Around THE World Learning Center Inc.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: AROUND THE WORLD LEARNING CENTER INC. Facility ID: 36000609 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/29/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 4/29/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 03:45 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety, and to begin your rated license reassessment. You, Adriann Dobie, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 19, 2025. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 28, 2026, and Around The World Learning Center Inc. was listed as active/current. This program currently operates with a three-star rated license issued on August 24, 2022. The permit restrictions include First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space and children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored. A walkthrough of the facility was completed and all licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratio in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, gross motor play outdoors, personal care and handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Inspections/Drills: The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 28, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 15, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with two demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on April 1, 2026, at 10:00am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was a lockdown drill conducted on March 2, 2026, at 10:00am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on April 1, 2026, by Adriann Dobie. The last annual Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was reviewed on April 18, 2026. Lead and Asbestos Testing: The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was March 7, 2025. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facility’s results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated the risk assessment and on-site visit were completed for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. Files Reviewed: You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The file for one new staff, the file for one existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. One staff member was not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. 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 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One staff member employed on February 9, 2026, was not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical Assistance: - I discussed with you that you must notify the Division of all new child care providers who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days by entering each staff member’s information into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) Provider Portal. I reviewed with you the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide document and provided you with a copy of the document during the visit. I suggested you reference the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide document provided to assist you in completing the process. For further assistance, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401. Consultation: QRIS Pathways to the Stars Rated License Assessment Information: You submitted your Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers during today’s visit, choosing Pathway #2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. Family and Community Engagement Standards and Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan were received and verified during today’s visit. You are using approved Creative Curriculum 3rd Edition for Preschool. I discussed with you that you need to have an approved curricula for infants, toddlers, and school age, and you need to have an approved formative assessment for all ages served. Within two weeks, all staff must have a WORKS account and education submitted. Reminders & Resources: Fire Inspections You must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of your center's previous fire inspection and notify the local fire inspector when it is time for your center's annual fire inspection. You must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to your Child Care Consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Health & Safety Trainings All staff must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. Lead Water Testing Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing every three (3) years. DCDEE Website 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/. 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent as of April 28, 2026. Compliance Letter: 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. On or before May 13, 2026, your child care consultant 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 any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Thank you for your time today. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was left with you and emailed to you. Contact me, Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant, at 704-594-0003, farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov or Tammy McGalliard, Licensing Supervisor, 828-782-0718, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov 704-594-0003 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: AROUND THE WORLD LEARNING CENTER INC. Facility ID: 36000609 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/29/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 4/29/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 03:45 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety, and to begin your rated license reassessment. You, Adriann Dobie, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 19, 2025. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 28, 2026, and Around The World Learning Center Inc. was listed as active/current. This program currently operates with a three-star rated license issued on August 24, 2022. The permit restrictions include First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space and children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored. A walkthrough of the facility was completed and all licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratio in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, gross motor play outdoors, personal care and handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Inspections/Drills: The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 28, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 15, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with two demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on April 1, 2026, at 10:00am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was a lockdown drill conducted on March 2, 2026, at 10:00am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on April 1, 2026, by Adriann Dobie. The last annual Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was reviewed on April 18, 2026. Lead and Asbestos Testing: The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was March 7, 2025. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facility’s results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated the risk assessment and on-site visit were completed for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. Files Reviewed: You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The file for one new staff, the file for one existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. One staff member was not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. 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 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One staff member employed on February 9, 2026, was not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical Assistance: - I discussed with you that you must notify the Division of all new child care providers who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days by entering each staff member’s information into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) Provider Portal. I reviewed with you the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide document and provided you with a copy of the document during the visit. I suggested you reference the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide document provided to assist you in completing the process. For further assistance, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401. Consultation: QRIS Pathways to the Stars Rated License Assessment Information: You submitted your Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers during today’s visit, choosing Pathway #2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. Family and Community Engagement Standards and Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan were received and verified during today’s visit. You are using approved Creative Curriculum 3rd Edition for Preschool. I discussed with you that you need to have an approved curricula for infants, toddlers, and school age, and you need to have an approved formative assessment for all ages served. Within two weeks, all staff must have a WORKS account and education submitted. Reminders & Resources: Fire Inspections You must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of your center's previous fire inspection and notify the local fire inspector when it is time for your center's annual fire inspection. You must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to your Child Care Consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Health & Safety Trainings All staff must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. Lead Water Testing Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing every three (3) years. DCDEE Website 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/. 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent as of April 28, 2026. Compliance Letter: 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. On or before May 13, 2026, your child care consultant 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 any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Thank you for your time today. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was left with you and emailed to you. Contact me, Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant, at 704-594-0003, farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov or Tammy McGalliard, Licensing Supervisor, 828-782-0718, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov 704-594-0003 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 09.1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: AROUND THE WORLD LEARNING CENTER INC. Facility ID: 36000609 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 5/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Your last annual compliance visit was completed on June 5, 2024. Upon arrival you, Deanna Dobie, Legal Designee, assisted me with the visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed on May 16, 2025, and Around The World Learning Center Inc. was listed as active and in good standing. If you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Farran Rhyne, at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Your program operates with a three (3) star rated license issued on August 24, 2022, earning five (5) points in staff education, and two (2) points in program standards. The license was posted, and the permit restrictions were in compliance including: 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. A walk-through was completed, and all licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored. Staff and children were observed during outdoor gross motor play, diapering/toileting, indoor free play, diapering/toileting, handwashing, lunch & naptime. Inspections/Drills: The last fire inspection was completed on August 22, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 21, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. The last monthly fire drill was completed on May 2, 2025, at 10:00am. The last emergency drill was a shelter-in-place completed on May 2, 2025, at 3:00pm. The last playground inspection was completed on May 2, 2025. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was completed on June 12, 2023. Lead and Asbestos Testing: The last lead water test was completed on March 7, 2025. Your next lead water test is due by March 7, 2028. The last lead-based paint test was completed on January 3, 2025. The last asbestos test was completed on January 3, 2025. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, staff files, and program files were monitored. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed. One (1) existing staff file was reviewed. You stated no new staff have been hired since the last visit. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member employed on March 5, 2024, did not have verification of seven (7) of the eleven (11) required training topics on file and available for review. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: Health and Safety Training: Staff must complete health and safety trainings within one (1) year of employment that include all the topics areas covered in 10A NCAC 09.1102(a & b). During today’s visit I reviewed with you and provided you with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record form. I suggested you use this form as a monthly tracking tool to verify staff progress on the required trainings to ensure that the requirement is met within the first year of employment. We discussed that the staff member employed on March 5, 2024, needs to complete training in the topic areas of 1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations 2) Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent 3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. 4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. 5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event. 6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. 7) Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and child maltreatment. I discussed with you that the staff member must complete the training topics, outlined above, within the next two weeks. Consultation: North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development The North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development resource book was provided to you during today’s visit. I discussed with that the book can be used to: improve teachers’ knowledge of child development; guide teachers’ plans for implementing curricula; Establish goals for children’s development and learning that are shared across programs and services; and inform parents and other family members on age-appropriate expectations for children’s development and learning. Reminders & Resources: -Fire Inspections: You must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of your center's previous fire inspection and notify the local fire inspector when it is time for your center's annual fire inspection. You must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to your Child Care Consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. -Health & Safety Trainings: All staff must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. -Lead Water Testing: Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing every three (3) years. -Provider Access to ABCMS North Carolina Child Care Providers can obtain access to the Provider Access to ABCMS after completing the Moodle training and completing the form afterward. Once you are logged in, you can access codes to allow your staff and applicants to create a connecting application to link themselves to your facility. The links include help documents to assist you. Steps to Access the ABCMS System: 1. Go to the DCDEE Website Home Page 2. Click on the Tab for Services 3. Click on the link for Background Checks 4. Click on the link for Child Care Background Checks and follow the instruction provided If you have any questions or concerns before proceeding in linking your child care facility and staff to the ABCMS System, please contact the CBC Unit at 919.814.6401 or by email at DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. -DCDEE Website: 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/. 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent (93%) prior to today's visit. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by June 2, 2025. Please include in that letter each item 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 farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov Farran M. Rhyne PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 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. 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 704-594-0003. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@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: AROUND THE WORLD LEARNING CENTER INC. Facility ID: 36000609 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 5/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Your last annual compliance visit was completed on June 5, 2024. Upon arrival you, Deanna Dobie, Legal Designee, assisted me with the visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed on May 16, 2025, and Around The World Learning Center Inc. was listed as active and in good standing. If you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Farran Rhyne, at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Your program operates with a three (3) star rated license issued on August 24, 2022, earning five (5) points in staff education, and two (2) points in program standards. The license was posted, and the permit restrictions were in compliance including: 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. A walk-through was completed, and all licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored. Staff and children were observed during outdoor gross motor play, diapering/toileting, indoor free play, diapering/toileting, handwashing, lunch & naptime. Inspections/Drills: The last fire inspection was completed on August 22, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 21, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. The last monthly fire drill was completed on May 2, 2025, at 10:00am. The last emergency drill was a shelter-in-place completed on May 2, 2025, at 3:00pm. The last playground inspection was completed on May 2, 2025. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was completed on June 12, 2023. Lead and Asbestos Testing: The last lead water test was completed on March 7, 2025. Your next lead water test is due by March 7, 2028. The last lead-based paint test was completed on January 3, 2025. The last asbestos test was completed on January 3, 2025. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, staff files, and program files were monitored. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed. One (1) existing staff file was reviewed. You stated no new staff have been hired since the last visit. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member employed on March 5, 2024, did not have verification of seven (7) of the eleven (11) required training topics on file and available for review. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: Health and Safety Training: Staff must complete health and safety trainings within one (1) year of employment that include all the topics areas covered in 10A NCAC 09.1102(a & b). During today’s visit I reviewed with you and provided you with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record form. I suggested you use this form as a monthly tracking tool to verify staff progress on the required trainings to ensure that the requirement is met within the first year of employment. We discussed that the staff member employed on March 5, 2024, needs to complete training in the topic areas of 1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations 2) Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent 3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. 4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. 5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event. 6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. 7) Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and child maltreatment. I discussed with you that the staff member must complete the training topics, outlined above, within the next two weeks. Consultation: North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development The North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development resource book was provided to you during today’s visit. I discussed with that the book can be used to: improve teachers’ knowledge of child development; guide teachers’ plans for implementing curricula; Establish goals for children’s development and learning that are shared across programs and services; and inform parents and other family members on age-appropriate expectations for children’s development and learning. Reminders & Resources: -Fire Inspections: You must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of your center's previous fire inspection and notify the local fire inspector when it is time for your center's annual fire inspection. You must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to your Child Care Consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. -Health & Safety Trainings: All staff must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. -Lead Water Testing: Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing every three (3) years. -Provider Access to ABCMS North Carolina Child Care Providers can obtain access to the Provider Access to ABCMS after completing the Moodle training and completing the form afterward. Once you are logged in, you can access codes to allow your staff and applicants to create a connecting application to link themselves to your facility. The links include help documents to assist you. Steps to Access the ABCMS System: 1. Go to the DCDEE Website Home Page 2. Click on the Tab for Services 3. Click on the link for Background Checks 4. Click on the link for Child Care Background Checks and follow the instruction provided If you have any questions or concerns before proceeding in linking your child care facility and staff to the ABCMS System, please contact the CBC Unit at 919.814.6401 or by email at DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. -DCDEE Website: 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/. 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent (93%) prior to today's visit. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by June 2, 2025. Please include in that letter each item 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 farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov Farran M. Rhyne PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 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. 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 704-594-0003. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@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: AROUND THE WORLD LEARNING CENTER INC. Facility ID: 36000609 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your last annual compliance visit was completed on June 5, 2024. Upon arrival you, Deanna Dobie, Legal Designee, assisted me with the visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed on January 16, 2025, and Around The World Learning Center Inc. was listed active and in good standing. If you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Farran Rhyne, at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Your program operates with a three (3) star license issued on August 24, 2022, earning five (5) points in staff education and two (2) points in program standards. The license was posted, and the permit restrictions were in compliance including: 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. A walk-through was completed, and all licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Staff and children were observed during a teacher directed activity, and indoor free play. Inspections/Drills: The last fire inspection was completed on August 22,2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 21, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 2, 2025, at 10:00am. The last emergency drill was a shelter-in-place completed on January 3, 2025, at 10:00am. The last playground inspection was completed on January 2, 2025. Lead Testing: The last lead water test was completed on November 8, 2021. The last lead-based paint test was completed on January 3, 2025. The last asbestos test was completed on January 3, 2025. Files Reviewed: Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. You stated you have hired one (1) staff member since the last visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 #1B, four (4) plastic packages containing diapers were stored under the unlocked diaper changing table and accessible to one (1) infant and one (1) child two years of age. .0604(q) Technical Assistance: As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance was provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance. General Safety: I discussed with you proper storage of items that could be choking hazards for children under three years of age. Proper storage could include five feet from the floor surface or in storage that has a lock and key, magnetic, or combination lock. This was corrected during the visit. Staff/Child Ratios: We discussed the barriers to maintaining Staff/Child Ratio. I reviewed with you the child care rule, 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(2)(3)&(5), regarding requirements for Staff/Child Ratios for Centers. Children under one (1) year of age shall be kept separate from children two (2) years of age and over. We discussed creating a plan for coming into compliance and maintaining on-going staff/child ratio compliance. Consultation: Lead Testing: I reviewed with you the child care rule for lead testing that went into effect on January 1, 2024. I also discussed with you that I had checked the Clean Water for Kids website and that your program has completed the lead lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Your lead water test was due to be completed by November 8, 2024. You stated a lead water test was completed and results are pending. Reminders & Resources: * You must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of your center's previous fire inspection and notify the local fire inspector when it is time for your center's annual fire inspection. You must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to your Child Care Consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. * Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing every three (3) years. * You must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. * 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/. 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. * For natural learning environment resources, consider using The Green Desk that is provided by the Natural Learning Initiative. The Green Desk contains numerous resources meant to improve outdoor learning environments and promote health, natural child development, physical activity, and nature-based learning. To access this page, Go to www.naturalearning.org, hover on the link for ‘resources’, click on the link for ‘The Green Desk’. * The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent (91%) prior to today's visit. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. 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 704-594-0300. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@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: AROUND THE WORLD LEARNING CENTER INC. Facility ID: 36000609 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your last annual compliance visit was completed on June 5, 2024. Upon arrival you, Deanna Dobie, Legal Designee, assisted me with the visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed on January 16, 2025, and Around The World Learning Center Inc. was listed active and in good standing. If you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Farran Rhyne, at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Your program operates with a three (3) star license issued on August 24, 2022, earning five (5) points in staff education and two (2) points in program standards. The license was posted, and the permit restrictions were in compliance including: 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. A walk-through was completed, and all licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Staff and children were observed during a teacher directed activity, and indoor free play. Inspections/Drills: The last fire inspection was completed on August 22,2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 21, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 2, 2025, at 10:00am. The last emergency drill was a shelter-in-place completed on January 3, 2025, at 10:00am. The last playground inspection was completed on January 2, 2025. Lead Testing: The last lead water test was completed on November 8, 2021. The last lead-based paint test was completed on January 3, 2025. The last asbestos test was completed on January 3, 2025. Files Reviewed: Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. You stated you have hired one (1) staff member since the last visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 #1B, four (4) plastic packages containing diapers were stored under the unlocked diaper changing table and accessible to one (1) infant and one (1) child two years of age. .0604(q) Technical Assistance: As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance was provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance. General Safety: I discussed with you proper storage of items that could be choking hazards for children under three years of age. Proper storage could include five feet from the floor surface or in storage that has a lock and key, magnetic, or combination lock. This was corrected during the visit. Staff/Child Ratios: We discussed the barriers to maintaining Staff/Child Ratio. I reviewed with you the child care rule, 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(2)(3)&(5), regarding requirements for Staff/Child Ratios for Centers. Children under one (1) year of age shall be kept separate from children two (2) years of age and over. We discussed creating a plan for coming into compliance and maintaining on-going staff/child ratio compliance. Consultation: Lead Testing: I reviewed with you the child care rule for lead testing that went into effect on January 1, 2024. I also discussed with you that I had checked the Clean Water for Kids website and that your program has completed the lead lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Your lead water test was due to be completed by November 8, 2024. You stated a lead water test was completed and results are pending. Reminders & Resources: * You must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of your center's previous fire inspection and notify the local fire inspector when it is time for your center's annual fire inspection. You must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to your Child Care Consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. * Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing every three (3) years. * You must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. * 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/. 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. * For natural learning environment resources, consider using The Green Desk that is provided by the Natural Learning Initiative. The Green Desk contains numerous resources meant to improve outdoor learning environments and promote health, natural child development, physical activity, and nature-based learning. To access this page, Go to www.naturalearning.org, hover on the link for ‘resources’, click on the link for ‘The Green Desk’. * The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent (91%) prior to today's visit. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. 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 704-594-0300. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@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: AROUND THE WORLD LEARNING CENTER INC. Facility ID: 36000609 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 6/5/2024 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 193 Time In: 09:37 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements. You, Deanna Dobie, Legal Designee, assisted me with today’s visit. Farran Rhyne, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Secretary of State website was checked on June 5, 2024, and your business, Around the World Learning Center Inc., was active-not current. You must file your annual report with the Secretary of State to be in current standing. Please visit the Secretary of State website to file the annual report: https://sosnc.gov/online_services/search/Business_Registration_Results. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective August 24, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on May 20, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with twelve (12) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 21, 2023. The last fire drill was conducted on June 3, 2024, the last emergency drill was conducted on June 3, 2024, and the last playground inspection as conducted on June 3, 2024. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. A follow-up visit will be conducted on June 10, 2024, to review staff files. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s 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 #1a/b, one (1) container of Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicide Wipes and one (1) bottle of Clorox Cleanup Disinfectant Cleaner with Bleach, both with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet above the right handwashing sink. In Space #1a/b, one (1) container of Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicide Wipes with multiple warnings was on a shelf above the paper towel dispenser to the right of the window. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no playground inspection form on file for November 2023 or December 2023. .0605(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) staff member, employed on March 21, 2024, had the results of a TB Test on file dated January 21, 2022. .0701(a) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The signed discipline policy for one (1) child, enrolled on December 4, 2023, did not include the child’s name or date of enrollment. .1804(b) 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 christine.rosinski@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. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 91%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five (5) feet off the ground. Have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. 2. A monthly playground inspection must be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A trained administrator or staff person must make a record of each inspection using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division. The checklist is to be signed by the person who conducts the inspection and must be maintained for 12 months in the center's files for review by a representative of the Division. Continue to use the playground inspection checklist which may be found online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/providers/credent.asp. I suggested you plan to conduct the playground inspections on the same day fire drills are conducted to ensure a month does not get skipped. After completion of the inspection and documentation on the checklist, immediately place the inspection checklist in your playground inspection plastic sleeve to ensure it is on file and available for review at all times. 3. The facility must obtain, from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. That statement must include the following: (1) the child's name (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, from the enrollment date the date the parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian signed the statement. The signed, dated statement must be in the child's record and must remain on file in the center as long as the child is enrolled. Ensure the enrollment date and name of each child enrolled is documented on page with the signature of receipt of the discipline policy and placed in the child’s file. This signed statement must be on file on or before each child’s first day of care. I suggested you add information to your policy signature page to ensure the child’s name and date of enrollment are listed. Consultation: Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.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, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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