10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL ON SARDIS Facility ID: 60001638 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2025 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 5/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 18, 2024. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued August 7, 2024, meeting reduced enhanced ratio and enhanced space. The compliance history prior to today’s visit was 91%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Devorah Weiss, Director and Shterna Scheiman, Administrative Assistant, I stated the reason for the visit. 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 center play, story time, music, gross motor play, personal care routines, lunch and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The Staff and Training Worksheet was used to verify files for six (6) 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 veteran staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety training. The following childcare requirements were monitored during today’s visit: License Posted/Permit Restrictions: The license was posted in the office, and restrictions were in compliance. The Director moved the license to a prominent place in the hallway to be visible to parents. 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. The Director and Assistant Director stated they are working to complete the Moodle training and will maintain the roster in ABCMS. 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 a violation was cited. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams and Sunscreens were monitored, and violations were cited. See the violations section for more details. Emergency Medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: A violation was cited for hazardous materials accessible to children. See violations for details. 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. A violation was cited for water bottles not labeled. See the violations and technical assistance section of the visit summary. 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 January 17, 2025, with a superior rating and fifteen (15) demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on June 3, 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. A shelter in place drill was conducted March 12, 2025. The previous drill was conducted on December 10, 2024. We discussed conducting the drill within three months by monitoring the day the drills are conducted from the previous onth. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 Space 6, a cabinet lock was observed broken, White out was observed accessible to children on a shelf lower then five (5) feet. In Space 6 and Space 8 sanitizing solution was aobsered in an unlocked cabinet o a shelf lower than five (5) feet. .2820(b) 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 4 insect repellant was observed expired 5/20/2025 and Space 6 ,Aquaphor was observed expired March, 2025. .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 4, 6, 7. and 8 small parts and plastic was accessible to children. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space 8, it was documented that on May 12, 2025 at 9:55 am, a child was initially placed on tummy in the crib. .0606(g) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. A tobacco free facility sign was not posted at the entrance of the facility. .0604(i) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Parent permission to administer forms were expired in Spaces 2, 3, and 5. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 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 June 10, 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/Provider Documents and Forms: 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. All updated forms are also available including the NC Summary of Law and the current Staff and Training Worksheets. We discussed the following: Your annual fire inspection is due June 3, 2024. Please send a copy of the inspection to me within one week of the completed report. The DCDEE Fire Inspection Sheet can be found on our website under Provider Documents and Forms. We discussed reviewing the fire code requirements to maintain compliance regarding items hanging from the ceiling and the amount of wall space covered. We discussed monitoring classrooms serving children under three years of age for plastic bags/small parts accessible to children. The rule can be found at 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. We discussed labeling all water bottles with each child’s name as well as the date. We discussed training your teachers to monitor all backpacks and/or diaper bags daily since they are stored accessible to children (stored lower than five (5) feet) for hazardous materials We discussed training your teachers to monitor medications and/or develop a spreadsheet for administration to eliminate expiration date violations for medications and permission to administer forms. We discussed your attempts to get your EPR updated. I reviewed a draft dated May 27, 2025, your email to technical support and the attempted dates on your portal. While I was completing the visit you were able to switch browser from Google Chrome to Internet Explorer to access the plan and download the plan. The plan was updated September 18, 2024 as well. We discussed continued training and equipping your teachers using the resources for Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS. You completed the ERS process in June 2024 however, on-going training will be available for your staff. 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. We discussed that 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

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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL ON SARDIS Facility ID: 60001638 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2025 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 5/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 18, 2024. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued August 7, 2024, meeting reduced enhanced ratio and enhanced space. The compliance history prior to today’s visit was 91%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Devorah Weiss, Director and Shterna Scheiman, Administrative Assistant, I stated the reason for the visit. 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 center play, story time, music, gross motor play, personal care routines, lunch and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The Staff and Training Worksheet was used to verify files for six (6) 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 veteran staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety training. The following childcare requirements were monitored during today’s visit: License Posted/Permit Restrictions: The license was posted in the office, and restrictions were in compliance. The Director moved the license to a prominent place in the hallway to be visible to parents. 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. The Director and Assistant Director stated they are working to complete the Moodle training and will maintain the roster in ABCMS. 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 a violation was cited. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams and Sunscreens were monitored, and violations were cited. See the violations section for more details. Emergency Medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: A violation was cited for hazardous materials accessible to children. See violations for details. 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. A violation was cited for water bottles not labeled. See the violations and technical assistance section of the visit summary. 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 January 17, 2025, with a superior rating and fifteen (15) demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on June 3, 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. A shelter in place drill was conducted March 12, 2025. The previous drill was conducted on December 10, 2024. We discussed conducting the drill within three months by monitoring the day the drills are conducted from the previous onth. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 Space 6, a cabinet lock was observed broken, White out was observed accessible to children on a shelf lower then five (5) feet. In Space 6 and Space 8 sanitizing solution was aobsered in an unlocked cabinet o a shelf lower than five (5) feet. .2820(b) 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 4 insect repellant was observed expired 5/20/2025 and Space 6 ,Aquaphor was observed expired March, 2025. .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 4, 6, 7. and 8 small parts and plastic was accessible to children. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space 8, it was documented that on May 12, 2025 at 9:55 am, a child was initially placed on tummy in the crib. .0606(g) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. A tobacco free facility sign was not posted at the entrance of the facility. .0604(i) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Parent permission to administer forms were expired in Spaces 2, 3, and 5. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 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 June 10, 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/Provider Documents and Forms: 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. All updated forms are also available including the NC Summary of Law and the current Staff and Training Worksheets. We discussed the following: Your annual fire inspection is due June 3, 2024. Please send a copy of the inspection to me within one week of the completed report. The DCDEE Fire Inspection Sheet can be found on our website under Provider Documents and Forms. We discussed reviewing the fire code requirements to maintain compliance regarding items hanging from the ceiling and the amount of wall space covered. We discussed monitoring classrooms serving children under three years of age for plastic bags/small parts accessible to children. The rule can be found at 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. We discussed labeling all water bottles with each child’s name as well as the date. We discussed training your teachers to monitor all backpacks and/or diaper bags daily since they are stored accessible to children (stored lower than five (5) feet) for hazardous materials We discussed training your teachers to monitor medications and/or develop a spreadsheet for administration to eliminate expiration date violations for medications and permission to administer forms. We discussed your attempts to get your EPR updated. I reviewed a draft dated May 27, 2025, your email to technical support and the attempted dates on your portal. While I was completing the visit you were able to switch browser from Google Chrome to Internet Explorer to access the plan and download the plan. The plan was updated September 18, 2024 as well. We discussed continued training and equipping your teachers using the resources for Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS. You completed the ERS process in June 2024 however, on-going training will be available for your staff. 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. We discussed that 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: THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL ON SARDIS Facility ID: 60001638 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2025 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 5/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 18, 2024. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued August 7, 2024, meeting reduced enhanced ratio and enhanced space. The compliance history prior to today’s visit was 91%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Devorah Weiss, Director and Shterna Scheiman, Administrative Assistant, I stated the reason for the visit. 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 center play, story time, music, gross motor play, personal care routines, lunch and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The Staff and Training Worksheet was used to verify files for six (6) 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 veteran staff were current with criminal background checks, ITS-SIDS training, First Aid and CPR certification and health and safety training. The following childcare requirements were monitored during today’s visit: License Posted/Permit Restrictions: The license was posted in the office, and restrictions were in compliance. The Director moved the license to a prominent place in the hallway to be visible to parents. 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. The Director and Assistant Director stated they are working to complete the Moodle training and will maintain the roster in ABCMS. 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 a violation was cited. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: Diaper creams and Sunscreens were monitored, and violations were cited. See the violations section for more details. Emergency Medications were monitored and found in compliance. Storage of Hazardous Substances: A violation was cited for hazardous materials accessible to children. See violations for details. 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. A violation was cited for water bottles not labeled. See the violations and technical assistance section of the visit summary. 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 January 17, 2025, with a superior rating and fifteen (15) demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on June 3, 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. A shelter in place drill was conducted March 12, 2025. The previous drill was conducted on December 10, 2024. We discussed conducting the drill within three months by monitoring the day the drills are conducted from the previous onth. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 Space 6, a cabinet lock was observed broken, White out was observed accessible to children on a shelf lower then five (5) feet. In Space 6 and Space 8 sanitizing solution was aobsered in an unlocked cabinet o a shelf lower than five (5) feet. .2820(b) 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 4 insect repellant was observed expired 5/20/2025 and Space 6 ,Aquaphor was observed expired March, 2025. .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 4, 6, 7. and 8 small parts and plastic was accessible to children. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space 8, it was documented that on May 12, 2025 at 9:55 am, a child was initially placed on tummy in the crib. .0606(g) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. A tobacco free facility sign was not posted at the entrance of the facility. .0604(i) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Parent permission to administer forms were expired in Spaces 2, 3, and 5. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 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 June 10, 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/Provider Documents and Forms: 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. All updated forms are also available including the NC Summary of Law and the current Staff and Training Worksheets. We discussed the following: Your annual fire inspection is due June 3, 2024. Please send a copy of the inspection to me within one week of the completed report. The DCDEE Fire Inspection Sheet can be found on our website under Provider Documents and Forms. We discussed reviewing the fire code requirements to maintain compliance regarding items hanging from the ceiling and the amount of wall space covered. We discussed monitoring classrooms serving children under three years of age for plastic bags/small parts accessible to children. The rule can be found at 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. We discussed labeling all water bottles with each child’s name as well as the date. We discussed training your teachers to monitor all backpacks and/or diaper bags daily since they are stored accessible to children (stored lower than five (5) feet) for hazardous materials We discussed training your teachers to monitor medications and/or develop a spreadsheet for administration to eliminate expiration date violations for medications and permission to administer forms. We discussed your attempts to get your EPR updated. I reviewed a draft dated May 27, 2025, your email to technical support and the attempted dates on your portal. While I was completing the visit you were able to switch browser from Google Chrome to Internet Explorer to access the plan and download the plan. The plan was updated September 18, 2024 as well. We discussed continued training and equipping your teachers using the resources for Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS. You completed the ERS process in June 2024 however, on-going training will be available for your staff. 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. We discussed that 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: THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL ON SARDIS Facility ID: 60001638 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:05 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. D. Weiss, Director and S. Scheiman, Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 23, 2017, however, the facility recently went through the rated license process and paperwork has been submitted to issues the facility a five-star license with an effective date of August 7, 2024. The last annual compliance visit was conducted September 26, 2023. A sanitation inspection was completed July 11, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 3, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. A lockdown drill was conducted on June 26, 2024 and the last fire drill was conducted on September 12, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on September 16, 2024, and Merkos Linyonei Chinuch Lavavitch of North Carolina, Inc. was listed as current- active. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, 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 and transitions. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. There have been six new staff hired since the rated license visit was conducted on March 19, 2024. Files for the new staff were also monitored as well as ten percent of existing staff files. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Rotting wood was observed on a stump and wood barrier used around a garden area causing potential splintering hazards. .0601(c) 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 space #5, there was an aerosol can of shaving cream located in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, a container of petroleum jelly was present for one child without written authorization from a parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #2, a bottle of Allergy Relief medication was not in the manufacturer's original packaging 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 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 October 2, 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: -Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -A conversation was held with the Director regarding sound machines and lighting in the classrooms during rest time, specifically in the infant room. Lighting should be so that when visual checks are conducted you can see the rise and fall of the chest, skin color and possible overheating. Noise levels should be kept at a level so that you can hear if children are in distress. Based on the American Pediatric Academy sound machines 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. -All aerosol cans must be stored in locked storage. -All diaper creams, sunscreens and bugs repellent must be labeled with child’s name. -Prescription and over-the-counter medication must be stored in the original packaging and stored in locked storage. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (4) Over-the-counter medications, such as cough syrup, decongestant, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, topical antibiotic cream for abrasions, or medication for intestinal disorders shall be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging on which the child's name is written or labeled and shall be accompanied by written instructions specifying: (a) the child's name; (b) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medication (c) the amount and frequency of the dosages, which shall not exceed the amount and frequency of the dosages on the manufacturer's label; (d) the signature of the parent, physician or other health professional; and (e) the date the instructions were signed by the parent, physician or other health professional. -During monthly playground inspections particular attention should be placed on the condition of wood/stumps used on the preschool playground. Rotted wood was observed on a stump and barrier placed around a garden area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL ON SARDIS Facility ID: 60001638 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:05 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. D. Weiss, Director and S. Scheiman, Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 23, 2017, however, the facility recently went through the rated license process and paperwork has been submitted to issues the facility a five-star license with an effective date of August 7, 2024. The last annual compliance visit was conducted September 26, 2023. A sanitation inspection was completed July 11, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 3, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. A lockdown drill was conducted on June 26, 2024 and the last fire drill was conducted on September 12, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on September 16, 2024, and Merkos Linyonei Chinuch Lavavitch of North Carolina, Inc. was listed as current- active. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, 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 and transitions. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. There have been six new staff hired since the rated license visit was conducted on March 19, 2024. Files for the new staff were also monitored as well as ten percent of existing staff files. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Rotting wood was observed on a stump and wood barrier used around a garden area causing potential splintering hazards. .0601(c) 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 space #5, there was an aerosol can of shaving cream located in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, a container of petroleum jelly was present for one child without written authorization from a parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #2, a bottle of Allergy Relief medication was not in the manufacturer's original packaging 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 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 October 2, 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: -Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -A conversation was held with the Director regarding sound machines and lighting in the classrooms during rest time, specifically in the infant room. Lighting should be so that when visual checks are conducted you can see the rise and fall of the chest, skin color and possible overheating. Noise levels should be kept at a level so that you can hear if children are in distress. Based on the American Pediatric Academy sound machines 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. -All aerosol cans must be stored in locked storage. -All diaper creams, sunscreens and bugs repellent must be labeled with child’s name. -Prescription and over-the-counter medication must be stored in the original packaging and stored in locked storage. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (4) Over-the-counter medications, such as cough syrup, decongestant, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, topical antibiotic cream for abrasions, or medication for intestinal disorders shall be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging on which the child's name is written or labeled and shall be accompanied by written instructions specifying: (a) the child's name; (b) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medication (c) the amount and frequency of the dosages, which shall not exceed the amount and frequency of the dosages on the manufacturer's label; (d) the signature of the parent, physician or other health professional; and (e) the date the instructions were signed by the parent, physician or other health professional. -During monthly playground inspections particular attention should be placed on the condition of wood/stumps used on the preschool playground. Rotted wood was observed on a stump and barrier placed around a garden area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL ON SARDIS Facility ID: 60001638 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:05 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. D. Weiss, Director and S. Scheiman, Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 23, 2017, however, the facility recently went through the rated license process and paperwork has been submitted to issues the facility a five-star license with an effective date of August 7, 2024. The last annual compliance visit was conducted September 26, 2023. A sanitation inspection was completed July 11, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 3, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. A lockdown drill was conducted on June 26, 2024 and the last fire drill was conducted on September 12, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on September 16, 2024, and Merkos Linyonei Chinuch Lavavitch of North Carolina, Inc. was listed as current- active. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, 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 and transitions. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. There have been six new staff hired since the rated license visit was conducted on March 19, 2024. Files for the new staff were also monitored as well as ten percent of existing staff files. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Rotting wood was observed on a stump and wood barrier used around a garden area causing potential splintering hazards. .0601(c) 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 space #5, there was an aerosol can of shaving cream located in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, a container of petroleum jelly was present for one child without written authorization from a parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #2, a bottle of Allergy Relief medication was not in the manufacturer's original packaging 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 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 October 2, 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: -Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -A conversation was held with the Director regarding sound machines and lighting in the classrooms during rest time, specifically in the infant room. Lighting should be so that when visual checks are conducted you can see the rise and fall of the chest, skin color and possible overheating. Noise levels should be kept at a level so that you can hear if children are in distress. Based on the American Pediatric Academy sound machines 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. -All aerosol cans must be stored in locked storage. -All diaper creams, sunscreens and bugs repellent must be labeled with child’s name. -Prescription and over-the-counter medication must be stored in the original packaging and stored in locked storage. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (4) Over-the-counter medications, such as cough syrup, decongestant, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, topical antibiotic cream for abrasions, or medication for intestinal disorders shall be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging on which the child's name is written or labeled and shall be accompanied by written instructions specifying: (a) the child's name; (b) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medication (c) the amount and frequency of the dosages, which shall not exceed the amount and frequency of the dosages on the manufacturer's label; (d) the signature of the parent, physician or other health professional; and (e) the date the instructions were signed by the parent, physician or other health professional. -During monthly playground inspections particular attention should be placed on the condition of wood/stumps used on the preschool playground. Rotted wood was observed on a stump and barrier placed around a garden area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. 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: THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL ON SARDIS Facility ID: 60001638 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:05 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. D. Weiss, Director and S. Scheiman, Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The facility currently operates with a five-star license, issued March 23, 2017, however, the facility recently went through the rated license process and paperwork has been submitted to issues the facility a five-star license with an effective date of August 7, 2024. The last annual compliance visit was conducted September 26, 2023. A sanitation inspection was completed July 11, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 3, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. A lockdown drill was conducted on June 26, 2024 and the last fire drill was conducted on September 12, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on September 16, 2024, and Merkos Linyonei Chinuch Lavavitch of North Carolina, Inc. was listed as current- active. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, 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 and transitions. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. There have been six new staff hired since the rated license visit was conducted on March 19, 2024. Files for the new staff were also monitored as well as ten percent of existing staff files. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Rotting wood was observed on a stump and wood barrier used around a garden area causing potential splintering hazards. .0601(c) 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 space #5, there was an aerosol can of shaving cream located in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, a container of petroleum jelly was present for one child without written authorization from a parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #2, a bottle of Allergy Relief medication was not in the manufacturer's original packaging 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 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 October 2, 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: -Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -A conversation was held with the Director regarding sound machines and lighting in the classrooms during rest time, specifically in the infant room. Lighting should be so that when visual checks are conducted you can see the rise and fall of the chest, skin color and possible overheating. Noise levels should be kept at a level so that you can hear if children are in distress. Based on the American Pediatric Academy sound machines 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. -All aerosol cans must be stored in locked storage. -All diaper creams, sunscreens and bugs repellent must be labeled with child’s name. -Prescription and over-the-counter medication must be stored in the original packaging and stored in locked storage. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (4) Over-the-counter medications, such as cough syrup, decongestant, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, topical antibiotic cream for abrasions, or medication for intestinal disorders shall be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging on which the child's name is written or labeled and shall be accompanied by written instructions specifying: (a) the child's name; (b) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medication (c) the amount and frequency of the dosages, which shall not exceed the amount and frequency of the dosages on the manufacturer's label; (d) the signature of the parent, physician or other health professional; and (e) the date the instructions were signed by the parent, physician or other health professional. -During monthly playground inspections particular attention should be placed on the condition of wood/stumps used on the preschool playground. Rotted wood was observed on a stump and barrier placed around a garden area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL ON SARDIS Facility ID: 60001638 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/26/2023 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 10:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. The facility has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of March 23, 2017. 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 86%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Director, D. Weiss. 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 August 2023 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, and free choice of indoor 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 June 16, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 11, 2023, with nine demerits and a Superior rating. The last fire drill was conducted on September 27, 2023, and a lockdown drill on September 19, 2023. Outdoor safety inspections were monitored today and are occurring monthly as required. Due to illness, I was not able to complete the visit. Another visit will be conducted to monitor children and staff files. There were two violations cited and corrected during the visit. 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 space #1, there was one outlet not protected by a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #5 and #7, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet or container. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) Technical Assistance/General Information: The facility will be renovating the toddler playground during the winter. The renovation is expected to take four to six weeks. A conversation was held with the Director today regarding an outdoor space for the toddlers to use during the renovations. The facility has off-premises permission for children to be outside of the fenced area. They will use the courtyard and a portion of the preschool playground which will be sectioned off during the renovations. We also discussed potentially dangerous equipment and materials being used during the renovation. The children will not have access to the area being renovated. The courtyard and preschool playground are not located near the playground being renovated. The construction workers will enter the playground from the back parking lot and if needed will use restrooms in another building that is separate from the child care center. 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 #1 which means their preparation year began July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with a reassessment year of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. A conversation was held with the Director regarding the violations cited. Below is the rule reference for each violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (d) Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL ON SARDIS Facility ID: 60001638 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/26/2023 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 10:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. The facility has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of March 23, 2017. 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 86%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Director, D. Weiss. 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 August 2023 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, and free choice of indoor 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 June 16, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 11, 2023, with nine demerits and a Superior rating. The last fire drill was conducted on September 27, 2023, and a lockdown drill on September 19, 2023. Outdoor safety inspections were monitored today and are occurring monthly as required. Due to illness, I was not able to complete the visit. Another visit will be conducted to monitor children and staff files. There were two violations cited and corrected during the visit. 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 space #1, there was one outlet not protected by a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #5 and #7, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet or container. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) Technical Assistance/General Information: The facility will be renovating the toddler playground during the winter. The renovation is expected to take four to six weeks. A conversation was held with the Director today regarding an outdoor space for the toddlers to use during the renovations. The facility has off-premises permission for children to be outside of the fenced area. They will use the courtyard and a portion of the preschool playground which will be sectioned off during the renovations. We also discussed potentially dangerous equipment and materials being used during the renovation. The children will not have access to the area being renovated. The courtyard and preschool playground are not located near the playground being renovated. The construction workers will enter the playground from the back parking lot and if needed will use restrooms in another building that is separate from the child care center. 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 #1 which means their preparation year began July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with a reassessment year of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. A conversation was held with the Director regarding the violations cited. Below is the rule reference for each violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (d) Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. 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