Grace Methodist Preschool

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: Grace Methodist Preschool Facility ID: 82000322 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 a routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, C. Matthews. Ms. Matthews accompanied me as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of the indoor and outdoor learning environments and the kitchen. Sixty-nine (69) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children during outdoor play, free choice, completing routine care tasks, and eating a morning snack. Today’s meals were in compliance with the Meal Pattern Requirements. LICENSE STATUS: This facility currently operates with a General Statute 110 letter issued on October 16, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 24, 2026, and Grace Methodist Church, Incorporated was listed as current-active. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 19, 2025. The last annual fire inspection was completed on September 24, 2025, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on October 22, 2025, and received a “Superior” classification with five (5) demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on January 14, 2026, the last documented quarterly lockdown drill and/or shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 9, 2025, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on February 9, 2026. 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 also 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 two (2) new employees. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Topical Ointments and sunscreens for eight (8) enrolled children were not returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or after authorization has expired as required by the rule. .0803(12) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation verifying that the emergency care plan was reviewed with a staff member with a hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member with a hire date of October 9, 2025, did not have a medical report on file prior to the first day of employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member with a hire date of September 2, 2025, did not complete first aid training from an approved organization within 90 days of employment. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member with a hire date of September 2, 2025, did not complete CPR training from an approved organization within 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 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. Documentation verifying that the job description, personnel, and operational policies was reviewed with a staff member with hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter for two (2) staff members was not on file and available for review G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation verifying that the EPR plan was reviewed with a staff member with a hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation verifying that the SBS/AHT policy was reviewed with a staff member with the hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file. .0608(d)(1-4) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 91%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By March 10, 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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: As a reminder, authorization for topical creams must be updated every 12 months or sooner if needed. These forms are required for both prescription medications and common over-the-counter products, including diaper creams, sunscreens, and insect repellents. Additionally, all medications must be returned to parents or properly discarded within 72 hours after the course of treatment has been completed, the authorization has expired or has been withdrawn. During today’s visit, I observed a valid qualification letter was not on file for two (2) staff members. I reviewed the ABCMS and verified that the staff members had a valid qualification letter. Ms. Matthews assisted the staff members with accessing their qualification letters and placing a copy in the staff’s personnel file. As a reminder, a current qualification letter must be maintained on file and available for review. 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: Grace Methodist Preschool Facility ID: 82000322 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 a routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, C. Matthews. Ms. Matthews accompanied me as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of the indoor and outdoor learning environments and the kitchen. Sixty-nine (69) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children during outdoor play, free choice, completing routine care tasks, and eating a morning snack. Today’s meals were in compliance with the Meal Pattern Requirements. LICENSE STATUS: This facility currently operates with a General Statute 110 letter issued on October 16, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 24, 2026, and Grace Methodist Church, Incorporated was listed as current-active. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 19, 2025. The last annual fire inspection was completed on September 24, 2025, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on October 22, 2025, and received a “Superior” classification with five (5) demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on January 14, 2026, the last documented quarterly lockdown drill and/or shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 9, 2025, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on February 9, 2026. 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 also 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 two (2) new employees. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Topical Ointments and sunscreens for eight (8) enrolled children were not returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or after authorization has expired as required by the rule. .0803(12) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation verifying that the emergency care plan was reviewed with a staff member with a hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member with a hire date of October 9, 2025, did not have a medical report on file prior to the first day of employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member with a hire date of September 2, 2025, did not complete first aid training from an approved organization within 90 days of employment. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member with a hire date of September 2, 2025, did not complete CPR training from an approved organization within 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 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. Documentation verifying that the job description, personnel, and operational policies was reviewed with a staff member with hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter for two (2) staff members was not on file and available for review G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation verifying that the EPR plan was reviewed with a staff member with a hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation verifying that the SBS/AHT policy was reviewed with a staff member with the hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file. .0608(d)(1-4) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 91%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By March 10, 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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: As a reminder, authorization for topical creams must be updated every 12 months or sooner if needed. These forms are required for both prescription medications and common over-the-counter products, including diaper creams, sunscreens, and insect repellents. Additionally, all medications must be returned to parents or properly discarded within 72 hours after the course of treatment has been completed, the authorization has expired or has been withdrawn. During today’s visit, I observed a valid qualification letter was not on file for two (2) staff members. I reviewed the ABCMS and verified that the staff members had a valid qualification letter. Ms. Matthews assisted the staff members with accessing their qualification letters and placing a copy in the staff’s personnel file. As a reminder, a current qualification letter must be maintained on file and available for review. 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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: Grace Methodist Preschool Facility ID: 82000322 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 a routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, C. Matthews. Ms. Matthews accompanied me as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of the indoor and outdoor learning environments and the kitchen. Sixty-nine (69) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children during outdoor play, free choice, completing routine care tasks, and eating a morning snack. Today’s meals were in compliance with the Meal Pattern Requirements. LICENSE STATUS: This facility currently operates with a General Statute 110 letter issued on October 16, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 24, 2026, and Grace Methodist Church, Incorporated was listed as current-active. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 19, 2025. The last annual fire inspection was completed on September 24, 2025, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on October 22, 2025, and received a “Superior” classification with five (5) demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on January 14, 2026, the last documented quarterly lockdown drill and/or shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 9, 2025, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on February 9, 2026. 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 also 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 two (2) new employees. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Topical Ointments and sunscreens for eight (8) enrolled children were not returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or after authorization has expired as required by the rule. .0803(12) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation verifying that the emergency care plan was reviewed with a staff member with a hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member with a hire date of October 9, 2025, did not have a medical report on file prior to the first day of employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member with a hire date of September 2, 2025, did not complete first aid training from an approved organization within 90 days of employment. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member with a hire date of September 2, 2025, did not complete CPR training from an approved organization within 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 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. Documentation verifying that the job description, personnel, and operational policies was reviewed with a staff member with hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter for two (2) staff members was not on file and available for review G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation verifying that the EPR plan was reviewed with a staff member with a hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation verifying that the SBS/AHT policy was reviewed with a staff member with the hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file. .0608(d)(1-4) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 91%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By March 10, 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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: As a reminder, authorization for topical creams must be updated every 12 months or sooner if needed. These forms are required for both prescription medications and common over-the-counter products, including diaper creams, sunscreens, and insect repellents. Additionally, all medications must be returned to parents or properly discarded within 72 hours after the course of treatment has been completed, the authorization has expired or has been withdrawn. During today’s visit, I observed a valid qualification letter was not on file for two (2) staff members. I reviewed the ABCMS and verified that the staff members had a valid qualification letter. Ms. Matthews assisted the staff members with accessing their qualification letters and placing a copy in the staff’s personnel file. As a reminder, a current qualification letter must be maintained on file and available for review. 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: Grace Methodist Preschool Facility ID: 82000322 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 a routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, C. Matthews. Ms. Matthews accompanied me as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of the indoor and outdoor learning environments and the kitchen. Sixty-nine (69) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children during outdoor play, free choice, completing routine care tasks, and eating a morning snack. Today’s meals were in compliance with the Meal Pattern Requirements. LICENSE STATUS: This facility currently operates with a General Statute 110 letter issued on October 16, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 24, 2026, and Grace Methodist Church, Incorporated was listed as current-active. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 19, 2025. The last annual fire inspection was completed on September 24, 2025, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on October 22, 2025, and received a “Superior” classification with five (5) demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on January 14, 2026, the last documented quarterly lockdown drill and/or shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 9, 2025, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on February 9, 2026. 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 also 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 two (2) new employees. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Topical Ointments and sunscreens for eight (8) enrolled children were not returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or after authorization has expired as required by the rule. .0803(12) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation verifying that the emergency care plan was reviewed with a staff member with a hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member with a hire date of October 9, 2025, did not have a medical report on file prior to the first day of employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member with a hire date of September 2, 2025, did not complete first aid training from an approved organization within 90 days of employment. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member with a hire date of September 2, 2025, did not complete CPR training from an approved organization within 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 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. Documentation verifying that the job description, personnel, and operational policies was reviewed with a staff member with hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter for two (2) staff members was not on file and available for review G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation verifying that the EPR plan was reviewed with a staff member with a hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation verifying that the SBS/AHT policy was reviewed with a staff member with the hire date of February 9, 2026, was not on file. .0608(d)(1-4) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 91%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By March 10, 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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: As a reminder, authorization for topical creams must be updated every 12 months or sooner if needed. These forms are required for both prescription medications and common over-the-counter products, including diaper creams, sunscreens, and insect repellents. Additionally, all medications must be returned to parents or properly discarded within 72 hours after the course of treatment has been completed, the authorization has expired or has been withdrawn. During today’s visit, I observed a valid qualification letter was not on file for two (2) staff members. I reviewed the ABCMS and verified that the staff members had a valid qualification letter. Ms. Matthews assisted the staff members with accessing their qualification letters and placing a copy in the staff’s personnel file. As a reminder, a current qualification letter must be maintained on file and available for review. 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Grace Methodist Preschool Facility ID: 82000322 Consultant: STACEY EATON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0925-298A Visit Date: 9/25/2025 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 9/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. CaraLee Matthews, Administrator, accompanied me during a walk through the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Matthews and four additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. It was determined that a staff member failed to treat one-year-old children in a nurturing and appropriate manner in the following ways: yelled at children on multiple occasions, exhibited an angry disposition with the children, rolled their eyes at the children, and failed to respond appropriately to crying children. G.S. 110-91(10) 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. It was determined that a staff member handled one-year-old children roughly in the following ways: hit a child on the hand multiple times with a paper plate in response to the child throwing food on the floor, held a child on their cot by placing their leg over the child, and pushing children out of the way, causing the children to fall, and failing to ensure they were not injured. .1803(a)(1) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week October 2, 2025, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at. Stacey Eaton, Investigations Consultant, Phone#: (910)260-2071, Fax#: (910)425-7124, Email Address: stacey.eaton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me at Stacey Eaton, Investigations Consultant, Phone#: (910)260-2071, Fax#: (910)425-7124, Email Address: stacey.eaton@dhhs.nc.gov or Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, Phone#: Email Address: melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: Grace Methodist Preschool Facility ID: 82000322 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 9/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during an 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, C. Matthews. Ms. Matthews accompanied me as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of the indoor and outdoor learning environments and the kitchen. Fifty-nine (59) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children during outdoor play, free choice, completing routine care tasks, and eating a morning snack. Today’s meals were in compliance with the meal pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: This facility currently operates with a General Statute 110 letter issued on October 16, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on September 18, 2025, and Grace Methodist Church, Incorporated was listed as current-active. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed on October 3, 2024, the last annual fire inspection was completed on September 18, 2024, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on April 8, 2025. The most recent documented monthly fire drill was conducted on September 12, 2025, the most recent documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 8, 2025, and the most recent documented monthly playground inspection was completed on September 5, 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 also monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, storage and/or administering of medication, and the outdoor area & equipment. This facility does not provide transportation. I reviewed a sample of the children’s records and staff files. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent approved fire inspection was completed on September 18, 2024, which expired on September 18, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A blanket authorization form to administer Blue Lizard sunscreen for K.T. and Desitin for D.S. was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 93%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By October 3, 2025, 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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: Authorization to administer medication forms for topical creams are important in child care facility because it helps to protect children, foster trust with families, and ensure compliance with childcare requirements. These forms are required for both prescription medications and common over-the-counter products like diaper creams, sunscreens, and insect repellents. Additionally, authorization forms for topical creams are updated every 12 months or on an as needed basis. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS: Child care centers are required to have an approved annual fire inspection completed within 12 months of the previous approved inspection. Providers are encouraged to contact their local Fire Marshal at least 30 days before the current inspection’s expiration date. This will ensure compliance with child care requirements and fire safety requirements, promote a safe environment for children, and reduce the risk of fire-related injuries or fatalities. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: Grace Methodist Preschool Facility ID: 82000322 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 9/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during an 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, C. Matthews. Ms. Matthews accompanied me as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of the indoor and outdoor learning environments and the kitchen. Fifty-nine (59) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children during outdoor play, free choice, completing routine care tasks, and eating a morning snack. Today’s meals were in compliance with the meal pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: This facility currently operates with a General Statute 110 letter issued on October 16, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on September 18, 2025, and Grace Methodist Church, Incorporated was listed as current-active. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed on October 3, 2024, the last annual fire inspection was completed on September 18, 2024, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on April 8, 2025. The most recent documented monthly fire drill was conducted on September 12, 2025, the most recent documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 8, 2025, and the most recent documented monthly playground inspection was completed on September 5, 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 also monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, storage and/or administering of medication, and the outdoor area & equipment. This facility does not provide transportation. I reviewed a sample of the children’s records and staff files. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent approved fire inspection was completed on September 18, 2024, which expired on September 18, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A blanket authorization form to administer Blue Lizard sunscreen for K.T. and Desitin for D.S. was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 93%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By October 3, 2025, 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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: Authorization to administer medication forms for topical creams are important in child care facility because it helps to protect children, foster trust with families, and ensure compliance with childcare requirements. These forms are required for both prescription medications and common over-the-counter products like diaper creams, sunscreens, and insect repellents. Additionally, authorization forms for topical creams are updated every 12 months or on an as needed basis. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS: Child care centers are required to have an approved annual fire inspection completed within 12 months of the previous approved inspection. Providers are encouraged to contact their local Fire Marshal at least 30 days before the current inspection’s expiration date. This will ensure compliance with child care requirements and fire safety requirements, promote a safe environment for children, and reduce the risk of fire-related injuries or fatalities. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: Grace Methodist Preschool Facility ID: 82000322 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2025 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 3/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, C. Matthews. Ms. Matthews accompanied me as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of the indoor and outdoor learning environments and the kitchen. There were sixty-eight (68) children present today. The facility was participating in Farm Day. I observed the children outside looking at tractors and farm animals. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the meal pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: This facility currently operates with a General Statute 110 letter issued on October 16, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 26, 2025, and Grace Methodist Church, Inc. was listed as current-active. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed on October 3, 2024, the last annual fire inspection was completed on September 18, 2024, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on July 1, 2024. The most recent documented monthly fire drill was conducted on February 25, 2025, the most recent documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 4, 2025, and the most recent documented monthly playground inspection was completed on March 12, 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 also monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, storage and/or administering of medication, and the outdoor area & equipment. I reviewed a file for one (1) new staff member. This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A topical ointment with an expiration date of 1/2025 was administered to a child. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An EpiPen for one (1) child was not kept in the original container with written instructions. .0803(2)(a) 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. The safe sleep policy was not posted. .0606(b) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A blanket permission form giving authorization to administer Cetaphil for one (1) child was not available. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 96%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By April 9, 2025, 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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: As a reminder, all medications, including topical ointments, require an authorization to administer medication form. Authorization forms are valid for twelve (12) months, so please ensure that you regularly review all medications and authorization forms. This will prevent the use of expired medications and ensure that all necessary forms are up to date, which is especially important when administering emergency medications for chronic conditions such as allergies, asthma, and seizures. Additionally, prescribed medications must be kept in their original containers with the written instructions, and medications prescribed for chronic, life-threatening conditions are not required to be kept in locked storage but must be stored out of reach of children and at least five feet above the flooring. 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 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 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: Grace Methodist Preschool Facility ID: 82000322 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2024 Number Present: 66 Completed Date: 10/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 144 Time In: 10:06 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the Administrator, C. Matthews. I was accompanied by Ms. Matthews as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of eight (8) classrooms, the outdoor play areas, and the kitchen. There were sixty-six (66) children present today. The children were observed participating in free choice play and preparing for lunch. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the meal pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: This facility currently operates with a General Statute 110 letter issued on October 16, 2023. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The most recent annual fire inspection was completed on September 18, 2024. The most recent annual sanitation inspection was completed on July 1, 2024, and received a Superior classification with fourteen (14) demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on September 26, 2024, the last documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on August 8, 2024, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on September 25, 2024. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance logs, and safe sleep logs. I also monitored program records, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, medications, outdoor area, and equipment. I also reviewed all the staff’s records and a sample of children’s records. This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Electrical outlets located in the fellowship hall were uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space #6, plastic grocery bags used to store soiled clothing were accessible to two-year old children. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The emergency medical care plan was not reviewed annually with one (1) staff member 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three (3) staff members did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .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. Three (3) staff members did not have a current Emergency Information form on file .0701(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for one (1) employee expired on 09-11-24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one (1) staff member. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The emergency preparedness response plan was not reviewed annually with one (1) staff member. .0607(e) COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By October 17, 2024, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In addition, the administrator, Ms. Matthews, must submit a copy of the staff member, Heather Horne’s qualification letter within 15 days of today’s visit. 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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The qualification letter for Heather Horne, a staff member, expired on September 11, 2024. I stated to Ms. Matthews that Ms. Horne has fifteen (15) days from today’s visit to submit the necessary documents to obtain a new qualification letter. If no letter has been obtained by October 18, 2024, Ms. Horne may not return until such time that a new qualification letter is submitted. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification letters are valid for five years from the date of issuance. Child care providers may apply for the 5-year renewal six (6) months prior to the expiration. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. ABCMS allows administrators to see the real-time background check status of staff members, run printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits, and see new background check applicants and add to the staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal training in Moodle. It is a video tutorial followed by a few questions. 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. 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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: Grace Methodist Preschool Facility ID: 82000322 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2024 Number Present: 66 Completed Date: 10/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 144 Time In: 10:06 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the Administrator, C. Matthews. I was accompanied by Ms. Matthews as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of eight (8) classrooms, the outdoor play areas, and the kitchen. There were sixty-six (66) children present today. The children were observed participating in free choice play and preparing for lunch. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the meal pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: This facility currently operates with a General Statute 110 letter issued on October 16, 2023. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The most recent annual fire inspection was completed on September 18, 2024. The most recent annual sanitation inspection was completed on July 1, 2024, and received a Superior classification with fourteen (14) demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on September 26, 2024, the last documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on August 8, 2024, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on September 25, 2024. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance logs, and safe sleep logs. I also monitored program records, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, medications, outdoor area, and equipment. I also reviewed all the staff’s records and a sample of children’s records. This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Electrical outlets located in the fellowship hall were uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space #6, plastic grocery bags used to store soiled clothing were accessible to two-year old children. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The emergency medical care plan was not reviewed annually with one (1) staff member 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three (3) staff members did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .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. Three (3) staff members did not have a current Emergency Information form on file .0701(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for one (1) employee expired on 09-11-24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one (1) staff member. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The emergency preparedness response plan was not reviewed annually with one (1) staff member. .0607(e) COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By October 17, 2024, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In addition, the administrator, Ms. Matthews, must submit a copy of the staff member, Heather Horne’s qualification letter within 15 days of today’s visit. 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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The qualification letter for Heather Horne, a staff member, expired on September 11, 2024. I stated to Ms. Matthews that Ms. Horne has fifteen (15) days from today’s visit to submit the necessary documents to obtain a new qualification letter. If no letter has been obtained by October 18, 2024, Ms. Horne may not return until such time that a new qualification letter is submitted. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification letters are valid for five years from the date of issuance. Child care providers may apply for the 5-year renewal six (6) months prior to the expiration. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. ABCMS allows administrators to see the real-time background check status of staff members, run printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits, and see new background check applicants and add to the staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal training in Moodle. It is a video tutorial followed by a few questions. 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. 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: Grace Methodist Preschool Facility ID: 82000322 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2024 Number Present: 66 Completed Date: 10/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 144 Time In: 10:06 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the Administrator, C. Matthews. I was accompanied by Ms. Matthews as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of eight (8) classrooms, the outdoor play areas, and the kitchen. There were sixty-six (66) children present today. The children were observed participating in free choice play and preparing for lunch. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the meal pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: This facility currently operates with a General Statute 110 letter issued on October 16, 2023. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The most recent annual fire inspection was completed on September 18, 2024. The most recent annual sanitation inspection was completed on July 1, 2024, and received a Superior classification with fourteen (14) demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on September 26, 2024, the last documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on August 8, 2024, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on September 25, 2024. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance logs, and safe sleep logs. I also monitored program records, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, medications, outdoor area, and equipment. I also reviewed all the staff’s records and a sample of children’s records. This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Electrical outlets located in the fellowship hall were uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space #6, plastic grocery bags used to store soiled clothing were accessible to two-year old children. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The emergency medical care plan was not reviewed annually with one (1) staff member 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three (3) staff members did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .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. Three (3) staff members did not have a current Emergency Information form on file .0701(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for one (1) employee expired on 09-11-24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one (1) staff member. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The emergency preparedness response plan was not reviewed annually with one (1) staff member. .0607(e) COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By October 17, 2024, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In addition, the administrator, Ms. Matthews, must submit a copy of the staff member, Heather Horne’s qualification letter within 15 days of today’s visit. 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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The qualification letter for Heather Horne, a staff member, expired on September 11, 2024. I stated to Ms. Matthews that Ms. Horne has fifteen (15) days from today’s visit to submit the necessary documents to obtain a new qualification letter. If no letter has been obtained by October 18, 2024, Ms. Horne may not return until such time that a new qualification letter is submitted. As a reminder, criminal background check qualification letters are valid for five years from the date of issuance. Child care providers may apply for the 5-year renewal six (6) months prior to the expiration. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. ABCMS allows administrators to see the real-time background check status of staff members, run printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits, and see new background check applicants and add to the staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal training in Moodle. It is a video tutorial followed by a few questions. 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. 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