Faith Academy INC

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2026 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 6/18/2026 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note requirements monitored today. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, S. Warren. Ms. Warren accompanied me as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of five (5) classrooms. A total of seventeen (17) children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed during outdoor play, free choice play, and completing routine care tasks. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: The facility currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on May 26, 2016. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 18, 2026, and Faith Academy Inc was listed as current and active. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed July 2, 2025. The last annual fire inspection was completed on April 21, 2026, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on January 8, 2026, and received a “Superior” classification with six (6) demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on May 14, 2026, the last documented quarterly shelter-in-place drill and/or lockdown drill was conducted on May 26, 2026, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on June 8, 2026. During today’s visit, a full assessment of the child care requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance logs, and safe sleep logs. I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, storage and/or administering of medication, and the outdoor area & equipment. I also reviewed a sample of staff files and children’s records. This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space 5, One (1) three-year-old child was grouped with five (5) children between 12 and 24 months of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 5, a can of Lysol was stored in an unlocked bathroom on the top shelf. .2820(b) 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. A staff member with a hire date of April 1, 2026, did not have a tb screening and/or test on file prior to the first day of employment. .0701(a) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 83%. COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By July 2, 2026, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to mail your letter, please ensure that you allow sufficient time so that the letter reaches me on time. My mailing address is: Tanya Herring 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 Due to the violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit will occur in the near future to ensure compliance has been maintained. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: During today’s visit, toddlers between the ages of 12 and 24 months were grouped with a three-year old child. Ms. Warren stated that the three-year-old child was grouped in the classroom with the toddler two’s because the child was not fully potty trained. Ms. Warren stated that the child does not have any special needs or developmental delays. We then reviewed and discussed Child Care Rule .0713(a)(3) which allows a child two years of age and older to be placed with children under one year of age when a physician certifies that the developmental age of the child makes this placement appropriate; and Rule .0713(a)(4) which states that when determined to be developmentally appropriate by the operator and parent, a child age two or older may be placed one age level above his or her chronological age without affecting the staff/child ratio for that group. I explained that the rule allows that this provision shall be limited to one child per group. SUMMER HEAT/TEMPERATURES: During the summer months, temperatures and heat index values may reach levels that present health and safety risks for children participating in outdoor activities. Caregivers are responsible for monitoring current weather conditions, including temperature readings, heat index charts, and any local weather advisories or warnings related to excessive heat. When temperatures or heat index levels indicate potentially unsafe outdoor conditions, caregivers should modify outdoor schedules and activities as necessary to reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses. Consider reducing the amount of time children spend outdoors, especially during peak heat hours. Additionally, providers may want to incorporate water play activities to help children remain cool during periods of elevated temperatures, encourage frequent breaks in shaded areas, and ensure children have regular access to drinking water throughout the day to support hydration. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please contact me at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov or at 910-624-4171. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-971-7765. 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: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/7/2026 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 1/7/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, S. Warren. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of five (5) classrooms. A total of twenty-three (23) children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed during free choice play, outdoor play, and completing routine care tasks. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: The facility currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on May 26, 2016. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed July 2, 2025. The last annual fire inspection was completed on May 8, 2025, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on June 18, 2025, and received a “Superior” classification with six (6) demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on December 23, 2025, the last documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on October 30, 2025, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed December 8, 2025. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of the child care requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance logs, and safe sleep logs. I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, storage and/or administering of medication, and the outdoor area & equipment. I also reviewed staff files for four (4) new employees. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 5, an activity plan dated for 12/15/25-12/19/25 was posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 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. The caregiver did not document visual checks for 1/6/2026. .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. Staff members, A.S. (date of hire: 11/3/25), A.P. (date of hire: 11/10/25), and L.B. (date of hire: 9/8/25), did not have a medical report on file prior to employment and/or the medical report on file 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. Staff members, A.S. (date of hire: 11/3/25) and A.P. (date of hire: 11/10/25), did not have a negative TB test or screening on file on or before the first day of employment .0701(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space 5, one caregiver was observed providing care for eight (8) one- and two-year-old toddlers, while the staff/child ratio for this age group is 1:6. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member did not have a valid qualification letter on file and available to review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff member with a hire date of 9/8/25, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 87%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By January 21, 2026, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to mail your letter, please ensure that you allow sufficient time so that the letter reaches me on time. My mailing address is: Tanya Herring 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 Due to the violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit will occur in the near future to ensure compliance has been maintained. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: During today’s visit, I observed the administrator being counted in ratios in the toddler classroom. Ms. Warren stated that the toddler classroom was out of compliance with required staff/child ratios, as she had left one staff member alone to care for a group of eight (8) children, ages one to two years, while she answered the door. The required staff/child ratio for this group of children is 1:6. The facility is currently following enhanced staff/child ratios and space requirements. I explained to Ms. Warren that staff/child ratios are critical because they have a direct impact on the health and safety of children, and that she must maintain the required staff/child ratios at all times. SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES: During today’s visit, I explained that caregivers providing care for children aged 12 months or younger must visually check on the sleeping infants at least every 15 minutes as required by Child Care Rule .0606 (a)(6). This means that the caregiver will physically check on the sleeping infant to ensure that the infant is breathing. Additionally, the caregiver must document these visual checks and maintain the documentation on file for a minimum of thirty (30) days. These rules are extremely important and have been established to help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) while infants are in child care facilities. As a reminder, staff members must have a complete medical report and a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening or test on file on or before their first day of employment. Additionally, the medical report and TB screening and/or test must have been completed within 12 months of the hire date. Please note that administrators in childcare centers that are licensed to care for infants are required to complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please contact me at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov or at 910-624-4171. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-971-7765 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/7/2026 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 1/7/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, S. Warren. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of five (5) classrooms. A total of twenty-three (23) children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed during free choice play, outdoor play, and completing routine care tasks. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: The facility currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on May 26, 2016. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed July 2, 2025. The last annual fire inspection was completed on May 8, 2025, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on June 18, 2025, and received a “Superior” classification with six (6) demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on December 23, 2025, the last documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on October 30, 2025, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed December 8, 2025. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of the child care requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance logs, and safe sleep logs. I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, storage and/or administering of medication, and the outdoor area & equipment. I also reviewed staff files for four (4) new employees. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 5, an activity plan dated for 12/15/25-12/19/25 was posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 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. The caregiver did not document visual checks for 1/6/2026. .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. Staff members, A.S. (date of hire: 11/3/25), A.P. (date of hire: 11/10/25), and L.B. (date of hire: 9/8/25), did not have a medical report on file prior to employment and/or the medical report on file 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. Staff members, A.S. (date of hire: 11/3/25) and A.P. (date of hire: 11/10/25), did not have a negative TB test or screening on file on or before the first day of employment .0701(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space 5, one caregiver was observed providing care for eight (8) one- and two-year-old toddlers, while the staff/child ratio for this age group is 1:6. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member did not have a valid qualification letter on file and available to review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff member with a hire date of 9/8/25, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 87%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By January 21, 2026, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to mail your letter, please ensure that you allow sufficient time so that the letter reaches me on time. My mailing address is: Tanya Herring 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 Due to the violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit will occur in the near future to ensure compliance has been maintained. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: During today’s visit, I observed the administrator being counted in ratios in the toddler classroom. Ms. Warren stated that the toddler classroom was out of compliance with required staff/child ratios, as she had left one staff member alone to care for a group of eight (8) children, ages one to two years, while she answered the door. The required staff/child ratio for this group of children is 1:6. The facility is currently following enhanced staff/child ratios and space requirements. I explained to Ms. Warren that staff/child ratios are critical because they have a direct impact on the health and safety of children, and that she must maintain the required staff/child ratios at all times. SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES: During today’s visit, I explained that caregivers providing care for children aged 12 months or younger must visually check on the sleeping infants at least every 15 minutes as required by Child Care Rule .0606 (a)(6). This means that the caregiver will physically check on the sleeping infant to ensure that the infant is breathing. Additionally, the caregiver must document these visual checks and maintain the documentation on file for a minimum of thirty (30) days. These rules are extremely important and have been established to help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) while infants are in child care facilities. As a reminder, staff members must have a complete medical report and a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening or test on file on or before their first day of employment. Additionally, the medical report and TB screening and/or test must have been completed within 12 months of the hire date. Please note that administrators in childcare centers that are licensed to care for infants are required to complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please contact me at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov or at 910-624-4171. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-971-7765 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: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/7/2026 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 1/7/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, S. Warren. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of five (5) classrooms. A total of twenty-three (23) children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed during free choice play, outdoor play, and completing routine care tasks. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: The facility currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on May 26, 2016. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed July 2, 2025. The last annual fire inspection was completed on May 8, 2025, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on June 18, 2025, and received a “Superior” classification with six (6) demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on December 23, 2025, the last documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on October 30, 2025, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed December 8, 2025. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of the child care requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance logs, and safe sleep logs. I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, storage and/or administering of medication, and the outdoor area & equipment. I also reviewed staff files for four (4) new employees. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 5, an activity plan dated for 12/15/25-12/19/25 was posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 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. The caregiver did not document visual checks for 1/6/2026. .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. Staff members, A.S. (date of hire: 11/3/25), A.P. (date of hire: 11/10/25), and L.B. (date of hire: 9/8/25), did not have a medical report on file prior to employment and/or the medical report on file 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. Staff members, A.S. (date of hire: 11/3/25) and A.P. (date of hire: 11/10/25), did not have a negative TB test or screening on file on or before the first day of employment .0701(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space 5, one caregiver was observed providing care for eight (8) one- and two-year-old toddlers, while the staff/child ratio for this age group is 1:6. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member did not have a valid qualification letter on file and available to review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff member with a hire date of 9/8/25, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 87%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By January 21, 2026, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to mail your letter, please ensure that you allow sufficient time so that the letter reaches me on time. My mailing address is: Tanya Herring 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 Due to the violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit will occur in the near future to ensure compliance has been maintained. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: During today’s visit, I observed the administrator being counted in ratios in the toddler classroom. Ms. Warren stated that the toddler classroom was out of compliance with required staff/child ratios, as she had left one staff member alone to care for a group of eight (8) children, ages one to two years, while she answered the door. The required staff/child ratio for this group of children is 1:6. The facility is currently following enhanced staff/child ratios and space requirements. I explained to Ms. Warren that staff/child ratios are critical because they have a direct impact on the health and safety of children, and that she must maintain the required staff/child ratios at all times. SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES: During today’s visit, I explained that caregivers providing care for children aged 12 months or younger must visually check on the sleeping infants at least every 15 minutes as required by Child Care Rule .0606 (a)(6). This means that the caregiver will physically check on the sleeping infant to ensure that the infant is breathing. Additionally, the caregiver must document these visual checks and maintain the documentation on file for a minimum of thirty (30) days. These rules are extremely important and have been established to help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) while infants are in child care facilities. As a reminder, staff members must have a complete medical report and a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening or test on file on or before their first day of employment. Additionally, the medical report and TB screening and/or test must have been completed within 12 months of the hire date. Please note that administrators in childcare centers that are licensed to care for infants are required to complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please contact me at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov or at 910-624-4171. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-971-7765 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/7/2026 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 1/7/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, S. Warren. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of five (5) classrooms. A total of twenty-three (23) children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed during free choice play, outdoor play, and completing routine care tasks. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: The facility currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on May 26, 2016. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed July 2, 2025. The last annual fire inspection was completed on May 8, 2025, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on June 18, 2025, and received a “Superior” classification with six (6) demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on December 23, 2025, the last documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on October 30, 2025, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed December 8, 2025. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of the child care requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance logs, and safe sleep logs. I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, storage and/or administering of medication, and the outdoor area & equipment. I also reviewed staff files for four (4) new employees. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 5, an activity plan dated for 12/15/25-12/19/25 was posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 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. The caregiver did not document visual checks for 1/6/2026. .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. Staff members, A.S. (date of hire: 11/3/25), A.P. (date of hire: 11/10/25), and L.B. (date of hire: 9/8/25), did not have a medical report on file prior to employment and/or the medical report on file 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. Staff members, A.S. (date of hire: 11/3/25) and A.P. (date of hire: 11/10/25), did not have a negative TB test or screening on file on or before the first day of employment .0701(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space 5, one caregiver was observed providing care for eight (8) one- and two-year-old toddlers, while the staff/child ratio for this age group is 1:6. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member did not have a valid qualification letter on file and available to review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff member with a hire date of 9/8/25, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 87%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By January 21, 2026, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to mail your letter, please ensure that you allow sufficient time so that the letter reaches me on time. My mailing address is: Tanya Herring 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 Due to the violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit will occur in the near future to ensure compliance has been maintained. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: During today’s visit, I observed the administrator being counted in ratios in the toddler classroom. Ms. Warren stated that the toddler classroom was out of compliance with required staff/child ratios, as she had left one staff member alone to care for a group of eight (8) children, ages one to two years, while she answered the door. The required staff/child ratio for this group of children is 1:6. The facility is currently following enhanced staff/child ratios and space requirements. I explained to Ms. Warren that staff/child ratios are critical because they have a direct impact on the health and safety of children, and that she must maintain the required staff/child ratios at all times. SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES: During today’s visit, I explained that caregivers providing care for children aged 12 months or younger must visually check on the sleeping infants at least every 15 minutes as required by Child Care Rule .0606 (a)(6). This means that the caregiver will physically check on the sleeping infant to ensure that the infant is breathing. Additionally, the caregiver must document these visual checks and maintain the documentation on file for a minimum of thirty (30) days. These rules are extremely important and have been established to help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) while infants are in child care facilities. As a reminder, staff members must have a complete medical report and a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening or test on file on or before their first day of employment. Additionally, the medical report and TB screening and/or test must have been completed within 12 months of the hire date. Please note that administrators in childcare centers that are licensed to care for infants are required to complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Completion of ITS-SIDS training shall be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet on-going training requirements. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please contact me at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov or at 910-624-4171. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-971-7765 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 7/2/2025 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note requirements monitored today. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, V. Bell. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of five (5) classrooms. A total of twenty-four (24) children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed during free choice play and completing routine care tasks. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: The facility currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on May 26, 2016. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 30, 2025, and Faith Academy Inc was listed as current and active. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed July 17, 2024. The most recent annual fire inspection was completed on May 8, 2025, and the most recent annual sanitation inspection was completed on May 15, 2025, and received a “Superior” classification with six (6) demerits. The most recent documented monthly fire drill and the most recent documented monthly playground inspection were completed on June 30, 2025, and the most recent documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on April 22, 2025. During today’s visit, a full assessment of the child care requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance logs, and safe sleep logs. I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, storage and/or administering of medication, and the outdoor area & equipment. I also reviewed the staff files, and a sample of the children’s records. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan that was posted was dated 6/23/25-6/27/25 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 2 and space 4, cans of Lysol, Bath and Body Works spray, Clorox, and dish detergent were stored in an unlocked storage. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space 2 and space 5, left over topical ointments were not discarded as required by the rule. .0803(12) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 87%. A compliance verification letter is not required because the violations cited were corrected during today’s visit. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: Intentional planning of the outdoor and indoor learning environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Hazardous products and aerosol cans are required to be stored in a locked storage or cabinet. Additionally, all keys must be inaccessible to children and must not be left in the locks. It is important to perform safety checks prior to the arrival of children each morning to ensure all hazardous materials are stored as required by the rules. The Child Care Commission is tentatively scheduled to adopt the new rules for the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization, previously the star rated license assessment. Once the rules are adopted, the hold harmless for the rated license assessments will end and all programs will be required to transition. Before the new rules are adopted, please encourage all staff to create a WORKS account using their NCID credentials. The staff members should include administrators, lead teachers, teachers, program coordinators, and/or group leaders. Once the WORKS account is created, staff must submit their official transcripts. Providers without verifiable education may result in a reduction in stars at the facility. For more information, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, click on the What’s New tab, then scroll down and click on the QRIS Modernization tab, and review the listed information and videos. There is also a FAQ document. ABCMS/CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PROVIDER PORTAL: As stated in North Carolina General Statute 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of Child Development and Early Education of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five (5) 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 the 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 referenced 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 granted, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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 (5) 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please contact me at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov or at 910-624-4171. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-971-7765. 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: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Child Care Consultant, Tanya Herring. Upon our arrival were greeted by director P. Anderson and owner D. Allen. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. We were accompanied by Ms. Allen as we completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of five (5) classrooms, a kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during outdoor play and routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on May 26, 2016. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed December 4, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 11 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on June 29, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 27, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on April 26, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 28, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. We observed all required postings, attendance, and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher left the classroom designated for infants to walk across the hallway to ask for a break leaving the classroom unsupervised. .1801(a)(1-5) 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff child ratio form was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Books and manipulatives were not accessible in the classroom designated for two year old children. .0510(e)(3) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plan was not posted in the classroom designated for infant children. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill conducted on 6/27/24 documentation was incomplete. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. Outlet covers were missing in the hallway and the classroom designated for two year old children 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Two cans of aerosol Lysol disinfectant spray was stored in unlocked cabinets. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Prescription hydrocortisone ointment did not have a completed authorization form from parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Torn pieces of plastic tarp was observed on the playground designated for toddler children. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants and did not maintain documentation for a minimum of one month. .0606(g) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. .0606(b) 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 healthcare professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. an employed hired 5/30/24 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 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. A staff member hired 5/28/24 did not received tb test until 6/11/24. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for an employee hired 5/28/24 was not completed until 7/1/24. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. An employee hired 5/28/24 did not sign a personnel and operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A teacher left the playground leaving one adult to care for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. Leaving the group out of ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical report proof of tuberculosis test and completed health questionnaire was not maintained in a separately from staff member's individual personnel file. .0701(d) Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of the supervision and staff/ child ratio violations, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In addition to a return visit, in order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, a compliance letter must be submitted to me by July 31, 2024. The compliance letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected, and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical assistance/ Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 88%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we observed a caregiver walk into the office to ask the director a question. Both administrators exchanged looks. I stated what was wrong. Did the caregiver leave the classroom out of ratio? The owner indicated that this is what the caregiver always does. I spoke with the caregiver. She stated that she left the playground to find out if a child was going to be present for the day. On the playground was one (1) adult caring for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. The ratio for one year olds is 1 adult to 6 children leaving the group out of ratio. I stated to the caregiver that you must stay in ratio at all times. During the visit, we discussed the impact repeat violations of staff/child ratio have on your compliance history. We also discussed the intent behind ratio requirements and the importance of sharing this intent with the staff members. While receiving a violation for non-compliance with staff/child ratio requirements is important for the facility's license, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for each child is the intent behind these requirements. As we discussed, when staff members are responsible for a number of children that exceeds the number allowed based on these ratio requirements, accidents, injuries, and challenging behaviors are more likely to occur. This impacts the safety and health of each child in your care. I encouraged you to discuss not only the impact these violations have on the facility's license, but also the impact being out of compliance has on the care that is provided to the children. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a) (1-10) regarding staff/child ratio for centers. A supervision violation was also cited during today’s visit. We observed the caregiver in the classroom designated for infant children walk across the hall to notify the director that she needed a break. Leaving her classroom unsupervised. Supervision is important in child care. Supervision helps prevent accidents and injuries. It always requires focused attention and intentional observations. Active supervision in your program can keep children safe by teaching all staff how to look, listen and engage. Please review child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) (1-5) regarding supervision. Consecutive visits with violations of supervision and staff/child ratio requirements may lead to the issuance of an administrative action against your license. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .2200 for further information on the administrative action process. There were two infants present during today’s visit. Upon our arrival, we observed that one infant was asleep on their back. We observed that the safe sleep documentation was not completed. we requested the safe sleep checks for June and today. The caregiver indicated that documentation is completed on her notebook until it can be transferred on the safe sleep document. We observed the caregiver documentation of safe sleep checks in the notebook. The children’s names were notated in the notebook, but dates, positions and times were not consistent. Next, we reviewed the provider’s safe sleep policy. We discussed that a copy of the safe sleep policy or a safe sleep poster must be posted. Please refer to childcare requirement .0606 for additional information regarding safe sleep practices. During today’s visit, we observed in two classrooms aerosol cans of Lysol disinfectant spray stored in unlocked cabinets accessible to children. As a reminder, all aerosol cans need to be stored in a locked cabinet. To maintain compliance at all times, all aerosol cans and cleaning supplies should be stored in the kitchen in a locked cabinet and removed from the classrooms. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Child Care Consultant, Tanya Herring. Upon our arrival were greeted by director P. Anderson and owner D. Allen. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. We were accompanied by Ms. Allen as we completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of five (5) classrooms, a kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during outdoor play and routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on May 26, 2016. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed December 4, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 11 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on June 29, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 27, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on April 26, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 28, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. We observed all required postings, attendance, and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher left the classroom designated for infants to walk across the hallway to ask for a break leaving the classroom unsupervised. .1801(a)(1-5) 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff child ratio form was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Books and manipulatives were not accessible in the classroom designated for two year old children. .0510(e)(3) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plan was not posted in the classroom designated for infant children. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill conducted on 6/27/24 documentation was incomplete. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. Outlet covers were missing in the hallway and the classroom designated for two year old children 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Two cans of aerosol Lysol disinfectant spray was stored in unlocked cabinets. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Prescription hydrocortisone ointment did not have a completed authorization form from parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Torn pieces of plastic tarp was observed on the playground designated for toddler children. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants and did not maintain documentation for a minimum of one month. .0606(g) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. .0606(b) 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 healthcare professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. an employed hired 5/30/24 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 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. A staff member hired 5/28/24 did not received tb test until 6/11/24. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for an employee hired 5/28/24 was not completed until 7/1/24. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. An employee hired 5/28/24 did not sign a personnel and operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A teacher left the playground leaving one adult to care for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. Leaving the group out of ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical report proof of tuberculosis test and completed health questionnaire was not maintained in a separately from staff member's individual personnel file. .0701(d) Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of the supervision and staff/ child ratio violations, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In addition to a return visit, in order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, a compliance letter must be submitted to me by July 31, 2024. The compliance letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected, and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical assistance/ Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 88%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we observed a caregiver walk into the office to ask the director a question. Both administrators exchanged looks. I stated what was wrong. Did the caregiver leave the classroom out of ratio? The owner indicated that this is what the caregiver always does. I spoke with the caregiver. She stated that she left the playground to find out if a child was going to be present for the day. On the playground was one (1) adult caring for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. The ratio for one year olds is 1 adult to 6 children leaving the group out of ratio. I stated to the caregiver that you must stay in ratio at all times. During the visit, we discussed the impact repeat violations of staff/child ratio have on your compliance history. We also discussed the intent behind ratio requirements and the importance of sharing this intent with the staff members. While receiving a violation for non-compliance with staff/child ratio requirements is important for the facility's license, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for each child is the intent behind these requirements. As we discussed, when staff members are responsible for a number of children that exceeds the number allowed based on these ratio requirements, accidents, injuries, and challenging behaviors are more likely to occur. This impacts the safety and health of each child in your care. I encouraged you to discuss not only the impact these violations have on the facility's license, but also the impact being out of compliance has on the care that is provided to the children. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a) (1-10) regarding staff/child ratio for centers. A supervision violation was also cited during today’s visit. We observed the caregiver in the classroom designated for infant children walk across the hall to notify the director that she needed a break. Leaving her classroom unsupervised. Supervision is important in child care. Supervision helps prevent accidents and injuries. It always requires focused attention and intentional observations. Active supervision in your program can keep children safe by teaching all staff how to look, listen and engage. Please review child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) (1-5) regarding supervision. Consecutive visits with violations of supervision and staff/child ratio requirements may lead to the issuance of an administrative action against your license. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .2200 for further information on the administrative action process. There were two infants present during today’s visit. Upon our arrival, we observed that one infant was asleep on their back. We observed that the safe sleep documentation was not completed. we requested the safe sleep checks for June and today. The caregiver indicated that documentation is completed on her notebook until it can be transferred on the safe sleep document. We observed the caregiver documentation of safe sleep checks in the notebook. The children’s names were notated in the notebook, but dates, positions and times were not consistent. Next, we reviewed the provider’s safe sleep policy. We discussed that a copy of the safe sleep policy or a safe sleep poster must be posted. Please refer to childcare requirement .0606 for additional information regarding safe sleep practices. During today’s visit, we observed in two classrooms aerosol cans of Lysol disinfectant spray stored in unlocked cabinets accessible to children. As a reminder, all aerosol cans need to be stored in a locked cabinet. To maintain compliance at all times, all aerosol cans and cleaning supplies should be stored in the kitchen in a locked cabinet and removed from the classrooms. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Child Care Consultant, Tanya Herring. Upon our arrival were greeted by director P. Anderson and owner D. Allen. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. We were accompanied by Ms. Allen as we completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of five (5) classrooms, a kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during outdoor play and routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on May 26, 2016. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed December 4, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 11 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on June 29, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 27, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on April 26, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 28, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. We observed all required postings, attendance, and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher left the classroom designated for infants to walk across the hallway to ask for a break leaving the classroom unsupervised. .1801(a)(1-5) 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff child ratio form was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Books and manipulatives were not accessible in the classroom designated for two year old children. .0510(e)(3) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plan was not posted in the classroom designated for infant children. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill conducted on 6/27/24 documentation was incomplete. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. Outlet covers were missing in the hallway and the classroom designated for two year old children 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Two cans of aerosol Lysol disinfectant spray was stored in unlocked cabinets. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Prescription hydrocortisone ointment did not have a completed authorization form from parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Torn pieces of plastic tarp was observed on the playground designated for toddler children. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants and did not maintain documentation for a minimum of one month. .0606(g) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. .0606(b) 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 healthcare professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. an employed hired 5/30/24 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 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. A staff member hired 5/28/24 did not received tb test until 6/11/24. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for an employee hired 5/28/24 was not completed until 7/1/24. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. An employee hired 5/28/24 did not sign a personnel and operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A teacher left the playground leaving one adult to care for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. Leaving the group out of ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical report proof of tuberculosis test and completed health questionnaire was not maintained in a separately from staff member's individual personnel file. .0701(d) Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of the supervision and staff/ child ratio violations, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In addition to a return visit, in order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, a compliance letter must be submitted to me by July 31, 2024. The compliance letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected, and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical assistance/ Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 88%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we observed a caregiver walk into the office to ask the director a question. Both administrators exchanged looks. I stated what was wrong. Did the caregiver leave the classroom out of ratio? The owner indicated that this is what the caregiver always does. I spoke with the caregiver. She stated that she left the playground to find out if a child was going to be present for the day. On the playground was one (1) adult caring for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. The ratio for one year olds is 1 adult to 6 children leaving the group out of ratio. I stated to the caregiver that you must stay in ratio at all times. During the visit, we discussed the impact repeat violations of staff/child ratio have on your compliance history. We also discussed the intent behind ratio requirements and the importance of sharing this intent with the staff members. While receiving a violation for non-compliance with staff/child ratio requirements is important for the facility's license, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for each child is the intent behind these requirements. As we discussed, when staff members are responsible for a number of children that exceeds the number allowed based on these ratio requirements, accidents, injuries, and challenging behaviors are more likely to occur. This impacts the safety and health of each child in your care. I encouraged you to discuss not only the impact these violations have on the facility's license, but also the impact being out of compliance has on the care that is provided to the children. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a) (1-10) regarding staff/child ratio for centers. A supervision violation was also cited during today’s visit. We observed the caregiver in the classroom designated for infant children walk across the hall to notify the director that she needed a break. Leaving her classroom unsupervised. Supervision is important in child care. Supervision helps prevent accidents and injuries. It always requires focused attention and intentional observations. Active supervision in your program can keep children safe by teaching all staff how to look, listen and engage. Please review child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) (1-5) regarding supervision. Consecutive visits with violations of supervision and staff/child ratio requirements may lead to the issuance of an administrative action against your license. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .2200 for further information on the administrative action process. There were two infants present during today’s visit. Upon our arrival, we observed that one infant was asleep on their back. We observed that the safe sleep documentation was not completed. we requested the safe sleep checks for June and today. The caregiver indicated that documentation is completed on her notebook until it can be transferred on the safe sleep document. We observed the caregiver documentation of safe sleep checks in the notebook. The children’s names were notated in the notebook, but dates, positions and times were not consistent. Next, we reviewed the provider’s safe sleep policy. We discussed that a copy of the safe sleep policy or a safe sleep poster must be posted. Please refer to childcare requirement .0606 for additional information regarding safe sleep practices. During today’s visit, we observed in two classrooms aerosol cans of Lysol disinfectant spray stored in unlocked cabinets accessible to children. As a reminder, all aerosol cans need to be stored in a locked cabinet. To maintain compliance at all times, all aerosol cans and cleaning supplies should be stored in the kitchen in a locked cabinet and removed from the classrooms. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Child Care Consultant, Tanya Herring. Upon our arrival were greeted by director P. Anderson and owner D. Allen. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. We were accompanied by Ms. Allen as we completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of five (5) classrooms, a kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during outdoor play and routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on May 26, 2016. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed December 4, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 11 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on June 29, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 27, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on April 26, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 28, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. We observed all required postings, attendance, and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher left the classroom designated for infants to walk across the hallway to ask for a break leaving the classroom unsupervised. .1801(a)(1-5) 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff child ratio form was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Books and manipulatives were not accessible in the classroom designated for two year old children. .0510(e)(3) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plan was not posted in the classroom designated for infant children. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill conducted on 6/27/24 documentation was incomplete. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. Outlet covers were missing in the hallway and the classroom designated for two year old children 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Two cans of aerosol Lysol disinfectant spray was stored in unlocked cabinets. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Prescription hydrocortisone ointment did not have a completed authorization form from parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Torn pieces of plastic tarp was observed on the playground designated for toddler children. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants and did not maintain documentation for a minimum of one month. .0606(g) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. .0606(b) 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 healthcare professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. an employed hired 5/30/24 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 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. A staff member hired 5/28/24 did not received tb test until 6/11/24. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for an employee hired 5/28/24 was not completed until 7/1/24. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. An employee hired 5/28/24 did not sign a personnel and operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A teacher left the playground leaving one adult to care for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. Leaving the group out of ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical report proof of tuberculosis test and completed health questionnaire was not maintained in a separately from staff member's individual personnel file. .0701(d) Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of the supervision and staff/ child ratio violations, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In addition to a return visit, in order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, a compliance letter must be submitted to me by July 31, 2024. The compliance letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected, and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical assistance/ Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 88%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we observed a caregiver walk into the office to ask the director a question. Both administrators exchanged looks. I stated what was wrong. Did the caregiver leave the classroom out of ratio? The owner indicated that this is what the caregiver always does. I spoke with the caregiver. She stated that she left the playground to find out if a child was going to be present for the day. On the playground was one (1) adult caring for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. The ratio for one year olds is 1 adult to 6 children leaving the group out of ratio. I stated to the caregiver that you must stay in ratio at all times. During the visit, we discussed the impact repeat violations of staff/child ratio have on your compliance history. We also discussed the intent behind ratio requirements and the importance of sharing this intent with the staff members. While receiving a violation for non-compliance with staff/child ratio requirements is important for the facility's license, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for each child is the intent behind these requirements. As we discussed, when staff members are responsible for a number of children that exceeds the number allowed based on these ratio requirements, accidents, injuries, and challenging behaviors are more likely to occur. This impacts the safety and health of each child in your care. I encouraged you to discuss not only the impact these violations have on the facility's license, but also the impact being out of compliance has on the care that is provided to the children. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a) (1-10) regarding staff/child ratio for centers. A supervision violation was also cited during today’s visit. We observed the caregiver in the classroom designated for infant children walk across the hall to notify the director that she needed a break. Leaving her classroom unsupervised. Supervision is important in child care. Supervision helps prevent accidents and injuries. It always requires focused attention and intentional observations. Active supervision in your program can keep children safe by teaching all staff how to look, listen and engage. Please review child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) (1-5) regarding supervision. Consecutive visits with violations of supervision and staff/child ratio requirements may lead to the issuance of an administrative action against your license. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .2200 for further information on the administrative action process. There were two infants present during today’s visit. Upon our arrival, we observed that one infant was asleep on their back. We observed that the safe sleep documentation was not completed. we requested the safe sleep checks for June and today. The caregiver indicated that documentation is completed on her notebook until it can be transferred on the safe sleep document. We observed the caregiver documentation of safe sleep checks in the notebook. The children’s names were notated in the notebook, but dates, positions and times were not consistent. Next, we reviewed the provider’s safe sleep policy. We discussed that a copy of the safe sleep policy or a safe sleep poster must be posted. Please refer to childcare requirement .0606 for additional information regarding safe sleep practices. During today’s visit, we observed in two classrooms aerosol cans of Lysol disinfectant spray stored in unlocked cabinets accessible to children. As a reminder, all aerosol cans need to be stored in a locked cabinet. To maintain compliance at all times, all aerosol cans and cleaning supplies should be stored in the kitchen in a locked cabinet and removed from the classrooms. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Child Care Consultant, Tanya Herring. Upon our arrival were greeted by director P. Anderson and owner D. Allen. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. We were accompanied by Ms. Allen as we completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of five (5) classrooms, a kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during outdoor play and routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on May 26, 2016. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed December 4, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 11 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on June 29, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 27, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on April 26, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 28, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. We observed all required postings, attendance, and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher left the classroom designated for infants to walk across the hallway to ask for a break leaving the classroom unsupervised. .1801(a)(1-5) 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff child ratio form was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Books and manipulatives were not accessible in the classroom designated for two year old children. .0510(e)(3) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plan was not posted in the classroom designated for infant children. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill conducted on 6/27/24 documentation was incomplete. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. Outlet covers were missing in the hallway and the classroom designated for two year old children 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Two cans of aerosol Lysol disinfectant spray was stored in unlocked cabinets. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Prescription hydrocortisone ointment did not have a completed authorization form from parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Torn pieces of plastic tarp was observed on the playground designated for toddler children. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants and did not maintain documentation for a minimum of one month. .0606(g) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. .0606(b) 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 healthcare professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. an employed hired 5/30/24 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 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. A staff member hired 5/28/24 did not received tb test until 6/11/24. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for an employee hired 5/28/24 was not completed until 7/1/24. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. An employee hired 5/28/24 did not sign a personnel and operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A teacher left the playground leaving one adult to care for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. Leaving the group out of ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical report proof of tuberculosis test and completed health questionnaire was not maintained in a separately from staff member's individual personnel file. .0701(d) Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of the supervision and staff/ child ratio violations, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In addition to a return visit, in order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, a compliance letter must be submitted to me by July 31, 2024. The compliance letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected, and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical assistance/ Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 88%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we observed a caregiver walk into the office to ask the director a question. Both administrators exchanged looks. I stated what was wrong. Did the caregiver leave the classroom out of ratio? The owner indicated that this is what the caregiver always does. I spoke with the caregiver. She stated that she left the playground to find out if a child was going to be present for the day. On the playground was one (1) adult caring for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. The ratio for one year olds is 1 adult to 6 children leaving the group out of ratio. I stated to the caregiver that you must stay in ratio at all times. During the visit, we discussed the impact repeat violations of staff/child ratio have on your compliance history. We also discussed the intent behind ratio requirements and the importance of sharing this intent with the staff members. While receiving a violation for non-compliance with staff/child ratio requirements is important for the facility's license, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for each child is the intent behind these requirements. As we discussed, when staff members are responsible for a number of children that exceeds the number allowed based on these ratio requirements, accidents, injuries, and challenging behaviors are more likely to occur. This impacts the safety and health of each child in your care. I encouraged you to discuss not only the impact these violations have on the facility's license, but also the impact being out of compliance has on the care that is provided to the children. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a) (1-10) regarding staff/child ratio for centers. A supervision violation was also cited during today’s visit. We observed the caregiver in the classroom designated for infant children walk across the hall to notify the director that she needed a break. Leaving her classroom unsupervised. Supervision is important in child care. Supervision helps prevent accidents and injuries. It always requires focused attention and intentional observations. Active supervision in your program can keep children safe by teaching all staff how to look, listen and engage. Please review child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) (1-5) regarding supervision. Consecutive visits with violations of supervision and staff/child ratio requirements may lead to the issuance of an administrative action against your license. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .2200 for further information on the administrative action process. There were two infants present during today’s visit. Upon our arrival, we observed that one infant was asleep on their back. We observed that the safe sleep documentation was not completed. we requested the safe sleep checks for June and today. The caregiver indicated that documentation is completed on her notebook until it can be transferred on the safe sleep document. We observed the caregiver documentation of safe sleep checks in the notebook. The children’s names were notated in the notebook, but dates, positions and times were not consistent. Next, we reviewed the provider’s safe sleep policy. We discussed that a copy of the safe sleep policy or a safe sleep poster must be posted. Please refer to childcare requirement .0606 for additional information regarding safe sleep practices. During today’s visit, we observed in two classrooms aerosol cans of Lysol disinfectant spray stored in unlocked cabinets accessible to children. As a reminder, all aerosol cans need to be stored in a locked cabinet. To maintain compliance at all times, all aerosol cans and cleaning supplies should be stored in the kitchen in a locked cabinet and removed from the classrooms. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Child Care Consultant, Tanya Herring. Upon our arrival were greeted by director P. Anderson and owner D. Allen. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. We were accompanied by Ms. Allen as we completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of five (5) classrooms, a kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during outdoor play and routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on May 26, 2016. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed December 4, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 11 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on June 29, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 27, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on April 26, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 28, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. We observed all required postings, attendance, and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher left the classroom designated for infants to walk across the hallway to ask for a break leaving the classroom unsupervised. .1801(a)(1-5) 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff child ratio form was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Books and manipulatives were not accessible in the classroom designated for two year old children. .0510(e)(3) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plan was not posted in the classroom designated for infant children. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill conducted on 6/27/24 documentation was incomplete. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. Outlet covers were missing in the hallway and the classroom designated for two year old children 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Two cans of aerosol Lysol disinfectant spray was stored in unlocked cabinets. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Prescription hydrocortisone ointment did not have a completed authorization form from parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Torn pieces of plastic tarp was observed on the playground designated for toddler children. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants and did not maintain documentation for a minimum of one month. .0606(g) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. .0606(b) 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 healthcare professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. an employed hired 5/30/24 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 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. A staff member hired 5/28/24 did not received tb test until 6/11/24. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for an employee hired 5/28/24 was not completed until 7/1/24. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. An employee hired 5/28/24 did not sign a personnel and operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A teacher left the playground leaving one adult to care for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. Leaving the group out of ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical report proof of tuberculosis test and completed health questionnaire was not maintained in a separately from staff member's individual personnel file. .0701(d) Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of the supervision and staff/ child ratio violations, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In addition to a return visit, in order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, a compliance letter must be submitted to me by July 31, 2024. The compliance letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected, and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical assistance/ Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 88%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we observed a caregiver walk into the office to ask the director a question. Both administrators exchanged looks. I stated what was wrong. Did the caregiver leave the classroom out of ratio? The owner indicated that this is what the caregiver always does. I spoke with the caregiver. She stated that she left the playground to find out if a child was going to be present for the day. On the playground was one (1) adult caring for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. The ratio for one year olds is 1 adult to 6 children leaving the group out of ratio. I stated to the caregiver that you must stay in ratio at all times. During the visit, we discussed the impact repeat violations of staff/child ratio have on your compliance history. We also discussed the intent behind ratio requirements and the importance of sharing this intent with the staff members. While receiving a violation for non-compliance with staff/child ratio requirements is important for the facility's license, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for each child is the intent behind these requirements. As we discussed, when staff members are responsible for a number of children that exceeds the number allowed based on these ratio requirements, accidents, injuries, and challenging behaviors are more likely to occur. This impacts the safety and health of each child in your care. I encouraged you to discuss not only the impact these violations have on the facility's license, but also the impact being out of compliance has on the care that is provided to the children. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a) (1-10) regarding staff/child ratio for centers. A supervision violation was also cited during today’s visit. We observed the caregiver in the classroom designated for infant children walk across the hall to notify the director that she needed a break. Leaving her classroom unsupervised. Supervision is important in child care. Supervision helps prevent accidents and injuries. It always requires focused attention and intentional observations. Active supervision in your program can keep children safe by teaching all staff how to look, listen and engage. Please review child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) (1-5) regarding supervision. Consecutive visits with violations of supervision and staff/child ratio requirements may lead to the issuance of an administrative action against your license. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .2200 for further information on the administrative action process. There were two infants present during today’s visit. Upon our arrival, we observed that one infant was asleep on their back. We observed that the safe sleep documentation was not completed. we requested the safe sleep checks for June and today. The caregiver indicated that documentation is completed on her notebook until it can be transferred on the safe sleep document. We observed the caregiver documentation of safe sleep checks in the notebook. The children’s names were notated in the notebook, but dates, positions and times were not consistent. Next, we reviewed the provider’s safe sleep policy. We discussed that a copy of the safe sleep policy or a safe sleep poster must be posted. Please refer to childcare requirement .0606 for additional information regarding safe sleep practices. During today’s visit, we observed in two classrooms aerosol cans of Lysol disinfectant spray stored in unlocked cabinets accessible to children. As a reminder, all aerosol cans need to be stored in a locked cabinet. To maintain compliance at all times, all aerosol cans and cleaning supplies should be stored in the kitchen in a locked cabinet and removed from the classrooms. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Child Care Consultant, Tanya Herring. Upon our arrival were greeted by director P. Anderson and owner D. Allen. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. We were accompanied by Ms. Allen as we completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of five (5) classrooms, a kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during outdoor play and routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on May 26, 2016. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed December 4, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 11 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on June 29, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 27, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on April 26, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 28, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. We observed all required postings, attendance, and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher left the classroom designated for infants to walk across the hallway to ask for a break leaving the classroom unsupervised. .1801(a)(1-5) 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff child ratio form was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Books and manipulatives were not accessible in the classroom designated for two year old children. .0510(e)(3) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plan was not posted in the classroom designated for infant children. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill conducted on 6/27/24 documentation was incomplete. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. Outlet covers were missing in the hallway and the classroom designated for two year old children 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Two cans of aerosol Lysol disinfectant spray was stored in unlocked cabinets. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Prescription hydrocortisone ointment did not have a completed authorization form from parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Torn pieces of plastic tarp was observed on the playground designated for toddler children. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants and did not maintain documentation for a minimum of one month. .0606(g) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. .0606(b) 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 healthcare professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. an employed hired 5/30/24 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 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. A staff member hired 5/28/24 did not received tb test until 6/11/24. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for an employee hired 5/28/24 was not completed until 7/1/24. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. An employee hired 5/28/24 did not sign a personnel and operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A teacher left the playground leaving one adult to care for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. Leaving the group out of ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical report proof of tuberculosis test and completed health questionnaire was not maintained in a separately from staff member's individual personnel file. .0701(d) Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of the supervision and staff/ child ratio violations, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In addition to a return visit, in order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, a compliance letter must be submitted to me by July 31, 2024. The compliance letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected, and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical assistance/ Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 88%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we observed a caregiver walk into the office to ask the director a question. Both administrators exchanged looks. I stated what was wrong. Did the caregiver leave the classroom out of ratio? The owner indicated that this is what the caregiver always does. I spoke with the caregiver. She stated that she left the playground to find out if a child was going to be present for the day. On the playground was one (1) adult caring for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. The ratio for one year olds is 1 adult to 6 children leaving the group out of ratio. I stated to the caregiver that you must stay in ratio at all times. During the visit, we discussed the impact repeat violations of staff/child ratio have on your compliance history. We also discussed the intent behind ratio requirements and the importance of sharing this intent with the staff members. While receiving a violation for non-compliance with staff/child ratio requirements is important for the facility's license, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for each child is the intent behind these requirements. As we discussed, when staff members are responsible for a number of children that exceeds the number allowed based on these ratio requirements, accidents, injuries, and challenging behaviors are more likely to occur. This impacts the safety and health of each child in your care. I encouraged you to discuss not only the impact these violations have on the facility's license, but also the impact being out of compliance has on the care that is provided to the children. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a) (1-10) regarding staff/child ratio for centers. A supervision violation was also cited during today’s visit. We observed the caregiver in the classroom designated for infant children walk across the hall to notify the director that she needed a break. Leaving her classroom unsupervised. Supervision is important in child care. Supervision helps prevent accidents and injuries. It always requires focused attention and intentional observations. Active supervision in your program can keep children safe by teaching all staff how to look, listen and engage. Please review child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) (1-5) regarding supervision. Consecutive visits with violations of supervision and staff/child ratio requirements may lead to the issuance of an administrative action against your license. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .2200 for further information on the administrative action process. There were two infants present during today’s visit. Upon our arrival, we observed that one infant was asleep on their back. We observed that the safe sleep documentation was not completed. we requested the safe sleep checks for June and today. The caregiver indicated that documentation is completed on her notebook until it can be transferred on the safe sleep document. We observed the caregiver documentation of safe sleep checks in the notebook. The children’s names were notated in the notebook, but dates, positions and times were not consistent. Next, we reviewed the provider’s safe sleep policy. We discussed that a copy of the safe sleep policy or a safe sleep poster must be posted. Please refer to childcare requirement .0606 for additional information regarding safe sleep practices. During today’s visit, we observed in two classrooms aerosol cans of Lysol disinfectant spray stored in unlocked cabinets accessible to children. As a reminder, all aerosol cans need to be stored in a locked cabinet. To maintain compliance at all times, all aerosol cans and cleaning supplies should be stored in the kitchen in a locked cabinet and removed from the classrooms. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2200 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Child Care Consultant, Tanya Herring. Upon our arrival were greeted by director P. Anderson and owner D. Allen. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. We were accompanied by Ms. Allen as we completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of five (5) classrooms, a kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during outdoor play and routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on May 26, 2016. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed December 4, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 11 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on June 29, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 27, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on April 26, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 28, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. We observed all required postings, attendance, and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher left the classroom designated for infants to walk across the hallway to ask for a break leaving the classroom unsupervised. .1801(a)(1-5) 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff child ratio form was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Books and manipulatives were not accessible in the classroom designated for two year old children. .0510(e)(3) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plan was not posted in the classroom designated for infant children. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill conducted on 6/27/24 documentation was incomplete. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. Outlet covers were missing in the hallway and the classroom designated for two year old children 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Two cans of aerosol Lysol disinfectant spray was stored in unlocked cabinets. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Prescription hydrocortisone ointment did not have a completed authorization form from parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Torn pieces of plastic tarp was observed on the playground designated for toddler children. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants and did not maintain documentation for a minimum of one month. .0606(g) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. .0606(b) 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 healthcare professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. an employed hired 5/30/24 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 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. A staff member hired 5/28/24 did not received tb test until 6/11/24. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for an employee hired 5/28/24 was not completed until 7/1/24. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. An employee hired 5/28/24 did not sign a personnel and operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A teacher left the playground leaving one adult to care for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. Leaving the group out of ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical report proof of tuberculosis test and completed health questionnaire was not maintained in a separately from staff member's individual personnel file. .0701(d) Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of the supervision and staff/ child ratio violations, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In addition to a return visit, in order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, a compliance letter must be submitted to me by July 31, 2024. The compliance letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected, and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical assistance/ Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 88%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we observed a caregiver walk into the office to ask the director a question. Both administrators exchanged looks. I stated what was wrong. Did the caregiver leave the classroom out of ratio? The owner indicated that this is what the caregiver always does. I spoke with the caregiver. She stated that she left the playground to find out if a child was going to be present for the day. On the playground was one (1) adult caring for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. The ratio for one year olds is 1 adult to 6 children leaving the group out of ratio. I stated to the caregiver that you must stay in ratio at all times. During the visit, we discussed the impact repeat violations of staff/child ratio have on your compliance history. We also discussed the intent behind ratio requirements and the importance of sharing this intent with the staff members. While receiving a violation for non-compliance with staff/child ratio requirements is important for the facility's license, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for each child is the intent behind these requirements. As we discussed, when staff members are responsible for a number of children that exceeds the number allowed based on these ratio requirements, accidents, injuries, and challenging behaviors are more likely to occur. This impacts the safety and health of each child in your care. I encouraged you to discuss not only the impact these violations have on the facility's license, but also the impact being out of compliance has on the care that is provided to the children. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a) (1-10) regarding staff/child ratio for centers. A supervision violation was also cited during today’s visit. We observed the caregiver in the classroom designated for infant children walk across the hall to notify the director that she needed a break. Leaving her classroom unsupervised. Supervision is important in child care. Supervision helps prevent accidents and injuries. It always requires focused attention and intentional observations. Active supervision in your program can keep children safe by teaching all staff how to look, listen and engage. Please review child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) (1-5) regarding supervision. Consecutive visits with violations of supervision and staff/child ratio requirements may lead to the issuance of an administrative action against your license. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .2200 for further information on the administrative action process. There were two infants present during today’s visit. Upon our arrival, we observed that one infant was asleep on their back. We observed that the safe sleep documentation was not completed. we requested the safe sleep checks for June and today. The caregiver indicated that documentation is completed on her notebook until it can be transferred on the safe sleep document. We observed the caregiver documentation of safe sleep checks in the notebook. The children’s names were notated in the notebook, but dates, positions and times were not consistent. Next, we reviewed the provider’s safe sleep policy. We discussed that a copy of the safe sleep policy or a safe sleep poster must be posted. Please refer to childcare requirement .0606 for additional information regarding safe sleep practices. During today’s visit, we observed in two classrooms aerosol cans of Lysol disinfectant spray stored in unlocked cabinets accessible to children. As a reminder, all aerosol cans need to be stored in a locked cabinet. To maintain compliance at all times, all aerosol cans and cleaning supplies should be stored in the kitchen in a locked cabinet and removed from the classrooms. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Child Care Consultant, Tanya Herring. Upon our arrival were greeted by director P. Anderson and owner D. Allen. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. We were accompanied by Ms. Allen as we completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of five (5) classrooms, a kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during outdoor play and routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on May 26, 2016. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed December 4, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 11 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on June 29, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 27, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on April 26, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 28, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. We observed all required postings, attendance, and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher left the classroom designated for infants to walk across the hallway to ask for a break leaving the classroom unsupervised. .1801(a)(1-5) 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff child ratio form was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Books and manipulatives were not accessible in the classroom designated for two year old children. .0510(e)(3) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plan was not posted in the classroom designated for infant children. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill conducted on 6/27/24 documentation was incomplete. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. Outlet covers were missing in the hallway and the classroom designated for two year old children 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Two cans of aerosol Lysol disinfectant spray was stored in unlocked cabinets. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Prescription hydrocortisone ointment did not have a completed authorization form from parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Torn pieces of plastic tarp was observed on the playground designated for toddler children. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants and did not maintain documentation for a minimum of one month. .0606(g) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. .0606(b) 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 healthcare professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. an employed hired 5/30/24 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 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. A staff member hired 5/28/24 did not received tb test until 6/11/24. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for an employee hired 5/28/24 was not completed until 7/1/24. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. An employee hired 5/28/24 did not sign a personnel and operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A teacher left the playground leaving one adult to care for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. Leaving the group out of ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical report proof of tuberculosis test and completed health questionnaire was not maintained in a separately from staff member's individual personnel file. .0701(d) Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of the supervision and staff/ child ratio violations, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In addition to a return visit, in order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, a compliance letter must be submitted to me by July 31, 2024. The compliance letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected, and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical assistance/ Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 88%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we observed a caregiver walk into the office to ask the director a question. Both administrators exchanged looks. I stated what was wrong. Did the caregiver leave the classroom out of ratio? The owner indicated that this is what the caregiver always does. I spoke with the caregiver. She stated that she left the playground to find out if a child was going to be present for the day. On the playground was one (1) adult caring for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. The ratio for one year olds is 1 adult to 6 children leaving the group out of ratio. I stated to the caregiver that you must stay in ratio at all times. During the visit, we discussed the impact repeat violations of staff/child ratio have on your compliance history. We also discussed the intent behind ratio requirements and the importance of sharing this intent with the staff members. While receiving a violation for non-compliance with staff/child ratio requirements is important for the facility's license, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for each child is the intent behind these requirements. As we discussed, when staff members are responsible for a number of children that exceeds the number allowed based on these ratio requirements, accidents, injuries, and challenging behaviors are more likely to occur. This impacts the safety and health of each child in your care. I encouraged you to discuss not only the impact these violations have on the facility's license, but also the impact being out of compliance has on the care that is provided to the children. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a) (1-10) regarding staff/child ratio for centers. A supervision violation was also cited during today’s visit. We observed the caregiver in the classroom designated for infant children walk across the hall to notify the director that she needed a break. Leaving her classroom unsupervised. Supervision is important in child care. Supervision helps prevent accidents and injuries. It always requires focused attention and intentional observations. Active supervision in your program can keep children safe by teaching all staff how to look, listen and engage. Please review child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) (1-5) regarding supervision. Consecutive visits with violations of supervision and staff/child ratio requirements may lead to the issuance of an administrative action against your license. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .2200 for further information on the administrative action process. There were two infants present during today’s visit. Upon our arrival, we observed that one infant was asleep on their back. We observed that the safe sleep documentation was not completed. we requested the safe sleep checks for June and today. The caregiver indicated that documentation is completed on her notebook until it can be transferred on the safe sleep document. We observed the caregiver documentation of safe sleep checks in the notebook. The children’s names were notated in the notebook, but dates, positions and times were not consistent. Next, we reviewed the provider’s safe sleep policy. We discussed that a copy of the safe sleep policy or a safe sleep poster must be posted. Please refer to childcare requirement .0606 for additional information regarding safe sleep practices. During today’s visit, we observed in two classrooms aerosol cans of Lysol disinfectant spray stored in unlocked cabinets accessible to children. As a reminder, all aerosol cans need to be stored in a locked cabinet. To maintain compliance at all times, all aerosol cans and cleaning supplies should be stored in the kitchen in a locked cabinet and removed from the classrooms. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Child Care Consultant, Tanya Herring. Upon our arrival were greeted by director P. Anderson and owner D. Allen. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. We were accompanied by Ms. Allen as we completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of five (5) classrooms, a kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during outdoor play and routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on May 26, 2016. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed December 4, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 11 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on June 29, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 27, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on April 26, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 28, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. We observed all required postings, attendance, and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher left the classroom designated for infants to walk across the hallway to ask for a break leaving the classroom unsupervised. .1801(a)(1-5) 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff child ratio form was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was missing in the classroom designated for two year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Books and manipulatives were not accessible in the classroom designated for two year old children. .0510(e)(3) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plan was not posted in the classroom designated for infant children. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill conducted on 6/27/24 documentation was incomplete. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. Outlet covers were missing in the hallway and the classroom designated for two year old children 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Two cans of aerosol Lysol disinfectant spray was stored in unlocked cabinets. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Prescription hydrocortisone ointment did not have a completed authorization form from parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Torn pieces of plastic tarp was observed on the playground designated for toddler children. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants and did not maintain documentation for a minimum of one month. .0606(g) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. .0606(b) 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 healthcare professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. an employed hired 5/30/24 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 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. A staff member hired 5/28/24 did not received tb test until 6/11/24. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for an employee hired 5/28/24 was not completed until 7/1/24. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. An employee hired 5/28/24 did not sign a personnel and operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A teacher left the playground leaving one adult to care for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. Leaving the group out of ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical report proof of tuberculosis test and completed health questionnaire was not maintained in a separately from staff member's individual personnel file. .0701(d) Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of the supervision and staff/ child ratio violations, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In addition to a return visit, in order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, a compliance letter must be submitted to me by July 31, 2024. The compliance letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected, and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical assistance/ Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 88%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we observed a caregiver walk into the office to ask the director a question. Both administrators exchanged looks. I stated what was wrong. Did the caregiver leave the classroom out of ratio? The owner indicated that this is what the caregiver always does. I spoke with the caregiver. She stated that she left the playground to find out if a child was going to be present for the day. On the playground was one (1) adult caring for five (5) one year olds and four (4) two year olds for a total of nine (9) children. The ratio for one year olds is 1 adult to 6 children leaving the group out of ratio. I stated to the caregiver that you must stay in ratio at all times. During the visit, we discussed the impact repeat violations of staff/child ratio have on your compliance history. We also discussed the intent behind ratio requirements and the importance of sharing this intent with the staff members. While receiving a violation for non-compliance with staff/child ratio requirements is important for the facility's license, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for each child is the intent behind these requirements. As we discussed, when staff members are responsible for a number of children that exceeds the number allowed based on these ratio requirements, accidents, injuries, and challenging behaviors are more likely to occur. This impacts the safety and health of each child in your care. I encouraged you to discuss not only the impact these violations have on the facility's license, but also the impact being out of compliance has on the care that is provided to the children. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a) (1-10) regarding staff/child ratio for centers. A supervision violation was also cited during today’s visit. We observed the caregiver in the classroom designated for infant children walk across the hall to notify the director that she needed a break. Leaving her classroom unsupervised. Supervision is important in child care. Supervision helps prevent accidents and injuries. It always requires focused attention and intentional observations. Active supervision in your program can keep children safe by teaching all staff how to look, listen and engage. Please review child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) (1-5) regarding supervision. Consecutive visits with violations of supervision and staff/child ratio requirements may lead to the issuance of an administrative action against your license. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .2200 for further information on the administrative action process. There were two infants present during today’s visit. Upon our arrival, we observed that one infant was asleep on their back. We observed that the safe sleep documentation was not completed. we requested the safe sleep checks for June and today. The caregiver indicated that documentation is completed on her notebook until it can be transferred on the safe sleep document. We observed the caregiver documentation of safe sleep checks in the notebook. The children’s names were notated in the notebook, but dates, positions and times were not consistent. Next, we reviewed the provider’s safe sleep policy. We discussed that a copy of the safe sleep policy or a safe sleep poster must be posted. Please refer to childcare requirement .0606 for additional information regarding safe sleep practices. During today’s visit, we observed in two classrooms aerosol cans of Lysol disinfectant spray stored in unlocked cabinets accessible to children. As a reminder, all aerosol cans need to be stored in a locked cabinet. To maintain compliance at all times, all aerosol cans and cleaning supplies should be stored in the kitchen in a locked cabinet and removed from the classrooms. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH ACADEMY INC Facility ID: 82000118 Consultant: BECKY WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-170L Visit Date: 8/21/2023 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 8/21/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate allegations regarding noncompliance with supervision requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that children are not being adequately supervised. Upon arrival to the facility I was greeted by one of the teachers. The Administrator was being counted in staff/child ratio however she assisted me with the visit. The owner representative called via telephone to provide additional information during the visit. The children were observed eating lunch, conducting toileting and handwashing routines, and transitioning into naptime. The infants in care were observed sitting in a bouncy seat and playing on the floor. The lunch served consisted of bbq meatballs, rice, sweet peas, fruit cocktail, and milk. When I arrived a teacher answered the door. She was then observed going into Space #2 to retrieve napping mats. I observed the Administrator in Space #5 providing care for seven children, one to two years of age. When asked about staff/child ratio she identified the teacher as the second person in ratio. When asked about food preparation the teacher was identified as the staff member who prepared the lunch today. When asked about the second person in ratio while she was preparing the food the Administrator stated no one else was in the classroom with her. Therefore, a violation regarding staff/child ratio was documented today. The allegations were reviewed with you and your staff. Based on observations made and information provided, the following was determined: Allegation related to supervision – All groups were observed meeting supervision requirements during today’s visit. You and staff stated you were not aware of instances where groups of children had been left unsupervised. Staff provided appropriate responses to questions regarding supervision requirements and to how to request assistance if they needed to leave the classroom. They also stated they retrieved needed supplies and materials before beginning the day or called for assistance from the office when needed. Once the staff/child ratio issue was corrected, I observed that a teacher was available to assist when called. Staff provided appropriate responses to questions regarding leaving the classroom before coverage is obtained, and stated that when they need office assistance they call for the administrator or owner representative rather than leaving children in the classroom and going to the office. Based on the information provided, this report is unsubstantiated. The following violation was documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One staff member provided care for seven children from one to two years of age in Space #5. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Staff child ratio was discussed at length today. When asked about the issue that occurred today the owner representative stated that a new staff member was scheduled to begin today. However, she did not show up as planned. Therefore, the administrator was needed for staff/child ratio in the classroom. We discussed that there were seven children, one and two years of age in care. One of the one year old children could have been shifted down to Space #4, or one of the two year old children could have been shifted up to Space #3 in order to maintain ratio and free up the teacher who was needed to prepare lunch. The administrator stated she did not realize she was out of staff/child ratio until I pointed it out to her. We discussed the importance of knowing how many children are in care in each group, and staff being aware of the ratio applicable to that classroom. I encouraged you to have a third staff member check ratio at various times of the day to ensure the requirements are met. I reminded you of the seriousness of this violation, and that being over ratio puts children at risk. We discussed that this same violation had been documented during the routine unannounced visit conducted on June 14, 2023. Failure to comply with child care requirements may result in administrative action being taken. I asked that you contact me immediately with any questions regarding the child care rules. Although cell phones were not being used by classroom staff during the visit, they were observed in one classroom on the chair beside the staff member. We discussed that cell phone use while caring for children limits the supervision and attention provided. I encouraged you to limit the availability of cell phones in classrooms and stress the importance of proper supervision with staff. Technical assistance was also provided regarding removing napping infants from bouncer seats. They must be removed promptly when they fall asleep and transitioned to their crib for napping. The safe sleep chart must also be properly completed when the child is transitioned. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than September 4, 2023. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe please submit a request for an extension as soon as you determine you will not meet the imposed timeframe. This request should include a specific plan to correct the remaining violations and any time frames needed. This request will need to be approved by DCDEE management. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to verify compliance with issues discussed during the visit. Please contact me at (910) 824-0123 or at becky.j.williams@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. My mailing address is PO Box 2186, Clinton, NC 28329. 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