10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000945 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/19/2025 Number Present: 141 Completed Date: 11/19/2025 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, Childcare Consultant with Holly Tosco, Director of Toddler and Children’s House Programs. Your program currently operates with a One Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/18/2025 and Montessori Children’s Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children in free play and routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/10/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 2/4/2025 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/12/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 11/18/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 10/9/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/12/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space T3, there were two picnic tables on the patio that had chipping paint. On the Children's House playground, there was a small rusted area above the pole used for climbing. .0601(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Whole grapes were on a table accessible to children under age three. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. One new staff member had a medical report on file that was older than 12 months. 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. One new staff member had a TB test on file that was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space 2, one diaper cream had an expired permission form on file. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 12/3/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Any topical ointments need to have current permission annually. • Staff medical reports and tb tests should not be older than 12 months of employment. •Whole grapes are a choking hazard for young children. I emailed a food resource sheet during the visit today. .•Any chipping/rusting paint should be repaired. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (;336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000945 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/19/2025 Number Present: 141 Completed Date: 11/19/2025 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, Childcare Consultant with Holly Tosco, Director of Toddler and Children’s House Programs. Your program currently operates with a One Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/18/2025 and Montessori Children’s Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children in free play and routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/10/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 2/4/2025 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/12/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 11/18/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 10/9/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/12/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space T3, there were two picnic tables on the patio that had chipping paint. On the Children's House playground, there was a small rusted area above the pole used for climbing. .0601(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Whole grapes were on a table accessible to children under age three. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. One new staff member had a medical report on file that was older than 12 months. 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. One new staff member had a TB test on file that was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space 2, one diaper cream had an expired permission form on file. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 12/3/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Any topical ointments need to have current permission annually. • Staff medical reports and tb tests should not be older than 12 months of employment. •Whole grapes are a choking hazard for young children. I emailed a food resource sheet during the visit today. .•Any chipping/rusting paint should be repaired. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (;336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000945 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/19/2025 Number Present: 141 Completed Date: 11/19/2025 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, Childcare Consultant with Holly Tosco, Director of Toddler and Children’s House Programs. Your program currently operates with a One Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/18/2025 and Montessori Children’s Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children in free play and routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/10/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 2/4/2025 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/12/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 11/18/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 10/9/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/12/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space T3, there were two picnic tables on the patio that had chipping paint. On the Children's House playground, there was a small rusted area above the pole used for climbing. .0601(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Whole grapes were on a table accessible to children under age three. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. One new staff member had a medical report on file that was older than 12 months. 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. One new staff member had a TB test on file that was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space 2, one diaper cream had an expired permission form on file. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 12/3/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Any topical ointments need to have current permission annually. • Staff medical reports and tb tests should not be older than 12 months of employment. •Whole grapes are a choking hazard for young children. I emailed a food resource sheet during the visit today. .•Any chipping/rusting paint should be repaired. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (;336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000945 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/5/2025 Number Present: 150 Completed Date: 5/5/2025 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Patricia Flavin, Director of Communications, Development, Office Management and Health and Safety, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star license effective 11/14/2018. Restrictions include daytime care. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/4/2025 and Montessori Children’s Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 88% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children in free play, teacher engaged activities, and routine care. One new staff was just hired on 5/2/2025. I observed the file today. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were in locked storage. A playground inspection was recorded 5/2/2025. A fire drill was recorded 4/15/2025. A shelter-in-place drill for the facility was recorded 2/27/2025. The most recent fire inspection was on 9/13/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 2/4/2025 earning a Superior classification. The school year ends on June 6, 2025. Two spaces will be used for summer care 6/9/25- 7/25/25. The program does not provide transportation. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was one loose board on a wooden walkway bridge that was a tripping hazard. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. There was one loose board on a wooden walkway bridge which was a tripping hazard. This was nailed back down and corrected during the visit. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Additional Information: -The ITTI Care Project offers a 1-hour self-paced training designed to help everyone who works in child care settings address their stress! The training can be accessed at the link below and can be taken at any time. Learn more about ITTI Care here: https://sites.sanford.duke.edu/itticare/ -Be sure to rewrite names on the outside bags of emergency medications when they are starting to come off for easy identification. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000945 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/5/2025 Number Present: 150 Completed Date: 5/5/2025 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Patricia Flavin, Director of Communications, Development, Office Management and Health and Safety, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star license effective 11/14/2018. Restrictions include daytime care. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/4/2025 and Montessori Children’s Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 88% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children in free play, teacher engaged activities, and routine care. One new staff was just hired on 5/2/2025. I observed the file today. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were in locked storage. A playground inspection was recorded 5/2/2025. A fire drill was recorded 4/15/2025. A shelter-in-place drill for the facility was recorded 2/27/2025. The most recent fire inspection was on 9/13/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 2/4/2025 earning a Superior classification. The school year ends on June 6, 2025. Two spaces will be used for summer care 6/9/25- 7/25/25. The program does not provide transportation. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was one loose board on a wooden walkway bridge that was a tripping hazard. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. There was one loose board on a wooden walkway bridge which was a tripping hazard. This was nailed back down and corrected during the visit. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Additional Information: -The ITTI Care Project offers a 1-hour self-paced training designed to help everyone who works in child care settings address their stress! The training can be accessed at the link below and can be taken at any time. Learn more about ITTI Care here: https://sites.sanford.duke.edu/itticare/ -Be sure to rewrite names on the outside bags of emergency medications when they are starting to come off for easy identification. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000945 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 129 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, Childcare Consultant with Holly Tosco, Director of Toddler and Children’s House Programs. Your program currently operates with a One Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/9/2024 and Montessori Children’s Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 88% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children in free play and routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 1/31/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/5/2023 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/13/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 11/19/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 11/11/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 12/9/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 1, there was one expired emergency medication. .0803(12) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There was one yellow truck with rust and chipped paint and one deflated ball on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, there were two small pieces of chalk. In Space 2, there was one bagged container of wipes accessible. In Space 3, there were two small pieces of chalk. .0604(q) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not updated annually in the portal. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The fall zone around the stationary equipment on the Children's House Playground was two and three inches in some areas. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 12/24/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Any expired medications or leftover medications should be sent home within 72 hours or disposed. •Small pieces of broken chalk/crayons should be removed in spaces with children under three years of age due to choking hazards. Any rusting equipment should be replaced/repaired. •The EPR plan needs to be checked and updated annually in the Emergency Portal. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. - Additional information regarding grouping of children will be provided. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (;336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000945 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 129 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, Childcare Consultant with Holly Tosco, Director of Toddler and Children’s House Programs. Your program currently operates with a One Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/9/2024 and Montessori Children’s Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 88% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children in free play and routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 1/31/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/5/2023 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/13/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 11/19/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 11/11/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 12/9/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 1, there was one expired emergency medication. .0803(12) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There was one yellow truck with rust and chipped paint and one deflated ball on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, there were two small pieces of chalk. In Space 2, there was one bagged container of wipes accessible. In Space 3, there were two small pieces of chalk. .0604(q) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not updated annually in the portal. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The fall zone around the stationary equipment on the Children's House Playground was two and three inches in some areas. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 12/24/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Any expired medications or leftover medications should be sent home within 72 hours or disposed. •Small pieces of broken chalk/crayons should be removed in spaces with children under three years of age due to choking hazards. Any rusting equipment should be replaced/repaired. •The EPR plan needs to be checked and updated annually in the Emergency Portal. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. - Additional information regarding grouping of children will be provided. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (;336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000945 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 129 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, Childcare Consultant with Holly Tosco, Director of Toddler and Children’s House Programs. Your program currently operates with a One Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/9/2024 and Montessori Children’s Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 88% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children in free play and routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 1/31/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/5/2023 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/13/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 11/19/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 11/11/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 12/9/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 1, there was one expired emergency medication. .0803(12) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There was one yellow truck with rust and chipped paint and one deflated ball on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, there were two small pieces of chalk. In Space 2, there was one bagged container of wipes accessible. In Space 3, there were two small pieces of chalk. .0604(q) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not updated annually in the portal. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The fall zone around the stationary equipment on the Children's House Playground was two and three inches in some areas. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 12/24/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Any expired medications or leftover medications should be sent home within 72 hours or disposed. •Small pieces of broken chalk/crayons should be removed in spaces with children under three years of age due to choking hazards. Any rusting equipment should be replaced/repaired. •The EPR plan needs to be checked and updated annually in the Emergency Portal. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. - Additional information regarding grouping of children will be provided. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (;336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000945 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2024 Number Present: 123 Completed Date: 1/31/2024 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Patricia Flavin, Director of Communications and Office Management. Your program currently operates with a One-Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/30/2024 and Montessori Children’s Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children working independently, outside, and in routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/27/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/5/2023 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/12/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 1/10/2024. A lockdown drill was documented on 1/23/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/13/2023. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage of and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wooden tables and chairs outside the following spaces had chipping paint: spaces 2, 3, 5, and 8. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 7, a surge protector had 3 outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection available was on 9/13/2023. .0605(q) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff person did not have a current qualification letter on file at the facility. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. One medical action plan was not updated annually and one action plan was not signed and dated by a parent or health care professional. .0801(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 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. One new staff member did not completed the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before February 14, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • The playground inspections should be documented monthly on the inspection form. • Any furnishings or equipment with chipping paint need to repainted or replaced. • Action plans should be updated annually by parent or health care provider. • The maltreatment training should be completed within 90 days of hire and the health and safety training should be completed within one year. Additional Information/Consultation: (This section is to be used to discuss the additional information given only about anything else such as reminders, Cohort updates, DCDEE updates, etc.) • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • I emailed the lead teacher equivalency information during the visit today. • In-service training should be completed annually and it is counted from the last annual compliance visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. ; Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000945 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2024 Number Present: 123 Completed Date: 1/31/2024 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Patricia Flavin, Director of Communications and Office Management. Your program currently operates with a One-Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/30/2024 and Montessori Children’s Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children working independently, outside, and in routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/27/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/5/2023 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/12/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 1/10/2024. A lockdown drill was documented on 1/23/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/13/2023. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage of and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wooden tables and chairs outside the following spaces had chipping paint: spaces 2, 3, 5, and 8. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 7, a surge protector had 3 outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection available was on 9/13/2023. .0605(q) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff person did not have a current qualification letter on file at the facility. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. One medical action plan was not updated annually and one action plan was not signed and dated by a parent or health care professional. .0801(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 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. One new staff member did not completed the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before February 14, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • The playground inspections should be documented monthly on the inspection form. • Any furnishings or equipment with chipping paint need to repainted or replaced. • Action plans should be updated annually by parent or health care provider. • The maltreatment training should be completed within 90 days of hire and the health and safety training should be completed within one year. Additional Information/Consultation: (This section is to be used to discuss the additional information given only about anything else such as reminders, Cohort updates, DCDEE updates, etc.) • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • I emailed the lead teacher equivalency information during the visit today. • In-service training should be completed annually and it is counted from the last annual compliance visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. ; Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000945 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2024 Number Present: 123 Completed Date: 1/31/2024 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Patricia Flavin, Director of Communications and Office Management. Your program currently operates with a One-Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/30/2024 and Montessori Children’s Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children working independently, outside, and in routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/27/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/5/2023 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/12/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 1/10/2024. A lockdown drill was documented on 1/23/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/13/2023. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage of and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wooden tables and chairs outside the following spaces had chipping paint: spaces 2, 3, 5, and 8. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 7, a surge protector had 3 outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection available was on 9/13/2023. .0605(q) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff person did not have a current qualification letter on file at the facility. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. One medical action plan was not updated annually and one action plan was not signed and dated by a parent or health care professional. .0801(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 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. One new staff member did not completed the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before February 14, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • The playground inspections should be documented monthly on the inspection form. • Any furnishings or equipment with chipping paint need to repainted or replaced. • Action plans should be updated annually by parent or health care provider. • The maltreatment training should be completed within 90 days of hire and the health and safety training should be completed within one year. Additional Information/Consultation: (This section is to be used to discuss the additional information given only about anything else such as reminders, Cohort updates, DCDEE updates, etc.) • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • I emailed the lead teacher equivalency information during the visit today. • In-service training should be completed annually and it is counted from the last annual compliance visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. ; Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000945 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2024 Number Present: 123 Completed Date: 1/31/2024 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Patricia Flavin, Director of Communications and Office Management. Your program currently operates with a One-Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/30/2024 and Montessori Children’s Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children working independently, outside, and in routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/27/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/5/2023 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/12/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 1/10/2024. A lockdown drill was documented on 1/23/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/13/2023. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage of and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wooden tables and chairs outside the following spaces had chipping paint: spaces 2, 3, 5, and 8. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 7, a surge protector had 3 outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection available was on 9/13/2023. .0605(q) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff person did not have a current qualification letter on file at the facility. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. One medical action plan was not updated annually and one action plan was not signed and dated by a parent or health care professional. .0801(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 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. One new staff member did not completed the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before February 14, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • The playground inspections should be documented monthly on the inspection form. • Any furnishings or equipment with chipping paint need to repainted or replaced. • Action plans should be updated annually by parent or health care provider. • The maltreatment training should be completed within 90 days of hire and the health and safety training should be completed within one year. Additional Information/Consultation: (This section is to be used to discuss the additional information given only about anything else such as reminders, Cohort updates, DCDEE updates, etc.) • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • I emailed the lead teacher equivalency information during the visit today. • In-service training should be completed annually and it is counted from the last annual compliance visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. ; Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000945 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2023 Number Present: 122 Completed Date: 9/12/2023 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Holly Tosco, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star license effective 11/14/2018. Restrictions include daytime care. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/11/2023 and Montessori Children’s Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children in free play, teacher engaged activities, and routine care. Three(3) new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 8/27/2023. A fire drill was recorded 8/30/2023. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 3/22/2023. The facility closes in the summer and there is one scheduled for this week. The most recent fire inspection was on 9/12/2023. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 11/14/2022 earning a Superior classification. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground for toddlers, a black metal plant trellis with sharp edges was removed during the visit. There was one loose wooden board on the walking bridge on the playground for toddlers. On the outdoor areas for Classroom 2 and CH 1, white metal plant border edging with sharp edges was removed during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. One new employee did not have an application on file. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One new staff did not have a completed orientation sheet on file. .1101(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 9/26/2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: · You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. · Staff medical files should be kept separately from the personnel file. · The facility’s email address was updated today. · We discussed emergency medications and over-the -counter requirements during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000945 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2023 Number Present: 122 Completed Date: 9/12/2023 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Holly Tosco, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star license effective 11/14/2018. Restrictions include daytime care. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/11/2023 and Montessori Children’s Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children in free play, teacher engaged activities, and routine care. Three(3) new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 8/27/2023. A fire drill was recorded 8/30/2023. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 3/22/2023. The facility closes in the summer and there is one scheduled for this week. The most recent fire inspection was on 9/12/2023. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 11/14/2022 earning a Superior classification. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground for toddlers, a black metal plant trellis with sharp edges was removed during the visit. There was one loose wooden board on the walking bridge on the playground for toddlers. On the outdoor areas for Classroom 2 and CH 1, white metal plant border edging with sharp edges was removed during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. One new employee did not have an application on file. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One new staff did not have a completed orientation sheet on file. .1101(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 9/26/2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: · You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. · Staff medical files should be kept separately from the personnel file. · The facility’s email address was updated today. · We discussed emergency medications and over-the -counter requirements during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times