct spot checks and observe roll call transitions in all classrooms at various times of the day. When managers assign support staff to classrooms, they will provide explicit expectations regarding responsibilities and duties, including emergency procedures and transitions, to ensure consistency and accountability. We reviewed the following: Supervision Definition We discussed your procedures regarding name to face requirements prior to leaving a classroom. We discussed reviewing supervision rule and reviewing your fire drill procedure as it relates to10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. I suggest upon review with each staff member you require a staff acknowledgement and statement of understanding to be kept in each staff member’s file. Administrative Actions/Written Warnings We discussed the following regarding administrative actions and written warnings 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS GENERAL PROVISIONS (b) The Division shall consider the following factors when determining whether to issue an administrative action or what type of administrative action to be issued, including: (1) the severity of the violation or incident; (2) the probability of recurrence of the violation or incident; (3) all prior administrative actions issued to the facility; (4) all prior incidents where the Division has determined that abuse, neglect, or child maltreatment occurred at the facility; (5) the operator's response to the violation or incident, including actions taken to prevent recurrence, such as revision to facility policies and procedures or additional staff training; (6) a self- report of the violation or incident was submitted to the Division by the operator; and (7) information or records received from local, State, or federal agencies relevant to the violation or incident. 10A NCAC 09 .2203 WRITTEN WARNINGS A written warning, which shall include a corrective action plan, may be issued to an operator in regard to any violation including, but not limited to, these situations: (1) a substantiation of one or more violations as a result of a complaint that do not meet the criteria for a maltreatment finding in accordance with G.S. 110-105.3(b)(3) but for which corrective action is needed; (2) citation of 16 or more violations of separate rules in a single visit where the operator does not meet the criteria of other administrative actions set forth in this Section; or (3) citation of one of the following violations on two consecutive visits: (a) supervision of children; (b) discipline, nurture, or care of children; (c) staff/child ratio; (d) group size; (e) licensed capacity; (f) permit restriction; (g) CPR training; (h) First Aid training; (i) ITS-SIDS training; and (j) criminal record check requirements regarding pre-service and three-year reassessments in accordance with G.S. 110-90.2(b). 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0326-332L Visit Date: 3/30/2026 Number Present: 162 Completed Date: 3/30/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:05 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. A self-report was received by the Division on March 20, 2026. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement Upon arrival, I was greeted by Tori Besser, Director. Casey Mullis, Head of School, was present today. I stated the reason for the visit and interviewed Ms. Besser regarding the incident, training and timeline submitted regarding the self-report. The allegation is that a child was left alone unsupervised on the outdoor backyard area following a transition to the indoor classroom. Ms. Besser assisted me with a walk through the facility. During the walkthrough, I observed children throughout the facility participating in personal care routines, indoor play, activity areas, music and teacher directed activities. I found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Caring and nurturing tones were used by the staff. Each group of children was observed in licensed approved space and adequately supervised during the visit. Based on the self-report and administrator interview the allegation that a child was left alone unsupervised on the outdoor play area following a transition to the indoor classroom is confirmed. On March 20, 2026, On Friday, March 20th, two teachers took a classroom serving two-year-olds outside to the backyard for an activity. At approximately 10:50 AM, the class began the process to transitioning back inside. The process included cleaning up and gathering the children and lining up beside the wall near the entrance. A teacher held the attendance clipboard and began calling children’s names, checking them off as they were called. However, she did not visually confirm that each child entered the building before marking them present. At 11:02 am, the children entered the building and a teacher closed the door after the group entered. At that time, one (1) child, had not entered the building and was left outside. He was observed standing near the Palm classroom window adjacent to the back door. Upon re-entry to the classroom, neither teacher completed a proper transition roll call procedure (name-to-face verification), which contributed to the delay in recognizing that a child was missing. At 11:08 am, a teacher from another class noticed the child standing at the back door and took him to his classroom. A teacher from the child’s classroom immediately informed the Head of School that the child was left outside for approximately six (6) minutes. The parent of the child was notified immediately, and the center reported the incident to the Division immediately. During the walkthrough, I spoke with both teachers involved with the incident and reviewed the important of following the procedures in place. Both teachers stated they understood the requirements regrading supervision and name to face transition procedures. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 5, on March 20, 2026 a two (2) year old child was left on the outside backyard are for approximately six (6) minutes. .1801(a)(1-5) 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 was corrected immediately. Technical Assistance Corrective Action We discussed the corrective action submitted to the Division with the self-report March 20, 2026, and additional corrective action the center has taken following the report. Corrective Action: 1.) Immediate Retraining: Both staff members involved received a written warning. We reviewed the proper transition protocols. 2.) All-Classroom Review: On Friday, March 20th, 2026, Casey Mullis, Head of School, reviewed transition protocols with all staff to prevent recurrence. Tori Besser (Director) reviewed the transition protocols with the staff not present March 20, 2026 on Monday, March 23, 2026 and Tuesday, March 24, 2026. 3.) Administrative Oversight: Directors will continue to monitor the roll call and transition procedures and document compliance to ensure proper procedures are consistently followed. Directors will conduct spot checks and observe roll call transitions in all classrooms at various times of the day. When managers assign support staff to classrooms, they will provide explicit expectations regarding responsibilities and duties, including emergency procedures and transitions, to ensure consistency and accountability. We reviewed the following: Supervision Definition We discussed your procedures regarding name to face requirements prior to leaving a classroom. We discussed reviewing supervision rule and reviewing your fire drill procedure as it relates to10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. I suggest upon review with each staff member you require a staff acknowledgement and statement of understanding to be kept in each staff member’s file. Administrative Actions/Written Warnings We discussed the following regarding administrative actions and written warnings 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS GENERAL PROVISIONS (b) The Division shall consider the following factors when determining whether to issue an administrative action or what type of administrative action to be issued, including: (1) the severity of the violation or incident; (2) the probability of recurrence of the violation or incident; (3) all prior administrative actions issued to the facility; (4) all prior incidents where the Division has determined that abuse, neglect, or child maltreatment occurred at the facility; (5) the operator's response to the violation or incident, including actions taken to prevent recurrence, such as revision to facility policies and procedures or additional staff training; (6) a self- report of the violation or incident was submitted to the Division by the operator; and (7) information or records received from local, State, or federal agencies relevant to the violation or incident. 10A NCAC 09 .2203 WRITTEN WARNINGS A written warning, which shall include a corrective action plan, may be issued to an operator in regard to any violation including, but not limited to, these situations: (1) a substantiation of one or more violations as a result of a complaint that do not meet the criteria for a maltreatment finding in accordance with G.S. 110-105.3(b)(3) but for which corrective action is needed; (2) citation of 16 or more violations of separate rules in a single visit where the operator does not meet the criteria of other administrative actions set forth in this Section; or (3) citation of one of the following violations on two consecutive visits: (a) supervision of children; (b) discipline, nurture, or care of children; (c) staff/child ratio; (d) group size; (e) licensed capacity; (f) permit restriction; (g) CPR training; (h) First Aid training; (i) ITS-SIDS training; and (j) criminal record check requirements regarding pre-service and three-year reassessments in accordance with G.S. 110-90.2(b). 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/17/2026 Number Present: 158 Completed Date: 2/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:35 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 92 %. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 21, 2025. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Julie Wilkenson, Administrative Assistance, Shannon Settles, Administrative Assistant and Tori Besser, Director . I stated the reason for the visit. We discussed the items to be monitored today as well as the Pathway to the Stars. Ms. Besser assisted me with a walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed each learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, activity areas, teacher directed activities, outdoor play, music and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following child care requirements were monitored during today’s visit: The following violations were cited: License Posted/Permit Restrictions: The licenses was posted and permit restrictions were in compliance. Supervision: Each group of children was adequately supervised during the visit. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Staff Records: There have been three (3) new staff member hired since the annual compliance visit was conducted August 21, 2025 . All new staff files were monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheets provided were reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, First Aid and CPR certification. ABCMS was monitored today and does not have new staff added. A violation was cited. ITS-SIDS, Safe Sleep Policy and Sleep Charts: Safe sleep policy. ITS-SIDS certifications and safe sleep checks were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: The center currently has nine (9) children requiring emergency medication . A violation was cited for one (1) expired epi-pen. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I observed all hazardous materials stored in compliance. Storage of Medication: There are no children requiring medication currently enrolled. General Safety: I monitored the facility for general safety and found in compliance. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Adequate/Approved Space: The children were observed in approved spaces. Program Records: Program records were reviewed and found in compliance. The emergency drill and incident log were monitored and in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on December 10, 2025, with a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was on April 9, 2025. The EPR plan is dated January 14, 2026. Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 11, one (1) child requiring emergency medication had an expired epi-pen dated 12/31/2025. .0803(12) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three (3) new staff members were not added to ABCMS within five (5) business days from date of employment. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 March 3, 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. Email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 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 training free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Staff Files - Dates We discussed monitoring and documenting a staff member’s date of hire closely to make sure that any form requiring on or before employment are documented correctly. You have two (2) new staff who signed a policy after the date of hire. Neither staff member had been in the classroom and were going through orientation. I suggest that administrative staff review the signature and date immediately to maintain compliance. Understanding the New QRIS 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. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for videos, new resources and updates. Pathway to the Stars We discussed and reviewed the requirements for Pathway 2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. You can access all requirements by reviewing the Application for Rated License under the Provider documents and forms. You should choose Pathway 2 and then you can access all needed documents by clicking on the blue highlighted forms. We discussed that you would move toward applying for your new license by early fall after completing all of the training using formative assessments you are providing for your staff. New Rules Effective July 1, 2025, Now Available Please bookmark Chapter 9 to reference the most current rules effective July 1, 2025. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/C/Chapter_9_Child_Care_Rules_Effective_July_1_2025.pdf?ver=9gQO5ZV3KdVI8BanULluoA%3d%3d Staff WORKS Letters We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more information here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS MOODLE Staff Orientation We discussed that Moodle now offers orientation and child development training for your staff. Moodle can be accessed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ HEALTHY SOCIAL BEHAVIORS PROJECT We discussed that the staff in your two-year-old classroom would benefit from support with healthy social behavior resources. I encourage you to Contact Stephanie Dreyer, Child Care Resources Inc. 704-376-6697 x 120 | sdreyer@childcareresourcesinc.org in an email to discuss needed support for a challenging behavior in your classroom currently. HSB supports teachers to develop pro-social early childhood learning environments that help to prevent suspension and expulsion, as related to challenging behaviors. The Healthy Social Behaviors project is an initiative of the North Carolina Resource and Referral Council funded by the North Carolina Department of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). . Quality Every Day (QED) Quality Every Day (QED) helps directors and teachers improve each child’s experience in the classroom through supportive adult-child interactions and high-quality learning Serving as the director of a child care center means responding to competing needs and demands on your time as you manage the many responsibilities of running a quality program – maintaining compliance with licensing requirements, nurturing children, supporting families, and developing your staff. We discussed resources available to you to help you prepare to open a full day classroom serving two-year-old children. I connected you by email with LBush@childcareresourcesinc.org to discuss if it benefits you to become part of QED which can be found here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/technical-assistance 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/17/2026 Number Present: 158 Completed Date: 2/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:35 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 92 %. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 21, 2025. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Julie Wilkenson, Administrative Assistance, Shannon Settles, Administrative Assistant and Tori Besser, Director . I stated the reason for the visit. We discussed the items to be monitored today as well as the Pathway to the Stars. Ms. Besser assisted me with a walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed each learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, activity areas, teacher directed activities, outdoor play, music and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following child care requirements were monitored during today’s visit: The following violations were cited: License Posted/Permit Restrictions: The licenses was posted and permit restrictions were in compliance. Supervision: Each group of children was adequately supervised during the visit. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Staff Records: There have been three (3) new staff member hired since the annual compliance visit was conducted August 21, 2025 . All new staff files were monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheets provided were reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, First Aid and CPR certification. ABCMS was monitored today and does not have new staff added. A violation was cited. ITS-SIDS, Safe Sleep Policy and Sleep Charts: Safe sleep policy. ITS-SIDS certifications and safe sleep checks were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: The center currently has nine (9) children requiring emergency medication . A violation was cited for one (1) expired epi-pen. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I observed all hazardous materials stored in compliance. Storage of Medication: There are no children requiring medication currently enrolled. General Safety: I monitored the facility for general safety and found in compliance. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Adequate/Approved Space: The children were observed in approved spaces. Program Records: Program records were reviewed and found in compliance. The emergency drill and incident log were monitored and in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on December 10, 2025, with a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was on April 9, 2025. The EPR plan is dated January 14, 2026. Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 11, one (1) child requiring emergency medication had an expired epi-pen dated 12/31/2025. .0803(12) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three (3) new staff members were not added to ABCMS within five (5) business days from date of employment. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 March 3, 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. Email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 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 training free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Staff Files - Dates We discussed monitoring and documenting a staff member’s date of hire closely to make sure that any form requiring on or before employment are documented correctly. You have two (2) new staff who signed a policy after the date of hire. Neither staff member had been in the classroom and were going through orientation. I suggest that administrative staff review the signature and date immediately to maintain compliance. Understanding the New QRIS 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. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for videos, new resources and updates. Pathway to the Stars We discussed and reviewed the requirements for Pathway 2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. You can access all requirements by reviewing the Application for Rated License under the Provider documents and forms. You should choose Pathway 2 and then you can access all needed documents by clicking on the blue highlighted forms. We discussed that you would move toward applying for your new license by early fall after completing all of the training using formative assessments you are providing for your staff. New Rules Effective July 1, 2025, Now Available Please bookmark Chapter 9 to reference the most current rules effective July 1, 2025. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/C/Chapter_9_Child_Care_Rules_Effective_July_1_2025.pdf?ver=9gQO5ZV3KdVI8BanULluoA%3d%3d Staff WORKS Letters We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more information here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS MOODLE Staff Orientation We discussed that Moodle now offers orientation and child development training for your staff. Moodle can be accessed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ HEALTHY SOCIAL BEHAVIORS PROJECT We discussed that the staff in your two-year-old classroom would benefit from support with healthy social behavior resources. I encourage you to Contact Stephanie Dreyer, Child Care Resources Inc. 704-376-6697 x 120 | sdreyer@childcareresourcesinc.org in an email to discuss needed support for a challenging behavior in your classroom currently. HSB supports teachers to develop pro-social early childhood learning environments that help to prevent suspension and expulsion, as related to challenging behaviors. The Healthy Social Behaviors project is an initiative of the North Carolina Resource and Referral Council funded by the North Carolina Department of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). . Quality Every Day (QED) Quality Every Day (QED) helps directors and teachers improve each child’s experience in the classroom through supportive adult-child interactions and high-quality learning Serving as the director of a child care center means responding to competing needs and demands on your time as you manage the many responsibilities of running a quality program – maintaining compliance with licensing requirements, nurturing children, supporting families, and developing your staff. We discussed resources available to you to help you prepare to open a full day classroom serving two-year-old children. I connected you by email with LBush@childcareresourcesinc.org to discuss if it benefits you to become part of QED which can be found here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/technical-assistance 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

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2025 Number Present: 139 Completed Date: 8/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:35 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 a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 86%. The last annual compliance visit was conducted August 27, 2024. The Secretary of State website was reviewed August 14, 2025, and Providence Preparatory School, LLC is listed as current-active. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Tori Besser, Director and Margie Kelly, Associate Director. I stated the reason for the visit and reviewed the items I would monitor. Ms. Besser assisted me with a walk through of the facility. I observed each learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Caring and nurturing tones were heard throughout the center. Children were participating in personal care routines, music, literacy, outdoor play, activity areas, teacher directed activities, and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each child. Each group of children was observed in licensed approved space and adequately supervised during the visit. I monitored lesson plans and daily schedules and found in compliance. I observed materials available and in good repair in each classroom and in the outdoor play area. The outdoor play areas weas monitored and found in compliance. I reviewed all information required to be posted. The Emergency Medical Care Plan was posted but did not specify the person responsible to emergency transportation. See Technical Assistance. Program Records were reviewed. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed June 12, 2025, with a superior rating and four (4) demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on July 28, 2025; however, the report was not sent to me within one week. A violation was cited. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was monitored and found in compliance. Diaper creams, sunscreens and emergency medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of hazardous materials was monitored and found in compliance. All medication was observed stored correctly. I monitored each area for general safety, and a violation was cited for rust accessible to children on a water cooler fixture. Infant Sleep Charts and feeding schedules were monitored and found in compliance. The center provides transportation for school age children. I monitored both vehicles and found in compliance. I was unable to monitor the staff/child ratio and children’s notebooks. The vehicles are not in use this week and the notebooks are being organized in preparation for the new school year. Staff and Training Worksheets were provided. The files for five (5) new staff hired since the routine unannounced visit on April 8, 2025, were reviewed. Ten (10) percent of veteran files were also reviewed today and found in compliance. Ten (10) percent of children’s files were reviewed and found in compliance. The following violations were cited: 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 annual fire inspection was completed July 28, 2025 however was not submitted to the Division within one (1) week of the inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 6, a fixture was rusted on a water dispenser accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 September 4, 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. Email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 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 Vehicle Maintenance We discussed the Providence van passenger rear tire tread is low and will need to be serviced prior to using the van for school age program. Children and Staff Record Dates We discussed the importance of retaining original documents in working file which require dates to be documented on or before the first day of employment or enrollment. in the file for children and Emergency Medical Care Plan and Safe Sleep Policy We discussed reviewing your EMCP and Safe Sleep Policy annually. Our website has the most current forms and you can use those each year to maintain compliance as requirements are updated. Health Social Behavior Initiative and Challenging Behavior Hotline We discussed additional support is available through Health Social Behaviors Initiative for your teachers’ serving toddlers and teachers. You can access the program and review the resources by visiting Child Care Resources website here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/technical-assistance Additionally, you can reach out to specialist using the challenging behavior hotline here : https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline 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. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. New Rules Effective July 1, 2025, Now Available Please bookmark Chapter 9 to reference the most current rules effective July 1, 2025. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/C/Chapter_9_Child_Care_Rules_Effective_July_1_2025.pdf?ver=9gQO5ZV3KdVI8BanULluoA%3d%3d Understanding the New QRIS and Pathway to the Stars Provider Resources We discussed that the NCDCDEE will host webinars this week and provider meetings with consultants the week of September 8, 2025, to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. I met with Casey Mullis, Head of School to discuss upcoming trainings and resources to help prepare the center for the Pathway of choice. I recommend she attend all upcoming trainings with you. We discussed the formative assessment component of Pathway 2. I will forward additional information to you. The FAQ from the webinars will be compiled and distributed to facilities. The webinars were recorded, and you will be able to access them. I will send the information to you. We will discuss your preference of pathway during your next routine unannounced or annual compliance visit, or I will schedule a meeting with you when you are ready to choose the pathway. You do not need to choose a pathway at this time. Please continue to regularly visit the following page on our website for more information and to access links to webinars and additional resources: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization NC RATED LICENSE ASSESSMENT PROJECT We discussed training and equipping your teachers using the resources for Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Get ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) Starting on February 1, 2025, ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for program assessments and reassessments. Find information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities from the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP). https://www.ncrlap.org/ STAFF WORKS LETTERS We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more inflation here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS NC FELD Training We discussed utilizing the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development resource left book left with you today as you write your lesson plans. I recommend taking the NC FELD training offered through Child Care Resources. The training description and calendar can be accessed here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/training . CCRI will also contract training for your facility if you are interested. MOODLE Staff Orientation We discussed that Moodle now offers orientation and child development training for your staff. Moodle can be accessed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.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

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2025 Number Present: 139 Completed Date: 8/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:35 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 a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 86%. The last annual compliance visit was conducted August 27, 2024. The Secretary of State website was reviewed August 14, 2025, and Providence Preparatory School, LLC is listed as current-active. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Tori Besser, Director and Margie Kelly, Associate Director. I stated the reason for the visit and reviewed the items I would monitor. Ms. Besser assisted me with a walk through of the facility. I observed each learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Caring and nurturing tones were heard throughout the center. Children were participating in personal care routines, music, literacy, outdoor play, activity areas, teacher directed activities, and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each child. Each group of children was observed in licensed approved space and adequately supervised during the visit. I monitored lesson plans and daily schedules and found in compliance. I observed materials available and in good repair in each classroom and in the outdoor play area. The outdoor play areas weas monitored and found in compliance. I reviewed all information required to be posted. The Emergency Medical Care Plan was posted but did not specify the person responsible to emergency transportation. See Technical Assistance. Program Records were reviewed. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed June 12, 2025, with a superior rating and four (4) demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on July 28, 2025; however, the report was not sent to me within one week. A violation was cited. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was monitored and found in compliance. Diaper creams, sunscreens and emergency medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of hazardous materials was monitored and found in compliance. All medication was observed stored correctly. I monitored each area for general safety, and a violation was cited for rust accessible to children on a water cooler fixture. Infant Sleep Charts and feeding schedules were monitored and found in compliance. The center provides transportation for school age children. I monitored both vehicles and found in compliance. I was unable to monitor the staff/child ratio and children’s notebooks. The vehicles are not in use this week and the notebooks are being organized in preparation for the new school year. Staff and Training Worksheets were provided. The files for five (5) new staff hired since the routine unannounced visit on April 8, 2025, were reviewed. Ten (10) percent of veteran files were also reviewed today and found in compliance. Ten (10) percent of children’s files were reviewed and found in compliance. The following violations were cited: 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 annual fire inspection was completed July 28, 2025 however was not submitted to the Division within one (1) week of the inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 6, a fixture was rusted on a water dispenser accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 September 4, 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. Email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 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 Vehicle Maintenance We discussed the Providence van passenger rear tire tread is low and will need to be serviced prior to using the van for school age program. Children and Staff Record Dates We discussed the importance of retaining original documents in working file which require dates to be documented on or before the first day of employment or enrollment. in the file for children and Emergency Medical Care Plan and Safe Sleep Policy We discussed reviewing your EMCP and Safe Sleep Policy annually. Our website has the most current forms and you can use those each year to maintain compliance as requirements are updated. Health Social Behavior Initiative and Challenging Behavior Hotline We discussed additional support is available through Health Social Behaviors Initiative for your teachers’ serving toddlers and teachers. You can access the program and review the resources by visiting Child Care Resources website here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/technical-assistance Additionally, you can reach out to specialist using the challenging behavior hotline here : https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline 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. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. New Rules Effective July 1, 2025, Now Available Please bookmark Chapter 9 to reference the most current rules effective July 1, 2025. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/C/Chapter_9_Child_Care_Rules_Effective_July_1_2025.pdf?ver=9gQO5ZV3KdVI8BanULluoA%3d%3d Understanding the New QRIS and Pathway to the Stars Provider Resources We discussed that the NCDCDEE will host webinars this week and provider meetings with consultants the week of September 8, 2025, to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. I met with Casey Mullis, Head of School to discuss upcoming trainings and resources to help prepare the center for the Pathway of choice. I recommend she attend all upcoming trainings with you. We discussed the formative assessment component of Pathway 2. I will forward additional information to you. The FAQ from the webinars will be compiled and distributed to facilities. The webinars were recorded, and you will be able to access them. I will send the information to you. We will discuss your preference of pathway during your next routine unannounced or annual compliance visit, or I will schedule a meeting with you when you are ready to choose the pathway. You do not need to choose a pathway at this time. Please continue to regularly visit the following page on our website for more information and to access links to webinars and additional resources: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization NC RATED LICENSE ASSESSMENT PROJECT We discussed training and equipping your teachers using the resources for Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Get ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) Starting on February 1, 2025, ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for program assessments and reassessments. Find information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities from the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP). https://www.ncrlap.org/ STAFF WORKS LETTERS We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more inflation here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS NC FELD Training We discussed utilizing the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development resource left book left with you today as you write your lesson plans. I recommend taking the NC FELD training offered through Child Care Resources. The training description and calendar can be accessed here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/training . CCRI will also contract training for your facility if you are interested. MOODLE Staff Orientation We discussed that Moodle now offers orientation and child development training for your staff. Moodle can be accessed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2025 Number Present: 139 Completed Date: 8/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:35 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 a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 86%. The last annual compliance visit was conducted August 27, 2024. The Secretary of State website was reviewed August 14, 2025, and Providence Preparatory School, LLC is listed as current-active. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Tori Besser, Director and Margie Kelly, Associate Director. I stated the reason for the visit and reviewed the items I would monitor. Ms. Besser assisted me with a walk through of the facility. I observed each learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Caring and nurturing tones were heard throughout the center. Children were participating in personal care routines, music, literacy, outdoor play, activity areas, teacher directed activities, and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each child. Each group of children was observed in licensed approved space and adequately supervised during the visit. I monitored lesson plans and daily schedules and found in compliance. I observed materials available and in good repair in each classroom and in the outdoor play area. The outdoor play areas weas monitored and found in compliance. I reviewed all information required to be posted. The Emergency Medical Care Plan was posted but did not specify the person responsible to emergency transportation. See Technical Assistance. Program Records were reviewed. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed June 12, 2025, with a superior rating and four (4) demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on July 28, 2025; however, the report was not sent to me within one week. A violation was cited. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was monitored and found in compliance. Diaper creams, sunscreens and emergency medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of hazardous materials was monitored and found in compliance. All medication was observed stored correctly. I monitored each area for general safety, and a violation was cited for rust accessible to children on a water cooler fixture. Infant Sleep Charts and feeding schedules were monitored and found in compliance. The center provides transportation for school age children. I monitored both vehicles and found in compliance. I was unable to monitor the staff/child ratio and children’s notebooks. The vehicles are not in use this week and the notebooks are being organized in preparation for the new school year. Staff and Training Worksheets were provided. The files for five (5) new staff hired since the routine unannounced visit on April 8, 2025, were reviewed. Ten (10) percent of veteran files were also reviewed today and found in compliance. Ten (10) percent of children’s files were reviewed and found in compliance. The following violations were cited: 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 annual fire inspection was completed July 28, 2025 however was not submitted to the Division within one (1) week of the inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 6, a fixture was rusted on a water dispenser accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 September 4, 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. Email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 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 Vehicle Maintenance We discussed the Providence van passenger rear tire tread is low and will need to be serviced prior to using the van for school age program. Children and Staff Record Dates We discussed the importance of retaining original documents in working file which require dates to be documented on or before the first day of employment or enrollment. in the file for children and Emergency Medical Care Plan and Safe Sleep Policy We discussed reviewing your EMCP and Safe Sleep Policy annually. Our website has the most current forms and you can use those each year to maintain compliance as requirements are updated. Health Social Behavior Initiative and Challenging Behavior Hotline We discussed additional support is available through Health Social Behaviors Initiative for your teachers’ serving toddlers and teachers. You can access the program and review the resources by visiting Child Care Resources website here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/technical-assistance Additionally, you can reach out to specialist using the challenging behavior hotline here : https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline 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. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. New Rules Effective July 1, 2025, Now Available Please bookmark Chapter 9 to reference the most current rules effective July 1, 2025. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/C/Chapter_9_Child_Care_Rules_Effective_July_1_2025.pdf?ver=9gQO5ZV3KdVI8BanULluoA%3d%3d Understanding the New QRIS and Pathway to the Stars Provider Resources We discussed that the NCDCDEE will host webinars this week and provider meetings with consultants the week of September 8, 2025, to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. I met with Casey Mullis, Head of School to discuss upcoming trainings and resources to help prepare the center for the Pathway of choice. I recommend she attend all upcoming trainings with you. We discussed the formative assessment component of Pathway 2. I will forward additional information to you. The FAQ from the webinars will be compiled and distributed to facilities. The webinars were recorded, and you will be able to access them. I will send the information to you. We will discuss your preference of pathway during your next routine unannounced or annual compliance visit, or I will schedule a meeting with you when you are ready to choose the pathway. You do not need to choose a pathway at this time. Please continue to regularly visit the following page on our website for more information and to access links to webinars and additional resources: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization NC RATED LICENSE ASSESSMENT PROJECT We discussed training and equipping your teachers using the resources for Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Get ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) Starting on February 1, 2025, ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for program assessments and reassessments. Find information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities from the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP). https://www.ncrlap.org/ STAFF WORKS LETTERS We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more inflation here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS NC FELD Training We discussed utilizing the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development resource left book left with you today as you write your lesson plans. I recommend taking the NC FELD training offered through Child Care Resources. The training description and calendar can be accessed here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/training . CCRI will also contract training for your facility if you are interested. MOODLE Staff Orientation We discussed that Moodle now offers orientation and child development training for your staff. Moodle can be accessed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 164 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 89%. The last annual compliance visit was conducted August 27, 2024. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Margie Kelly, Associate Director and Shannon Settles, Administrative Assistant. I stated the reason for the visit. Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant, accompanied me today to review staff and training worksheets. Casey Mullis, Head of School, met with us to discuss the visit and upcoming star rated license pathways. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed each learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, breakfast, activity areas, teacher directed activities, music and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for eight (8) new staff hired since the annual compliance visit were reviewed verifying CBC Qualifying Letter, First Aid/ CPR certification, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety training. Upon review of the staff files, it was observed that the Shaken Baby Policy Signature Sheet was duplicated in files of staff hired in September 2024. All required information was included on the duplicate sheet. The following child care requirements were monitored during today’s visit: License Posted/Permit Restrictions: The license was posted, and restrictions were in compliance. Supervision: Each group of children was 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. CPR: Each staff has current CPR. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ITS-SIDS: Staff requiring ITS-SIDS certification were current and in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: Safe sleep policy was posted and in compliance. Sleep Charts were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams and Sunscreens were monitored, and a violation was cited. See violations section for more details. Emergency Medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: A violation was cited for sunscreen and diaper cream left in a child’s backpack accessible to children. Storage of Medication: All medication was observed stored in compliance. General Safety: A violation was cited for plastic bags/small parts accessible to children and surge protectors lower than five feet with uncovered outlets. 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 and found un compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed December 16, 2024 with a superior rating and eight (8) demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 14, 2024. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was monitored and found in compliance. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 Spaces 1, 2 and 3 multi port surge protectors were accessible to children without outlet covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 815 Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In Spaces 1-4 strings of Christmas lights were hanging lower than five feet with cords accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Spaces 2 and 6 sunscreen was in a back pack accessible to children. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3, Cetaphil did not have a permission to administer form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 3 and Space 6, sunscreen expired March, 2025 was not returned or discarded. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Spaces 1 - 5 plastic bags were lower than five feet accessible to children under three and teacher supplies with small clips, pen caps and binder clips were in on counter lower than five feet accessible to children. .0604(q) 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 April 22, 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. Email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 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. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed printing and posting the most current Summary of Law dated 2/2025.We discussed posting a tobacco-free campus sign at the entrance to the building. We discussed the Shaken Baby Policy Signature Sheet does not need to be duplicated in files of staff and recommend that you use the signature sheet that is included with the form and policy found on our website. We discussed cords hanging down in infant and toddler rooms, small parts and plastic accessible to children under three. We discussed moving all teacher supplies to a shelf higher than five feet and moving the bag storage bins higher so that the bottom of the storage is higher than five feet. We discussed water bottles in the classrooms serving three – five-year-olds are not dated since they are taken to the kitchen daily and sanitized. We discussed that non-emergency prescription medication permission to administer forms can be signed by a parent, physician or healthcare professional. The medication does need to be in the original container with prescription label attached. Your center is in compliance with requirements. We discussed training and equipping your teachers using the resources for Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: On February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—is being 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. Understanding the New QRIS 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. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for videos, new resources and updates. You asked about the quality point option. We shared that the most current information can be found on our website regarding the pathways. We discussed the I will review the following ABCMS (Criminal Background System) requirement at your annual compliance visit: 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.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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 164 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 89%. The last annual compliance visit was conducted August 27, 2024. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Margie Kelly, Associate Director and Shannon Settles, Administrative Assistant. I stated the reason for the visit. Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant, accompanied me today to review staff and training worksheets. Casey Mullis, Head of School, met with us to discuss the visit and upcoming star rated license pathways. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed each learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, breakfast, activity areas, teacher directed activities, music and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for eight (8) new staff hired since the annual compliance visit were reviewed verifying CBC Qualifying Letter, First Aid/ CPR certification, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety training. Upon review of the staff files, it was observed that the Shaken Baby Policy Signature Sheet was duplicated in files of staff hired in September 2024. All required information was included on the duplicate sheet. The following child care requirements were monitored during today’s visit: License Posted/Permit Restrictions: The license was posted, and restrictions were in compliance. Supervision: Each group of children was 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. CPR: Each staff has current CPR. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ITS-SIDS: Staff requiring ITS-SIDS certification were current and in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: Safe sleep policy was posted and in compliance. Sleep Charts were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams and Sunscreens were monitored, and a violation was cited. See violations section for more details. Emergency Medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: A violation was cited for sunscreen and diaper cream left in a child’s backpack accessible to children. Storage of Medication: All medication was observed stored in compliance. General Safety: A violation was cited for plastic bags/small parts accessible to children and surge protectors lower than five feet with uncovered outlets. 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 and found un compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed December 16, 2024 with a superior rating and eight (8) demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 14, 2024. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was monitored and found in compliance. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 Spaces 1, 2 and 3 multi port surge protectors were accessible to children without outlet covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 815 Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In Spaces 1-4 strings of Christmas lights were hanging lower than five feet with cords accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Spaces 2 and 6 sunscreen was in a back pack accessible to children. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3, Cetaphil did not have a permission to administer form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 3 and Space 6, sunscreen expired March, 2025 was not returned or discarded. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Spaces 1 - 5 plastic bags were lower than five feet accessible to children under three and teacher supplies with small clips, pen caps and binder clips were in on counter lower than five feet accessible to children. .0604(q) 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 April 22, 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. Email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 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. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed printing and posting the most current Summary of Law dated 2/2025.We discussed posting a tobacco-free campus sign at the entrance to the building. We discussed the Shaken Baby Policy Signature Sheet does not need to be duplicated in files of staff and recommend that you use the signature sheet that is included with the form and policy found on our website. We discussed cords hanging down in infant and toddler rooms, small parts and plastic accessible to children under three. We discussed moving all teacher supplies to a shelf higher than five feet and moving the bag storage bins higher so that the bottom of the storage is higher than five feet. We discussed water bottles in the classrooms serving three – five-year-olds are not dated since they are taken to the kitchen daily and sanitized. We discussed that non-emergency prescription medication permission to administer forms can be signed by a parent, physician or healthcare professional. The medication does need to be in the original container with prescription label attached. Your center is in compliance with requirements. We discussed training and equipping your teachers using the resources for Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: On February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—is being 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. Understanding the New QRIS 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. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for videos, new resources and updates. You asked about the quality point option. We shared that the most current information can be found on our website regarding the pathways. We discussed the I will review the following ABCMS (Criminal Background System) requirement at your annual compliance visit: 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.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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 164 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 89%. The last annual compliance visit was conducted August 27, 2024. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Margie Kelly, Associate Director and Shannon Settles, Administrative Assistant. I stated the reason for the visit. Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant, accompanied me today to review staff and training worksheets. Casey Mullis, Head of School, met with us to discuss the visit and upcoming star rated license pathways. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed each learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, breakfast, activity areas, teacher directed activities, music and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for eight (8) new staff hired since the annual compliance visit were reviewed verifying CBC Qualifying Letter, First Aid/ CPR certification, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety training. Upon review of the staff files, it was observed that the Shaken Baby Policy Signature Sheet was duplicated in files of staff hired in September 2024. All required information was included on the duplicate sheet. The following child care requirements were monitored during today’s visit: License Posted/Permit Restrictions: The license was posted, and restrictions were in compliance. Supervision: Each group of children was 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. CPR: Each staff has current CPR. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ITS-SIDS: Staff requiring ITS-SIDS certification were current and in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: Safe sleep policy was posted and in compliance. Sleep Charts were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams and Sunscreens were monitored, and a violation was cited. See violations section for more details. Emergency Medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: A violation was cited for sunscreen and diaper cream left in a child’s backpack accessible to children. Storage of Medication: All medication was observed stored in compliance. General Safety: A violation was cited for plastic bags/small parts accessible to children and surge protectors lower than five feet with uncovered outlets. 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 and found un compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed December 16, 2024 with a superior rating and eight (8) demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 14, 2024. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was monitored and found in compliance. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 Spaces 1, 2 and 3 multi port surge protectors were accessible to children without outlet covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 815 Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In Spaces 1-4 strings of Christmas lights were hanging lower than five feet with cords accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Spaces 2 and 6 sunscreen was in a back pack accessible to children. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3, Cetaphil did not have a permission to administer form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 3 and Space 6, sunscreen expired March, 2025 was not returned or discarded. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Spaces 1 - 5 plastic bags were lower than five feet accessible to children under three and teacher supplies with small clips, pen caps and binder clips were in on counter lower than five feet accessible to children. .0604(q) 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 April 22, 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. Email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 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. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed printing and posting the most current Summary of Law dated 2/2025.We discussed posting a tobacco-free campus sign at the entrance to the building. We discussed the Shaken Baby Policy Signature Sheet does not need to be duplicated in files of staff and recommend that you use the signature sheet that is included with the form and policy found on our website. We discussed cords hanging down in infant and toddler rooms, small parts and plastic accessible to children under three. We discussed moving all teacher supplies to a shelf higher than five feet and moving the bag storage bins higher so that the bottom of the storage is higher than five feet. We discussed water bottles in the classrooms serving three – five-year-olds are not dated since they are taken to the kitchen daily and sanitized. We discussed that non-emergency prescription medication permission to administer forms can be signed by a parent, physician or healthcare professional. The medication does need to be in the original container with prescription label attached. Your center is in compliance with requirements. We discussed training and equipping your teachers using the resources for Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: On February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—is being 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. Understanding the New QRIS 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. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for videos, new resources and updates. You asked about the quality point option. We shared that the most current information can be found on our website regarding the pathways. We discussed the I will review the following ABCMS (Criminal Background System) requirement at your annual compliance visit: 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.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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 164 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 89%. The last annual compliance visit was conducted August 27, 2024. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Margie Kelly, Associate Director and Shannon Settles, Administrative Assistant. I stated the reason for the visit. Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant, accompanied me today to review staff and training worksheets. Casey Mullis, Head of School, met with us to discuss the visit and upcoming star rated license pathways. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed each learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, breakfast, activity areas, teacher directed activities, music and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The files for eight (8) new staff hired since the annual compliance visit were reviewed verifying CBC Qualifying Letter, First Aid/ CPR certification, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. The Staff and Training Worksheets were also reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety training. Upon review of the staff files, it was observed that the Shaken Baby Policy Signature Sheet was duplicated in files of staff hired in September 2024. All required information was included on the duplicate sheet. The following child care requirements were monitored during today’s visit: License Posted/Permit Restrictions: The license was posted, and restrictions were in compliance. Supervision: Each group of children was 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. CPR: Each staff has current CPR. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. ITS-SIDS: Staff requiring ITS-SIDS certification were current and in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: Safe sleep policy was posted and in compliance. Sleep Charts were monitored and found in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams and Sunscreens were monitored, and a violation was cited. See violations section for more details. Emergency Medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: A violation was cited for sunscreen and diaper cream left in a child’s backpack accessible to children. Storage of Medication: All medication was observed stored in compliance. General Safety: A violation was cited for plastic bags/small parts accessible to children and surge protectors lower than five feet with uncovered outlets. 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 and found un compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed December 16, 2024 with a superior rating and eight (8) demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 14, 2024. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was monitored and found in compliance. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 Spaces 1, 2 and 3 multi port surge protectors were accessible to children without outlet covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 815 Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In Spaces 1-4 strings of Christmas lights were hanging lower than five feet with cords accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Spaces 2 and 6 sunscreen was in a back pack accessible to children. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3, Cetaphil did not have a permission to administer form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 3 and Space 6, sunscreen expired March, 2025 was not returned or discarded. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Spaces 1 - 5 plastic bags were lower than five feet accessible to children under three and teacher supplies with small clips, pen caps and binder clips were in on counter lower than five feet accessible to children. .0604(q) 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 April 22, 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. Email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 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. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. We discussed printing and posting the most current Summary of Law dated 2/2025.We discussed posting a tobacco-free campus sign at the entrance to the building. We discussed the Shaken Baby Policy Signature Sheet does not need to be duplicated in files of staff and recommend that you use the signature sheet that is included with the form and policy found on our website. We discussed cords hanging down in infant and toddler rooms, small parts and plastic accessible to children under three. We discussed moving all teacher supplies to a shelf higher than five feet and moving the bag storage bins higher so that the bottom of the storage is higher than five feet. We discussed water bottles in the classrooms serving three – five-year-olds are not dated since they are taken to the kitchen daily and sanitized. We discussed that non-emergency prescription medication permission to administer forms can be signed by a parent, physician or healthcare professional. The medication does need to be in the original container with prescription label attached. Your center is in compliance with requirements. We discussed training and equipping your teachers using the resources for Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: On February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—is being 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. Understanding the New QRIS 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. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for videos, new resources and updates. You asked about the quality point option. We shared that the most current information can be found on our website regarding the pathways. We discussed the I will review the following ABCMS (Criminal Background System) requirement at your annual compliance visit: 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.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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/27/2024 Number Present: 135 Completed Date: 8/27/2024 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:35 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. T. Besser, Director, assisted me with the visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. A sanitation inspection was completed June 26, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted August 14, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. A lockdown drill was conducted on August 8, 2024, and a fire drill on August 23, 2024. Playground Safety checklists were also reviewed today and occurring monthly as required. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on August 26, 2024, and Providence Preparatory School was listed as current- active. A walk-through of the facility was completed with the Director, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, free play of indoor and outdoor activity areas, group time, teacher directed activities and transitions. Staff were observed supervising activities and assisting children with personal care routines. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. There have been three new staff hired since a Routine Unannounced visit was conducted on March 18, 2024. Files for the new staff were monitored as well as ten percent of existing staff files. The following violation was observed today. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 10, 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: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1, pipette baby diaper cream for one child expired January 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. An application for employment for two new staff was not on file. .0302(d)(1)(A) The following technical assistance was provided: -A discussion was with the Director regarding use of sound machines in the infant room. Based on the American Pediatric Academy they should be used at a low tone and according to manufacturer’s guidelines. Multiply sound machines should not be used at the same time and cords cannot be accessible. -No prescription or over-the-counter medication and no topical, non-medical ointment, repellent, lotion, cream, fluoridated toothpaste, or powder shall be administered to any child after the expiration date. The Director stated the staff in each classroom review prescription and over-the-counter medication monthly to ensure compliance. I recommend an administrator monitor prescription and over-the-counter medications at least quarterly. - All staff must have an application for employment on file that includes date of birth. A conversation was held with the Director regarding the hiring process. Based on the process, a suggestion was made to have all new hires complete an application once a decision has been made. -Vehicles used for transportation must be monitored prior to transporting children to ensure the safety of passengers. I observed a broom and mop located on the floor in the back of one of the buses used for transportation. A conversation was held with the Director regarding items that are not anchored down and the safety concerns. The Director stated the bus had not been used today. She removed both during the visit. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/27/2024 Number Present: 135 Completed Date: 8/27/2024 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:35 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. T. Besser, Director, assisted me with the visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 4, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point by staff benefits and an infrastructure for parent involvement. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled in. A sanitation inspection was completed June 26, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted August 14, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. A lockdown drill was conducted on August 8, 2024, and a fire drill on August 23, 2024. Playground Safety checklists were also reviewed today and occurring monthly as required. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on August 26, 2024, and Providence Preparatory School was listed as current- active. A walk-through of the facility was completed with the Director, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, free play of indoor and outdoor activity areas, group time, teacher directed activities and transitions. Staff were observed supervising activities and assisting children with personal care routines. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. There have been three new staff hired since a Routine Unannounced visit was conducted on March 18, 2024. Files for the new staff were monitored as well as ten percent of existing staff files. The following violation was observed today. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 10, 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: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1, pipette baby diaper cream for one child expired January 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. An application for employment for two new staff was not on file. .0302(d)(1)(A) The following technical assistance was provided: -A discussion was with the Director regarding use of sound machines in the infant room. Based on the American Pediatric Academy they should be used at a low tone and according to manufacturer’s guidelines. Multiply sound machines should not be used at the same time and cords cannot be accessible. -No prescription or over-the-counter medication and no topical, non-medical ointment, repellent, lotion, cream, fluoridated toothpaste, or powder shall be administered to any child after the expiration date. The Director stated the staff in each classroom review prescription and over-the-counter medication monthly to ensure compliance. I recommend an administrator monitor prescription and over-the-counter medications at least quarterly. - All staff must have an application for employment on file that includes date of birth. A conversation was held with the Director regarding the hiring process. Based on the process, a suggestion was made to have all new hires complete an application once a decision has been made. -Vehicles used for transportation must be monitored prior to transporting children to ensure the safety of passengers. I observed a broom and mop located on the floor in the back of one of the buses used for transportation. A conversation was held with the Director regarding items that are not anchored down and the safety concerns. The Director stated the bus had not been used today. She removed both during the visit. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/18/2024 Number Present: 159 Completed Date: 3/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of March 4, 2019. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 93%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed March 14, 2024, and Providence Preparatory School, LLC was listed as current- active. T. Besser, Director assisted me with today’s visit. We conducted a walk-through of the facility. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. During the walk-through, children were observed in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. There have been four new staff members hired since the annual compliance visit conducted on September 6, 2023. Files for the new staff were monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheets were reviewed to verify existing staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 16, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on November 30, 2023, with five demerits and a “Superior” classification. The last fire drill was conducted on February 26, 2024 and a lockdown drill on March 6, 2024. Outdoor safety checks were also monitored today and occurring monthly as required. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's First Aid certification expired March 3, 2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's CPR certification expired March 3, 2024. .1102(d) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #7, a child's parent permission to administer Auvi-Q and Benadryl expired February 2024. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 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: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: -The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Standing authorization for chronic medical conditions is good for up to six months. -A conversation was held with the Director regarding requirements for when First and CPR must be completed. First Aid and CPR training must be completed within 90 days of hire date and shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/6/2023 Number Present: 137 Completed Date: 9/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 03:00 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 March 4, 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 93%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Director, T. Besser. 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 personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor and outdoor learning activities. Staff members were observed interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner while supervising and participating in activities with the children. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 16, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 20, 2023, with four demerits and a Superior rating. The last fire drill was conducted on September 5, 2023, and a Shelter-in-place drill on June 13, 2023. Outdoor safety inspections were monitored today and are occurring monthly as required. Ten percent of the children’s records were monitored today. I received a copy of the Staff and Training Worksheets today. Ten percent of existing staff records were monitored today. There have been four new staff members hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on March 15, 2023. Files for the new staff were monitored today. There were two violations cited and one corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In space #2, the Safe Sleep policy was not posted. .0606(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member did not have verification on file that an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan had been completed annually. The last evaluation and staff development plan on file was dated August 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Technical Assistance/General Information: 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 includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. The facility is in cohort #2 which means their preparation year will begin July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a reassessment year of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. A conversation was held with the Director regarding the violations cited. Below is the rule reference for each violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0606 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (b) The center shall post a copy of its safe sleep policy about infant safe sleep practices in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by September 20, 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 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003455 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/6/2023 Number Present: 137 Completed Date: 9/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 03:00 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 March 4, 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 93%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Director, T. Besser. 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 personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor and outdoor learning activities. Staff members were observed interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner while supervising and participating in activities with the children. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 16, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 20, 2023, with four demerits and a Superior rating. The last fire drill was conducted on September 5, 2023, and a Shelter-in-place drill on June 13, 2023. Outdoor safety inspections were monitored today and are occurring monthly as required. Ten percent of the children’s records were monitored today. I received a copy of the Staff and Training Worksheets today. Ten percent of existing staff records were monitored today. There have been four new staff members hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on March 15, 2023. Files for the new staff were monitored today. There were two violations cited and one corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In space #2, the Safe Sleep policy was not posted. .0606(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member did not have verification on file that an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan had been completed annually. The last evaluation and staff development plan on file was dated August 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Technical Assistance/General Information: 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 includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. The facility is in cohort #2 which means their preparation year will begin July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a reassessment year of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. A conversation was held with the Director regarding the violations cited. Below is the rule reference for each violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0606 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (b) The center shall post a copy of its safe sleep policy about infant safe sleep practices in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by September 20, 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