THE Growing Years - Clayton

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2026 Number Present: 197 Completed Date: 4/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM 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 your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, activity plans, summary of NC Child Care Law and staff/child ratios were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheets were completed. You had not yet completed the Staff and Training worksheets in preparation for your annual visit. During the visit, files for new staff and a percentage of existing staff were reviewed and the Staff and Training Worksheet was completed. Please complete the worksheets for the remaining staff members and submit to me by 5-7-26. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 4-16-26. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 4-12-26 at 5:40 pm with an evacuation time of two minutes and forty-three seconds. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 3-11-26 at 9:39 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-15-25. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 11-19-25 with zero demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed in circle time activities, while eating lunch and during naptime. Lunch during the visit consisted of turkey sliders, veggie straws, mandarin oranges and milk. The incorporation status of Premier NC Clayton LLC was verified as current and active during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. A five star child care center with six points in education, six points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 1-28-22. Based on the information provided and on observations made during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Veggie straws were served instead of sliced carrots as the vegetable component for lunch. Veggie Straws are not nutritionally comparable to sliced carrots. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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. Glade First Frost aerosol air freshener was stored in an unlocked cabinet in an unlock adult bathroom located between spaces 3 and 4. A can of aerosol shave cream was stored in a clear bin in an unlocked storage cabinet in the activity area. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Desitin diaper cream was stored in an unlocked bottom cabinet in space 1. Alka-Seltzer tablets were stored in a clear bin in an unlocked storage cabinet in the activity area. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of the training within the required timeframes was not available for two staff members with hire dates of 5-5-26 and 2-7-22. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Verification of completion of the trainings within the required timeframe was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 2-4-22. .1102(a) During the 1013026 routine unannounced visit, I reviewed the pathways with the assistant administrator. At that time, she was not certain if you would select the Program Assessment pathway that includes Environment Rating Scales, or if you would choose the Classroom and Instruction Quality Pathway. Since that visit, she contacted me to verify that the facility would be applying for a new rated license under the Program Assessment Pathway. As she and I discussed during the 1-13-26 visit, the program assessment pathway requires a three month self study during which the staff members in each classroom will need to complete an a self study using the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale 3rd Edition or the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale 3rd Edition. You can find more information about the self study process, along with the necessary forms, on the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website (NCRLAP.org). I also recommended that you have all staff members review their information in the WORKS database to determine if the information is up to date. If not, they will need to submit new official transcripts to the Workforce Unit. Please have them contact this until directly for questions pertaining to the their WORKS account. The goal established during he January visit was for you to apply for a new rated license by May, 2026. Please contact me by email if you will not be able to meet this deadline. All application documents, including the ERS Request form, can be found on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about the various pathways or the application process. If needed, I can contact a technical assistance visit to assist you with the transition process. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 5-6-26. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please note any items mailed to me should be mailed to my attention at the following address: 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200, 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/13/2026 Number Present: 173 Completed Date: 1/13/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of child care law were posted. Files for staff members hired since the 5-1-25 annual compliance visit were reviewed. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 12-18-25 at 10:30 am with an evacuation time of 2 minutes and forty-three seconds. An outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 12-11-25. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 11-6-25 at 10:30 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-15-25. A sanitation inspection was completed on 11-19-25 with zero demerits and a superior classification. A five star child care center license with six points in education, six points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 1-28-22. Based on information provided and on observations made, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space 5 was dated for 1-5-26 to 1-9-26. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 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. Baby oil was stored in an unlocked, top cabinet in space 13. .2820(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of First Aid was not available in two of the staff files reviewed. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of CPR was not available in two of the staff files reviewed. .1102(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of the training was not available in one staff file reviewed. .1102(g) You attended the Director's Meeting held by DCDEE on 10-7-25 during which the new child care requirements in section .3200 pertaining to two through five stars were reviewed. You stated today that you are planning to apply for a new rated license and that your goal is to maintain a five star license. I reviewed the pathways with you and you stated that you were not certain at this time which pathway would be selected. We briefly reviewed the requirements for Family and Community Engagement and the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) for the facility and each individual staff member. These forms can all be found on the DCDEE website, under QRIS Modernization on the What's New tab. I encouraged you to become familiar with these forms and to share the individual CQI form with the staff members. As we discussed, should you choose the programmatic pathway that includes the Environment Rating Scales, each classroom will need to complete a three month self study using the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale 3rd Edition or the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale 3rd Edition. You can find more information about the self study process, along with the necessary forms, on the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website (NCRLAP.org). I recommended that you have all staff members review their information in the WORKS database to determine if the information is up to date. If not, they will need to submit new official transcripts to the Workforce Unit. Please have them contact this until directly for questions pertaining to the their WORKS account. As we discussed, the goal will be for you to apply for a new rated license between today's visit and May, 2026. All application documents, including the ERS Request form, can be found on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about the various pathways or the application process. If needed, I can contact a technical assistance visit to assist you with the transition process. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 1-27-26. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please note any items mailed to me should be mailed to my attention at the following address: 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200, 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2025 Number Present: 206 Completed Date: 5/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM 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 your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, activity plans, summary of NC Child Care Law and staff/child ratios were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheets were completed. You had not yet completed the Staff and Training worksheets in preparation for your annual visit. During the visit, files for new staff and a percentage of existing staff were reviewed and the Staff and Training Worksheet was completed. Please complete the worksheets for the remaining staff members and submit to me by 5-15-25. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 4-17-25. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 4-17-25 at 11:30 am with an evacuation time of two minutes and thirty-three seconds. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 2-11-25 at 10:45 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-16-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-8-25 with two demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed in circle time activities, while eating lunch and during naptime. Lunch during the visit consisted of macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, pears and milk. The incorporation status of Premier NC Clayton LLC was verified as current and active during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. A five star child care center with six points in education, six points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 1-28-22. Based on the information provided and on observations made during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Verification of receipt of the summary statement was not available in two of the children's files reviewed. GS 110-102 503 Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. In space 8, two children were observed with meals provided from home, which did not meet the nutritional requirements. The missing components were not added to the two children's meals. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Non-aerosol Bath and Body Works Body Spray and Vaseline were stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 7. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of a First Aid course was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of a CPR course was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(d) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. An application was not on file in one of the children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A completed health assessment was not on file in three of the children's files reviewed. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Immunization records were not on file in two of the children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A medical action plan was not updated annually as required in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. .0801(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. .0604(j) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Authorization was provided to administer medication to treat a chronic medical condition for longer than six months as permitted in one child's file reviewed during the visit. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of the required training was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(g) In space 8, one of the children was observed drinking water rather than milk as required with meals. You stated that the child is allergic to both cow's milk and soy milk. You also stated that the program does not allow almond milk as it is a nut free facility. I explained that children with allergies or dietary preferences must be served components that are nutritionally comparable to the component served to the other children. For example, children that have a milk allergy or dietary preference that prohibits consumption of cow's milk, a nutritionally comparable beverage must be served with all meals. Soy milk would be an alternate to cow's milk; however, this child is also allergic to soy milk. I recommended that you speak with the child's parents and request that they contact the child's doctor to determine what can be served in place of milk for meals. You may choose to provide the alternate beverage or request that the parent provide the beverage. As an alternative, the parent may choose to Opt Out of the meal and snack program and provide all meals, snacks and beverages for their child. In addition, I observed two other children in space 8 with meals that were provided from home. One child was observed with ham, crackers and water, while the other child had fettuccini Alfredo and water with pineapple juice. Files for these children were reviewed and an Opt Out form was not on file. A violation was documented for failure to supplement these two meals with the missing components as required. When meals or snacks are provided from home, all missing components must be added to the meal or snack if an Opt Out form is not on file. Please note any allergies or dietary preferences to ensure children are not served a prohibited item when supplementing meals or snacks provided from home. As we discussed, an audit of your children's files may be beneficial. I recommended that you use the children's file checklist available on our website for monitoring these files. In addition, I also suggested that you separate the paperwork that is required for compliance with child care requirements and the paperwork you obtain for your corporate office. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 5-15-25. Please include any steps taken to prevent a re-occurrence of the violations, particularly the violation for inadequate supervision. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please note, effective 6-1-24, any items mailed to me should be mailed to my attention at the following address: 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200, 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2025 Number Present: 206 Completed Date: 5/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM 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 your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, activity plans, summary of NC Child Care Law and staff/child ratios were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheets were completed. You had not yet completed the Staff and Training worksheets in preparation for your annual visit. During the visit, files for new staff and a percentage of existing staff were reviewed and the Staff and Training Worksheet was completed. Please complete the worksheets for the remaining staff members and submit to me by 5-15-25. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 4-17-25. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 4-17-25 at 11:30 am with an evacuation time of two minutes and thirty-three seconds. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 2-11-25 at 10:45 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-16-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-8-25 with two demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed in circle time activities, while eating lunch and during naptime. Lunch during the visit consisted of macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, pears and milk. The incorporation status of Premier NC Clayton LLC was verified as current and active during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. A five star child care center with six points in education, six points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 1-28-22. Based on the information provided and on observations made during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Verification of receipt of the summary statement was not available in two of the children's files reviewed. GS 110-102 503 Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. In space 8, two children were observed with meals provided from home, which did not meet the nutritional requirements. The missing components were not added to the two children's meals. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Non-aerosol Bath and Body Works Body Spray and Vaseline were stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 7. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of a First Aid course was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of a CPR course was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(d) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. An application was not on file in one of the children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A completed health assessment was not on file in three of the children's files reviewed. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Immunization records were not on file in two of the children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A medical action plan was not updated annually as required in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. .0801(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. .0604(j) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Authorization was provided to administer medication to treat a chronic medical condition for longer than six months as permitted in one child's file reviewed during the visit. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of the required training was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(g) In space 8, one of the children was observed drinking water rather than milk as required with meals. You stated that the child is allergic to both cow's milk and soy milk. You also stated that the program does not allow almond milk as it is a nut free facility. I explained that children with allergies or dietary preferences must be served components that are nutritionally comparable to the component served to the other children. For example, children that have a milk allergy or dietary preference that prohibits consumption of cow's milk, a nutritionally comparable beverage must be served with all meals. Soy milk would be an alternate to cow's milk; however, this child is also allergic to soy milk. I recommended that you speak with the child's parents and request that they contact the child's doctor to determine what can be served in place of milk for meals. You may choose to provide the alternate beverage or request that the parent provide the beverage. As an alternative, the parent may choose to Opt Out of the meal and snack program and provide all meals, snacks and beverages for their child. In addition, I observed two other children in space 8 with meals that were provided from home. One child was observed with ham, crackers and water, while the other child had fettuccini Alfredo and water with pineapple juice. Files for these children were reviewed and an Opt Out form was not on file. A violation was documented for failure to supplement these two meals with the missing components as required. When meals or snacks are provided from home, all missing components must be added to the meal or snack if an Opt Out form is not on file. Please note any allergies or dietary preferences to ensure children are not served a prohibited item when supplementing meals or snacks provided from home. As we discussed, an audit of your children's files may be beneficial. I recommended that you use the children's file checklist available on our website for monitoring these files. In addition, I also suggested that you separate the paperwork that is required for compliance with child care requirements and the paperwork you obtain for your corporate office. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 5-15-25. Please include any steps taken to prevent a re-occurrence of the violations, particularly the violation for inadequate supervision. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please note, effective 6-1-24, any items mailed to me should be mailed to my attention at the following address: 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200, 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 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2025 Number Present: 206 Completed Date: 5/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM 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 your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, activity plans, summary of NC Child Care Law and staff/child ratios were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheets were completed. You had not yet completed the Staff and Training worksheets in preparation for your annual visit. During the visit, files for new staff and a percentage of existing staff were reviewed and the Staff and Training Worksheet was completed. Please complete the worksheets for the remaining staff members and submit to me by 5-15-25. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 4-17-25. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 4-17-25 at 11:30 am with an evacuation time of two minutes and thirty-three seconds. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 2-11-25 at 10:45 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-16-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-8-25 with two demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed in circle time activities, while eating lunch and during naptime. Lunch during the visit consisted of macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, pears and milk. The incorporation status of Premier NC Clayton LLC was verified as current and active during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. A five star child care center with six points in education, six points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 1-28-22. Based on the information provided and on observations made during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Verification of receipt of the summary statement was not available in two of the children's files reviewed. GS 110-102 503 Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. In space 8, two children were observed with meals provided from home, which did not meet the nutritional requirements. The missing components were not added to the two children's meals. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Non-aerosol Bath and Body Works Body Spray and Vaseline were stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 7. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of a First Aid course was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of a CPR course was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(d) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. An application was not on file in one of the children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A completed health assessment was not on file in three of the children's files reviewed. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Immunization records were not on file in two of the children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A medical action plan was not updated annually as required in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. .0801(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. .0604(j) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Authorization was provided to administer medication to treat a chronic medical condition for longer than six months as permitted in one child's file reviewed during the visit. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of the required training was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(g) In space 8, one of the children was observed drinking water rather than milk as required with meals. You stated that the child is allergic to both cow's milk and soy milk. You also stated that the program does not allow almond milk as it is a nut free facility. I explained that children with allergies or dietary preferences must be served components that are nutritionally comparable to the component served to the other children. For example, children that have a milk allergy or dietary preference that prohibits consumption of cow's milk, a nutritionally comparable beverage must be served with all meals. Soy milk would be an alternate to cow's milk; however, this child is also allergic to soy milk. I recommended that you speak with the child's parents and request that they contact the child's doctor to determine what can be served in place of milk for meals. You may choose to provide the alternate beverage or request that the parent provide the beverage. As an alternative, the parent may choose to Opt Out of the meal and snack program and provide all meals, snacks and beverages for their child. In addition, I observed two other children in space 8 with meals that were provided from home. One child was observed with ham, crackers and water, while the other child had fettuccini Alfredo and water with pineapple juice. Files for these children were reviewed and an Opt Out form was not on file. A violation was documented for failure to supplement these two meals with the missing components as required. When meals or snacks are provided from home, all missing components must be added to the meal or snack if an Opt Out form is not on file. Please note any allergies or dietary preferences to ensure children are not served a prohibited item when supplementing meals or snacks provided from home. As we discussed, an audit of your children's files may be beneficial. I recommended that you use the children's file checklist available on our website for monitoring these files. In addition, I also suggested that you separate the paperwork that is required for compliance with child care requirements and the paperwork you obtain for your corporate office. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 5-15-25. Please include any steps taken to prevent a re-occurrence of the violations, particularly the violation for inadequate supervision. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please note, effective 6-1-24, any items mailed to me should be mailed to my attention at the following address: 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200, 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

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2025 Number Present: 206 Completed Date: 5/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM 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 your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, activity plans, summary of NC Child Care Law and staff/child ratios were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheets were completed. You had not yet completed the Staff and Training worksheets in preparation for your annual visit. During the visit, files for new staff and a percentage of existing staff were reviewed and the Staff and Training Worksheet was completed. Please complete the worksheets for the remaining staff members and submit to me by 5-15-25. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 4-17-25. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 4-17-25 at 11:30 am with an evacuation time of two minutes and thirty-three seconds. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 2-11-25 at 10:45 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-16-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-8-25 with two demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed in circle time activities, while eating lunch and during naptime. Lunch during the visit consisted of macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, pears and milk. The incorporation status of Premier NC Clayton LLC was verified as current and active during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. A five star child care center with six points in education, six points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 1-28-22. Based on the information provided and on observations made during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Verification of receipt of the summary statement was not available in two of the children's files reviewed. GS 110-102 503 Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. In space 8, two children were observed with meals provided from home, which did not meet the nutritional requirements. The missing components were not added to the two children's meals. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Non-aerosol Bath and Body Works Body Spray and Vaseline were stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 7. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of a First Aid course was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of a CPR course was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(d) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. An application was not on file in one of the children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A completed health assessment was not on file in three of the children's files reviewed. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Immunization records were not on file in two of the children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A medical action plan was not updated annually as required in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. .0801(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. .0604(j) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Authorization was provided to administer medication to treat a chronic medical condition for longer than six months as permitted in one child's file reviewed during the visit. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of the required training was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(g) In space 8, one of the children was observed drinking water rather than milk as required with meals. You stated that the child is allergic to both cow's milk and soy milk. You also stated that the program does not allow almond milk as it is a nut free facility. I explained that children with allergies or dietary preferences must be served components that are nutritionally comparable to the component served to the other children. For example, children that have a milk allergy or dietary preference that prohibits consumption of cow's milk, a nutritionally comparable beverage must be served with all meals. Soy milk would be an alternate to cow's milk; however, this child is also allergic to soy milk. I recommended that you speak with the child's parents and request that they contact the child's doctor to determine what can be served in place of milk for meals. You may choose to provide the alternate beverage or request that the parent provide the beverage. As an alternative, the parent may choose to Opt Out of the meal and snack program and provide all meals, snacks and beverages for their child. In addition, I observed two other children in space 8 with meals that were provided from home. One child was observed with ham, crackers and water, while the other child had fettuccini Alfredo and water with pineapple juice. Files for these children were reviewed and an Opt Out form was not on file. A violation was documented for failure to supplement these two meals with the missing components as required. When meals or snacks are provided from home, all missing components must be added to the meal or snack if an Opt Out form is not on file. Please note any allergies or dietary preferences to ensure children are not served a prohibited item when supplementing meals or snacks provided from home. As we discussed, an audit of your children's files may be beneficial. I recommended that you use the children's file checklist available on our website for monitoring these files. In addition, I also suggested that you separate the paperwork that is required for compliance with child care requirements and the paperwork you obtain for your corporate office. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 5-15-25. Please include any steps taken to prevent a re-occurrence of the violations, particularly the violation for inadequate supervision. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please note, effective 6-1-24, any items mailed to me should be mailed to my attention at the following address: 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200, If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2025 Number Present: 206 Completed Date: 5/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM 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 your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, activity plans, summary of NC Child Care Law and staff/child ratios were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheets were completed. You had not yet completed the Staff and Training worksheets in preparation for your annual visit. During the visit, files for new staff and a percentage of existing staff were reviewed and the Staff and Training Worksheet was completed. Please complete the worksheets for the remaining staff members and submit to me by 5-15-25. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 4-17-25. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 4-17-25 at 11:30 am with an evacuation time of two minutes and thirty-three seconds. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 2-11-25 at 10:45 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-16-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-8-25 with two demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed in circle time activities, while eating lunch and during naptime. Lunch during the visit consisted of macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, pears and milk. The incorporation status of Premier NC Clayton LLC was verified as current and active during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. A five star child care center with six points in education, six points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 1-28-22. Based on the information provided and on observations made during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Verification of receipt of the summary statement was not available in two of the children's files reviewed. GS 110-102 503 Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. In space 8, two children were observed with meals provided from home, which did not meet the nutritional requirements. The missing components were not added to the two children's meals. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Non-aerosol Bath and Body Works Body Spray and Vaseline were stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 7. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of a First Aid course was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of a CPR course was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(d) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. An application was not on file in one of the children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A completed health assessment was not on file in three of the children's files reviewed. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Immunization records were not on file in two of the children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A medical action plan was not updated annually as required in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. .0801(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. .0604(j) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Authorization was provided to administer medication to treat a chronic medical condition for longer than six months as permitted in one child's file reviewed during the visit. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of the required training was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. .1102(g) In space 8, one of the children was observed drinking water rather than milk as required with meals. You stated that the child is allergic to both cow's milk and soy milk. You also stated that the program does not allow almond milk as it is a nut free facility. I explained that children with allergies or dietary preferences must be served components that are nutritionally comparable to the component served to the other children. For example, children that have a milk allergy or dietary preference that prohibits consumption of cow's milk, a nutritionally comparable beverage must be served with all meals. Soy milk would be an alternate to cow's milk; however, this child is also allergic to soy milk. I recommended that you speak with the child's parents and request that they contact the child's doctor to determine what can be served in place of milk for meals. You may choose to provide the alternate beverage or request that the parent provide the beverage. As an alternative, the parent may choose to Opt Out of the meal and snack program and provide all meals, snacks and beverages for their child. In addition, I observed two other children in space 8 with meals that were provided from home. One child was observed with ham, crackers and water, while the other child had fettuccini Alfredo and water with pineapple juice. Files for these children were reviewed and an Opt Out form was not on file. A violation was documented for failure to supplement these two meals with the missing components as required. When meals or snacks are provided from home, all missing components must be added to the meal or snack if an Opt Out form is not on file. Please note any allergies or dietary preferences to ensure children are not served a prohibited item when supplementing meals or snacks provided from home. As we discussed, an audit of your children's files may be beneficial. I recommended that you use the children's file checklist available on our website for monitoring these files. In addition, I also suggested that you separate the paperwork that is required for compliance with child care requirements and the paperwork you obtain for your corporate office. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 5-15-25. Please include any steps taken to prevent a re-occurrence of the violations, particularly the violation for inadequate supervision. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please note, effective 6-1-24, any items mailed to me should be mailed to my attention at the following address: 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200, 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

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/30/2024 Number Present: 182 Completed Date: 5/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, activity plans, summary of NC Child Care Law and staff/child ratios were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. Files for new staff and files for a percentage of existing staff were reviewed and the information on the Staff and Training Worksheet was verified. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheets were completed. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 5-13-24. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 4-16-24 at 9:50 am with an evacuation time of two minutes and fifteen seconds. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 3-7-24 at 9:45 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-22-23. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 5-28-24 with two demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed in free play, playing outside, and in circle time activities. Lunch during the visit consisted of hamburgers and bun, carrots, blueberries and milk. The incorporation status of Premier NC Clayton LLC was verified as current and active during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. A five star child care center with six points in education, six points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 1-28-22. Based on the information provided and on observations made during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Verification of receipt of the summary was not available in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. GS 110-102 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two year old male child was observed in the hallway unattended outside of space 6. .1801(a)(1-5) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. An application was not on file for one staff member with a hire date of 4-24-24. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not available in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. GS110-91(1) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. An enrollment date was not included on the discipline verification form in two of the children's files reviewed during the visit. .1804(b) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was not fully completed in three of the children's files reviewed during the visit. .0801(a)(1-7) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. An open can of Coke was observed on the countertop labeled for "Food Prep" in space 4. .0901(i) Shortly after my arrival for the visit and as you and I were preparing to enter space 1, I observed a male child with dark hair and wearing a red shirt in the hallway unattended. You and I went to space 6 where the child was present to determine if the staff members were aware of him exiting the classroom and if a staff member was standing inside the door, thus still able to supervise the child. When we entered the classroom, three staff members were present. The teachers in the classroom stated that they were not aware that the child exited the classroom. The third staff member, who serves as a Curriculum Specialist and assists throughout the building, stated that she observed the child in the hallway and walked down the hall to escort him back into the classroom. You stated that you were not aware of this child walking out the classroom previously. A violation was documented pertaining to supervision. This type of violation is particularly serious as it directly impacts the safety of the children while in your care and must be corrected immediately. During the visit, we discussed the possibility of placing a chime on the door to this classroom to alert the staff members if this child or any other child opens the doors. These types of violations also have a greater negative impact on your compliance history. A minimum compliance history of 75% must be maintained to remain eligible for a star rated license. Your eighteen month compliance history, including the violations documented during the visit, is 83%. An emergency medication for a child in space 7 was in locked storage at the front desk. As we discussed, emergency medications should not be in locked storage. Rather, these medications should be stored out of reach of the children (5 feet off of the flooring surface) in the classroom where the child is present. If this child is placed in a different classroom for any portion of the day, this medication should be moved with the child. When this child's medication was removed from the locked drawer at the front desk, I observed other emergency medications. All emergency medications should be moved to the classrooms where these children are present. During the visit, we discussed the option of placing emergency medications in a red bin, labeled with the child's name and a picture, as well as the medical condition on the front of the bin. Inside the bin, you can also place the child's medical action plan, medication permission authorization for the emergency medication and emergency contact information for the child. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 6-13-24. Please include any steps taken to prevent a re-occurrence of the violations, particularly the violation for inadequate supervision. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please note, effective 6-1-24, any items mailed to me should be mailed to my attention at the following address: 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200, If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/30/2024 Number Present: 182 Completed Date: 5/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, activity plans, summary of NC Child Care Law and staff/child ratios were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. Files for new staff and files for a percentage of existing staff were reviewed and the information on the Staff and Training Worksheet was verified. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheets were completed. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 5-13-24. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 4-16-24 at 9:50 am with an evacuation time of two minutes and fifteen seconds. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 3-7-24 at 9:45 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-22-23. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 5-28-24 with two demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed in free play, playing outside, and in circle time activities. Lunch during the visit consisted of hamburgers and bun, carrots, blueberries and milk. The incorporation status of Premier NC Clayton LLC was verified as current and active during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. A five star child care center with six points in education, six points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 1-28-22. Based on the information provided and on observations made during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Verification of receipt of the summary was not available in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. GS 110-102 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two year old male child was observed in the hallway unattended outside of space 6. .1801(a)(1-5) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. An application was not on file for one staff member with a hire date of 4-24-24. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not available in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. GS110-91(1) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. An enrollment date was not included on the discipline verification form in two of the children's files reviewed during the visit. .1804(b) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was not fully completed in three of the children's files reviewed during the visit. .0801(a)(1-7) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. An open can of Coke was observed on the countertop labeled for "Food Prep" in space 4. .0901(i) Shortly after my arrival for the visit and as you and I were preparing to enter space 1, I observed a male child with dark hair and wearing a red shirt in the hallway unattended. You and I went to space 6 where the child was present to determine if the staff members were aware of him exiting the classroom and if a staff member was standing inside the door, thus still able to supervise the child. When we entered the classroom, three staff members were present. The teachers in the classroom stated that they were not aware that the child exited the classroom. The third staff member, who serves as a Curriculum Specialist and assists throughout the building, stated that she observed the child in the hallway and walked down the hall to escort him back into the classroom. You stated that you were not aware of this child walking out the classroom previously. A violation was documented pertaining to supervision. This type of violation is particularly serious as it directly impacts the safety of the children while in your care and must be corrected immediately. During the visit, we discussed the possibility of placing a chime on the door to this classroom to alert the staff members if this child or any other child opens the doors. These types of violations also have a greater negative impact on your compliance history. A minimum compliance history of 75% must be maintained to remain eligible for a star rated license. Your eighteen month compliance history, including the violations documented during the visit, is 83%. An emergency medication for a child in space 7 was in locked storage at the front desk. As we discussed, emergency medications should not be in locked storage. Rather, these medications should be stored out of reach of the children (5 feet off of the flooring surface) in the classroom where the child is present. If this child is placed in a different classroom for any portion of the day, this medication should be moved with the child. When this child's medication was removed from the locked drawer at the front desk, I observed other emergency medications. All emergency medications should be moved to the classrooms where these children are present. During the visit, we discussed the option of placing emergency medications in a red bin, labeled with the child's name and a picture, as well as the medical condition on the front of the bin. Inside the bin, you can also place the child's medical action plan, medication permission authorization for the emergency medication and emergency contact information for the child. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 6-13-24. Please include any steps taken to prevent a re-occurrence of the violations, particularly the violation for inadequate supervision. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please note, effective 6-1-24, any items mailed to me should be mailed to my attention at the following address: 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200, If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: KATISHA FARMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0424-012A Visit Date: 4/5/2024 Number Present: 171 Completed Date: 4/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Shareka Wiggins, Assistant Director, accompanied me during the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Wiggins. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. No violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Staff member stepped outside of the classroom to call for relief, leaving one staff member with 18 children. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs, when a staff member pulled a bucket off the head of a two-year-old child in an aggressive manner. The same staff member grabbed a two-year-old child's arm and forced the child to sit on the floor on the same day. G.S. 110-91(10) You may contact me Katisha Farmer, Investigations Consultant, 252 373-8547, email Katisha.farmer@dhhs.nc.gov or Supervisor, Corrie Davenport at corrie.davenport@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: KATISHA FARMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0424-012A Visit Date: 4/5/2024 Number Present: 171 Completed Date: 4/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Shareka Wiggins, Assistant Director, accompanied me during the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Wiggins. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. No violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Staff member stepped outside of the classroom to call for relief, leaving one staff member with 18 children. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs, when a staff member pulled a bucket off the head of a two-year-old child in an aggressive manner. The same staff member grabbed a two-year-old child's arm and forced the child to sit on the floor on the same day. G.S. 110-91(10) You may contact me Katisha Farmer, Investigations Consultant, 252 373-8547, email Katisha.farmer@dhhs.nc.gov or Supervisor, Corrie Davenport at corrie.davenport@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time. 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: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2024 Number Present: 177 Completed Date: 3/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 12:50 PM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to conduct a follow up to the 2-29-24 routine unannounced visit. Staff/child ratios, supervision, permit restrictions and capacity were monitored for compliance. Limited monitoring of other child care requirements was conducted. Items that were documented during the 2-29-24 visit were monitored for compliance: Item # 840 - An additional violation was documented as an aerosol can of Vegetable Oil Pan Spray was stored in the resource room; the door to the room was locked, but the door was not fully closed. This was corrected during the visit. Item # 1030 - Applications were observed for the three staff who did not have one available during the 2-29-24 visit. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1032- A medical was observed for the staff member who did not have one available during the 2-29-24 visit. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1033 - TB test results were observed for the staff member who did not have results available during the visit. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1034- A health questionnaire was observed for the staff member who did not have one available during the 2-29-24 visit. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1035- Emergency information was observed for the staff member who did not have the information available during the 2-29-24 visit. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1045 - Verification of orientation was observed for the staff member who did not have verification available during the 2-29-24 visit. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1048- Verification of completion of First Aid was observed for the two staff members who did not have verification available during the 2-29-24 visit. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1049- Verification of completion of CPR was observed for the two staff members who did not have verification available during the 2-29-24 visit. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1065- Verification of completion of ITS-SIDS was observed for the staff member who did not have verification available during the 2-29-24 visit. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1067 - Verification of orientation was observed for the staff member who did not have verification available during the 2-29-24 visit. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1756 - Enhanced staff/child ratios were in compliance. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1897 - The staff member who had not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment completed a training; however, it was not through the correct training organization. You stated that this staff member will complete the correct training later today. Therefore, an additional violation was not documented. Item # 9999 - All staff bags were observed to be appropriately stored. An additional violation was not documented. All items, except item # 1897, were observed to be corrected at the time of today's visit and will be marked as corrected based on today's visit. 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. An aerosol can of Vegetable Oil Pan Spray was stored in the resource room; the door to the resource room was locked, but not fully closed. .2820(b) During the visit, we discussed the following rule in detail and how this impacts scheduling of your staff members during naptime: 10A NCAC 09 .1801(b) For groups of children aged two years or older, the staff/child ratio during nap time shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter if at least one person remains in the room, all children are visible to that person, and the total number of required staff are on the premises and within calling distance of the rooms occupied by children. Please contact me if you have additional questions regarding this requirement and how to maintain compliance with this rule. The violation that was documented was corrected during the visit; a compliance letter was not required as a follow up to the visit. A compliance letter is due for the 2-29-24 visit by 3-14-24; please ensure that you submit this verification for item 1897 by this due date. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/29/2024 Number Present: 190 Completed Date: 2/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 11:50 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of child care law were posted. Files for staff members were hired since the 6-26-23 annual compliance visit were reviewed. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 2-16-24 at 3:00 pm with an evacuation time of 2 minutes and thirty-two seconds. An outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 2-26-24. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 1-29-24 at 10:30 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-22-23. A sanitation inspection was completed on 12-16-23 with two demerits and a superior classification. A five star child care center license with six points in education, six points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 1-28-22. Based on information provided and on observations made, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. During the visit, we discussed that the hold harmless status with our rated license re-assessments has been extended through June, 2024. Please contact me if you have questions or would like to voluntarily apply for a rated license re-assessment. 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. An aerosol can of air freshener was stored in the staff bathroom to the right of the lobby. Two cans of aerosol air freshener and on bottle of non-aerosol air spray were stored in the staff bathroom to the left of the lobby. One bottle of cleaning solution was stored on a shelf in the closet in space 12; the door to the closet was propped open so staff could remove mats. A Magic Eraser was stored on the counter in space 7. .2820(b) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. An application for employment was available for three staff members with hire dates of 11-27-23, 1-30-24 and 2-13-24. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. TB test results were not available for one staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 1-30-24. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 2-13-24. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Verification of orientation was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 11-13-23. .1101(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of First Aid was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 10-16-23 and 11-27-23. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of CPR was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 10-16-23 and 11-27-23. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Verification of completion of ITS-SIDS was not available for staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. This staff member works in the classrooms for infants. .1102(f) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Verification of completion of the required training was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 2-12-24 and 2-13-24.. .1101(a)(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Thirteen children, including three two year old children and ten three year old children, were present with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The qualification letter issued 3-12-20 was not available for the staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 10-16-23 and 11-27-23. .1102(g) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Two staff members' bags was stored in an unlocked closet in space 10 and in space 12, not out of the reach of the children. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states 'Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.' During the visit, a violation pertaining to enhanced staff/child ratio requirements was documented. When we entered space 8, only one staff member was present with thirteen children, including children two and three years of age. While we were in the room, the second staff member returned to the classroom. During naptime, one of the staff members can be out of the room as long as they are in calling distance. However, this group of children were not yet all on their mats, including one child who was still seated at the table following lunch. As I explained, this allowance is not permissible if it is not truly naptime in the classroom, regardless of time of the day or the time denoted on the schedule for nap. If you choose to only have one staff member in a classroom during naptime when two are needed to maintain staff/child ratio, the following must be in compliance: - All children present in the classroom must be two years of age or older. - It should be clear that it is naptime by what is occurring in the classroom rather than time of the day. - The required number of staff members must be on site and in calling distance. This means that for each classroom that does not have the second staff member present in the room, an identified staff member must be available on site and prepared to go into the classroom if needed. If this allowance is in use during a visit, the name of the second person for each room must be provided. Violations of staff/child ratio requirements are particularly serious as they directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. As I explained during the visit, if the child at the table was still eating, she would require close supervision. The staff member who was present in the classroom could not provide this level of supervision. These types of violations also have a greater negative impact on your compliance history and if documented on consecutive visits, may lead to the issuance of an administrative action. Please ensure that all staff members understand that this allowance is intended to be used only during naptime. A follow up visit may be conducted to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violation was corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 3-14-24. Please include any steps taken to prevent a re-occurrence of the violations, particularly the violation for staff/child ratio requirement's. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use my local mailing address for submitting items directly to me: PO Box 1537, Smithfield, NC 27577. 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/29/2024 Number Present: 190 Completed Date: 2/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 11:50 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of child care law were posted. Files for staff members were hired since the 6-26-23 annual compliance visit were reviewed. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 2-16-24 at 3:00 pm with an evacuation time of 2 minutes and thirty-two seconds. An outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 2-26-24. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 1-29-24 at 10:30 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-22-23. A sanitation inspection was completed on 12-16-23 with two demerits and a superior classification. A five star child care center license with six points in education, six points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 1-28-22. Based on information provided and on observations made, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. During the visit, we discussed that the hold harmless status with our rated license re-assessments has been extended through June, 2024. Please contact me if you have questions or would like to voluntarily apply for a rated license re-assessment. 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. An aerosol can of air freshener was stored in the staff bathroom to the right of the lobby. Two cans of aerosol air freshener and on bottle of non-aerosol air spray were stored in the staff bathroom to the left of the lobby. One bottle of cleaning solution was stored on a shelf in the closet in space 12; the door to the closet was propped open so staff could remove mats. A Magic Eraser was stored on the counter in space 7. .2820(b) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. An application for employment was available for three staff members with hire dates of 11-27-23, 1-30-24 and 2-13-24. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. TB test results were not available for one staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 1-30-24. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 2-13-24. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Verification of orientation was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 11-13-23. .1101(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of First Aid was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 10-16-23 and 11-27-23. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of CPR was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 10-16-23 and 11-27-23. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Verification of completion of ITS-SIDS was not available for staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. This staff member works in the classrooms for infants. .1102(f) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Verification of completion of the required training was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 2-12-24 and 2-13-24.. .1101(a)(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Thirteen children, including three two year old children and ten three year old children, were present with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The qualification letter issued 3-12-20 was not available for the staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 10-16-23 and 11-27-23. .1102(g) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Two staff members' bags was stored in an unlocked closet in space 10 and in space 12, not out of the reach of the children. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states 'Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.' During the visit, a violation pertaining to enhanced staff/child ratio requirements was documented. When we entered space 8, only one staff member was present with thirteen children, including children two and three years of age. While we were in the room, the second staff member returned to the classroom. During naptime, one of the staff members can be out of the room as long as they are in calling distance. However, this group of children were not yet all on their mats, including one child who was still seated at the table following lunch. As I explained, this allowance is not permissible if it is not truly naptime in the classroom, regardless of time of the day or the time denoted on the schedule for nap. If you choose to only have one staff member in a classroom during naptime when two are needed to maintain staff/child ratio, the following must be in compliance: - All children present in the classroom must be two years of age or older. - It should be clear that it is naptime by what is occurring in the classroom rather than time of the day. - The required number of staff members must be on site and in calling distance. This means that for each classroom that does not have the second staff member present in the room, an identified staff member must be available on site and prepared to go into the classroom if needed. If this allowance is in use during a visit, the name of the second person for each room must be provided. Violations of staff/child ratio requirements are particularly serious as they directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. As I explained during the visit, if the child at the table was still eating, she would require close supervision. The staff member who was present in the classroom could not provide this level of supervision. These types of violations also have a greater negative impact on your compliance history and if documented on consecutive visits, may lead to the issuance of an administrative action. Please ensure that all staff members understand that this allowance is intended to be used only during naptime. A follow up visit may be conducted to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violation was corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 3-14-24. Please include any steps taken to prevent a re-occurrence of the violations, particularly the violation for staff/child ratio requirement's. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use my local mailing address for submitting items directly to me: PO Box 1537, Smithfield, NC 27577. 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: THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON Facility ID: 51000916 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/29/2024 Number Present: 190 Completed Date: 2/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 11:50 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of child care law were posted. Files for staff members were hired since the 6-26-23 annual compliance visit were reviewed. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 2-16-24 at 3:00 pm with an evacuation time of 2 minutes and thirty-two seconds. An outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 2-26-24. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 1-29-24 at 10:30 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-22-23. A sanitation inspection was completed on 12-16-23 with two demerits and a superior classification. A five star child care center license with six points in education, six points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 1-28-22. Based on information provided and on observations made, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. During the visit, we discussed that the hold harmless status with our rated license re-assessments has been extended through June, 2024. Please contact me if you have questions or would like to voluntarily apply for a rated license re-assessment. 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. An aerosol can of air freshener was stored in the staff bathroom to the right of the lobby. Two cans of aerosol air freshener and on bottle of non-aerosol air spray were stored in the staff bathroom to the left of the lobby. One bottle of cleaning solution was stored on a shelf in the closet in space 12; the door to the closet was propped open so staff could remove mats. A Magic Eraser was stored on the counter in space 7. .2820(b) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. An application for employment was available for three staff members with hire dates of 11-27-23, 1-30-24 and 2-13-24. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. TB test results were not available for one staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 1-30-24. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 2-13-24. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Verification of orientation was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 11-13-23. .1101(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of First Aid was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 10-16-23 and 11-27-23. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of CPR was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 10-16-23 and 11-27-23. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Verification of completion of ITS-SIDS was not available for staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. This staff member works in the classrooms for infants. .1102(f) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Verification of completion of the required training was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 2-12-24 and 2-13-24.. .1101(a)(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Thirteen children, including three two year old children and ten three year old children, were present with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The qualification letter issued 3-12-20 was not available for the staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 10-16-23 and 11-27-23. .1102(g) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Two staff members' bags was stored in an unlocked closet in space 10 and in space 12, not out of the reach of the children. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states 'Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.' During the visit, a violation pertaining to enhanced staff/child ratio requirements was documented. When we entered space 8, only one staff member was present with thirteen children, including children two and three years of age. While we were in the room, the second staff member returned to the classroom. During naptime, one of the staff members can be out of the room as long as they are in calling distance. However, this group of children were not yet all on their mats, including one child who was still seated at the table following lunch. As I explained, this allowance is not permissible if it is not truly naptime in the classroom, regardless of time of the day or the time denoted on the schedule for nap. If you choose to only have one staff member in a classroom during naptime when two are needed to maintain staff/child ratio, the following must be in compliance: - All children present in the classroom must be two years of age or older. - It should be clear that it is naptime by what is occurring in the classroom rather than time of the day. - The required number of staff members must be on site and in calling distance. This means that for each classroom that does not have the second staff member present in the room, an identified staff member must be available on site and prepared to go into the classroom if needed. If this allowance is in use during a visit, the name of the second person for each room must be provided. Violations of staff/child ratio requirements are particularly serious as they directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. As I explained during the visit, if the child at the table was still eating, she would require close supervision. The staff member who was present in the classroom could not provide this level of supervision. These types of violations also have a greater negative impact on your compliance history and if documented on consecutive visits, may lead to the issuance of an administrative action. Please ensure that all staff members understand that this allowance is intended to be used only during naptime. A follow up visit may be conducted to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violation was corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 3-14-24. Please include any steps taken to prevent a re-occurrence of the violations, particularly the violation for staff/child ratio requirement's. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use my local mailing address for submitting items directly to me: PO Box 1537, Smithfield, NC 27577. 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