10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW KITUWAH ACADEMY Facility ID: 87000077 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 03:45 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tavish Brown, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left with you today. Today, Ms. Brown accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed prior to this visit. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98%) percent as of November 20, 2025. Permit type- Four Star issued on April 14, 2024. Special Services/Restrictions –1st shift; Meets enhanced space; Meets enhanced ratios Last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on December 04, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on October 31, 2025. The last emergency drill was practiced on November 18, 2025. The last playground inspection was documented on November 17, 2025. The last fire inspection was approved on December 17, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 04, 2025 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The program does not provide transportation. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Lillio Learning for Preschool Lead water testing was completed on September 19, 2024 with no hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing enrollment has started. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Ms. Brown. I observed the group with one-year-old children engaged during routine care needs and lunch time, which consisted of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, roll and milk. I observed the group with two-through-three-year-old was observed preparing for nap. I observed during outside free play. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the classroom for children ages one-year-of-age there were three (3) feeding plans that were not signed by the teacher or the parent. .0902(a) Technical assistance provided: Item #541 infant feeding plans are crucial in North Carolina child care centers because they ensure the child's safety, health, and proper development by providing tailored nutrition. These plans are required by law for infants under 15 months and ensure caregivers follow individual needs, including allergies, developmental stages, and specific instructions for breast milk or formula. They also promote healthy eating habits and give parents peace of mind, contributing to the child's physical and cognitive growth. The feeding plan must be signed by the parent and the staff showing that they agree with the feeding plan provided by the parent. Moving forward I would suggest checking the sheet for a signature and a date before a child starts in the one-year-old classroom. Achieving Compliance: 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. 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 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 will be conducted. You submitted your letter of compliance today and this item was marked corrected during visit. Consultation: You have completed the ABCMS training and are currently working on creating your 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW KITUWAH ACADEMY Facility ID: 87000077 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 03:45 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tavish Brown, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left with you today. Today, Ms. Brown accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed prior to this visit. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98%) percent as of November 20, 2025. Permit type- Four Star issued on April 14, 2024. Special Services/Restrictions –1st shift; Meets enhanced space; Meets enhanced ratios Last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on December 04, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on October 31, 2025. The last emergency drill was practiced on November 18, 2025. The last playground inspection was documented on November 17, 2025. The last fire inspection was approved on December 17, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 04, 2025 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The program does not provide transportation. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Lillio Learning for Preschool Lead water testing was completed on September 19, 2024 with no hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing enrollment has started. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Ms. Brown. I observed the group with one-year-old children engaged during routine care needs and lunch time, which consisted of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, roll and milk. I observed the group with two-through-three-year-old was observed preparing for nap. I observed during outside free play. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the classroom for children ages one-year-of-age there were three (3) feeding plans that were not signed by the teacher or the parent. .0902(a) Technical assistance provided: Item #541 infant feeding plans are crucial in North Carolina child care centers because they ensure the child's safety, health, and proper development by providing tailored nutrition. These plans are required by law for infants under 15 months and ensure caregivers follow individual needs, including allergies, developmental stages, and specific instructions for breast milk or formula. They also promote healthy eating habits and give parents peace of mind, contributing to the child's physical and cognitive growth. The feeding plan must be signed by the parent and the staff showing that they agree with the feeding plan provided by the parent. Moving forward I would suggest checking the sheet for a signature and a date before a child starts in the one-year-old classroom. Achieving Compliance: 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. 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 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 will be conducted. You submitted your letter of compliance today and this item was marked corrected during visit. Consultation: You have completed the ABCMS training and are currently working on creating your 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW KITUWAH ACADEMY Facility ID: 87000077 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 03:45 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tavish Brown, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left with you today. Today, Ms. Brown accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed prior to this visit. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98%) percent as of November 20, 2025. Permit type- Four Star issued on April 14, 2024. Special Services/Restrictions –1st shift; Meets enhanced space; Meets enhanced ratios Last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on December 04, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on October 31, 2025. The last emergency drill was practiced on November 18, 2025. The last playground inspection was documented on November 17, 2025. The last fire inspection was approved on December 17, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 04, 2025 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The program does not provide transportation. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Lillio Learning for Preschool Lead water testing was completed on September 19, 2024 with no hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing enrollment has started. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Ms. Brown. I observed the group with one-year-old children engaged during routine care needs and lunch time, which consisted of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, roll and milk. I observed the group with two-through-three-year-old was observed preparing for nap. I observed during outside free play. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the classroom for children ages one-year-of-age there were three (3) feeding plans that were not signed by the teacher or the parent. .0902(a) Technical assistance provided: Item #541 infant feeding plans are crucial in North Carolina child care centers because they ensure the child's safety, health, and proper development by providing tailored nutrition. These plans are required by law for infants under 15 months and ensure caregivers follow individual needs, including allergies, developmental stages, and specific instructions for breast milk or formula. They also promote healthy eating habits and give parents peace of mind, contributing to the child's physical and cognitive growth. The feeding plan must be signed by the parent and the staff showing that they agree with the feeding plan provided by the parent. Moving forward I would suggest checking the sheet for a signature and a date before a child starts in the one-year-old classroom. Achieving Compliance: 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. 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 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 will be conducted. You submitted your letter of compliance today and this item was marked corrected during visit. Consultation: You have completed the ABCMS training and are currently working on creating your 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW KITUWAH ACADEMY Facility ID: 87000077 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 03:45 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tavish Brown, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left with you today. Today, Ms. Brown accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed prior to this visit. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98%) percent as of November 20, 2025. Permit type- Four Star issued on April 14, 2024. Special Services/Restrictions –1st shift; Meets enhanced space; Meets enhanced ratios Last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on December 04, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on October 31, 2025. The last emergency drill was practiced on November 18, 2025. The last playground inspection was documented on November 17, 2025. The last fire inspection was approved on December 17, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 04, 2025 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The program does not provide transportation. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Lillio Learning for Preschool Lead water testing was completed on September 19, 2024 with no hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing enrollment has started. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Ms. Brown. I observed the group with one-year-old children engaged during routine care needs and lunch time, which consisted of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, roll and milk. I observed the group with two-through-three-year-old was observed preparing for nap. I observed during outside free play. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the classroom for children ages one-year-of-age there were three (3) feeding plans that were not signed by the teacher or the parent. .0902(a) Technical assistance provided: Item #541 infant feeding plans are crucial in North Carolina child care centers because they ensure the child's safety, health, and proper development by providing tailored nutrition. These plans are required by law for infants under 15 months and ensure caregivers follow individual needs, including allergies, developmental stages, and specific instructions for breast milk or formula. They also promote healthy eating habits and give parents peace of mind, contributing to the child's physical and cognitive growth. The feeding plan must be signed by the parent and the staff showing that they agree with the feeding plan provided by the parent. Moving forward I would suggest checking the sheet for a signature and a date before a child starts in the one-year-old classroom. Achieving Compliance: 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. 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 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 will be conducted. You submitted your letter of compliance today and this item was marked corrected during visit. Consultation: You have completed the ABCMS training and are currently working on creating your 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW KITUWAH ACADEMY Facility ID: 87000077 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 03:45 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tavish Brown, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left with you today. Today, Ms. Brown accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed prior to this visit. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98%) percent as of November 20, 2025. Permit type- Four Star issued on April 14, 2024. Special Services/Restrictions –1st shift; Meets enhanced space; Meets enhanced ratios Last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on December 04, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on October 31, 2025. The last emergency drill was practiced on November 18, 2025. The last playground inspection was documented on November 17, 2025. The last fire inspection was approved on December 17, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 04, 2025 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The program does not provide transportation. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Lillio Learning for Preschool Lead water testing was completed on September 19, 2024 with no hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing enrollment has started. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Ms. Brown. I observed the group with one-year-old children engaged during routine care needs and lunch time, which consisted of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, roll and milk. I observed the group with two-through-three-year-old was observed preparing for nap. I observed during outside free play. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the classroom for children ages one-year-of-age there were three (3) feeding plans that were not signed by the teacher or the parent. .0902(a) Technical assistance provided: Item #541 infant feeding plans are crucial in North Carolina child care centers because they ensure the child's safety, health, and proper development by providing tailored nutrition. These plans are required by law for infants under 15 months and ensure caregivers follow individual needs, including allergies, developmental stages, and specific instructions for breast milk or formula. They also promote healthy eating habits and give parents peace of mind, contributing to the child's physical and cognitive growth. The feeding plan must be signed by the parent and the staff showing that they agree with the feeding plan provided by the parent. Moving forward I would suggest checking the sheet for a signature and a date before a child starts in the one-year-old classroom. Achieving Compliance: 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. 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 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 will be conducted. You submitted your letter of compliance today and this item was marked corrected during visit. Consultation: You have completed the ABCMS training and are currently working on creating your 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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: NEW KITUWAH ACADEMY Facility ID: 87000077 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 03:45 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tavish Brown, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left with you today. Today, Ms. Brown accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed prior to this visit. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98%) percent as of November 20, 2025. Permit type- Four Star issued on April 14, 2024. Special Services/Restrictions –1st shift; Meets enhanced space; Meets enhanced ratios Last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on December 04, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on October 31, 2025. The last emergency drill was practiced on November 18, 2025. The last playground inspection was documented on November 17, 2025. The last fire inspection was approved on December 17, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 04, 2025 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The program does not provide transportation. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Lillio Learning for Preschool Lead water testing was completed on September 19, 2024 with no hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing enrollment has started. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Ms. Brown. I observed the group with one-year-old children engaged during routine care needs and lunch time, which consisted of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, roll and milk. I observed the group with two-through-three-year-old was observed preparing for nap. I observed during outside free play. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the classroom for children ages one-year-of-age there were three (3) feeding plans that were not signed by the teacher or the parent. .0902(a) Technical assistance provided: Item #541 infant feeding plans are crucial in North Carolina child care centers because they ensure the child's safety, health, and proper development by providing tailored nutrition. These plans are required by law for infants under 15 months and ensure caregivers follow individual needs, including allergies, developmental stages, and specific instructions for breast milk or formula. They also promote healthy eating habits and give parents peace of mind, contributing to the child's physical and cognitive growth. The feeding plan must be signed by the parent and the staff showing that they agree with the feeding plan provided by the parent. Moving forward I would suggest checking the sheet for a signature and a date before a child starts in the one-year-old classroom. Achieving Compliance: 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. 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 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 will be conducted. You submitted your letter of compliance today and this item was marked corrected during visit. Consultation: You have completed the ABCMS training and are currently working on creating your 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. 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 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW KITUWAH ACADEMY Facility ID: 87000077 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-156L Visit Date: 6/19/2024 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 6/19/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate compliance during a complaint visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tavish Brown, Early Childhood coordinator, and Kylie Shuler, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. Brown accompanied me. Limited monitoring of Child Care Rules was conducted today including supervision requirements. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two (92) percent as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a four-star Center License issued on 4/14/24. The restriction includes daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. There are concerns that a child was not adequately supervised while in care. Ms. Brown stated that a three-year-old child entered the building and went into the classroom without supervision of staff members on 6/13/24 at approximately 10:50 am. I reviewed the video footage. I observed one (1) child went in the building unsupervised while a teacher who was supervising the door bent over and moved a tricycle. In the classroom, the child put his/her towel in the cubby, wash his/her hands and used the bathroom before the kitchen staff member found him/her notifying the teacher. The child was unsupervised approximately 2 mins and 9 seconds. Duration of time when the child was in the classroom, the teacher was searching for the child on the playground. Since the incident, the posters stating not to prop the door, was placed on every door. Ms. Brown has reviewed the facility’s supervision policy and reiterated importance of head counts and name-to-face counts with each teacher and collected the signature. The school’s superintendent and the parent of the child was informed of the incident by Ms. Brown. The classroom teacher also provided a written statement. The janitor’s closet will no longer be used for water play activities. During the visit, the children from three (3) classrooms were on the playground. The children from pre-K classroom were practicing dance for their graduation ceremony this Friday. On the playground, the children played with slide structure, bubbles, balls, bats, spinning structure and other accessories. On the younger children’s playground, the children rode riding toys and explored the environment. Supervision and interaction were adequate. The teachers fill out head counts form every fifteen (15) minutes. The head count form was reviewed during the visit, and they were filled out accurately. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Due to the statements from the staff members and the video footage, the allegation of violation of supervision rules was substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A three-year-old child entered the building and went into the classroom without supervision of staff members on 6/13/24 at approximately 10:50 am. The child was unsupervised for approximately two (2) minutes and nine (9) seconds. .1801(a)(1-5) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 303: supervision Children shall be supervised at all times. Head count sheets and name-to-face counts are useful tools to prevent supervision mistakes. Make sure to sign in/out the children correctly each day. I recommend that the administrative staff members monitor the use of head count forms periodically. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. Corrective Action Plan: Due to the nature of the violation, a follow-up visit will be conducted to verify the compliance. You are not required to submit a letter of compliance unless you choose to. Consultation is provided as follows: Administrative Action: Due to the type of violation cited during today’s visit, you may be considered for Administrative Action. We discussed general procedures and timeline of the administrative action. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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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