Building Blocks Academy

10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 317 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, and to begin your rated license reassessment. The visit was conducted with you, Frances Street, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of April 14, 2026. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on May 20, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023, meeting daytime care only, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one child per group. This facility meets multi-age group staff/child ratio requirements. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and an accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at this facility as of August 30, 2024. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was completed on April 6, 2026, at 9:17am. The most recent quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown emergency drill was completed on April 1, 2026, at 2:05pm. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on April 6, 2026, by Ericka Reid. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on March 16, 2026. Files for four new staff members, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. One child’s records were reviewed. QRIS Pathways to the Stars Rated License Assessment: You submitted your Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers on March 31, 2026, choosing Pathway #3, the Accreditation and Head Start pathway. Your program meets Head Start Staff to Child Ratio requirements. You completed a Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form for both classrooms currently in use. This form is to be posted in each approved space. You completed and signed the Pathway 3 Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form on March 4, 2026, and submitted a copy of verification of the head start designation. I provided you with the Quality Initiatives Recognition Form during today’s visit. I requested that you complete and submit this form to me by April 21, 2026, if you wish to participate. All quality initiative items must be verified. Please provide verification or proof that you meet the initiatives designated. The program met the requirements for a Five Star Rated License. A new license will be mailed to the address listed for this facility and must be posted upon receipt. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #2, the activity plan labeled "rain/flowers" with no date listed did not include a daily gross motor activity. On Monday the gross motor activity listed was "look for flowers", on Tuesday the gross motor activity was "look for worms", on Thursday the gross motor activity was "look at flowers", and on Friday the gross motor activity was "free play." .0508(g)(3) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the bathroom connected to space #3, seven plastic packages of diapers and seven plastic packages of wipes with safety warnings were observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspection report for February 2026 was not on file available for review. .0605(q) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. For one eleven month old infant, a sleep position was not documented at 11:25am on January 20, 2026, and at 9:48am, 10:03am, 12:15pm, 12:30pm, and 12:45pm on January 21, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, eleven months of age, on January 22, 2026, at 12:56pm and was not checked again until 1:15pm. Also, for the same infant, on January 23, 2026, a visual sleep check was documented at 12:13pm and was not checked again until 12:39pm, and at 1:24pm and was not checked again until 1:42pm. .0606(g) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member, Abigail Reid, employed on December 2, 2025, only received five and a half hours of orientation by December 16, 2025, rather than the required six hours. .1101(a)(b) 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. One staff member, Brittny Turner, employed on August 4, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training through the Positive Childhood Alliance website. This staff member completed a course on September 10, 2025, titled, "Understanding Child Abuse and Preventing 2024-2025" when completing her CDA. .1102(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is dawn.curtin@enolagroup.org. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Activity Plans- -I suggested that you review activity plan requirements with all lead teachers and discuss the difference between gross motor activities and outdoor experiences. Instruct staff members not to use “free play,” “free choice,” or “free expression” on the activity plan. I suggested you contact your local Resource and Referral Agency to request additional technical assistance and training for staff on activity plans. The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. Choking Hazards- -Staff moved the plastic packaging with safety warnings to a shelf above five feet from the floor, inaccessible to children, during the visit. Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. Monthly playground inspections- -This is a repeated violation. Playground inspections must be completed and documented monthly. I suggested that you conduct a playground inspection on the same day you complete the monthly fire drill to ensure both are completed each month. I also suggested adding reminder alerts on your computer or phone to complete these inspections at various times each month. Safe sleep- -Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. No infants were currently enrolled, however, one infant who was enrolled on December 1, 2025, turned one year old on January 28, 2026. You stated infants are scheduled to enroll in the near future. I suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested determining how safe sleep checks will be turned in to administrative staff and create a plan to review safe sleep checks prior to filing. I suggested that safe sleep checks may be conducted more frequently, such as every ten minutes, and utilizing a timer to assist you with remembering to visually check sleeping infants. Staff orientation- -Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment on required topics. I suggested that you complete 6 hours of new staff orientation on the staff member’s first day of employment, prior to working in a classroom. If possible, complete the remaining 10 hours of orientation within the first week of employment to ensure each new staff member is aware of policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with this requirement. Keep in mind, it is impossible for staff to complete all orientation within one day as sixteen hours of training is required. Criminal Background Check- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days. This task must be completed using the ABCMS Provider Portal and I showed you where to find the instructions on the DCDEE website, under the Provider tab, then click on Criminal Background Check. Abigail Reid must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility by April 28, 2026. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training offered through the Positive Childhood Alliance website within 90 days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://www.positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/online-trainings/. Brittny Turner must complete this course by April 28, 2026. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Permission forms for toothpaste valid for up to twelve months. -Nutrition opt-out requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .0901(d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center, subject to the following: (1) the center shall not provide any food or drink so long as the child's parent or guardian provides all meals, snacks, and drinks scheduled to be served at the center's designated times; (2) the ability to opt out of specific meals or days based on menu options is not available; (3) if a child requests specific foods being served to other children, but the parent has opted out, the center shall not serve supplemental food; and (4) if the child's parent or guardian has opted out, but does not provide all meals and snacks for the child, the center shall replace the missing meal or snack as if the child's parent or guardian had not opted out of the supplemental food program. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 317 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, and to begin your rated license reassessment. The visit was conducted with you, Frances Street, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of April 14, 2026. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on May 20, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023, meeting daytime care only, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one child per group. This facility meets multi-age group staff/child ratio requirements. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and an accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at this facility as of August 30, 2024. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was completed on April 6, 2026, at 9:17am. The most recent quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown emergency drill was completed on April 1, 2026, at 2:05pm. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on April 6, 2026, by Ericka Reid. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on March 16, 2026. Files for four new staff members, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. One child’s records were reviewed. QRIS Pathways to the Stars Rated License Assessment: You submitted your Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers on March 31, 2026, choosing Pathway #3, the Accreditation and Head Start pathway. Your program meets Head Start Staff to Child Ratio requirements. You completed a Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form for both classrooms currently in use. This form is to be posted in each approved space. You completed and signed the Pathway 3 Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form on March 4, 2026, and submitted a copy of verification of the head start designation. I provided you with the Quality Initiatives Recognition Form during today’s visit. I requested that you complete and submit this form to me by April 21, 2026, if you wish to participate. All quality initiative items must be verified. Please provide verification or proof that you meet the initiatives designated. The program met the requirements for a Five Star Rated License. A new license will be mailed to the address listed for this facility and must be posted upon receipt. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #2, the activity plan labeled "rain/flowers" with no date listed did not include a daily gross motor activity. On Monday the gross motor activity listed was "look for flowers", on Tuesday the gross motor activity was "look for worms", on Thursday the gross motor activity was "look at flowers", and on Friday the gross motor activity was "free play." .0508(g)(3) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the bathroom connected to space #3, seven plastic packages of diapers and seven plastic packages of wipes with safety warnings were observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspection report for February 2026 was not on file available for review. .0605(q) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. For one eleven month old infant, a sleep position was not documented at 11:25am on January 20, 2026, and at 9:48am, 10:03am, 12:15pm, 12:30pm, and 12:45pm on January 21, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, eleven months of age, on January 22, 2026, at 12:56pm and was not checked again until 1:15pm. Also, for the same infant, on January 23, 2026, a visual sleep check was documented at 12:13pm and was not checked again until 12:39pm, and at 1:24pm and was not checked again until 1:42pm. .0606(g) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member, Abigail Reid, employed on December 2, 2025, only received five and a half hours of orientation by December 16, 2025, rather than the required six hours. .1101(a)(b) 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. One staff member, Brittny Turner, employed on August 4, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training through the Positive Childhood Alliance website. This staff member completed a course on September 10, 2025, titled, "Understanding Child Abuse and Preventing 2024-2025" when completing her CDA. .1102(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is dawn.curtin@enolagroup.org. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Activity Plans- -I suggested that you review activity plan requirements with all lead teachers and discuss the difference between gross motor activities and outdoor experiences. Instruct staff members not to use “free play,” “free choice,” or “free expression” on the activity plan. I suggested you contact your local Resource and Referral Agency to request additional technical assistance and training for staff on activity plans. The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. Choking Hazards- -Staff moved the plastic packaging with safety warnings to a shelf above five feet from the floor, inaccessible to children, during the visit. Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. Monthly playground inspections- -This is a repeated violation. Playground inspections must be completed and documented monthly. I suggested that you conduct a playground inspection on the same day you complete the monthly fire drill to ensure both are completed each month. I also suggested adding reminder alerts on your computer or phone to complete these inspections at various times each month. Safe sleep- -Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. No infants were currently enrolled, however, one infant who was enrolled on December 1, 2025, turned one year old on January 28, 2026. You stated infants are scheduled to enroll in the near future. I suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested determining how safe sleep checks will be turned in to administrative staff and create a plan to review safe sleep checks prior to filing. I suggested that safe sleep checks may be conducted more frequently, such as every ten minutes, and utilizing a timer to assist you with remembering to visually check sleeping infants. Staff orientation- -Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment on required topics. I suggested that you complete 6 hours of new staff orientation on the staff member’s first day of employment, prior to working in a classroom. If possible, complete the remaining 10 hours of orientation within the first week of employment to ensure each new staff member is aware of policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with this requirement. Keep in mind, it is impossible for staff to complete all orientation within one day as sixteen hours of training is required. Criminal Background Check- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days. This task must be completed using the ABCMS Provider Portal and I showed you where to find the instructions on the DCDEE website, under the Provider tab, then click on Criminal Background Check. Abigail Reid must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility by April 28, 2026. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training offered through the Positive Childhood Alliance website within 90 days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://www.positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/online-trainings/. Brittny Turner must complete this course by April 28, 2026. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Permission forms for toothpaste valid for up to twelve months. -Nutrition opt-out requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .0901(d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center, subject to the following: (1) the center shall not provide any food or drink so long as the child's parent or guardian provides all meals, snacks, and drinks scheduled to be served at the center's designated times; (2) the ability to opt out of specific meals or days based on menu options is not available; (3) if a child requests specific foods being served to other children, but the parent has opted out, the center shall not serve supplemental food; and (4) if the child's parent or guardian has opted out, but does not provide all meals and snacks for the child, the center shall replace the missing meal or snack as if the child's parent or guardian had not opted out of the supplemental food program. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 317 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, and to begin your rated license reassessment. The visit was conducted with you, Frances Street, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of April 14, 2026. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on May 20, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023, meeting daytime care only, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one child per group. This facility meets multi-age group staff/child ratio requirements. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and an accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at this facility as of August 30, 2024. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was completed on April 6, 2026, at 9:17am. The most recent quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown emergency drill was completed on April 1, 2026, at 2:05pm. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on April 6, 2026, by Ericka Reid. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on March 16, 2026. Files for four new staff members, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. One child’s records were reviewed. QRIS Pathways to the Stars Rated License Assessment: You submitted your Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers on March 31, 2026, choosing Pathway #3, the Accreditation and Head Start pathway. Your program meets Head Start Staff to Child Ratio requirements. You completed a Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form for both classrooms currently in use. This form is to be posted in each approved space. You completed and signed the Pathway 3 Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form on March 4, 2026, and submitted a copy of verification of the head start designation. I provided you with the Quality Initiatives Recognition Form during today’s visit. I requested that you complete and submit this form to me by April 21, 2026, if you wish to participate. All quality initiative items must be verified. Please provide verification or proof that you meet the initiatives designated. The program met the requirements for a Five Star Rated License. A new license will be mailed to the address listed for this facility and must be posted upon receipt. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #2, the activity plan labeled "rain/flowers" with no date listed did not include a daily gross motor activity. On Monday the gross motor activity listed was "look for flowers", on Tuesday the gross motor activity was "look for worms", on Thursday the gross motor activity was "look at flowers", and on Friday the gross motor activity was "free play." .0508(g)(3) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the bathroom connected to space #3, seven plastic packages of diapers and seven plastic packages of wipes with safety warnings were observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspection report for February 2026 was not on file available for review. .0605(q) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. For one eleven month old infant, a sleep position was not documented at 11:25am on January 20, 2026, and at 9:48am, 10:03am, 12:15pm, 12:30pm, and 12:45pm on January 21, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, eleven months of age, on January 22, 2026, at 12:56pm and was not checked again until 1:15pm. Also, for the same infant, on January 23, 2026, a visual sleep check was documented at 12:13pm and was not checked again until 12:39pm, and at 1:24pm and was not checked again until 1:42pm. .0606(g) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member, Abigail Reid, employed on December 2, 2025, only received five and a half hours of orientation by December 16, 2025, rather than the required six hours. .1101(a)(b) 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. One staff member, Brittny Turner, employed on August 4, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training through the Positive Childhood Alliance website. This staff member completed a course on September 10, 2025, titled, "Understanding Child Abuse and Preventing 2024-2025" when completing her CDA. .1102(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is dawn.curtin@enolagroup.org. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Activity Plans- -I suggested that you review activity plan requirements with all lead teachers and discuss the difference between gross motor activities and outdoor experiences. Instruct staff members not to use “free play,” “free choice,” or “free expression” on the activity plan. I suggested you contact your local Resource and Referral Agency to request additional technical assistance and training for staff on activity plans. The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. Choking Hazards- -Staff moved the plastic packaging with safety warnings to a shelf above five feet from the floor, inaccessible to children, during the visit. Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. Monthly playground inspections- -This is a repeated violation. Playground inspections must be completed and documented monthly. I suggested that you conduct a playground inspection on the same day you complete the monthly fire drill to ensure both are completed each month. I also suggested adding reminder alerts on your computer or phone to complete these inspections at various times each month. Safe sleep- -Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. No infants were currently enrolled, however, one infant who was enrolled on December 1, 2025, turned one year old on January 28, 2026. You stated infants are scheduled to enroll in the near future. I suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested determining how safe sleep checks will be turned in to administrative staff and create a plan to review safe sleep checks prior to filing. I suggested that safe sleep checks may be conducted more frequently, such as every ten minutes, and utilizing a timer to assist you with remembering to visually check sleeping infants. Staff orientation- -Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment on required topics. I suggested that you complete 6 hours of new staff orientation on the staff member’s first day of employment, prior to working in a classroom. If possible, complete the remaining 10 hours of orientation within the first week of employment to ensure each new staff member is aware of policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with this requirement. Keep in mind, it is impossible for staff to complete all orientation within one day as sixteen hours of training is required. Criminal Background Check- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days. This task must be completed using the ABCMS Provider Portal and I showed you where to find the instructions on the DCDEE website, under the Provider tab, then click on Criminal Background Check. Abigail Reid must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility by April 28, 2026. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training offered through the Positive Childhood Alliance website within 90 days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://www.positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/online-trainings/. Brittny Turner must complete this course by April 28, 2026. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Permission forms for toothpaste valid for up to twelve months. -Nutrition opt-out requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .0901(d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center, subject to the following: (1) the center shall not provide any food or drink so long as the child's parent or guardian provides all meals, snacks, and drinks scheduled to be served at the center's designated times; (2) the ability to opt out of specific meals or days based on menu options is not available; (3) if a child requests specific foods being served to other children, but the parent has opted out, the center shall not serve supplemental food; and (4) if the child's parent or guardian has opted out, but does not provide all meals and snacks for the child, the center shall replace the missing meal or snack as if the child's parent or guardian had not opted out of the supplemental food program. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 317 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, and to begin your rated license reassessment. The visit was conducted with you, Frances Street, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of April 14, 2026. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on May 20, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023, meeting daytime care only, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one child per group. This facility meets multi-age group staff/child ratio requirements. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and an accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at this facility as of August 30, 2024. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was completed on April 6, 2026, at 9:17am. The most recent quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown emergency drill was completed on April 1, 2026, at 2:05pm. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on April 6, 2026, by Ericka Reid. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on March 16, 2026. Files for four new staff members, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. One child’s records were reviewed. QRIS Pathways to the Stars Rated License Assessment: You submitted your Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers on March 31, 2026, choosing Pathway #3, the Accreditation and Head Start pathway. Your program meets Head Start Staff to Child Ratio requirements. You completed a Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form for both classrooms currently in use. This form is to be posted in each approved space. You completed and signed the Pathway 3 Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form on March 4, 2026, and submitted a copy of verification of the head start designation. I provided you with the Quality Initiatives Recognition Form during today’s visit. I requested that you complete and submit this form to me by April 21, 2026, if you wish to participate. All quality initiative items must be verified. Please provide verification or proof that you meet the initiatives designated. The program met the requirements for a Five Star Rated License. A new license will be mailed to the address listed for this facility and must be posted upon receipt. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #2, the activity plan labeled "rain/flowers" with no date listed did not include a daily gross motor activity. On Monday the gross motor activity listed was "look for flowers", on Tuesday the gross motor activity was "look for worms", on Thursday the gross motor activity was "look at flowers", and on Friday the gross motor activity was "free play." .0508(g)(3) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the bathroom connected to space #3, seven plastic packages of diapers and seven plastic packages of wipes with safety warnings were observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspection report for February 2026 was not on file available for review. .0605(q) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. For one eleven month old infant, a sleep position was not documented at 11:25am on January 20, 2026, and at 9:48am, 10:03am, 12:15pm, 12:30pm, and 12:45pm on January 21, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, eleven months of age, on January 22, 2026, at 12:56pm and was not checked again until 1:15pm. Also, for the same infant, on January 23, 2026, a visual sleep check was documented at 12:13pm and was not checked again until 12:39pm, and at 1:24pm and was not checked again until 1:42pm. .0606(g) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member, Abigail Reid, employed on December 2, 2025, only received five and a half hours of orientation by December 16, 2025, rather than the required six hours. .1101(a)(b) 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. One staff member, Brittny Turner, employed on August 4, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training through the Positive Childhood Alliance website. This staff member completed a course on September 10, 2025, titled, "Understanding Child Abuse and Preventing 2024-2025" when completing her CDA. .1102(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is dawn.curtin@enolagroup.org. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Activity Plans- -I suggested that you review activity plan requirements with all lead teachers and discuss the difference between gross motor activities and outdoor experiences. Instruct staff members not to use “free play,” “free choice,” or “free expression” on the activity plan. I suggested you contact your local Resource and Referral Agency to request additional technical assistance and training for staff on activity plans. The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. Choking Hazards- -Staff moved the plastic packaging with safety warnings to a shelf above five feet from the floor, inaccessible to children, during the visit. Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. Monthly playground inspections- -This is a repeated violation. Playground inspections must be completed and documented monthly. I suggested that you conduct a playground inspection on the same day you complete the monthly fire drill to ensure both are completed each month. I also suggested adding reminder alerts on your computer or phone to complete these inspections at various times each month. Safe sleep- -Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. No infants were currently enrolled, however, one infant who was enrolled on December 1, 2025, turned one year old on January 28, 2026. You stated infants are scheduled to enroll in the near future. I suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested determining how safe sleep checks will be turned in to administrative staff and create a plan to review safe sleep checks prior to filing. I suggested that safe sleep checks may be conducted more frequently, such as every ten minutes, and utilizing a timer to assist you with remembering to visually check sleeping infants. Staff orientation- -Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment on required topics. I suggested that you complete 6 hours of new staff orientation on the staff member’s first day of employment, prior to working in a classroom. If possible, complete the remaining 10 hours of orientation within the first week of employment to ensure each new staff member is aware of policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with this requirement. Keep in mind, it is impossible for staff to complete all orientation within one day as sixteen hours of training is required. Criminal Background Check- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days. This task must be completed using the ABCMS Provider Portal and I showed you where to find the instructions on the DCDEE website, under the Provider tab, then click on Criminal Background Check. Abigail Reid must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility by April 28, 2026. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training offered through the Positive Childhood Alliance website within 90 days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://www.positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/online-trainings/. Brittny Turner must complete this course by April 28, 2026. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Permission forms for toothpaste valid for up to twelve months. -Nutrition opt-out requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .0901(d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center, subject to the following: (1) the center shall not provide any food or drink so long as the child's parent or guardian provides all meals, snacks, and drinks scheduled to be served at the center's designated times; (2) the ability to opt out of specific meals or days based on menu options is not available; (3) if a child requests specific foods being served to other children, but the parent has opted out, the center shall not serve supplemental food; and (4) if the child's parent or guardian has opted out, but does not provide all meals and snacks for the child, the center shall replace the missing meal or snack as if the child's parent or guardian had not opted out of the supplemental food program. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 317 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, and to begin your rated license reassessment. The visit was conducted with you, Frances Street, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of April 14, 2026. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on May 20, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023, meeting daytime care only, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus one child per group. This facility meets multi-age group staff/child ratio requirements. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and an accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at this facility as of August 30, 2024. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 22, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was completed on April 6, 2026, at 9:17am. The most recent quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown emergency drill was completed on April 1, 2026, at 2:05pm. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on April 6, 2026, by Ericka Reid. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on March 16, 2026. Files for four new staff members, one existing staff member, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. One child’s records were reviewed. QRIS Pathways to the Stars Rated License Assessment: You submitted your Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers on March 31, 2026, choosing Pathway #3, the Accreditation and Head Start pathway. Your program meets Head Start Staff to Child Ratio requirements. You completed a Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form for both classrooms currently in use. This form is to be posted in each approved space. You completed and signed the Pathway 3 Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form on March 4, 2026, and submitted a copy of verification of the head start designation. I provided you with the Quality Initiatives Recognition Form during today’s visit. I requested that you complete and submit this form to me by April 21, 2026, if you wish to participate. All quality initiative items must be verified. Please provide verification or proof that you meet the initiatives designated. The program met the requirements for a Five Star Rated License. A new license will be mailed to the address listed for this facility and must be posted upon receipt. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #2, the activity plan labeled "rain/flowers" with no date listed did not include a daily gross motor activity. On Monday the gross motor activity listed was "look for flowers", on Tuesday the gross motor activity was "look for worms", on Thursday the gross motor activity was "look at flowers", and on Friday the gross motor activity was "free play." .0508(g)(3) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the bathroom connected to space #3, seven plastic packages of diapers and seven plastic packages of wipes with safety warnings were observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspection report for February 2026 was not on file available for review. .0605(q) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. For one eleven month old infant, a sleep position was not documented at 11:25am on January 20, 2026, and at 9:48am, 10:03am, 12:15pm, 12:30pm, and 12:45pm on January 21, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, eleven months of age, on January 22, 2026, at 12:56pm and was not checked again until 1:15pm. Also, for the same infant, on January 23, 2026, a visual sleep check was documented at 12:13pm and was not checked again until 12:39pm, and at 1:24pm and was not checked again until 1:42pm. .0606(g) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member, Abigail Reid, employed on December 2, 2025, only received five and a half hours of orientation by December 16, 2025, rather than the required six hours. .1101(a)(b) 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. One staff member, Brittny Turner, employed on August 4, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training through the Positive Childhood Alliance website. This staff member completed a course on September 10, 2025, titled, "Understanding Child Abuse and Preventing 2024-2025" when completing her CDA. .1102(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is dawn.curtin@enolagroup.org. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Activity Plans- -I suggested that you review activity plan requirements with all lead teachers and discuss the difference between gross motor activities and outdoor experiences. Instruct staff members not to use “free play,” “free choice,” or “free expression” on the activity plan. I suggested you contact your local Resource and Referral Agency to request additional technical assistance and training for staff on activity plans. The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. Choking Hazards- -Staff moved the plastic packaging with safety warnings to a shelf above five feet from the floor, inaccessible to children, during the visit. Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. Monthly playground inspections- -This is a repeated violation. Playground inspections must be completed and documented monthly. I suggested that you conduct a playground inspection on the same day you complete the monthly fire drill to ensure both are completed each month. I also suggested adding reminder alerts on your computer or phone to complete these inspections at various times each month. Safe sleep- -Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. No infants were currently enrolled, however, one infant who was enrolled on December 1, 2025, turned one year old on January 28, 2026. You stated infants are scheduled to enroll in the near future. I suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested determining how safe sleep checks will be turned in to administrative staff and create a plan to review safe sleep checks prior to filing. I suggested that safe sleep checks may be conducted more frequently, such as every ten minutes, and utilizing a timer to assist you with remembering to visually check sleeping infants. Staff orientation- -Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment on required topics. I suggested that you complete 6 hours of new staff orientation on the staff member’s first day of employment, prior to working in a classroom. If possible, complete the remaining 10 hours of orientation within the first week of employment to ensure each new staff member is aware of policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with this requirement. Keep in mind, it is impossible for staff to complete all orientation within one day as sixteen hours of training is required. Criminal Background Check- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days. This task must be completed using the ABCMS Provider Portal and I showed you where to find the instructions on the DCDEE website, under the Provider tab, then click on Criminal Background Check. Abigail Reid must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility by April 28, 2026. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training offered through the Positive Childhood Alliance website within 90 days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://www.positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/online-trainings/. Brittny Turner must complete this course by April 28, 2026. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Permission forms for toothpaste valid for up to twelve months. -Nutrition opt-out requirements: 10A NCAC 09 .0901(d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center, subject to the following: (1) the center shall not provide any food or drink so long as the child's parent or guardian provides all meals, snacks, and drinks scheduled to be served at the center's designated times; (2) the ability to opt out of specific meals or days based on menu options is not available; (3) if a child requests specific foods being served to other children, but the parent has opted out, the center shall not serve supplemental food; and (4) if the child's parent or guardian has opted out, but does not provide all meals and snacks for the child, the center shall replace the missing meal or snack as if the child's parent or guardian had not opted out of the supplemental food program. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/22/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 147 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Frances Street, new administrator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023. This facility follows multi-age group staff to child ratio requirements. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and no asbestos hazards were identified for this facility. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 21, 2024. You stated the fire marshal was scheduled to conduct the facilities fire inspection today. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 30, 2025, at 9:15am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 30, 2025, at 9:40am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 30, 2025, by Suzanne Smith. You stated two new staff members have been employed since your most recent monitoring visit. Staff records for two new staff and applicable records for existing staff members were monitored. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #3, two tubes of OraLine fluoride toothpaste expired on 12/31/2024. Four children in space #3 brush their teeth daily using the facilities toothpaste. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance regarding the violation observed: Medication- -The two tubes of toothpaste were discarded during the visit. I suggested that administrative staff review all medications initially, once received, and at least monthly to ensure the medication has not expired and the authorization from the parent includes all required information and has not expired. I suggested that you review medication requirements with all staff individually or during an upcoming staff meeting. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -I suggested that you update the facilities Emergency Medical Care Plan to include yourself, new administrator. Staff listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan were present during today’s visit. Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. New staff member, B. Bentley, must complete CPR and First Aid training by November 3, 2025. -I reminded you to update the facilities Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan to reflect changes in administrative staff. -We discussed your activity plans during today’s visit. I reminded you to have current activity plans posted in each classroom. I suggested extending activities in your activity plan for two weeks, as long as the children are still engaged and interested in the activities. Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org, should you choose to follow Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Child Care Connections of Burke County for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #3 for your upcoming rated license assessment. We discussed obtaining a letter showing this facility as an approved Head Start site. I showed you where to access the required application documents for this pathway option, including verification that this program is operated by a head start grantee, during the visit. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/22/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 147 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Frances Street, new administrator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023. This facility follows multi-age group staff to child ratio requirements. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and no asbestos hazards were identified for this facility. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 21, 2024. You stated the fire marshal was scheduled to conduct the facilities fire inspection today. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 30, 2025, at 9:15am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 30, 2025, at 9:40am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 30, 2025, by Suzanne Smith. You stated two new staff members have been employed since your most recent monitoring visit. Staff records for two new staff and applicable records for existing staff members were monitored. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #3, two tubes of OraLine fluoride toothpaste expired on 12/31/2024. Four children in space #3 brush their teeth daily using the facilities toothpaste. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance regarding the violation observed: Medication- -The two tubes of toothpaste were discarded during the visit. I suggested that administrative staff review all medications initially, once received, and at least monthly to ensure the medication has not expired and the authorization from the parent includes all required information and has not expired. I suggested that you review medication requirements with all staff individually or during an upcoming staff meeting. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -I suggested that you update the facilities Emergency Medical Care Plan to include yourself, new administrator. Staff listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan were present during today’s visit. Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. New staff member, B. Bentley, must complete CPR and First Aid training by November 3, 2025. -I reminded you to update the facilities Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan to reflect changes in administrative staff. -We discussed your activity plans during today’s visit. I reminded you to have current activity plans posted in each classroom. I suggested extending activities in your activity plan for two weeks, as long as the children are still engaged and interested in the activities. Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org, should you choose to follow Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Child Care Connections of Burke County for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #3 for your upcoming rated license assessment. We discussed obtaining a letter showing this facility as an approved Head Start site. I showed you where to access the required application documents for this pathway option, including verification that this program is operated by a head start grantee, during the visit. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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 .2806 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/22/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 147 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Frances Street, new administrator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023. This facility follows multi-age group staff to child ratio requirements. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and no asbestos hazards were identified for this facility. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 21, 2024. You stated the fire marshal was scheduled to conduct the facilities fire inspection today. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 30, 2025, at 9:15am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 30, 2025, at 9:40am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 30, 2025, by Suzanne Smith. You stated two new staff members have been employed since your most recent monitoring visit. Staff records for two new staff and applicable records for existing staff members were monitored. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #3, two tubes of OraLine fluoride toothpaste expired on 12/31/2024. Four children in space #3 brush their teeth daily using the facilities toothpaste. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance regarding the violation observed: Medication- -The two tubes of toothpaste were discarded during the visit. I suggested that administrative staff review all medications initially, once received, and at least monthly to ensure the medication has not expired and the authorization from the parent includes all required information and has not expired. I suggested that you review medication requirements with all staff individually or during an upcoming staff meeting. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -I suggested that you update the facilities Emergency Medical Care Plan to include yourself, new administrator. Staff listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan were present during today’s visit. Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. New staff member, B. Bentley, must complete CPR and First Aid training by November 3, 2025. -I reminded you to update the facilities Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan to reflect changes in administrative staff. -We discussed your activity plans during today’s visit. I reminded you to have current activity plans posted in each classroom. I suggested extending activities in your activity plan for two weeks, as long as the children are still engaged and interested in the activities. Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org, should you choose to follow Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Child Care Connections of Burke County for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #3 for your upcoming rated license assessment. We discussed obtaining a letter showing this facility as an approved Head Start site. I showed you where to access the required application documents for this pathway option, including verification that this program is operated by a head start grantee, during the visit. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/22/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 147 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Frances Street, new administrator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023. This facility follows multi-age group staff to child ratio requirements. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and no asbestos hazards were identified for this facility. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 21, 2024. You stated the fire marshal was scheduled to conduct the facilities fire inspection today. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 30, 2025, at 9:15am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 30, 2025, at 9:40am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 30, 2025, by Suzanne Smith. You stated two new staff members have been employed since your most recent monitoring visit. Staff records for two new staff and applicable records for existing staff members were monitored. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #3, two tubes of OraLine fluoride toothpaste expired on 12/31/2024. Four children in space #3 brush their teeth daily using the facilities toothpaste. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance regarding the violation observed: Medication- -The two tubes of toothpaste were discarded during the visit. I suggested that administrative staff review all medications initially, once received, and at least monthly to ensure the medication has not expired and the authorization from the parent includes all required information and has not expired. I suggested that you review medication requirements with all staff individually or during an upcoming staff meeting. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -I suggested that you update the facilities Emergency Medical Care Plan to include yourself, new administrator. Staff listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan were present during today’s visit. Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. New staff member, B. Bentley, must complete CPR and First Aid training by November 3, 2025. -I reminded you to update the facilities Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan to reflect changes in administrative staff. -We discussed your activity plans during today’s visit. I reminded you to have current activity plans posted in each classroom. I suggested extending activities in your activity plan for two weeks, as long as the children are still engaged and interested in the activities. Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org, should you choose to follow Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Child Care Connections of Burke County for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #3 for your upcoming rated license assessment. We discussed obtaining a letter showing this facility as an approved Head Start site. I showed you where to access the required application documents for this pathway option, including verification that this program is operated by a head start grantee, during the visit. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/22/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 147 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Frances Street, new administrator. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023. This facility follows multi-age group staff to child ratio requirements. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit, and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 14, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and no asbestos hazards were identified for this facility. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 21, 2024. You stated the fire marshal was scheduled to conduct the facilities fire inspection today. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 30, 2025, at 9:15am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 30, 2025, at 9:40am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 30, 2025, by Suzanne Smith. You stated two new staff members have been employed since your most recent monitoring visit. Staff records for two new staff and applicable records for existing staff members were monitored. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #3, two tubes of OraLine fluoride toothpaste expired on 12/31/2024. Four children in space #3 brush their teeth daily using the facilities toothpaste. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance regarding the violation observed: Medication- -The two tubes of toothpaste were discarded during the visit. I suggested that administrative staff review all medications initially, once received, and at least monthly to ensure the medication has not expired and the authorization from the parent includes all required information and has not expired. I suggested that you review medication requirements with all staff individually or during an upcoming staff meeting. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -I suggested that you update the facilities Emergency Medical Care Plan to include yourself, new administrator. Staff listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan were present during today’s visit. Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. New staff member, B. Bentley, must complete CPR and First Aid training by November 3, 2025. -I reminded you to update the facilities Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan to reflect changes in administrative staff. -We discussed your activity plans during today’s visit. I reminded you to have current activity plans posted in each classroom. I suggested extending activities in your activity plan for two weeks, as long as the children are still engaged and interested in the activities. Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org, should you choose to follow Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Child Care Connections of Burke County for additional technical assistance and support at 828-439-2328. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #3 for your upcoming rated license assessment. We discussed obtaining a letter showing this facility as an approved Head Start site. I showed you where to access the required application documents for this pathway option, including verification that this program is operated by a head start grantee, during the visit. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/20/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:25 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Suzanne Smith, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of May 16, 2025. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023. This facility meets multi-age group staff/child ratio requirements. This facility also began receiving Head Start funding as of November 1, 2024, after partnering with CCRI in Charlotte, NC. The program’s compliance history was 86 percent prior to today’s visit. 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 checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff in space #2 and space #3 were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 26, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test was completed on August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and an accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at this facility as of August 30, 2024. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 21, 2024. The most recent fire drill was completed on April 11, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place emergency drill was completed on April 11, 2025. The most recent playground inspection was completed on April 1, 2025. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on July 12, 2024. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One child in space #3 was not signed in or signed out on May 2, 2025, however, this child was marked present on the attendance record. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Standing water was observed on top of the sand box tarp cover after children and staff utilized the playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One tube of OraLine fluoride toothpaste with multiple safety warnings was observed on the sink in the attached bathroom accessible to children. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspection report for December 2024 was not on file available for review. .0605(q) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by June 3, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Arrival and departure records- I suggested that you create an arrival and departure record that has each child’s name already recorded so that each child is accounted for and a child is not accidentally left off. When a child is absent, you can write “absent” on that day instead of recording arrival and departure times. Standing water- Any standing water on the playground must be drained or dumped to prevent conditions that may attract or harbor pests, such as mosquitoes. I suggested that staff check the outdoor learning environment upon entering the playground to drain or dump the water before children use the playground. If available, designate one staff member to check the playground for standing water at the beginning of each day. Topical ointments/toothpaste/medication storage- Staff removed the toothpaste to an inaccessible location during the visit. I suggested that you remove the toothpaste from the bathroom area as soon as you are no longer using the toothpaste. Any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. When a container of toothpaste is used for multiple children, the toothpaste shall be dispensed onto an intermediate surface such as waxed paper and shall not be dispensed directly onto each child's toothbrush. Monthly playground inspections- You stated the playground inspection for December 2024 must have been misplaced. You stated you post the inspections on a bulletin board in your office. I suggested that previous playground inspections be kept in a binder. As a reminder, I will request to review the past year’s playground inspections during monitoring visits. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support:The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/20/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:25 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Suzanne Smith, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of May 16, 2025. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023. This facility meets multi-age group staff/child ratio requirements. This facility also began receiving Head Start funding as of November 1, 2024, after partnering with CCRI in Charlotte, NC. The program’s compliance history was 86 percent prior to today’s visit. 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 checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff in space #2 and space #3 were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 26, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test was completed on August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and an accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at this facility as of August 30, 2024. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 21, 2024. The most recent fire drill was completed on April 11, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place emergency drill was completed on April 11, 2025. The most recent playground inspection was completed on April 1, 2025. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on July 12, 2024. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One child in space #3 was not signed in or signed out on May 2, 2025, however, this child was marked present on the attendance record. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Standing water was observed on top of the sand box tarp cover after children and staff utilized the playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One tube of OraLine fluoride toothpaste with multiple safety warnings was observed on the sink in the attached bathroom accessible to children. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspection report for December 2024 was not on file available for review. .0605(q) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by June 3, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Arrival and departure records- I suggested that you create an arrival and departure record that has each child’s name already recorded so that each child is accounted for and a child is not accidentally left off. When a child is absent, you can write “absent” on that day instead of recording arrival and departure times. Standing water- Any standing water on the playground must be drained or dumped to prevent conditions that may attract or harbor pests, such as mosquitoes. I suggested that staff check the outdoor learning environment upon entering the playground to drain or dump the water before children use the playground. If available, designate one staff member to check the playground for standing water at the beginning of each day. Topical ointments/toothpaste/medication storage- Staff removed the toothpaste to an inaccessible location during the visit. I suggested that you remove the toothpaste from the bathroom area as soon as you are no longer using the toothpaste. Any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. When a container of toothpaste is used for multiple children, the toothpaste shall be dispensed onto an intermediate surface such as waxed paper and shall not be dispensed directly onto each child's toothbrush. Monthly playground inspections- You stated the playground inspection for December 2024 must have been misplaced. You stated you post the inspections on a bulletin board in your office. I suggested that previous playground inspections be kept in a binder. As a reminder, I will request to review the past year’s playground inspections during monitoring visits. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support:The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 02:20 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Suzanne Smith, administrator. You provided me with applicable staff and program records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of January 6, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 89 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during nap, handwashing routines, and snack. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 26, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and an accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at this facility as of August 30, 2024. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 21, 2024. You stated one new staff member has been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Staff records for one new staff member and applicable staff records for existing staff members were monitored. The violation observed was thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation of child care requirements was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #3, one child's Aveeno baby lotion expired on 9/30/2024. The teacher confirmed that the lotion was administered to the child on 1/7/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how the violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by January 22, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Medication- -I suggested that administrative staff review all medications at least monthly to ensure the medication has not expired and the authorization from the parent has not expired. I suggested that you instruct staff to complete monthly checks of medications to ensure compliance with all medication requirements. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -During the visit, we discussed staff to child ratios for infants and children one year of age. You currently do not have any infants or one year old children enrolled. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(2), children of all ages may be cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day, provided the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group is maintained; and (6) except as provided in Subparagraph (2) of this Paragraph, children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years of age. -You inquired about information pertaining to multi-age group ratios. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(f) upon the Division's receipt of a written request, a center may choose to group children in multi-age groups rather than single-aged groups. The staff/child ratios and group sizes for multi-age groups of children in centers shall be as follows: Age of Children Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 0 to 36 months 1/4 8 12 months to 36 months 1/5 10 24 months to 47 months 1/6 10 4 years to 6 years 1/9 18 6 years through 12 years 1/19 25 (1) Before meeting the ratios outlined in this Paragraph or before changing from multi-age group ratios to single-age group ratios, the Division must be notified in writing; (2) Paragraphs (a) through (e) of Child Care Rule .0713 do not apply to centers that choose to meet the ratios outlined in this Paragraph, with the exception of Subparagraphs (a)(7), (8) and (9) of Child Care Rule .0713; (3) Children 36 months through 47 months may remain in the classroom with infants provided there is an agreed upon transition plan between the child care facility, the child's parents or legal guardian, and local partners if the plan includes future care outside of the center. Transition plans must be initiated at least six months prior to a child's third birthday, maintained in each child's file, and be available for review by the Division; and (4) The staff/child ratio applicable for a multi-age group as described in this Paragraph shall be posted in that classroom in an area that parents are able to view at all times. -We reviewed the following sanitation requirement: 15A NCAC 18A .2817 TOILETS (a) In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -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 referenced training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 02:20 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Suzanne Smith, administrator. You provided me with applicable staff and program records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of January 6, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 89 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during nap, handwashing routines, and snack. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 26, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and an accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at this facility as of August 30, 2024. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 21, 2024. You stated one new staff member has been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Staff records for one new staff member and applicable staff records for existing staff members were monitored. The violation observed was thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation of child care requirements was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #3, one child's Aveeno baby lotion expired on 9/30/2024. The teacher confirmed that the lotion was administered to the child on 1/7/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how the violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by January 22, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Medication- -I suggested that administrative staff review all medications at least monthly to ensure the medication has not expired and the authorization from the parent has not expired. I suggested that you instruct staff to complete monthly checks of medications to ensure compliance with all medication requirements. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -During the visit, we discussed staff to child ratios for infants and children one year of age. You currently do not have any infants or one year old children enrolled. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(2), children of all ages may be cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day, provided the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group is maintained; and (6) except as provided in Subparagraph (2) of this Paragraph, children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years of age. -You inquired about information pertaining to multi-age group ratios. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(f) upon the Division's receipt of a written request, a center may choose to group children in multi-age groups rather than single-aged groups. The staff/child ratios and group sizes for multi-age groups of children in centers shall be as follows: Age of Children Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 0 to 36 months 1/4 8 12 months to 36 months 1/5 10 24 months to 47 months 1/6 10 4 years to 6 years 1/9 18 6 years through 12 years 1/19 25 (1) Before meeting the ratios outlined in this Paragraph or before changing from multi-age group ratios to single-age group ratios, the Division must be notified in writing; (2) Paragraphs (a) through (e) of Child Care Rule .0713 do not apply to centers that choose to meet the ratios outlined in this Paragraph, with the exception of Subparagraphs (a)(7), (8) and (9) of Child Care Rule .0713; (3) Children 36 months through 47 months may remain in the classroom with infants provided there is an agreed upon transition plan between the child care facility, the child's parents or legal guardian, and local partners if the plan includes future care outside of the center. Transition plans must be initiated at least six months prior to a child's third birthday, maintained in each child's file, and be available for review by the Division; and (4) The staff/child ratio applicable for a multi-age group as described in this Paragraph shall be posted in that classroom in an area that parents are able to view at all times. -We reviewed the following sanitation requirement: 15A NCAC 18A .2817 TOILETS (a) In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -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 referenced training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 02:20 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Suzanne Smith, administrator. You provided me with applicable staff and program records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of January 6, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 89 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during nap, handwashing routines, and snack. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 26, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on August 16, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated this facility is exempt from lead-based paint testing and an accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at this facility as of August 30, 2024. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 21, 2024. You stated one new staff member has been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Staff records for one new staff member and applicable staff records for existing staff members were monitored. The violation observed was thoroughly reviewed with you and documented in the Visit Summary given to you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation of child care requirements was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #3, one child's Aveeno baby lotion expired on 9/30/2024. The teacher confirmed that the lotion was administered to the child on 1/7/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how the violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by January 22, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Medication- -I suggested that administrative staff review all medications at least monthly to ensure the medication has not expired and the authorization from the parent has not expired. I suggested that you instruct staff to complete monthly checks of medications to ensure compliance with all medication requirements. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -During the visit, we discussed staff to child ratios for infants and children one year of age. You currently do not have any infants or one year old children enrolled. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(2), children of all ages may be cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day, provided the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group is maintained; and (6) except as provided in Subparagraph (2) of this Paragraph, children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years of age. -You inquired about information pertaining to multi-age group ratios. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(f) upon the Division's receipt of a written request, a center may choose to group children in multi-age groups rather than single-aged groups. The staff/child ratios and group sizes for multi-age groups of children in centers shall be as follows: Age of Children Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 0 to 36 months 1/4 8 12 months to 36 months 1/5 10 24 months to 47 months 1/6 10 4 years to 6 years 1/9 18 6 years through 12 years 1/19 25 (1) Before meeting the ratios outlined in this Paragraph or before changing from multi-age group ratios to single-age group ratios, the Division must be notified in writing; (2) Paragraphs (a) through (e) of Child Care Rule .0713 do not apply to centers that choose to meet the ratios outlined in this Paragraph, with the exception of Subparagraphs (a)(7), (8) and (9) of Child Care Rule .0713; (3) Children 36 months through 47 months may remain in the classroom with infants provided there is an agreed upon transition plan between the child care facility, the child's parents or legal guardian, and local partners if the plan includes future care outside of the center. Transition plans must be initiated at least six months prior to a child's third birthday, maintained in each child's file, and be available for review by the Division; and (4) The staff/child ratio applicable for a multi-age group as described in this Paragraph shall be posted in that classroom in an area that parents are able to view at all times. -We reviewed the following sanitation requirement: 15A NCAC 18A .2817 TOILETS (a) In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -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 referenced training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0607 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 6/5/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 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, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Suzanne Smith, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This is the facilities first annual compliance visit since the change of ownership effective June 26, 2023. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of June 5, 2024. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. 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 checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff in space #1 and space #2 were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 15, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 12 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 10, 2023. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on June 6, 2021. The lead water test for your facility is due by tomorrow. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 the locked kitchen with an open window area, two jugs of Great Value Bleach, one aerosol can of Great Value disinfectant spray, one spray bottle of Food Lion All-Purpose cleaner, and three containers of Clorox toilet bowl cleaner were observed on top of the refrigerator and three aerosol cans of olive oil were observed in an unlocked cabinet above the stove. The products were not stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet. .2820(b) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Documentation was not completed for a prescription medication that was administered to a child during the first week of May 2024. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report dated 3/12/2024 was missing the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. An incident report dated 4/17/2024 and 4/30/2024 was missing the time a parent was contacted and the description of first aid given. An incident report dated 5/2/2024 and an incident report dated 5/8/2024 was missing the date the parent was contacted and the description of first aid given. An incident report dated 5/9/2024 was missing the description of first aid given. .0802 (e) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, plastic packaging for two packages of diapers and plastic packaging for one package of wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff employed on 6/1/2023 did not have documentation of the Emergency Medical Care Plan review on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application for one child enrolled on 11/13/2023 did not include the child's allergies and symptoms nor health care concerns. This child has a Medical Action Plan that was not listed on the application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR trained staff member, S. Smith, did not update the EPR Plan when changes were made to administration. S. Smith became administrator on October 30, 2023, and according to the EPR Plan, revisions had not been made since then. .0607(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff member employed on 6/1/2023 did not have documentation of the annual EPR review on file for review since prior to the current ownership on 4/26/2023. .0607(f) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by June 19, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Products- -The Administrator moved all hazardous products to the locked storage room in the kitchen during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. I suggested that you keep all hazardous products in the storage room located in the kitchen and keep the storage room door locked at all times or add a lock to a cabinet in the kitchen to store hazardous products. Medication- -Staff indicated that the prescription medication for one child was administered to the child during the first week of May 2024, however, documentation was not completed nor available for review during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(13) states any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a) the child's name; (b) the date the medication was given; (c) the time the medication was given; (d) the amount and the type of medication given; and (e) the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children (standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder). Incident Reports- -I reviewed the child care requirements regarding incident reports with you. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Choking Hazards- -Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that you monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. Emergency Medical Care Plan Review- -The Emergency Medical Care Plan must be reviewed with all staff at least annually and as changes occur. Changes to the Emergency Medical Care Plan occurred on 10/30/2023 when an administrator change occurred. I suggested that you review the Emergency Medical Care Plan monthly with staff and to document all reviews. Children’s Records- -I suggested that you review all children’s applications upon enrollment and when changes are brought to your attention to ensure all required information recorded on the application is accurate and relevant. If a child develops allergies or other health care concerns throughout the year, the child’s application must be updated as those changes occur. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and Review- -You must update the facilities EPR Plan within two weeks. The changes must be made to the plan on the online template. You must also review the changes made to the EPR Plan with all staff by June 19, 2024. Per child care requirement 10A NCAC 09 .0607 (e-g), the trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in the individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Administrators or an appropriate representative may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to register for required asbestos and lead paint testing. According to the website, enrollment has been started. -S. Smith must complete health and safety trainings that were completed in 2019 again in 2024. Some trainings are due to be completed this month. -T. Gray must complete the medication in child care training again before August 4, 2024. -S. Smith must complete 2.25 hours of on-going training by June 26, 2024. Send me your training certificates for review once completed. -We discussed updating your menu if changes to the meal components are made for breakfast, lunch or snack. -We discussed shelter-in-place and lockdown drill requirements. Drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 6/5/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 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, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Suzanne Smith, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This is the facilities first annual compliance visit since the change of ownership effective June 26, 2023. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of June 5, 2024. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. 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 checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff in space #1 and space #2 were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 15, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 12 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 10, 2023. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on June 6, 2021. The lead water test for your facility is due by tomorrow. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 the locked kitchen with an open window area, two jugs of Great Value Bleach, one aerosol can of Great Value disinfectant spray, one spray bottle of Food Lion All-Purpose cleaner, and three containers of Clorox toilet bowl cleaner were observed on top of the refrigerator and three aerosol cans of olive oil were observed in an unlocked cabinet above the stove. The products were not stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet. .2820(b) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Documentation was not completed for a prescription medication that was administered to a child during the first week of May 2024. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report dated 3/12/2024 was missing the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. An incident report dated 4/17/2024 and 4/30/2024 was missing the time a parent was contacted and the description of first aid given. An incident report dated 5/2/2024 and an incident report dated 5/8/2024 was missing the date the parent was contacted and the description of first aid given. An incident report dated 5/9/2024 was missing the description of first aid given. .0802 (e) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, plastic packaging for two packages of diapers and plastic packaging for one package of wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff employed on 6/1/2023 did not have documentation of the Emergency Medical Care Plan review on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application for one child enrolled on 11/13/2023 did not include the child's allergies and symptoms nor health care concerns. This child has a Medical Action Plan that was not listed on the application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR trained staff member, S. Smith, did not update the EPR Plan when changes were made to administration. S. Smith became administrator on October 30, 2023, and according to the EPR Plan, revisions had not been made since then. .0607(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff member employed on 6/1/2023 did not have documentation of the annual EPR review on file for review since prior to the current ownership on 4/26/2023. .0607(f) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by June 19, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Products- -The Administrator moved all hazardous products to the locked storage room in the kitchen during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. I suggested that you keep all hazardous products in the storage room located in the kitchen and keep the storage room door locked at all times or add a lock to a cabinet in the kitchen to store hazardous products. Medication- -Staff indicated that the prescription medication for one child was administered to the child during the first week of May 2024, however, documentation was not completed nor available for review during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(13) states any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a) the child's name; (b) the date the medication was given; (c) the time the medication was given; (d) the amount and the type of medication given; and (e) the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children (standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder). Incident Reports- -I reviewed the child care requirements regarding incident reports with you. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Choking Hazards- -Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that you monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. Emergency Medical Care Plan Review- -The Emergency Medical Care Plan must be reviewed with all staff at least annually and as changes occur. Changes to the Emergency Medical Care Plan occurred on 10/30/2023 when an administrator change occurred. I suggested that you review the Emergency Medical Care Plan monthly with staff and to document all reviews. Children’s Records- -I suggested that you review all children’s applications upon enrollment and when changes are brought to your attention to ensure all required information recorded on the application is accurate and relevant. If a child develops allergies or other health care concerns throughout the year, the child’s application must be updated as those changes occur. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and Review- -You must update the facilities EPR Plan within two weeks. The changes must be made to the plan on the online template. You must also review the changes made to the EPR Plan with all staff by June 19, 2024. Per child care requirement 10A NCAC 09 .0607 (e-g), the trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in the individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Administrators or an appropriate representative may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to register for required asbestos and lead paint testing. According to the website, enrollment has been started. -S. Smith must complete health and safety trainings that were completed in 2019 again in 2024. Some trainings are due to be completed this month. -T. Gray must complete the medication in child care training again before August 4, 2024. -S. Smith must complete 2.25 hours of on-going training by June 26, 2024. Send me your training certificates for review once completed. -We discussed updating your menu if changes to the meal components are made for breakfast, lunch or snack. -We discussed shelter-in-place and lockdown drill requirements. Drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 6/5/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 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, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Suzanne Smith, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This is the facilities first annual compliance visit since the change of ownership effective June 26, 2023. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of June 5, 2024. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. 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 checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff in space #1 and space #2 were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 15, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 12 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 10, 2023. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on June 6, 2021. The lead water test for your facility is due by tomorrow. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 the locked kitchen with an open window area, two jugs of Great Value Bleach, one aerosol can of Great Value disinfectant spray, one spray bottle of Food Lion All-Purpose cleaner, and three containers of Clorox toilet bowl cleaner were observed on top of the refrigerator and three aerosol cans of olive oil were observed in an unlocked cabinet above the stove. The products were not stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet. .2820(b) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Documentation was not completed for a prescription medication that was administered to a child during the first week of May 2024. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report dated 3/12/2024 was missing the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. An incident report dated 4/17/2024 and 4/30/2024 was missing the time a parent was contacted and the description of first aid given. An incident report dated 5/2/2024 and an incident report dated 5/8/2024 was missing the date the parent was contacted and the description of first aid given. An incident report dated 5/9/2024 was missing the description of first aid given. .0802 (e) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, plastic packaging for two packages of diapers and plastic packaging for one package of wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff employed on 6/1/2023 did not have documentation of the Emergency Medical Care Plan review on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application for one child enrolled on 11/13/2023 did not include the child's allergies and symptoms nor health care concerns. This child has a Medical Action Plan that was not listed on the application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR trained staff member, S. Smith, did not update the EPR Plan when changes were made to administration. S. Smith became administrator on October 30, 2023, and according to the EPR Plan, revisions had not been made since then. .0607(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff member employed on 6/1/2023 did not have documentation of the annual EPR review on file for review since prior to the current ownership on 4/26/2023. .0607(f) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by June 19, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Products- -The Administrator moved all hazardous products to the locked storage room in the kitchen during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. I suggested that you keep all hazardous products in the storage room located in the kitchen and keep the storage room door locked at all times or add a lock to a cabinet in the kitchen to store hazardous products. Medication- -Staff indicated that the prescription medication for one child was administered to the child during the first week of May 2024, however, documentation was not completed nor available for review during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(13) states any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a) the child's name; (b) the date the medication was given; (c) the time the medication was given; (d) the amount and the type of medication given; and (e) the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children (standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder). Incident Reports- -I reviewed the child care requirements regarding incident reports with you. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Choking Hazards- -Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that you monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. Emergency Medical Care Plan Review- -The Emergency Medical Care Plan must be reviewed with all staff at least annually and as changes occur. Changes to the Emergency Medical Care Plan occurred on 10/30/2023 when an administrator change occurred. I suggested that you review the Emergency Medical Care Plan monthly with staff and to document all reviews. Children’s Records- -I suggested that you review all children’s applications upon enrollment and when changes are brought to your attention to ensure all required information recorded on the application is accurate and relevant. If a child develops allergies or other health care concerns throughout the year, the child’s application must be updated as those changes occur. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and Review- -You must update the facilities EPR Plan within two weeks. The changes must be made to the plan on the online template. You must also review the changes made to the EPR Plan with all staff by June 19, 2024. Per child care requirement 10A NCAC 09 .0607 (e-g), the trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in the individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Administrators or an appropriate representative may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to register for required asbestos and lead paint testing. According to the website, enrollment has been started. -S. Smith must complete health and safety trainings that were completed in 2019 again in 2024. Some trainings are due to be completed this month. -T. Gray must complete the medication in child care training again before August 4, 2024. -S. Smith must complete 2.25 hours of on-going training by June 26, 2024. Send me your training certificates for review once completed. -We discussed updating your menu if changes to the meal components are made for breakfast, lunch or snack. -We discussed shelter-in-place and lockdown drill requirements. Drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 6/5/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 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, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Suzanne Smith, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This is the facilities first annual compliance visit since the change of ownership effective June 26, 2023. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Enola Group, Inc. was current/active as of June 5, 2024. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 27, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit. 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 checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff in space #1 and space #2 were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 15, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 12 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 10, 2023. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on June 6, 2021. The lead water test for your facility is due by tomorrow. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 the locked kitchen with an open window area, two jugs of Great Value Bleach, one aerosol can of Great Value disinfectant spray, one spray bottle of Food Lion All-Purpose cleaner, and three containers of Clorox toilet bowl cleaner were observed on top of the refrigerator and three aerosol cans of olive oil were observed in an unlocked cabinet above the stove. The products were not stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet. .2820(b) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Documentation was not completed for a prescription medication that was administered to a child during the first week of May 2024. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report dated 3/12/2024 was missing the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. An incident report dated 4/17/2024 and 4/30/2024 was missing the time a parent was contacted and the description of first aid given. An incident report dated 5/2/2024 and an incident report dated 5/8/2024 was missing the date the parent was contacted and the description of first aid given. An incident report dated 5/9/2024 was missing the description of first aid given. .0802 (e) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, plastic packaging for two packages of diapers and plastic packaging for one package of wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff employed on 6/1/2023 did not have documentation of the Emergency Medical Care Plan review on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application for one child enrolled on 11/13/2023 did not include the child's allergies and symptoms nor health care concerns. This child has a Medical Action Plan that was not listed on the application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR trained staff member, S. Smith, did not update the EPR Plan when changes were made to administration. S. Smith became administrator on October 30, 2023, and according to the EPR Plan, revisions had not been made since then. .0607(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff member employed on 6/1/2023 did not have documentation of the annual EPR review on file for review since prior to the current ownership on 4/26/2023. .0607(f) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by June 19, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development 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. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Products- -The Administrator moved all hazardous products to the locked storage room in the kitchen during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. I suggested that you keep all hazardous products in the storage room located in the kitchen and keep the storage room door locked at all times or add a lock to a cabinet in the kitchen to store hazardous products. Medication- -Staff indicated that the prescription medication for one child was administered to the child during the first week of May 2024, however, documentation was not completed nor available for review during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(13) states any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a) the child's name; (b) the date the medication was given; (c) the time the medication was given; (d) the amount and the type of medication given; and (e) the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children (standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder). Incident Reports- -I reviewed the child care requirements regarding incident reports with you. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Choking Hazards- -Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that you monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. Emergency Medical Care Plan Review- -The Emergency Medical Care Plan must be reviewed with all staff at least annually and as changes occur. Changes to the Emergency Medical Care Plan occurred on 10/30/2023 when an administrator change occurred. I suggested that you review the Emergency Medical Care Plan monthly with staff and to document all reviews. Children’s Records- -I suggested that you review all children’s applications upon enrollment and when changes are brought to your attention to ensure all required information recorded on the application is accurate and relevant. If a child develops allergies or other health care concerns throughout the year, the child’s application must be updated as those changes occur. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and Review- -You must update the facilities EPR Plan within two weeks. The changes must be made to the plan on the online template. You must also review the changes made to the EPR Plan with all staff by June 19, 2024. Per child care requirement 10A NCAC 09 .0607 (e-g), the trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in the individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Administrators or an appropriate representative may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to register for required asbestos and lead paint testing. According to the website, enrollment has been started. -S. Smith must complete health and safety trainings that were completed in 2019 again in 2024. Some trainings are due to be completed this month. -T. Gray must complete the medication in child care training again before August 4, 2024. -S. Smith must complete 2.25 hours of on-going training by June 26, 2024. Send me your training certificates for review once completed. -We discussed updating your menu if changes to the meal components are made for breakfast, lunch or snack. -We discussed shelter-in-place and lockdown drill requirements. Drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/27/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/27/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 204 Time In: 09:01 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the third temporary time period visit. You, Suzanne Smith, administrator, assisted me with the visit. The Secretary of State website was checked on November 27, 2023, and your business The Enola Group, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on June 26, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. The last monthly fire drill was completed on October 3, 2023, at 10 am. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on November 21, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 15, 2023, and you received a superior classification and twelve (12) demerits. Three new staff files were reviewed. The menu for the month of November 2023, was documented with appropriate nutritious meals and snack, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. You have requested to assume the star rating of the previous owner. I discussed with you that your facility will be in cohort 2 and your preparation year will begin July 1, 2024. I have received the building inspection that was dated November 13, 2023. I emailed Dawn Curtain, Director, Child and Family Services requesting additional information for clarification regarding the building inspection. As discussed, an extension of time is not given, and I must receive clarification regarding the building inspection no later than Thursday, November 30, 2023. The following violations were observed and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, one (1) aerosol can of Elmer's Spray Adhesive was stored on top of the cabinet above the sink. .2820(b) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In space #2, seven (7) foam paint brushes and three (3) foam stampers were stored in an open container on the second shelf of the art center and accessible to three children, two years of age. .0604(q) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #840 In space #2, an aerosol can of Elmer’s Spray Adhesive was stored on top of the cabinet above the sink. You corrected this violation by throwing the aerosol can in the trash. We discussed that all aerosol cans must be kept in locked storage. Item #861 Foam products used for art may not be accessible to children under three years of age unless they are participating in a supervised art project. In space #2, an open tub containing seven foam paint brushes and three foam stampers were stored on the second shelf of the art center and accessible to three children, two years of age. You corrected this violation by removing the foam brushes and stampers and placing them five feet from the floor surface. Consultation was provided on the following. We reviewed and discussed requirements for enhanced ratios and enhanced space. Since you have chosen to meet the requirements of the previous owner’s license, you will meet enhanced space, enhanced ratios, and enhanced ratios minus one child per group. You must maintain compliance with enhanced ratios, space, and reduced ratios minus one child per group, or a violation will be cited once the rated license is issued. Based on today's review you have the following points: Program Standards - 7 points Staff Education – 5 Points Quality Point - 1 point Administrator has at least ten years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program. For a total of thirteen points for a five-star rated license. Reminders: The EPR Plan must be reviewed with all staff and documentation of the review on file. Complete a fire drill this month and document. The rated license will be mailed to you from our Raleigh office. You must complete your annual fire inspection prior to October 10, 2024. Mail the original completed and approved fire inspection form to your child care consultant within one week after it is completed. Call your licensing consultant with any questions you may have. You can obtain the annual fire inspection form and Staff and Training Worksheet form under the provider tab, then provider documents and forms tab at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Before your annual compliance visit is due, please complete the Staff and Training Worksheet form. All staff must have completed the required applicable Health and Safety Training and/or On-Going Training requirements and have documentation on file for review prior to June 26, 2024. Your compliance history prior to today’s visit was 94%. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after December 26, 2023. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/27/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/27/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 204 Time In: 09:01 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the third temporary time period visit. You, Suzanne Smith, administrator, assisted me with the visit. The Secretary of State website was checked on November 27, 2023, and your business The Enola Group, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on June 26, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. The last monthly fire drill was completed on October 3, 2023, at 10 am. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on November 21, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 15, 2023, and you received a superior classification and twelve (12) demerits. Three new staff files were reviewed. The menu for the month of November 2023, was documented with appropriate nutritious meals and snack, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. You have requested to assume the star rating of the previous owner. I discussed with you that your facility will be in cohort 2 and your preparation year will begin July 1, 2024. I have received the building inspection that was dated November 13, 2023. I emailed Dawn Curtain, Director, Child and Family Services requesting additional information for clarification regarding the building inspection. As discussed, an extension of time is not given, and I must receive clarification regarding the building inspection no later than Thursday, November 30, 2023. The following violations were observed and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, one (1) aerosol can of Elmer's Spray Adhesive was stored on top of the cabinet above the sink. .2820(b) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In space #2, seven (7) foam paint brushes and three (3) foam stampers were stored in an open container on the second shelf of the art center and accessible to three children, two years of age. .0604(q) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #840 In space #2, an aerosol can of Elmer’s Spray Adhesive was stored on top of the cabinet above the sink. You corrected this violation by throwing the aerosol can in the trash. We discussed that all aerosol cans must be kept in locked storage. Item #861 Foam products used for art may not be accessible to children under three years of age unless they are participating in a supervised art project. In space #2, an open tub containing seven foam paint brushes and three foam stampers were stored on the second shelf of the art center and accessible to three children, two years of age. You corrected this violation by removing the foam brushes and stampers and placing them five feet from the floor surface. Consultation was provided on the following. We reviewed and discussed requirements for enhanced ratios and enhanced space. Since you have chosen to meet the requirements of the previous owner’s license, you will meet enhanced space, enhanced ratios, and enhanced ratios minus one child per group. You must maintain compliance with enhanced ratios, space, and reduced ratios minus one child per group, or a violation will be cited once the rated license is issued. Based on today's review you have the following points: Program Standards - 7 points Staff Education – 5 Points Quality Point - 1 point Administrator has at least ten years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program. For a total of thirteen points for a five-star rated license. Reminders: The EPR Plan must be reviewed with all staff and documentation of the review on file. Complete a fire drill this month and document. The rated license will be mailed to you from our Raleigh office. You must complete your annual fire inspection prior to October 10, 2024. Mail the original completed and approved fire inspection form to your child care consultant within one week after it is completed. Call your licensing consultant with any questions you may have. You can obtain the annual fire inspection form and Staff and Training Worksheet form under the provider tab, then provider documents and forms tab at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Before your annual compliance visit is due, please complete the Staff and Training Worksheet form. All staff must have completed the required applicable Health and Safety Training and/or On-Going Training requirements and have documentation on file for review prior to June 26, 2024. Your compliance history prior to today’s visit was 94%. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after December 26, 2023. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/22/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 9/22/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 133 Time In: 11:12 AM Time Out: 01:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, Lisa Martin, Administrator, assisted me with the visit until you had to leave at 1:17 pm. After your departure, there was no legal designee to sign the visit summary. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on June 26, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. The Secretary of State website was checked on September 19, 2023, and the business, The Enola Group Inc, is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last monthly fire drill completed was on September 5, 2023, at 9:45 am. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on September 1, 2023. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. No new staff have been hired. The menu for September 18, 2023, through September 22, 2023, was documented with a breakfast, pm snack, and lunch, it listed a variety of foods, but the pm snack on Thursday, September 21, 2023, did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. You said that you were unsure if the owner plans to apply for the rated license and request to use the points from the previous owner’s license at the conclusion of this six-month temporary time period. I will contact the owner for clarification and updates. I reminded you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. All staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The pm snack menu for Thursday, September 21, 2023, listed water and crackers. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, one bottle of liquid "Wite-Out" was stored on the window sill and accessible to children two years of age to four years of age. The bottle had multiple warnings in addition to keep out of reach of children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, one roll of plastic white trash bags and one roll of grey trash bags were stored in the unlocked top drawer of the plastic storage cabinet to the left of the diaper changing table. Small acorns were observed along the back of the fence line on the playground used by children one year age and two years of age. .0604(q) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Per sanitation requirement, .2831(b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. On the playground used by children one year of age to four years of age, one active fire ant mound was observed at the back of playground to the left of the water table. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #858: Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In classrooms where children under three years of age are enrolled, plastic bags must be stored out of reach of children and at least five feet from ground level. Small acorns were observed along the backside of the fence on the playground used by children under three years of age. Item #501: Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The menu for pm snack posted for Thursday, September 21, 2023, listed crackers, and water. I suggested that you review child care requirements .0901(a) and click the link to ensure you are providing meals and snacks that meet the required meal patterns. Snacks must have two separate components. Water is not a component. Item #840: One bottle of liquid Bic Wite-Out was observed in the window sill in space #2. The bottle had multiple warnings listed. The window sill was less than five feet from ground level. The bottle of Wite-Out was accessible to children two, three and four years of age. I reminded you that you could have correction tape but liquid Wite-Out must be kept in locked storage. Item #9995: At the back of the fence line, one active fire ant mound was observed. The fire ant mound was to the left of the water table. Active Fire Ant Mounds We discussed that the fire ants must be treated and removed immediately, and safety maintained on the playground. Complete daily safety checks on the playground before children go outside daily. 15A NCAC 18A 2831(b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. Consultation was provided on the following. • Review children’s applications to ensure all items are answered or “n/a” is listed. Children’s applications must be updated annually. Reminders: I reviewed the violations with you prior to you leaving the facility. You did not have any questions. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after December 26, 2023. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by October 6, 2023. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to my email address Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or mail to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will 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 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. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. If you have any questions regarding today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/22/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 9/22/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 133 Time In: 11:12 AM Time Out: 01:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, Lisa Martin, Administrator, assisted me with the visit until you had to leave at 1:17 pm. After your departure, there was no legal designee to sign the visit summary. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on June 26, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. The Secretary of State website was checked on September 19, 2023, and the business, The Enola Group Inc, is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last monthly fire drill completed was on September 5, 2023, at 9:45 am. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on September 1, 2023. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. No new staff have been hired. The menu for September 18, 2023, through September 22, 2023, was documented with a breakfast, pm snack, and lunch, it listed a variety of foods, but the pm snack on Thursday, September 21, 2023, did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. You said that you were unsure if the owner plans to apply for the rated license and request to use the points from the previous owner’s license at the conclusion of this six-month temporary time period. I will contact the owner for clarification and updates. I reminded you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. All staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The pm snack menu for Thursday, September 21, 2023, listed water and crackers. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, one bottle of liquid "Wite-Out" was stored on the window sill and accessible to children two years of age to four years of age. The bottle had multiple warnings in addition to keep out of reach of children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, one roll of plastic white trash bags and one roll of grey trash bags were stored in the unlocked top drawer of the plastic storage cabinet to the left of the diaper changing table. Small acorns were observed along the back of the fence line on the playground used by children one year age and two years of age. .0604(q) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Per sanitation requirement, .2831(b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. On the playground used by children one year of age to four years of age, one active fire ant mound was observed at the back of playground to the left of the water table. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #858: Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In classrooms where children under three years of age are enrolled, plastic bags must be stored out of reach of children and at least five feet from ground level. Small acorns were observed along the backside of the fence on the playground used by children under three years of age. Item #501: Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The menu for pm snack posted for Thursday, September 21, 2023, listed crackers, and water. I suggested that you review child care requirements .0901(a) and click the link to ensure you are providing meals and snacks that meet the required meal patterns. Snacks must have two separate components. Water is not a component. Item #840: One bottle of liquid Bic Wite-Out was observed in the window sill in space #2. The bottle had multiple warnings listed. The window sill was less than five feet from ground level. The bottle of Wite-Out was accessible to children two, three and four years of age. I reminded you that you could have correction tape but liquid Wite-Out must be kept in locked storage. Item #9995: At the back of the fence line, one active fire ant mound was observed. The fire ant mound was to the left of the water table. Active Fire Ant Mounds We discussed that the fire ants must be treated and removed immediately, and safety maintained on the playground. Complete daily safety checks on the playground before children go outside daily. 15A NCAC 18A 2831(b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. Consultation was provided on the following. • Review children’s applications to ensure all items are answered or “n/a” is listed. Children’s applications must be updated annually. Reminders: I reviewed the violations with you prior to you leaving the facility. You did not have any questions. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after December 26, 2023. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by October 6, 2023. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to my email address Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or mail to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will 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 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. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. If you have any questions regarding today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/22/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 9/22/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 133 Time In: 11:12 AM Time Out: 01:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, Lisa Martin, Administrator, assisted me with the visit until you had to leave at 1:17 pm. After your departure, there was no legal designee to sign the visit summary. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on June 26, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. The Secretary of State website was checked on September 19, 2023, and the business, The Enola Group Inc, is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last monthly fire drill completed was on September 5, 2023, at 9:45 am. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on September 1, 2023. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. No new staff have been hired. The menu for September 18, 2023, through September 22, 2023, was documented with a breakfast, pm snack, and lunch, it listed a variety of foods, but the pm snack on Thursday, September 21, 2023, did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. You said that you were unsure if the owner plans to apply for the rated license and request to use the points from the previous owner’s license at the conclusion of this six-month temporary time period. I will contact the owner for clarification and updates. I reminded you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. All staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The pm snack menu for Thursday, September 21, 2023, listed water and crackers. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #2, one bottle of liquid "Wite-Out" was stored on the window sill and accessible to children two years of age to four years of age. The bottle had multiple warnings in addition to keep out of reach of children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, one roll of plastic white trash bags and one roll of grey trash bags were stored in the unlocked top drawer of the plastic storage cabinet to the left of the diaper changing table. Small acorns were observed along the back of the fence line on the playground used by children one year age and two years of age. .0604(q) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Per sanitation requirement, .2831(b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. On the playground used by children one year of age to four years of age, one active fire ant mound was observed at the back of playground to the left of the water table. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #858: Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In classrooms where children under three years of age are enrolled, plastic bags must be stored out of reach of children and at least five feet from ground level. Small acorns were observed along the backside of the fence on the playground used by children under three years of age. Item #501: Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The menu for pm snack posted for Thursday, September 21, 2023, listed crackers, and water. I suggested that you review child care requirements .0901(a) and click the link to ensure you are providing meals and snacks that meet the required meal patterns. Snacks must have two separate components. Water is not a component. Item #840: One bottle of liquid Bic Wite-Out was observed in the window sill in space #2. The bottle had multiple warnings listed. The window sill was less than five feet from ground level. The bottle of Wite-Out was accessible to children two, three and four years of age. I reminded you that you could have correction tape but liquid Wite-Out must be kept in locked storage. Item #9995: At the back of the fence line, one active fire ant mound was observed. The fire ant mound was to the left of the water table. Active Fire Ant Mounds We discussed that the fire ants must be treated and removed immediately, and safety maintained on the playground. Complete daily safety checks on the playground before children go outside daily. 15A NCAC 18A 2831(b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. Consultation was provided on the following. • Review children’s applications to ensure all items are answered or “n/a” is listed. Children’s applications must be updated annually. Reminders: I reviewed the violations with you prior to you leaving the facility. You did not have any questions. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after December 26, 2023. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by October 6, 2023. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to my email address Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or mail to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will 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 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. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. If you have any questions regarding today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 8/3/2023 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. You, Lisa Martin, administrator assisted me with the visit. Kristen Mauney, child care consultant accompanied me on the visit. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and the business The Enola Group Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on June 26, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on June 30, 2023, at 3 pm. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on July 13, 2023. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. A current menu was posted for breakfast, lunch and snack and all food listed met the nutrition requirements. The daily schedule was posted. You said that you are going to apply for the rated license and request to have the Environment Rating Scale Assessment completed. We discussed and I gave you a copy of the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and the Rated License Assessment Request form today to complete and return to me. To allow time for the assessment to be requested, completed, score received and reviewed, and the rated license packet to be completed, I must receive your request to have the Environment Rating Scale assessment completed no later than October 16, 2023. We reviewed and discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality point options. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not recorded for July 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, two (2) electrical outlets were not covered with a safety plug on the wall beside the book shelf. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a roll of True Living trash bags and diapers stored in the plastic packaging were stored under the unlocked diaper changing table and accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1848 The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free. Children shall be in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. Smoking and the use of any product containing, made or derived from tobacco, including e-cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, smokeless tobacco, and hookah, shall not be permitted on the premises of the child care center, in vehicles used to transport children, or during any off premise activities. All smoking materials shall be kept in locked storage. One (1) cigarette butt was observed on the playground used by children enrolled. Twenty-five cigarette butts were observed on the premises and in the parking lot where parents and staff park their vehicles. .0604(h) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #812 Electrical outlets must have a safety cover when not in use. Electrical outlets not in use were covered with a safety plug to correct this violation. Item #858 Plastic bags and diapers and wipes that are contained in plastic packaging must be stored at least five feet from ground level and inaccessible to children under three years of age. This was corrected during the visit. The plastic bags and packaging were removed from under the diaper changing table and placed on a shelf greater than five feet from gournd level. Item #805 A fire drill was not recorded on the fire drill log for July 2023. I suggested that you place an alert on your calendar to remind you to conduct a fire drill every month. Item # 1848 One (1) cigarette butt was observed on the playground used by children enrolled. In the parking lot where staff and parents park, and near the entrance to the facility, twenty-five cigarette butts were observed on the concrete. The cigarette butts were on the ground and near the cars parked in front of the facility. Remind parents and staff that this is a tobacco free facility and cigarettes need to be extinguished prior to entering the parking lot and the premises of the facility. Cigarette butts need to be removed immediately. Consultation was provided on the following. During your daily playground checks before children go outside to play make sure to remove trash and debris. You said your staff have created WORKS accounts, and their education has been submitted and evaluated in the past. Let me know if you have any questions and I will review staff education. The EPR Plan must be completed by October 26, 2023. The following is general information for you to review to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ITERS-R and ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Children under three years age should not have access to materials that would be considered choking hazards such as foam items, small crayons, small pieces of chalk, plastic bags, items easily torn apart or that would fit in a choking tube. You can use these materials under direct teacher supervision working one on one with the child during the art activity. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. All children must have their diapers or pull ups checked or changed at least every two hours and when soiled. Use a timer or follow a daily individual diaper changing schedule to keep you within the two-hour timeframe. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit. Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after December 26, 2023. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by August 17, 2023. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will 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 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. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 8/3/2023 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. You, Lisa Martin, administrator assisted me with the visit. Kristen Mauney, child care consultant accompanied me on the visit. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and the business The Enola Group Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on June 26, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on June 30, 2023, at 3 pm. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on July 13, 2023. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. A current menu was posted for breakfast, lunch and snack and all food listed met the nutrition requirements. The daily schedule was posted. You said that you are going to apply for the rated license and request to have the Environment Rating Scale Assessment completed. We discussed and I gave you a copy of the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and the Rated License Assessment Request form today to complete and return to me. To allow time for the assessment to be requested, completed, score received and reviewed, and the rated license packet to be completed, I must receive your request to have the Environment Rating Scale assessment completed no later than October 16, 2023. We reviewed and discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality point options. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not recorded for July 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, two (2) electrical outlets were not covered with a safety plug on the wall beside the book shelf. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a roll of True Living trash bags and diapers stored in the plastic packaging were stored under the unlocked diaper changing table and accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1848 The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free. Children shall be in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. Smoking and the use of any product containing, made or derived from tobacco, including e-cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, smokeless tobacco, and hookah, shall not be permitted on the premises of the child care center, in vehicles used to transport children, or during any off premise activities. All smoking materials shall be kept in locked storage. One (1) cigarette butt was observed on the playground used by children enrolled. Twenty-five cigarette butts were observed on the premises and in the parking lot where parents and staff park their vehicles. .0604(h) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #812 Electrical outlets must have a safety cover when not in use. Electrical outlets not in use were covered with a safety plug to correct this violation. Item #858 Plastic bags and diapers and wipes that are contained in plastic packaging must be stored at least five feet from ground level and inaccessible to children under three years of age. This was corrected during the visit. The plastic bags and packaging were removed from under the diaper changing table and placed on a shelf greater than five feet from gournd level. Item #805 A fire drill was not recorded on the fire drill log for July 2023. I suggested that you place an alert on your calendar to remind you to conduct a fire drill every month. Item # 1848 One (1) cigarette butt was observed on the playground used by children enrolled. In the parking lot where staff and parents park, and near the entrance to the facility, twenty-five cigarette butts were observed on the concrete. The cigarette butts were on the ground and near the cars parked in front of the facility. Remind parents and staff that this is a tobacco free facility and cigarettes need to be extinguished prior to entering the parking lot and the premises of the facility. Cigarette butts need to be removed immediately. Consultation was provided on the following. During your daily playground checks before children go outside to play make sure to remove trash and debris. You said your staff have created WORKS accounts, and their education has been submitted and evaluated in the past. Let me know if you have any questions and I will review staff education. The EPR Plan must be completed by October 26, 2023. The following is general information for you to review to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ITERS-R and ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Children under three years age should not have access to materials that would be considered choking hazards such as foam items, small crayons, small pieces of chalk, plastic bags, items easily torn apart or that would fit in a choking tube. You can use these materials under direct teacher supervision working one on one with the child during the art activity. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. All children must have their diapers or pull ups checked or changed at least every two hours and when soiled. Use a timer or follow a daily individual diaper changing schedule to keep you within the two-hour timeframe. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit. Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after December 26, 2023. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by August 17, 2023. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will 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 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. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY Facility ID: 12000453 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 8/3/2023 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. You, Lisa Martin, administrator assisted me with the visit. Kristen Mauney, child care consultant accompanied me on the visit. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and the business The Enola Group Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on June 26, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on June 30, 2023, at 3 pm. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on July 13, 2023. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. A current menu was posted for breakfast, lunch and snack and all food listed met the nutrition requirements. The daily schedule was posted. You said that you are going to apply for the rated license and request to have the Environment Rating Scale Assessment completed. We discussed and I gave you a copy of the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and the Rated License Assessment Request form today to complete and return to me. To allow time for the assessment to be requested, completed, score received and reviewed, and the rated license packet to be completed, I must receive your request to have the Environment Rating Scale assessment completed no later than October 16, 2023. We reviewed and discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality point options. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not recorded for July 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #1, two (2) electrical outlets were not covered with a safety plug on the wall beside the book shelf. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a roll of True Living trash bags and diapers stored in the plastic packaging were stored under the unlocked diaper changing table and accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) 1848 The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free. Children shall be in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. Smoking and the use of any product containing, made or derived from tobacco, including e-cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, smokeless tobacco, and hookah, shall not be permitted on the premises of the child care center, in vehicles used to transport children, or during any off premise activities. All smoking materials shall be kept in locked storage. One (1) cigarette butt was observed on the playground used by children enrolled. Twenty-five cigarette butts were observed on the premises and in the parking lot where parents and staff park their vehicles. .0604(h) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #812 Electrical outlets must have a safety cover when not in use. Electrical outlets not in use were covered with a safety plug to correct this violation. Item #858 Plastic bags and diapers and wipes that are contained in plastic packaging must be stored at least five feet from ground level and inaccessible to children under three years of age. This was corrected during the visit. The plastic bags and packaging were removed from under the diaper changing table and placed on a shelf greater than five feet from gournd level. Item #805 A fire drill was not recorded on the fire drill log for July 2023. I suggested that you place an alert on your calendar to remind you to conduct a fire drill every month. Item # 1848 One (1) cigarette butt was observed on the playground used by children enrolled. In the parking lot where staff and parents park, and near the entrance to the facility, twenty-five cigarette butts were observed on the concrete. The cigarette butts were on the ground and near the cars parked in front of the facility. Remind parents and staff that this is a tobacco free facility and cigarettes need to be extinguished prior to entering the parking lot and the premises of the facility. Cigarette butts need to be removed immediately. Consultation was provided on the following. During your daily playground checks before children go outside to play make sure to remove trash and debris. You said your staff have created WORKS accounts, and their education has been submitted and evaluated in the past. Let me know if you have any questions and I will review staff education. The EPR Plan must be completed by October 26, 2023. The following is general information for you to review to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ITERS-R and ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Children under three years age should not have access to materials that would be considered choking hazards such as foam items, small crayons, small pieces of chalk, plastic bags, items easily torn apart or that would fit in a choking tube. You can use these materials under direct teacher supervision working one on one with the child during the art activity. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. All children must have their diapers or pull ups checked or changed at least every two hours and when soiled. Use a timer or follow a daily individual diaper changing schedule to keep you within the two-hour timeframe. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit. Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after December 26, 2023. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by August 17, 2023. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will 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 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. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times