10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: Spoiled Rotten Scholars Facility ID: 60004401 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Five-Star Rated License based on meeting requirements at the five-star level for classroom and instructional quality. The effective date of the license is January 16, 2026. Upon arrival I was greeted by Aisha Owens, Director. We completed a walk-through of the facility. I observed children in the indoor learning and outdoor environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas. Staff members were observed supervising activities, and assisting with personal care routines and teacher directed activities. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on July 7, 2026, and Spoiled Rotten Scholars LLC was listed as current-active. A sanitation inspection was completed April 7, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last approved fire inspection was received on July 2, 2025. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A shelter-in-place drill and lockdown drill was conducted May 2, 2026. A monthly fire drill was conducted June 22, 2026. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. The facility does not provide transportation. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. The worksheets were also used to verify staff having current criminal background qualifying letters, first aid, CPR training and ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room and BSAC training for school age group leaders. There has been one new staff hired since a temporary time period visit was conducted on December 16, 2026. The personal files and medical files for the new staff member and ten percent of existing staff were monitored. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last approved fire inspection was received July 2, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A small portion of the plastic border around the mulch on the school age playground and preschool playground was in poor repair. The plastic had cracked and was broken creating an opening on the top of the border. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #4b, a bottle of Cetirizine was not stored in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #4b, Desitin diaper cream was present without medical authorization from a parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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. The safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant room. .0606(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 22, 2026, a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: Electrical Fans- Fans may be used if they are mounted out of reach of the children or have mesh guard cover to prevent access by the children from placing their fingers or other items through the openings. Emergency Medication- Medication that accompanies lifesaving medication such as Benadryl, Zyrtec, etc., must be stored in locked storage. Emergency Medical Care Information- Contact information for people listed on the application that children can be released to and contacted in the event of an emergency must be updated annually. If there are no changes, the parents can initial and date that the information is still current. The child care rule is included for your reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. Safe Sleep Policy- The policy must be posted in the space where children twelve months and younger are present. Although, the policy was not posted a safe sleep poster was posted instead. The child care rule is included for your reference. 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. I encourage you to utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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 or Licensing Supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at Amy.Italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: Spoiled Rotten Scholars Facility ID: 60004401 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Five-Star Rated License based on meeting requirements at the five-star level for classroom and instructional quality. The effective date of the license is January 16, 2026. Upon arrival I was greeted by Aisha Owens, Director. We completed a walk-through of the facility. I observed children in the indoor learning and outdoor environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas. Staff members were observed supervising activities, and assisting with personal care routines and teacher directed activities. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on July 7, 2026, and Spoiled Rotten Scholars LLC was listed as current-active. A sanitation inspection was completed April 7, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last approved fire inspection was received on July 2, 2025. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A shelter-in-place drill and lockdown drill was conducted May 2, 2026. A monthly fire drill was conducted June 22, 2026. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. The facility does not provide transportation. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. The worksheets were also used to verify staff having current criminal background qualifying letters, first aid, CPR training and ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room and BSAC training for school age group leaders. There has been one new staff hired since a temporary time period visit was conducted on December 16, 2026. The personal files and medical files for the new staff member and ten percent of existing staff were monitored. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last approved fire inspection was received July 2, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A small portion of the plastic border around the mulch on the school age playground and preschool playground was in poor repair. The plastic had cracked and was broken creating an opening on the top of the border. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #4b, a bottle of Cetirizine was not stored in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #4b, Desitin diaper cream was present without medical authorization from a parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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. The safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant room. .0606(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 22, 2026, a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: Electrical Fans- Fans may be used if they are mounted out of reach of the children or have mesh guard cover to prevent access by the children from placing their fingers or other items through the openings. Emergency Medication- Medication that accompanies lifesaving medication such as Benadryl, Zyrtec, etc., must be stored in locked storage. Emergency Medical Care Information- Contact information for people listed on the application that children can be released to and contacted in the event of an emergency must be updated annually. If there are no changes, the parents can initial and date that the information is still current. The child care rule is included for your reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. Safe Sleep Policy- The policy must be posted in the space where children twelve months and younger are present. Although, the policy was not posted a safe sleep poster was posted instead. The child care rule is included for your reference. 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. I encourage you to utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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 or Licensing Supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at Amy.Italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: Spoiled Rotten Scholars Facility ID: 60004401 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Five-Star Rated License based on meeting requirements at the five-star level for classroom and instructional quality. The effective date of the license is January 16, 2026. Upon arrival I was greeted by Aisha Owens, Director. We completed a walk-through of the facility. I observed children in the indoor learning and outdoor environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas. Staff members were observed supervising activities, and assisting with personal care routines and teacher directed activities. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on July 7, 2026, and Spoiled Rotten Scholars LLC was listed as current-active. A sanitation inspection was completed April 7, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last approved fire inspection was received on July 2, 2025. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A shelter-in-place drill and lockdown drill was conducted May 2, 2026. A monthly fire drill was conducted June 22, 2026. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. The facility does not provide transportation. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. The worksheets were also used to verify staff having current criminal background qualifying letters, first aid, CPR training and ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room and BSAC training for school age group leaders. There has been one new staff hired since a temporary time period visit was conducted on December 16, 2026. The personal files and medical files for the new staff member and ten percent of existing staff were monitored. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last approved fire inspection was received July 2, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A small portion of the plastic border around the mulch on the school age playground and preschool playground was in poor repair. The plastic had cracked and was broken creating an opening on the top of the border. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #4b, a bottle of Cetirizine was not stored in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #4b, Desitin diaper cream was present without medical authorization from a parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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. The safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant room. .0606(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 22, 2026, a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: Electrical Fans- Fans may be used if they are mounted out of reach of the children or have mesh guard cover to prevent access by the children from placing their fingers or other items through the openings. Emergency Medication- Medication that accompanies lifesaving medication such as Benadryl, Zyrtec, etc., must be stored in locked storage. Emergency Medical Care Information- Contact information for people listed on the application that children can be released to and contacted in the event of an emergency must be updated annually. If there are no changes, the parents can initial and date that the information is still current. The child care rule is included for your reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. Safe Sleep Policy- The policy must be posted in the space where children twelve months and younger are present. Although, the policy was not posted a safe sleep poster was posted instead. The child care rule is included for your reference. 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. I encourage you to utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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 or Licensing Supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at Amy.Italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Spoiled Rotten Scholars Facility ID: 60004401 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Five-Star Rated License based on meeting requirements at the five-star level for classroom and instructional quality. The effective date of the license is January 16, 2026. Upon arrival I was greeted by Aisha Owens, Director. We completed a walk-through of the facility. I observed children in the indoor learning and outdoor environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas. Staff members were observed supervising activities, and assisting with personal care routines and teacher directed activities. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on July 7, 2026, and Spoiled Rotten Scholars LLC was listed as current-active. A sanitation inspection was completed April 7, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last approved fire inspection was received on July 2, 2025. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A shelter-in-place drill and lockdown drill was conducted May 2, 2026. A monthly fire drill was conducted June 22, 2026. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. The facility does not provide transportation. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. The worksheets were also used to verify staff having current criminal background qualifying letters, first aid, CPR training and ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room and BSAC training for school age group leaders. There has been one new staff hired since a temporary time period visit was conducted on December 16, 2026. The personal files and medical files for the new staff member and ten percent of existing staff were monitored. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last approved fire inspection was received July 2, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A small portion of the plastic border around the mulch on the school age playground and preschool playground was in poor repair. The plastic had cracked and was broken creating an opening on the top of the border. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #4b, a bottle of Cetirizine was not stored in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #4b, Desitin diaper cream was present without medical authorization from a parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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. The safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant room. .0606(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 22, 2026, a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: Electrical Fans- Fans may be used if they are mounted out of reach of the children or have mesh guard cover to prevent access by the children from placing their fingers or other items through the openings. Emergency Medication- Medication that accompanies lifesaving medication such as Benadryl, Zyrtec, etc., must be stored in locked storage. Emergency Medical Care Information- Contact information for people listed on the application that children can be released to and contacted in the event of an emergency must be updated annually. If there are no changes, the parents can initial and date that the information is still current. The child care rule is included for your reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. Safe Sleep Policy- The policy must be posted in the space where children twelve months and younger are present. Although, the policy was not posted a safe sleep poster was posted instead. The child care rule is included for your reference. 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. I encourage you to utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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 or Licensing Supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at Amy.Italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Spoiled Rotten Scholars Facility ID: 60004401 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Five-Star Rated License based on meeting requirements at the five-star level for classroom and instructional quality. The effective date of the license is January 16, 2026. Upon arrival I was greeted by Aisha Owens, Director. We completed a walk-through of the facility. I observed children in the indoor learning and outdoor environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free choice of indoor and outdoor activity areas. Staff members were observed supervising activities, and assisting with personal care routines and teacher directed activities. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on July 7, 2026, and Spoiled Rotten Scholars LLC was listed as current-active. A sanitation inspection was completed April 7, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last approved fire inspection was received on July 2, 2025. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A shelter-in-place drill and lockdown drill was conducted May 2, 2026. A monthly fire drill was conducted June 22, 2026. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. The facility does not provide transportation. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. The worksheets were also used to verify staff having current criminal background qualifying letters, first aid, CPR training and ITS-SIDS training for staff working in the infant room and BSAC training for school age group leaders. There has been one new staff hired since a temporary time period visit was conducted on December 16, 2026. The personal files and medical files for the new staff member and ten percent of existing staff were monitored. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last approved fire inspection was received July 2, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A small portion of the plastic border around the mulch on the school age playground and preschool playground was in poor repair. The plastic had cracked and was broken creating an opening on the top of the border. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #4b, a bottle of Cetirizine was not stored in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #4b, Desitin diaper cream was present without medical authorization from a parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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. The safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant room. .0606(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 22, 2026, a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: Electrical Fans- Fans may be used if they are mounted out of reach of the children or have mesh guard cover to prevent access by the children from placing their fingers or other items through the openings. Emergency Medication- Medication that accompanies lifesaving medication such as Benadryl, Zyrtec, etc., must be stored in locked storage. Emergency Medical Care Information- Contact information for people listed on the application that children can be released to and contacted in the event of an emergency must be updated annually. If there are no changes, the parents can initial and date that the information is still current. The child care rule is included for your reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (c) Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency; (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional; (3) any chronic illness and any medication taken for that illness; and (4) any other information that has a direct bearing on ensuring safe medical treatment for the child. This emergency medical care information shall be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and shall be updated as changes occur and at least annually. Safe Sleep Policy- The policy must be posted in the space where children twelve months and younger are present. Although, the policy was not posted a safe sleep poster was posted instead. The child care rule is included for your reference. 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. I encourage you to utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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 or Licensing Supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at Amy.Italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.