10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW HORIZONS PRESCHOOL, INC. Facility ID: 34001358 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/20/2025 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 8/20/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 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. The visit was conducted with Michelle DiPietro, Owner by Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, and Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective 9/17/2021. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios minus one and meets enhanced space. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/19/2025 and New Horizons Preschool, 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 • ITS – SIDS • 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 enjoying music, free play, teacher engaged activities, and routine care. Six(6) 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, ITS-SIDS, 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 7/22/2025 . A fire drill was recorded 7/29/2025. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 6/5/2025. The most recent fire inspection was on 4/22/2025. I observed a sanitation inspection that was last conducted on 12/23/2024 earning an Approved classification. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. There were six diaper creams, sunscreens, and bug sprays that did not have permission to administer on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There were five authorizations for administering diaper creams, sunscreens and bug sprays that were expired. .0803(12) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space 6, the attendance was not documented for 8/19/2025. GS 110-91(9) 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 9/3/2025. 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 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 or mail two copies of the letter to: 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: • CPR/First Aid training should be checked on the approved list for child care providers. I emailed the list today and it is also posted on the DCDEE website. •All topical ointments and sunscreens need to be updated annually prior to the expiration. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. In August, a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and host webinars on the following date and time: o August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) Join webinar • In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. •Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. 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.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW HORIZONS PRESCHOOL, INC. Facility ID: 34001358 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/20/2025 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 8/20/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 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. The visit was conducted with Michelle DiPietro, Owner by Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, and Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective 9/17/2021. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios minus one and meets enhanced space. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/19/2025 and New Horizons Preschool, 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 • ITS – SIDS • 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 enjoying music, free play, teacher engaged activities, and routine care. Six(6) 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, ITS-SIDS, 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 7/22/2025 . A fire drill was recorded 7/29/2025. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 6/5/2025. The most recent fire inspection was on 4/22/2025. I observed a sanitation inspection that was last conducted on 12/23/2024 earning an Approved classification. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. There were six diaper creams, sunscreens, and bug sprays that did not have permission to administer on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There were five authorizations for administering diaper creams, sunscreens and bug sprays that were expired. .0803(12) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space 6, the attendance was not documented for 8/19/2025. GS 110-91(9) 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 9/3/2025. 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 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 or mail two copies of the letter to: 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: • CPR/First Aid training should be checked on the approved list for child care providers. I emailed the list today and it is also posted on the DCDEE website. •All topical ointments and sunscreens need to be updated annually prior to the expiration. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. In August, a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and host webinars on the following date and time: o August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) Join webinar • In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. •Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. 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: NEW HORIZONS PRESCHOOL, INC. Facility ID: 34001358 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/20/2025 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 8/20/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 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. The visit was conducted with Michelle DiPietro, Owner by Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, and Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective 9/17/2021. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios minus one and meets enhanced space. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/19/2025 and New Horizons Preschool, 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 • ITS – SIDS • 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 enjoying music, free play, teacher engaged activities, and routine care. Six(6) 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, ITS-SIDS, 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 7/22/2025 . A fire drill was recorded 7/29/2025. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 6/5/2025. The most recent fire inspection was on 4/22/2025. I observed a sanitation inspection that was last conducted on 12/23/2024 earning an Approved classification. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. There were six diaper creams, sunscreens, and bug sprays that did not have permission to administer on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There were five authorizations for administering diaper creams, sunscreens and bug sprays that were expired. .0803(12) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space 6, the attendance was not documented for 8/19/2025. GS 110-91(9) 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 9/3/2025. 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 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 or mail two copies of the letter to: 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: • CPR/First Aid training should be checked on the approved list for child care providers. I emailed the list today and it is also posted on the DCDEE website. •All topical ointments and sunscreens need to be updated annually prior to the expiration. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. In August, a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and host webinars on the following date and time: o August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) Join webinar • In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. •Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. 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. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW HORIZONS PRESCHOOL, INC. Facility ID: 34001358 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 77 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 Michelle DiPietro, president. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective 9/17/2021. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios minus one and meets enhanced space. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/28/2024 and New Horizons Preschool, Inc. was listed as current and active. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 85% 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. 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 art activities, free play, and routine care. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/29/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/23/2024 with an Approved classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/12/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 2/5/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 2/7/2027. An outdoor inspection was documented on 1/17/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In Space 4, there was one bottle that was not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the preschool playground, there was a wooden stove with three screws that were protruding. In Space 6, there were vinyl blocks that need to be replaced due to damaged corners. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Twelve staff had expired First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Twelve staff member had expired CPR certification. .1102(d) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One enrolled child did not have a signed statement on file that the discipline policy was received. .1804(c) 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. COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION: You must correct the violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 3/4/25. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your documentation or report 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. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: -CPR/First Aid training should be renewed prior to expiration. Ms. DiPietro stated that the trainer had cancelled the training that was scheduled for last week. -Any damamged indoor/outdoor equipment should be repaired/replaced or removed. Additional information: -QRIS Updates: OAH published the proposed rules in the North Carolina Register on February 3, 2025 with instructions for submitting written comment on the proposal. Interested parties are invited to submit Public Comments on specific proposed new or amended rules now through April 4, 2025. A Public Hearing will be held at the Commission meeting on March 26, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. in Room 165, 333 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC and by WebEx. Sign up instructions and other details will be shared later. - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW HORIZONS PRESCHOOL, INC. Facility ID: 34001358 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 77 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 Michelle DiPietro, president. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective 9/17/2021. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios minus one and meets enhanced space. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/28/2024 and New Horizons Preschool, Inc. was listed as current and active. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 85% 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. 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 art activities, free play, and routine care. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/29/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/23/2024 with an Approved classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/12/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 2/5/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 2/7/2027. An outdoor inspection was documented on 1/17/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In Space 4, there was one bottle that was not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the preschool playground, there was a wooden stove with three screws that were protruding. In Space 6, there were vinyl blocks that need to be replaced due to damaged corners. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Twelve staff had expired First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Twelve staff member had expired CPR certification. .1102(d) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One enrolled child did not have a signed statement on file that the discipline policy was received. .1804(c) 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. COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION: You must correct the violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 3/4/25. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your documentation or report 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. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: -CPR/First Aid training should be renewed prior to expiration. Ms. DiPietro stated that the trainer had cancelled the training that was scheduled for last week. -Any damamged indoor/outdoor equipment should be repaired/replaced or removed. Additional information: -QRIS Updates: OAH published the proposed rules in the North Carolina Register on February 3, 2025 with instructions for submitting written comment on the proposal. Interested parties are invited to submit Public Comments on specific proposed new or amended rules now through April 4, 2025. A Public Hearing will be held at the Commission meeting on March 26, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. in Room 165, 333 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC and by WebEx. Sign up instructions and other details will be shared later. - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with 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: NEW HORIZONS PRESCHOOL, INC. Facility ID: 34001358 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 77 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 Michelle DiPietro, president. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective 9/17/2021. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios minus one and meets enhanced space. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/28/2024 and New Horizons Preschool, Inc. was listed as current and active. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 85% 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. 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 art activities, free play, and routine care. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/29/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/23/2024 with an Approved classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/12/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 2/5/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 2/7/2027. An outdoor inspection was documented on 1/17/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In Space 4, there was one bottle that was not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the preschool playground, there was a wooden stove with three screws that were protruding. In Space 6, there were vinyl blocks that need to be replaced due to damaged corners. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Twelve staff had expired First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Twelve staff member had expired CPR certification. .1102(d) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One enrolled child did not have a signed statement on file that the discipline policy was received. .1804(c) 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. COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION: You must correct the violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 3/4/25. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your documentation or report 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. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: -CPR/First Aid training should be renewed prior to expiration. Ms. DiPietro stated that the trainer had cancelled the training that was scheduled for last week. -Any damamged indoor/outdoor equipment should be repaired/replaced or removed. Additional information: -QRIS Updates: OAH published the proposed rules in the North Carolina Register on February 3, 2025 with instructions for submitting written comment on the proposal. Interested parties are invited to submit Public Comments on specific proposed new or amended rules now through April 4, 2025. A Public Hearing will be held at the Commission meeting on March 26, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. in Room 165, 333 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC and by WebEx. Sign up instructions and other details will be shared later. - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW HORIZONS PRESCHOOL, INC. Facility ID: 34001358 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/29/2024 Number Present: 90 Completed Date: 2/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 Mashunda Vaughters, Director. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective 9/17/2021. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios minus one and meets enhanced space. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/28/2024 and New Horizons Preschool, Inc. was listed as current and active. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 89% 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. 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 art activities, free play, and routine care. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/14/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/18/2023 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/8/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 2/21/2024. A lockdown drill was documented on 1/26/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 2/15/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In Space 2, there were four battery operated toys that were not working. In Space 4, there was one battery operated toy that was not working. In Space 6, there were two battery operated toys that were not working. In Space 8, there were seven cardboard blocks that were damaged and need to be replaced. Three walking toys on the playground that were visibly dirty and missing a piece need to be replaced. .0601(d) 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 8, there was one expired emergency medication. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections for December/January were not completed and accessible on site. .0605(q) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Orientation completed was not filled out and signed on form for a new staff member. .1101(a)(b) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical information was not available for one enrolled child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam record was not on file for one enrolled child. GS110-91(1) 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. COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION: You must correct the violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 3/14/24. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your documentation or report 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. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: - Expired medications should be returned to parent or discarded within 72 hours after treatment. - Any toys that are not working properly or are damaged should be removed or repaired/replaced. - Monthly playground inspections should be filled out on-site and available for review. - Staff orientation sheets should be filled out and signed after each section is completed. - Be sure all sections are filled out on children's applications and that medical assessments are on file. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with 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: NEW HORIZONS PRESCHOOL, INC. Facility ID: 34001358 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/29/2024 Number Present: 90 Completed Date: 2/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 Mashunda Vaughters, Director. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective 9/17/2021. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios minus one and meets enhanced space. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/28/2024 and New Horizons Preschool, Inc. was listed as current and active. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 89% 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. 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 art activities, free play, and routine care. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/14/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/18/2023 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/8/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 2/21/2024. A lockdown drill was documented on 1/26/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 2/15/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In Space 2, there were four battery operated toys that were not working. In Space 4, there was one battery operated toy that was not working. In Space 6, there were two battery operated toys that were not working. In Space 8, there were seven cardboard blocks that were damaged and need to be replaced. Three walking toys on the playground that were visibly dirty and missing a piece need to be replaced. .0601(d) 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 8, there was one expired emergency medication. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections for December/January were not completed and accessible on site. .0605(q) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Orientation completed was not filled out and signed on form for a new staff member. .1101(a)(b) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical information was not available for one enrolled child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam record was not on file for one enrolled child. GS110-91(1) 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. COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION: You must correct the violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 3/14/24. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your documentation or report 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. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: - Expired medications should be returned to parent or discarded within 72 hours after treatment. - Any toys that are not working properly or are damaged should be removed or repaired/replaced. - Monthly playground inspections should be filled out on-site and available for review. - Staff orientation sheets should be filled out and signed after each section is completed. - Be sure all sections are filled out on children's applications and that medical assessments are on file. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW HORIZONS PRESCHOOL, INC. Facility ID: 34001358 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/8/2023 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 9/8/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. Michelle DiPietro, Owner, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective 9/17/2021. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios minus one and meets enhanced space. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/7/2023 and New Horizons Preschool, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 95% 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 • ITS – SIDS • 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. Five(5) 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, ITS-SIDS, 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 8/25/2023. A fire drill was recorded 8/31/2023. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 2/13/2023. The most recent fire inspection was on 3/8/2023. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 12/30/2022 earning a Superior classification. 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. Three damaged balls, a damaged hula hoop, and broken shovel were on the preschool playground. These were removed during the visit. In Space 2, there was a torn cover for the cots that needs to be replaced. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One bottle of white-out with three warnings on the label was in an unlocked drawer in Space 9. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One emergency medication was not in original prescription box and did not have written instructions with it. .0803(2)(a) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Two foam boards were accessible to children under 3 in Space 7. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One enrolled infant did not have current sleep charts for this week in Space 4. In Space 1, sleep charts did not have dates for this week for three enrolled infants. .0606(g) 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 medical report was not on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was last conducted on 2/13/2023 and was not conducted every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 was not reviewed annually. .0607(e) 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 9/22/2023. 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 or mail two copies of the letter to: 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. · You are in Cohort 3 for the rated license process. · 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW HORIZONS PRESCHOOL, INC. Facility ID: 34001358 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/8/2023 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 9/8/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. Michelle DiPietro, Owner, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective 9/17/2021. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios minus one and meets enhanced space. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/7/2023 and New Horizons Preschool, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 95% 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 • ITS – SIDS • 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. Five(5) 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, ITS-SIDS, 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 8/25/2023. A fire drill was recorded 8/31/2023. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 2/13/2023. The most recent fire inspection was on 3/8/2023. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 12/30/2022 earning a Superior classification. 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. Three damaged balls, a damaged hula hoop, and broken shovel were on the preschool playground. These were removed during the visit. In Space 2, there was a torn cover for the cots that needs to be replaced. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One bottle of white-out with three warnings on the label was in an unlocked drawer in Space 9. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One emergency medication was not in original prescription box and did not have written instructions with it. .0803(2)(a) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Two foam boards were accessible to children under 3 in Space 7. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One enrolled infant did not have current sleep charts for this week in Space 4. In Space 1, sleep charts did not have dates for this week for three enrolled infants. .0606(g) 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 medical report was not on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was last conducted on 2/13/2023 and was not conducted every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 was not reviewed annually. .0607(e) 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 9/22/2023. 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 or mail two copies of the letter to: 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. · You are in Cohort 3 for the rated license process. · 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: NEW HORIZONS PRESCHOOL, INC. Facility ID: 34001358 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/8/2023 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 9/8/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. Michelle DiPietro, Owner, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective 9/17/2021. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios minus one and meets enhanced space. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/7/2023 and New Horizons Preschool, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 95% 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 • ITS – SIDS • 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. Five(5) 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, ITS-SIDS, 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 8/25/2023. A fire drill was recorded 8/31/2023. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 2/13/2023. The most recent fire inspection was on 3/8/2023. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 12/30/2022 earning a Superior classification. 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. Three damaged balls, a damaged hula hoop, and broken shovel were on the preschool playground. These were removed during the visit. In Space 2, there was a torn cover for the cots that needs to be replaced. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One bottle of white-out with three warnings on the label was in an unlocked drawer in Space 9. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One emergency medication was not in original prescription box and did not have written instructions with it. .0803(2)(a) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Two foam boards were accessible to children under 3 in Space 7. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One enrolled infant did not have current sleep charts for this week in Space 4. In Space 1, sleep charts did not have dates for this week for three enrolled infants. .0606(g) 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 medical report was not on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was last conducted on 2/13/2023 and was not conducted every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 was not reviewed annually. .0607(e) 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 9/22/2023. 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 or mail two copies of the letter to: 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. · You are in Cohort 3 for the rated license process. · 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