10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: MINI ACADEMY @ DENVER Facility ID: 55000058 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2025 Number Present: 97 Completed Date: 10/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 402 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 01:11 PM Time In: 02:04 PM Time Out: 05:40 PM 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. The visit was conducted with you, Anisa Hodges, administrator. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Mini-Academy, Inc. was current/active as of October 7, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective July 31, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 97 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 I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, lunch, and nap. Infants present in space #1 and space #2 were observed sleeping in cribs, engaged in activities on the floor, tummy time, bottle feeding, and outdoor play. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 30, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 5 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on October 25, 2023. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. The website indicated this facility is exempt from asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on December 10, 2024. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 26, 2025, at 3:39pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on August 20, 2025, at 9:45am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on February 28, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 15, 2025, by Anisa Hodges. It appeared that you were using an outdated playground inspection form. I suggested that you visit the DCDEE website and obtain a current copy of the playground inspection form under Provider Documents and Forms. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. Due to time constraints, the computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. 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 space #9, an aerosol can of Mainstays Pineapple Lily odor neutralizing room spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet located in an unlocked closet. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Desitin diaper rash cream authorization for one child enrolled in space #2 and Aquaphor healing ointment authorization for one child enrolled in space #6 did not include the amount to administer to the child. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. Two incident reports for injuries that occurred on 6/5/2025 and 6/16/2025 for one child enrolled on 1/29/2024, did not include the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. One incident report for an injury that occurred on 9/9/2025 for one child enrolled on 8/1/2020 did not include the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. One incident report for an injury that occurred on 7/2/2025 for one child enrolled on 12/11/2018, did not include the medical treatment received. .0802 (e) 1793 Infants were served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. In space #1, one infant three months of age was given diluted prune juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. .0902( c ) 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 October 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. 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 regarding the violations observed: Storage of Hazardous Substances- -Staff locked the cabinet containing the aerosol can 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 locked cabinet. I suggested that you or a designated staff member monitor all areas of the child care facility each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I suggested that you remind staff to refrain from storing the key in the lock of cabinets or closets containing hazardous products or materials required to be kept in locked storage. I also suggested that you check all storage cabinets and closets to ensure the lock is operating properly. Medication Authorization- -The dosage amount was added to both permission forms during the visit. I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. The medication authorization for topical ointments must include the child's name; the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; the signature of the parent; the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. Incident reports- -I suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you or a designated staff member review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. We also discussed ensuring that the first aid given to the child is described and recorded on the incident report. First aid can include washing the area with soap and water, applying a bandage, applying an ice pack, monitoring the child for symptoms, etc. Child care rule .0802(e) states 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. Nutrition Requirements for Infants- -Infants shall not be served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. We reviewed nutrition requirements during the visit, and I suggested that you review nutrition requirements with your staff. I suggested that you ask the parents to obtain a written statement from a health care professional before allowing the parent to provide diluted juice in the infant’s bottle moving forward. You spoke to the child’s parents during the visit. Consultation: We discussed the following during the 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. -I provided you with the sample “Activity Plan for Birth To 24 Months,” which is available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms. Refer to this activity plan for guidance regarding activity requirements for infants and one year old children. Please speak with the teachers assigned to space #3 and discuss the requirements for the activity plan in their classroom. I also provided you with a sample activity plan template to use in conjunction with the activity plan used for NC Pre-K. Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in the 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 for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U, should you choose Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since your program offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. 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, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .2806 · Violation

Name of Operation: MINI ACADEMY @ DENVER Facility ID: 55000058 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2025 Number Present: 97 Completed Date: 10/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 402 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 01:11 PM Time In: 02:04 PM Time Out: 05:40 PM 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. The visit was conducted with you, Anisa Hodges, administrator. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Mini-Academy, Inc. was current/active as of October 7, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective July 31, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 97 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 I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, lunch, and nap. Infants present in space #1 and space #2 were observed sleeping in cribs, engaged in activities on the floor, tummy time, bottle feeding, and outdoor play. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 30, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 5 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on October 25, 2023. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. The website indicated this facility is exempt from asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on December 10, 2024. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 26, 2025, at 3:39pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on August 20, 2025, at 9:45am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on February 28, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 15, 2025, by Anisa Hodges. It appeared that you were using an outdated playground inspection form. I suggested that you visit the DCDEE website and obtain a current copy of the playground inspection form under Provider Documents and Forms. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. Due to time constraints, the computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. 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 space #9, an aerosol can of Mainstays Pineapple Lily odor neutralizing room spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet located in an unlocked closet. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Desitin diaper rash cream authorization for one child enrolled in space #2 and Aquaphor healing ointment authorization for one child enrolled in space #6 did not include the amount to administer to the child. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. Two incident reports for injuries that occurred on 6/5/2025 and 6/16/2025 for one child enrolled on 1/29/2024, did not include the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. One incident report for an injury that occurred on 9/9/2025 for one child enrolled on 8/1/2020 did not include the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. One incident report for an injury that occurred on 7/2/2025 for one child enrolled on 12/11/2018, did not include the medical treatment received. .0802 (e) 1793 Infants were served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. In space #1, one infant three months of age was given diluted prune juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. .0902( c ) 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 October 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. 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 regarding the violations observed: Storage of Hazardous Substances- -Staff locked the cabinet containing the aerosol can 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 locked cabinet. I suggested that you or a designated staff member monitor all areas of the child care facility each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I suggested that you remind staff to refrain from storing the key in the lock of cabinets or closets containing hazardous products or materials required to be kept in locked storage. I also suggested that you check all storage cabinets and closets to ensure the lock is operating properly. Medication Authorization- -The dosage amount was added to both permission forms during the visit. I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. The medication authorization for topical ointments must include the child's name; the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; the signature of the parent; the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. Incident reports- -I suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you or a designated staff member review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. We also discussed ensuring that the first aid given to the child is described and recorded on the incident report. First aid can include washing the area with soap and water, applying a bandage, applying an ice pack, monitoring the child for symptoms, etc. Child care rule .0802(e) states 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. Nutrition Requirements for Infants- -Infants shall not be served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. We reviewed nutrition requirements during the visit, and I suggested that you review nutrition requirements with your staff. I suggested that you ask the parents to obtain a written statement from a health care professional before allowing the parent to provide diluted juice in the infant’s bottle moving forward. You spoke to the child’s parents during the visit. Consultation: We discussed the following during the 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. -I provided you with the sample “Activity Plan for Birth To 24 Months,” which is available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms. Refer to this activity plan for guidance regarding activity requirements for infants and one year old children. Please speak with the teachers assigned to space #3 and discuss the requirements for the activity plan in their classroom. I also provided you with a sample activity plan template to use in conjunction with the activity plan used for NC Pre-K. Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in the 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 for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U, should you choose Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since your program offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. 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, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MINI ACADEMY @ DENVER Facility ID: 55000058 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2025 Number Present: 97 Completed Date: 10/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 402 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 01:11 PM Time In: 02:04 PM Time Out: 05:40 PM 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. The visit was conducted with you, Anisa Hodges, administrator. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Mini-Academy, Inc. was current/active as of October 7, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective July 31, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 97 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 I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, lunch, and nap. Infants present in space #1 and space #2 were observed sleeping in cribs, engaged in activities on the floor, tummy time, bottle feeding, and outdoor play. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 30, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 5 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on October 25, 2023. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. The website indicated this facility is exempt from asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on December 10, 2024. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 26, 2025, at 3:39pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on August 20, 2025, at 9:45am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on February 28, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 15, 2025, by Anisa Hodges. It appeared that you were using an outdated playground inspection form. I suggested that you visit the DCDEE website and obtain a current copy of the playground inspection form under Provider Documents and Forms. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. Due to time constraints, the computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. 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 space #9, an aerosol can of Mainstays Pineapple Lily odor neutralizing room spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet located in an unlocked closet. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Desitin diaper rash cream authorization for one child enrolled in space #2 and Aquaphor healing ointment authorization for one child enrolled in space #6 did not include the amount to administer to the child. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. Two incident reports for injuries that occurred on 6/5/2025 and 6/16/2025 for one child enrolled on 1/29/2024, did not include the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. One incident report for an injury that occurred on 9/9/2025 for one child enrolled on 8/1/2020 did not include the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. One incident report for an injury that occurred on 7/2/2025 for one child enrolled on 12/11/2018, did not include the medical treatment received. .0802 (e) 1793 Infants were served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. In space #1, one infant three months of age was given diluted prune juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. .0902( c ) 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 October 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. 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 regarding the violations observed: Storage of Hazardous Substances- -Staff locked the cabinet containing the aerosol can 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 locked cabinet. I suggested that you or a designated staff member monitor all areas of the child care facility each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I suggested that you remind staff to refrain from storing the key in the lock of cabinets or closets containing hazardous products or materials required to be kept in locked storage. I also suggested that you check all storage cabinets and closets to ensure the lock is operating properly. Medication Authorization- -The dosage amount was added to both permission forms during the visit. I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. The medication authorization for topical ointments must include the child's name; the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; the signature of the parent; the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. Incident reports- -I suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you or a designated staff member review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. We also discussed ensuring that the first aid given to the child is described and recorded on the incident report. First aid can include washing the area with soap and water, applying a bandage, applying an ice pack, monitoring the child for symptoms, etc. Child care rule .0802(e) states 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. Nutrition Requirements for Infants- -Infants shall not be served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. We reviewed nutrition requirements during the visit, and I suggested that you review nutrition requirements with your staff. I suggested that you ask the parents to obtain a written statement from a health care professional before allowing the parent to provide diluted juice in the infant’s bottle moving forward. You spoke to the child’s parents during the visit. Consultation: We discussed the following during the 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. -I provided you with the sample “Activity Plan for Birth To 24 Months,” which is available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms. Refer to this activity plan for guidance regarding activity requirements for infants and one year old children. Please speak with the teachers assigned to space #3 and discuss the requirements for the activity plan in their classroom. I also provided you with a sample activity plan template to use in conjunction with the activity plan used for NC Pre-K. Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in the 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 for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U, should you choose Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since your program offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. 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, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MINI ACADEMY @ DENVER Facility ID: 55000058 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2025 Number Present: 97 Completed Date: 10/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 402 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 01:11 PM Time In: 02:04 PM Time Out: 05:40 PM 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. The visit was conducted with you, Anisa Hodges, administrator. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Mini-Academy, Inc. was current/active as of October 7, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective July 31, 2023. The program’s compliance history was 97 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 I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, lunch, and nap. Infants present in space #1 and space #2 were observed sleeping in cribs, engaged in activities on the floor, tummy time, bottle feeding, and outdoor play. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 30, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 5 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on October 25, 2023. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. The website indicated this facility is exempt from asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on December 10, 2024. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on September 26, 2025, at 3:39pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on August 20, 2025, at 9:45am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on February 28, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 15, 2025, by Anisa Hodges. It appeared that you were using an outdated playground inspection form. I suggested that you visit the DCDEE website and obtain a current copy of the playground inspection form under Provider Documents and Forms. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. Due to time constraints, the computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. 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 space #9, an aerosol can of Mainstays Pineapple Lily odor neutralizing room spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet located in an unlocked closet. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Desitin diaper rash cream authorization for one child enrolled in space #2 and Aquaphor healing ointment authorization for one child enrolled in space #6 did not include the amount to administer to the child. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. Two incident reports for injuries that occurred on 6/5/2025 and 6/16/2025 for one child enrolled on 1/29/2024, did not include the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. One incident report for an injury that occurred on 9/9/2025 for one child enrolled on 8/1/2020 did not include the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. One incident report for an injury that occurred on 7/2/2025 for one child enrolled on 12/11/2018, did not include the medical treatment received. .0802 (e) 1793 Infants were served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. In space #1, one infant three months of age was given diluted prune juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. .0902( c ) 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 October 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. 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 regarding the violations observed: Storage of Hazardous Substances- -Staff locked the cabinet containing the aerosol can 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 locked cabinet. I suggested that you or a designated staff member monitor all areas of the child care facility each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I suggested that you remind staff to refrain from storing the key in the lock of cabinets or closets containing hazardous products or materials required to be kept in locked storage. I also suggested that you check all storage cabinets and closets to ensure the lock is operating properly. Medication Authorization- -The dosage amount was added to both permission forms during the visit. I suggested that administrative staff, or a designated staff member, review all medication permission forms to ensure all required information is obtained prior to accepting the medication from the child’s parent or guardian. The medication authorization for topical ointments must include the child's name; the name of the authorized ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the criteria for the administration of the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders; the manner in which the ointments, repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders shall be applied; the signature of the parent; the date the authorization was signed by the parent; and the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than 12 months. Incident reports- -I suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you or a designated staff member review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. We also discussed ensuring that the first aid given to the child is described and recorded on the incident report. First aid can include washing the area with soap and water, applying a bandage, applying an ice pack, monitoring the child for symptoms, etc. Child care rule .0802(e) states 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. Nutrition Requirements for Infants- -Infants shall not be served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. We reviewed nutrition requirements during the visit, and I suggested that you review nutrition requirements with your staff. I suggested that you ask the parents to obtain a written statement from a health care professional before allowing the parent to provide diluted juice in the infant’s bottle moving forward. You spoke to the child’s parents during the visit. Consultation: We discussed the following during the 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. -I provided you with the sample “Activity Plan for Birth To 24 Months,” which is available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms. Refer to this activity plan for guidance regarding activity requirements for infants and one year old children. Please speak with the teachers assigned to space #3 and discuss the requirements for the activity plan in their classroom. I also provided you with a sample activity plan template to use in conjunction with the activity plan used for NC Pre-K. Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in the 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 for the following assessments: ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS-U, should you choose Pathway #1. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since your program offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. 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, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.