Connect Christian Preschool

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: Connect Christian Preschool Facility ID: 13000632 Consultant: DEBORAH HOWELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2025 Number Present: 136 Completed Date: 11/7/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:15 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 childcare requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Your program, which operates with a Notice of Compliance effective September 17, 2025, was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. You, Stephanie Reagan, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The Sanitation placard, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, tobacco free facility signage, and evacuation plans, were posted as required. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. General safety, including storage of hazardous products, was monitored throughout all spaces. Appropriate discipline practices were observed. Today children were adequately supervised, staff-child ratios were maintained, and adequate approved/ space was monitored during the visit. I observed children engaged in free play, teacher directed activities, outdoor play, and transitions. I observed activity areas including books, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, art, and science. I observed toys and equipment to be of sufficient quantity. I observed toys and equipment to be developmentally appropriate in all spaces. Storage and administration of medication was monitored Inspections/Drills/Logs Sanitation Inspection- September 8, 2025, with an Approved rating and 17 demerits. Fire Inspection- June 25, 2025 Playground Inspection-October 22, 2025 Fire Drill-November 6, 2025 Emergency Drill-August 25, 2025 Incident Log- Maintained as required. NC Secretary of State- Registered as a non-profit verified on November 7, 2025. Water/Lead/Asbestos-Tests verified on November 7, 2025. You do not provide transportation. Four new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing the following: Criminal Background Checks, CPR/First Aid, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Neglect, EPR, BSAC (if applicable), and ITS-SIDS (if applicable). There were four violations observed or cited during this 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. In Spaces 130 and 111 there were outlets without a protective plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Spaces 111 and 127 there were aerosol/air freshener withing reach of children and not in locked storage as required. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 124 there was a prescription medication which was not in the container with a pharmaceutical label. .0803(2)(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff with a hire date of 11/5/25 did not have a medical report on file. One staff with a hire date of 9/8/25 had a medical report dated after the hire date of 9/8/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) I provided technical assistance regarding the following topics: 1. Each employee should have a staff medical assessment on file on or before the first day of employment that includes a statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest you give each new employee a blank copy of the Staff Health Assessment/Medical Report document provided by DCDEE when a job offer is made and requires the completed document to be on file on or before the new staff member’s first day of employment. We discussed the Health Assessment/Medical report should be less than 12 months old than the hire date and only required one time. 2. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(a), prescription medications should be in the original pharmaceutical container with the original pharmaceutical label attached. I discussed this rule with you and the classroom teacher. If the pharmaceutical label is not with the medication, then medication brought to your facility could belong to someone other than the child. 3. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c), each electrical outlet and power strip outlet should be covered. Remind staff to check the outlets when they arrive in the mornings and keep extra covers in the classroom. The outlets were covered during the visit. 4. Per sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b), all cleaning supplies, aerosol cans, and items with “Keep out of the reach children” labels with additional warnings such as poison control contact numbers or first aid procedures should be stored in a locked cabinet, drawer, or closet. During today’s visit, I observed one aerosol can of shaving cream stored on a counter in the classroom, I also observed a spray bottle of air freshener in a bathroom used by children. The administrator removed the aerosol can, and the air freshener was placed in locked storage which corrected this violation today. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest you review with your staff the storage requirements for all hazardous items including aerosol cans of any kind. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. We reviewed and discussed that playground safety inspection must be completed monthly by someone that has received playground safety training. We discussed setting a reminder on your phone or computer calendar to alert and remind you when it needs to be completed. 2. We reviewed and discussed staff medical and TB test requirements, and how to document the dates on the Staff and Training Worksheet. We discussed that both are required prior to employment and cannot be older than 12 months. We discussed having someone review all information that is brought in by new staff to make sure it is within the required timeframes. Suggestions were given concerning discussing this information during the interview. We reviewed and discussed staff files and making sure all information is completed within the required timeframes. Use the staff file checklist, and staff and training worksheet to make sure information is completed. 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. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them to clarify or verify compliance. 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 November 21, 2025 Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered a falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you should 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 child care rules and regulations. 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, 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, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: Connect Christian Preschool Facility ID: 13000632 Consultant: DEBORAH HOWELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2025 Number Present: 136 Completed Date: 11/7/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:15 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 childcare requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Your program, which operates with a Notice of Compliance effective September 17, 2025, was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. You, Stephanie Reagan, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The Sanitation placard, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, tobacco free facility signage, and evacuation plans, were posted as required. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. General safety, including storage of hazardous products, was monitored throughout all spaces. Appropriate discipline practices were observed. Today children were adequately supervised, staff-child ratios were maintained, and adequate approved/ space was monitored during the visit. I observed children engaged in free play, teacher directed activities, outdoor play, and transitions. I observed activity areas including books, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, art, and science. I observed toys and equipment to be of sufficient quantity. I observed toys and equipment to be developmentally appropriate in all spaces. Storage and administration of medication was monitored Inspections/Drills/Logs Sanitation Inspection- September 8, 2025, with an Approved rating and 17 demerits. Fire Inspection- June 25, 2025 Playground Inspection-October 22, 2025 Fire Drill-November 6, 2025 Emergency Drill-August 25, 2025 Incident Log- Maintained as required. NC Secretary of State- Registered as a non-profit verified on November 7, 2025. Water/Lead/Asbestos-Tests verified on November 7, 2025. You do not provide transportation. Four new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing the following: Criminal Background Checks, CPR/First Aid, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Neglect, EPR, BSAC (if applicable), and ITS-SIDS (if applicable). There were four violations observed or cited during this 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. In Spaces 130 and 111 there were outlets without a protective plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Spaces 111 and 127 there were aerosol/air freshener withing reach of children and not in locked storage as required. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 124 there was a prescription medication which was not in the container with a pharmaceutical label. .0803(2)(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff with a hire date of 11/5/25 did not have a medical report on file. One staff with a hire date of 9/8/25 had a medical report dated after the hire date of 9/8/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) I provided technical assistance regarding the following topics: 1. Each employee should have a staff medical assessment on file on or before the first day of employment that includes a statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest you give each new employee a blank copy of the Staff Health Assessment/Medical Report document provided by DCDEE when a job offer is made and requires the completed document to be on file on or before the new staff member’s first day of employment. We discussed the Health Assessment/Medical report should be less than 12 months old than the hire date and only required one time. 2. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(a), prescription medications should be in the original pharmaceutical container with the original pharmaceutical label attached. I discussed this rule with you and the classroom teacher. If the pharmaceutical label is not with the medication, then medication brought to your facility could belong to someone other than the child. 3. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c), each electrical outlet and power strip outlet should be covered. Remind staff to check the outlets when they arrive in the mornings and keep extra covers in the classroom. The outlets were covered during the visit. 4. Per sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b), all cleaning supplies, aerosol cans, and items with “Keep out of the reach children” labels with additional warnings such as poison control contact numbers or first aid procedures should be stored in a locked cabinet, drawer, or closet. During today’s visit, I observed one aerosol can of shaving cream stored on a counter in the classroom, I also observed a spray bottle of air freshener in a bathroom used by children. The administrator removed the aerosol can, and the air freshener was placed in locked storage which corrected this violation today. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest you review with your staff the storage requirements for all hazardous items including aerosol cans of any kind. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. We reviewed and discussed that playground safety inspection must be completed monthly by someone that has received playground safety training. We discussed setting a reminder on your phone or computer calendar to alert and remind you when it needs to be completed. 2. We reviewed and discussed staff medical and TB test requirements, and how to document the dates on the Staff and Training Worksheet. We discussed that both are required prior to employment and cannot be older than 12 months. We discussed having someone review all information that is brought in by new staff to make sure it is within the required timeframes. Suggestions were given concerning discussing this information during the interview. We reviewed and discussed staff files and making sure all information is completed within the required timeframes. Use the staff file checklist, and staff and training worksheet to make sure information is completed. 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. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them to clarify or verify compliance. 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 November 21, 2025 Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered a falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you should 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 child care rules and regulations. 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, 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, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Connect Christian Preschool Facility ID: 13000632 Consultant: DEBORAH HOWELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2025 Number Present: 136 Completed Date: 11/7/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:15 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 childcare requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Your program, which operates with a Notice of Compliance effective September 17, 2025, was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. You, Stephanie Reagan, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The Sanitation placard, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, tobacco free facility signage, and evacuation plans, were posted as required. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. General safety, including storage of hazardous products, was monitored throughout all spaces. Appropriate discipline practices were observed. Today children were adequately supervised, staff-child ratios were maintained, and adequate approved/ space was monitored during the visit. I observed children engaged in free play, teacher directed activities, outdoor play, and transitions. I observed activity areas including books, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, art, and science. I observed toys and equipment to be of sufficient quantity. I observed toys and equipment to be developmentally appropriate in all spaces. Storage and administration of medication was monitored Inspections/Drills/Logs Sanitation Inspection- September 8, 2025, with an Approved rating and 17 demerits. Fire Inspection- June 25, 2025 Playground Inspection-October 22, 2025 Fire Drill-November 6, 2025 Emergency Drill-August 25, 2025 Incident Log- Maintained as required. NC Secretary of State- Registered as a non-profit verified on November 7, 2025. Water/Lead/Asbestos-Tests verified on November 7, 2025. You do not provide transportation. Four new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing the following: Criminal Background Checks, CPR/First Aid, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Neglect, EPR, BSAC (if applicable), and ITS-SIDS (if applicable). There were four violations observed or cited during this 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. In Spaces 130 and 111 there were outlets without a protective plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Spaces 111 and 127 there were aerosol/air freshener withing reach of children and not in locked storage as required. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 124 there was a prescription medication which was not in the container with a pharmaceutical label. .0803(2)(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff with a hire date of 11/5/25 did not have a medical report on file. One staff with a hire date of 9/8/25 had a medical report dated after the hire date of 9/8/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) I provided technical assistance regarding the following topics: 1. Each employee should have a staff medical assessment on file on or before the first day of employment that includes a statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest you give each new employee a blank copy of the Staff Health Assessment/Medical Report document provided by DCDEE when a job offer is made and requires the completed document to be on file on or before the new staff member’s first day of employment. We discussed the Health Assessment/Medical report should be less than 12 months old than the hire date and only required one time. 2. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(a), prescription medications should be in the original pharmaceutical container with the original pharmaceutical label attached. I discussed this rule with you and the classroom teacher. If the pharmaceutical label is not with the medication, then medication brought to your facility could belong to someone other than the child. 3. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c), each electrical outlet and power strip outlet should be covered. Remind staff to check the outlets when they arrive in the mornings and keep extra covers in the classroom. The outlets were covered during the visit. 4. Per sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b), all cleaning supplies, aerosol cans, and items with “Keep out of the reach children” labels with additional warnings such as poison control contact numbers or first aid procedures should be stored in a locked cabinet, drawer, or closet. During today’s visit, I observed one aerosol can of shaving cream stored on a counter in the classroom, I also observed a spray bottle of air freshener in a bathroom used by children. The administrator removed the aerosol can, and the air freshener was placed in locked storage which corrected this violation today. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest you review with your staff the storage requirements for all hazardous items including aerosol cans of any kind. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. We reviewed and discussed that playground safety inspection must be completed monthly by someone that has received playground safety training. We discussed setting a reminder on your phone or computer calendar to alert and remind you when it needs to be completed. 2. We reviewed and discussed staff medical and TB test requirements, and how to document the dates on the Staff and Training Worksheet. We discussed that both are required prior to employment and cannot be older than 12 months. We discussed having someone review all information that is brought in by new staff to make sure it is within the required timeframes. Suggestions were given concerning discussing this information during the interview. We reviewed and discussed staff files and making sure all information is completed within the required timeframes. Use the staff file checklist, and staff and training worksheet to make sure information is completed. 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. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them to clarify or verify compliance. 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 November 21, 2025 Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered a falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you should 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 child care rules and regulations. 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, 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, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: Connect Christian Preschool Facility ID: 13000632 Consultant: DEBORAH HOWELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2025 Number Present: 136 Completed Date: 11/7/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:15 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 childcare requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Your program, which operates with a Notice of Compliance effective September 17, 2025, was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. You, Stephanie Reagan, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The Sanitation placard, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, tobacco free facility signage, and evacuation plans, were posted as required. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. General safety, including storage of hazardous products, was monitored throughout all spaces. Appropriate discipline practices were observed. Today children were adequately supervised, staff-child ratios were maintained, and adequate approved/ space was monitored during the visit. I observed children engaged in free play, teacher directed activities, outdoor play, and transitions. I observed activity areas including books, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, art, and science. I observed toys and equipment to be of sufficient quantity. I observed toys and equipment to be developmentally appropriate in all spaces. Storage and administration of medication was monitored Inspections/Drills/Logs Sanitation Inspection- September 8, 2025, with an Approved rating and 17 demerits. Fire Inspection- June 25, 2025 Playground Inspection-October 22, 2025 Fire Drill-November 6, 2025 Emergency Drill-August 25, 2025 Incident Log- Maintained as required. NC Secretary of State- Registered as a non-profit verified on November 7, 2025. Water/Lead/Asbestos-Tests verified on November 7, 2025. You do not provide transportation. Four new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing the following: Criminal Background Checks, CPR/First Aid, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Neglect, EPR, BSAC (if applicable), and ITS-SIDS (if applicable). There were four violations observed or cited during this 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. In Spaces 130 and 111 there were outlets without a protective plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Spaces 111 and 127 there were aerosol/air freshener withing reach of children and not in locked storage as required. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 124 there was a prescription medication which was not in the container with a pharmaceutical label. .0803(2)(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff with a hire date of 11/5/25 did not have a medical report on file. One staff with a hire date of 9/8/25 had a medical report dated after the hire date of 9/8/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) I provided technical assistance regarding the following topics: 1. Each employee should have a staff medical assessment on file on or before the first day of employment that includes a statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest you give each new employee a blank copy of the Staff Health Assessment/Medical Report document provided by DCDEE when a job offer is made and requires the completed document to be on file on or before the new staff member’s first day of employment. We discussed the Health Assessment/Medical report should be less than 12 months old than the hire date and only required one time. 2. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(a), prescription medications should be in the original pharmaceutical container with the original pharmaceutical label attached. I discussed this rule with you and the classroom teacher. If the pharmaceutical label is not with the medication, then medication brought to your facility could belong to someone other than the child. 3. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c), each electrical outlet and power strip outlet should be covered. Remind staff to check the outlets when they arrive in the mornings and keep extra covers in the classroom. The outlets were covered during the visit. 4. Per sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b), all cleaning supplies, aerosol cans, and items with “Keep out of the reach children” labels with additional warnings such as poison control contact numbers or first aid procedures should be stored in a locked cabinet, drawer, or closet. During today’s visit, I observed one aerosol can of shaving cream stored on a counter in the classroom, I also observed a spray bottle of air freshener in a bathroom used by children. The administrator removed the aerosol can, and the air freshener was placed in locked storage which corrected this violation today. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest you review with your staff the storage requirements for all hazardous items including aerosol cans of any kind. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. We reviewed and discussed that playground safety inspection must be completed monthly by someone that has received playground safety training. We discussed setting a reminder on your phone or computer calendar to alert and remind you when it needs to be completed. 2. We reviewed and discussed staff medical and TB test requirements, and how to document the dates on the Staff and Training Worksheet. We discussed that both are required prior to employment and cannot be older than 12 months. We discussed having someone review all information that is brought in by new staff to make sure it is within the required timeframes. Suggestions were given concerning discussing this information during the interview. We reviewed and discussed staff files and making sure all information is completed within the required timeframes. Use the staff file checklist, and staff and training worksheet to make sure information is completed. 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. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them to clarify or verify compliance. 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 November 21, 2025 Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered a falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you should 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 child care rules and regulations. 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, 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, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. 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