Cabarrus County Kids Academy, #2 INC

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: CABARRUS COUNTY KIDS ACADEMY, #2 INC Facility ID: 13000566 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/12/2026 Age: From 2 To 12 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. You, Clark Wright Jr, Director, and Shirley Wright, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 30, 2025. Your last sanitation inspection was completed on December 4, 2025. Your last fire inspection was completed on January 15, 2026. The program’s compliance history was 85% prior to today’s visit. The center's three star license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor environment was completed. I scanned the playground from indoors due to poor weather. Children were observed engaging in free choice and teacher directed activities, meal time, routine caretaking and rest time. Fire drills are being completed monthly as required. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. Incident logs were monitored during today’s visit. Incident reports are being filed in children’s individual files. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility were in good repair. The site was well maintained and free of debris. No emergency medication, permission to administer forms or medical action plans were monitored during today’s visit. A selection of staff files and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Transportation and corresponding documents were monitored during today’s visit. Two violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 hired on 3/4/26 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. On or before the first day of work a staff member hired on 3/4/26 did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test. .0701(a) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Please ensure all newly hired staff do not start employment prior to their physical and TB test being completed. Consultation was provided on the following: Please continue ensuring all items required to be completed for staff files are completed on time and not past their due date. It is highly recommended that you monitor all staff files and staff and training worksheets every 60-90 days to ensure all items required for staff files remain in compliance. You stated that the staff member hired on 3/4/26 is getting their physical and initial placement for their TB test completed today. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 26, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. You can send an email and in the body of the email you can simply include the following items: Facility Name: Facility ID #: Administrator's Name: Violation Item # (List each violation item # separately): How the violation was corrected or what you will do to prevent this violation from reoccurring (List each violation correction separately under the corresponding violation item #): Email the information to: brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A three star licensed is required to be eligible to receive DSS subsidy. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. You may contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CABARRUS COUNTY KIDS ACADEMY, #2 INC Facility ID: 13000566 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/12/2026 Age: From 2 To 12 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. You, Clark Wright Jr, Director, and Shirley Wright, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 30, 2025. Your last sanitation inspection was completed on December 4, 2025. Your last fire inspection was completed on January 15, 2026. The program’s compliance history was 85% prior to today’s visit. The center's three star license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor environment was completed. I scanned the playground from indoors due to poor weather. Children were observed engaging in free choice and teacher directed activities, meal time, routine caretaking and rest time. Fire drills are being completed monthly as required. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. Incident logs were monitored during today’s visit. Incident reports are being filed in children’s individual files. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility were in good repair. The site was well maintained and free of debris. No emergency medication, permission to administer forms or medical action plans were monitored during today’s visit. A selection of staff files and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Transportation and corresponding documents were monitored during today’s visit. Two violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 hired on 3/4/26 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. On or before the first day of work a staff member hired on 3/4/26 did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test. .0701(a) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Please ensure all newly hired staff do not start employment prior to their physical and TB test being completed. Consultation was provided on the following: Please continue ensuring all items required to be completed for staff files are completed on time and not past their due date. It is highly recommended that you monitor all staff files and staff and training worksheets every 60-90 days to ensure all items required for staff files remain in compliance. You stated that the staff member hired on 3/4/26 is getting their physical and initial placement for their TB test completed today. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 26, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. You can send an email and in the body of the email you can simply include the following items: Facility Name: Facility ID #: Administrator's Name: Violation Item # (List each violation item # separately): How the violation was corrected or what you will do to prevent this violation from reoccurring (List each violation correction separately under the corresponding violation item #): Email the information to: brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A three star licensed is required to be eligible to receive DSS subsidy. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. You may contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CABARRUS COUNTY KIDS ACADEMY, #2 INC Facility ID: 13000566 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 10/8/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Clark Wright Jr., Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 30, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on June 16, 2025. The last fire inspection was conducted December 18, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. The center's three star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaging in free choice and teacher directed activities, staff/child interaction, routine care taking, meal time and rest time. During my visit I noticed a teacher in space three constantly interacting with children in care, speaking with children in nurturing tones and guiding children through difficult situations. Fire drills are being completed monthly as required. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. Incident logs were monitored during today’s visit. Incident reports are being filed in children’s individual files. Playground inspections are being conducted monthly. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was developmentally appropriate and in good repair. You stated that no children currently enrolled have emergency medications. All staff files were monitored during today’s visit for criminal background checks, First Aid/CPR certificates, child maltreatment certificates, ITS/SIDS certificates and BSAC certificates. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 on 8/1/25 had a TB test older than 12 months prior to hire date. .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 hired on 3/13/23 did not have verification of completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization in their staff file. .1102(c) 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 hired on 11/20/18 did not have a Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training certificate on file. .1102(g) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Please ensure staff and training worksheets and staff files are monitored every 30-90 days to ensure all required items are updated and not expired. This includes but is not limited to First Aid and child maltreatment certificates. Please ensure each new staff members have a current TB test, completed no more than one year prior to their hire date. Please ensure the staff member hired on 8/1/25 has a TB test completed as soon as possible. Please submit this documentation to me when you submit your compliance letter within two weeks from today’s visit. Consultation was provided on the following: Please continue conducting a walkthrough of the facility weekly to ensure there are plenty of materials accessible to children throughout the day. Please ensure children have items in front of them or access to materials while waiting during transition periods, to ensure they are not sitting for several minutes waiting with nothing in front of them. We discussed the QRIS process today and reviewed each pathway. I encouraged you to continue reviewing the QRIS Modernization information and documents on the DCDEE website. Also, please continue reviewing section .3200 in child care rules, which contains all the new rules related to QRIS. You stated at this current time you are interested in pursuing pathway #2. I have listed a link to find information concerning QRIS Pathways: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A three star licensed is required to be eligible to receive DSS subsidy. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 22, 2025, I must receive a typed and dated compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. You can simply send an email and in the body of the email include the following items: Facility Name: Facility ID#: Administrator's Name: Violation Item # (List each violation item # separately): How the violation was corrected (List each violation correction separately under the corresponding violation item #): The compliance letter must be sent from: ccka2@mail.com Email the information to: brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov It must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. You may contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: CABARRUS COUNTY KIDS ACADEMY, #2 INC Facility ID: 13000566 Consultant: DEBORAH HOWELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/30/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: 12:05 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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 an Annual Compliance Visit. Your last ACV was conducted on May 7, 2024. Your compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 97%. You, Clark Wright Jr., Owner/director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility, owned by Cabarrus County Kids Academy, #2, INC. was current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State website today. I observed your Three Star Center License, Sanitation placard, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, staff-child ratio worksheets, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage, and evacuation plans, posted as required. Today children were adequately supervised, enhanced staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved space use and permit restrictions were maintained during today’s visit. I observed children during outdoor play, transitions, indoor play, and nap time. I observed toys and equipment in all spaces to be of the required quantity and developmentally appropriate. General safety and storage of hazardous materials was monitored throughout the center. The two outdoor areas were monitored. Inspections/Drills/Logs Sanitation Inspection- October 15, 2024, with a Superior classification and 13 demerits. Fire Inspection- December 18, 2024 Playground Inspection- April 7, 2025 Fire Drill- April 1, 2025 Emergency Drill- February 6, 2025 Incident Log- Completed as required. Transportation-Children’s information monitored, required inspections monitored, vehicle used for transport monitored. I monitored a random selection of four children’s files. There have been no staff hired since the last visit. I monitored one staff file. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. The following violations were observed or cited during this visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by school aged children, there were several bikes with rust and missing handle bar covers or pedals. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have documentation of an annual EMC plan review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(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. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/22 did not have a valid First Aid certificate. .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. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have a valid CPR certification. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have documentation of on-going training hours. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff with a hire date of 6/21/22 did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have documentation of an annual review of the EPR plan. .0607(f) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. When completing the monthly playground checks, make sure to remove, repair, or replace damaged items on the playground. I suggest spray painting the metal tricycles once per year to ensure there is a good base of paint to prohibit rust from forming. 2. Once per year I suggest creating a packet of paperwork for staff which needs to be updated and/or reviewed annually. This could include an Annual Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information form, Professional Development Plan, Staff evaluations, EPR information and EMC Plan. All these items could be updated and reviewed at one of your staff meetings. This would ensure that everyone has all up-to-date information in their files. Consultation was provided in the following areas: ABCMS As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. QRIS The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025 and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. RESOURCES Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Here are some important links on the DCEEE website that may be helpful: -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Deborah Howell PO Box 629 Granite Quarry, NC 28072 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Deborah.k.howell@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than May 14, 2025. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Thank you for your time today. Feel free to contact me by phone at (704)798-5220 or by email at deborah.k.howell@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have any questions. 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: CABARRUS COUNTY KIDS ACADEMY, #2 INC Facility ID: 13000566 Consultant: DEBORAH HOWELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/30/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: 12:05 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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 an Annual Compliance Visit. Your last ACV was conducted on May 7, 2024. Your compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 97%. You, Clark Wright Jr., Owner/director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility, owned by Cabarrus County Kids Academy, #2, INC. was current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State website today. I observed your Three Star Center License, Sanitation placard, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, staff-child ratio worksheets, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage, and evacuation plans, posted as required. Today children were adequately supervised, enhanced staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved space use and permit restrictions were maintained during today’s visit. I observed children during outdoor play, transitions, indoor play, and nap time. I observed toys and equipment in all spaces to be of the required quantity and developmentally appropriate. General safety and storage of hazardous materials was monitored throughout the center. The two outdoor areas were monitored. Inspections/Drills/Logs Sanitation Inspection- October 15, 2024, with a Superior classification and 13 demerits. Fire Inspection- December 18, 2024 Playground Inspection- April 7, 2025 Fire Drill- April 1, 2025 Emergency Drill- February 6, 2025 Incident Log- Completed as required. Transportation-Children’s information monitored, required inspections monitored, vehicle used for transport monitored. I monitored a random selection of four children’s files. There have been no staff hired since the last visit. I monitored one staff file. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. The following violations were observed or cited during this visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by school aged children, there were several bikes with rust and missing handle bar covers or pedals. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have documentation of an annual EMC plan review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(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. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/22 did not have a valid First Aid certificate. .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. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have a valid CPR certification. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have documentation of on-going training hours. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff with a hire date of 6/21/22 did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have documentation of an annual review of the EPR plan. .0607(f) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. When completing the monthly playground checks, make sure to remove, repair, or replace damaged items on the playground. I suggest spray painting the metal tricycles once per year to ensure there is a good base of paint to prohibit rust from forming. 2. Once per year I suggest creating a packet of paperwork for staff which needs to be updated and/or reviewed annually. This could include an Annual Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information form, Professional Development Plan, Staff evaluations, EPR information and EMC Plan. All these items could be updated and reviewed at one of your staff meetings. This would ensure that everyone has all up-to-date information in their files. Consultation was provided in the following areas: ABCMS As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. QRIS The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025 and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. RESOURCES Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Here are some important links on the DCEEE website that may be helpful: -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Deborah Howell PO Box 629 Granite Quarry, NC 28072 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Deborah.k.howell@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than May 14, 2025. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Thank you for your time today. Feel free to contact me by phone at (704)798-5220 or by email at deborah.k.howell@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have any questions. 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: CABARRUS COUNTY KIDS ACADEMY, #2 INC Facility ID: 13000566 Consultant: DEBORAH HOWELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/30/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: 12:05 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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 an Annual Compliance Visit. Your last ACV was conducted on May 7, 2024. Your compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 97%. You, Clark Wright Jr., Owner/director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility, owned by Cabarrus County Kids Academy, #2, INC. was current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State website today. I observed your Three Star Center License, Sanitation placard, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, staff-child ratio worksheets, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage, and evacuation plans, posted as required. Today children were adequately supervised, enhanced staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved space use and permit restrictions were maintained during today’s visit. I observed children during outdoor play, transitions, indoor play, and nap time. I observed toys and equipment in all spaces to be of the required quantity and developmentally appropriate. General safety and storage of hazardous materials was monitored throughout the center. The two outdoor areas were monitored. Inspections/Drills/Logs Sanitation Inspection- October 15, 2024, with a Superior classification and 13 demerits. Fire Inspection- December 18, 2024 Playground Inspection- April 7, 2025 Fire Drill- April 1, 2025 Emergency Drill- February 6, 2025 Incident Log- Completed as required. Transportation-Children’s information monitored, required inspections monitored, vehicle used for transport monitored. I monitored a random selection of four children’s files. There have been no staff hired since the last visit. I monitored one staff file. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. The following violations were observed or cited during this visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by school aged children, there were several bikes with rust and missing handle bar covers or pedals. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have documentation of an annual EMC plan review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(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. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/22 did not have a valid First Aid certificate. .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. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have a valid CPR certification. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have documentation of on-going training hours. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff with a hire date of 6/21/22 did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have documentation of an annual review of the EPR plan. .0607(f) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. When completing the monthly playground checks, make sure to remove, repair, or replace damaged items on the playground. I suggest spray painting the metal tricycles once per year to ensure there is a good base of paint to prohibit rust from forming. 2. Once per year I suggest creating a packet of paperwork for staff which needs to be updated and/or reviewed annually. This could include an Annual Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information form, Professional Development Plan, Staff evaluations, EPR information and EMC Plan. All these items could be updated and reviewed at one of your staff meetings. This would ensure that everyone has all up-to-date information in their files. Consultation was provided in the following areas: ABCMS As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. QRIS The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025 and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. RESOURCES Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Here are some important links on the DCEEE website that may be helpful: -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Deborah Howell PO Box 629 Granite Quarry, NC 28072 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Deborah.k.howell@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than May 14, 2025. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Thank you for your time today. Feel free to contact me by phone at (704)798-5220 or by email at deborah.k.howell@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have any questions. 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: CABARRUS COUNTY KIDS ACADEMY, #2 INC Facility ID: 13000566 Consultant: DEBORAH HOWELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/30/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: 12:05 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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 an Annual Compliance Visit. Your last ACV was conducted on May 7, 2024. Your compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 97%. You, Clark Wright Jr., Owner/director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility, owned by Cabarrus County Kids Academy, #2, INC. was current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State website today. I observed your Three Star Center License, Sanitation placard, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, staff-child ratio worksheets, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage, and evacuation plans, posted as required. Today children were adequately supervised, enhanced staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved space use and permit restrictions were maintained during today’s visit. I observed children during outdoor play, transitions, indoor play, and nap time. I observed toys and equipment in all spaces to be of the required quantity and developmentally appropriate. General safety and storage of hazardous materials was monitored throughout the center. The two outdoor areas were monitored. Inspections/Drills/Logs Sanitation Inspection- October 15, 2024, with a Superior classification and 13 demerits. Fire Inspection- December 18, 2024 Playground Inspection- April 7, 2025 Fire Drill- April 1, 2025 Emergency Drill- February 6, 2025 Incident Log- Completed as required. Transportation-Children’s information monitored, required inspections monitored, vehicle used for transport monitored. I monitored a random selection of four children’s files. There have been no staff hired since the last visit. I monitored one staff file. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. The following violations were observed or cited during this visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by school aged children, there were several bikes with rust and missing handle bar covers or pedals. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have documentation of an annual EMC plan review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(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. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/22 did not have a valid First Aid certificate. .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. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have a valid CPR certification. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have documentation of on-going training hours. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff with a hire date of 6/21/22 did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. One staff with a hire date of 6/23/25 did not have documentation of an annual review of the EPR plan. .0607(f) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. When completing the monthly playground checks, make sure to remove, repair, or replace damaged items on the playground. I suggest spray painting the metal tricycles once per year to ensure there is a good base of paint to prohibit rust from forming. 2. Once per year I suggest creating a packet of paperwork for staff which needs to be updated and/or reviewed annually. This could include an Annual Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information form, Professional Development Plan, Staff evaluations, EPR information and EMC Plan. All these items could be updated and reviewed at one of your staff meetings. This would ensure that everyone has all up-to-date information in their files. Consultation was provided in the following areas: ABCMS As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. QRIS The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025 and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. RESOURCES Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Here are some important links on the DCEEE website that may be helpful: -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Deborah Howell PO Box 629 Granite Quarry, NC 28072 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Deborah.k.howell@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than May 14, 2025. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Thank you for your time today. Feel free to contact me by phone at (704)798-5220 or by email at deborah.k.howell@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have any questions. 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: CABARRUS COUNTY KIDS ACADEMY, #2 INC Facility ID: 13000566 Consultant: DEBORAH HOWELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:40 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 for compliance during an annual compliance visit. Your last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on June 6, 2023. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 97%. Ashlynn Vaughan, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on today’s visit. You, Clay Wright Jr., Owner/Director, assisted me with today’s visit. We observed the Three Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, Safe Procedures for Arrival & Departure, current menus, Sanitation placard, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, daily schedules, activity plans, allergies, staff-child ratio worksheets, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage and evacuation plans posted as required. We observed children adequately supervised, enhanced staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved space use and permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. Children were engaged in breakfast, group time, outdoor play, toileting, handwashing, and preparing and eating lunch. General safety was monitored throughout the indoor and outdoor spaces. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications. This program does provide transportation and the applicable documents were monitored. Inspections/Drills/Logs Sanitation Inspection- November 1, 2023, with a Superior rating and four demerits. Fire Inspection- August 23, 2023 Playground Inspection- April 15, 2024 Fire Drill- April 12, 2024 Emergency Drill- March 13, 2024 Incident Log-Completed as required. We monitored a random selection of three children’s files. No new staff have been hired since the last Annual Compliance Visit. We monitored one staff file. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. The following violations were observed during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The vehicle used to transport children had a valid inspection, and insurance but the registration had expired in April 2024. .1002(b) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Not all of the permission to transport forms were completed in full. There were four form which did not include the expected time of departure and arrival. .1003(i)(j) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One employee with a hire date of November 20, 2018 did not have an updated staff development plan or annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Technical Assistance: 1. Ensure that each section of the Transportation Permission form is completed prior to transporting children. This should include time of departure and arrival and where the child is being transported to and from. 2. Set a reminder to renew your vehicle’s registration prior to expiration yearly. 3. Make a note on the calendar to have staff members update their staff development plan and conduct a staff evaluation annually. Consultation: 1. Please ensure that Staff and Training Worksheets are accurately updated and available during monitoring visits. Thank you for having yours completed today! Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Deborah Howell Post Office Box 629 Granite Quarry, NC 28072 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Deborah.k.howell@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than May 21, 2024 Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Compliance History: You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all childcare facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Thank you for your time today. Feel free to contact me by phone at (704)798-5220 or by email at deborah.k.howell@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have any questions. 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