WEE ARE THE World Child Care

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 96000232 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2026 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 6/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's announced Annual Compliance visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements and to complete a rated license assessment. Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on today’s visit. Today’s visit was completed with M. Newton, Administrator. You were present when I arrived and were notified of the purpose of the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued January 11, 2019, earning 6 points in the Education Component, 6 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point based on the program having enhanced policies and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Included in this program are four (4) NC Pre-K classrooms. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 21, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on June 16, 2026, and the facility was approved for day time care only. The previous fire inspection was completed April 2025. As a reminder, the fire inspection must be completed within a year of the previous inspection and the inspection must be provided to the Division within seven (7) days of the inspection date. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 86% over the current 18-month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. This facility is owned by Wee Are The World Child Care, Inc. This corporation was researched in the North Carolina Secretary of State corporation database and found to have a Current/Active status. The contact information for the owner and facility was reviewed and contained correct information, as documented with the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Ensure this corporation remains in good standing with the NC Secretary of State. Contact me prior to any changes with the corporation. Twenty (20) children were present today. Children were observed participating in group activities, free play in centers, outdoor play, transitions, eating breakfast, and completing routines such as handwashing and toileting. Breakfast consisted of mixed fruit, blueberry muffins, and milk. Proper hand-washing techniques were observed throughout the facility. The teachers supervised and interacted with the children in a positive manner. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Violations documented were reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and a copy of the visit summary was left with you. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility did not obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous fire inspection. The previous inspection was complete in April and the current inspection was completed June 16, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 1, arrival times were not documented for all children that were present during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the ramp leading to the playground for school-age children, a screw was exposed and accessible to children. There is grass growing in the surfacing material which can change the resiliency of the surfacing material. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Pictures of 3 children were not included in emergency and identifying information for children being transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. There was not a list documenting attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle used for transporting children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Teaching staff member, M. Ponce Torres did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. The hire date was 1/5/2026 and the training was completed 6/6/2026. .1102(g) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by July 8, 2025, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by your regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed that you have several staff members that are not in WORKS. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. QRIS – PATHWAY TO THE STARS: We reviewed your reassessment information. You stated that you will provide me the Application for Reassessment by September. You further stated that you will complete your reassessment of your license when the NC Pre-K program resumes. We reviewed staff education, Family, Community and Engagement practices, Coaching/Training information, reduced enhanced ratios, and assessment information. WATER TESTING: I verified the Lead in Water testing was completed February 28, 2024. You are required to have this test completed every three years; the next testing should be completed by February of 2027. RESOURCES/PROVIDER DOCUMENTS: CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS HOTLINE: The Healthy Social Behaviors Project offers coaching for child care providers who would like support managing challenging classroom behaviors. The goal is to empower teachers to create learning environments that promote pro-social skills, like self-control and problem solving. Support is available by phone (888-600-1685, Option 1), email, or through an online form PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Ready to strengthen relationships with the adults you work with? This free, self-paced online training is made for teachers, directors, family child care home professionals, and others working in North Carolina child care programs. DCDEE credit hours are available. Register at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Winter 2026 Edition of Healthy Child Care NC Newsletter. The NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center's Newsletter—Ready, Set, Action!—includes in-depth information about health and safety concerns in early care and education settings as well as information for child care programs to share with families. This edition is filled with information on the role of medical action plans in child care, responding to emergencies, and more! To view the newsletter click on : https://sway.cloud.microsoft/zNeLZz5RRmxCuvGT?ref=Link&loc=play. You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of July 1, 2025. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 96000232 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2026 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 6/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's announced Annual Compliance visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements and to complete a rated license assessment. Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on today’s visit. Today’s visit was completed with M. Newton, Administrator. You were present when I arrived and were notified of the purpose of the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued January 11, 2019, earning 6 points in the Education Component, 6 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point based on the program having enhanced policies and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Included in this program are four (4) NC Pre-K classrooms. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 21, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on June 16, 2026, and the facility was approved for day time care only. The previous fire inspection was completed April 2025. As a reminder, the fire inspection must be completed within a year of the previous inspection and the inspection must be provided to the Division within seven (7) days of the inspection date. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 86% over the current 18-month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. This facility is owned by Wee Are The World Child Care, Inc. This corporation was researched in the North Carolina Secretary of State corporation database and found to have a Current/Active status. The contact information for the owner and facility was reviewed and contained correct information, as documented with the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Ensure this corporation remains in good standing with the NC Secretary of State. Contact me prior to any changes with the corporation. Twenty (20) children were present today. Children were observed participating in group activities, free play in centers, outdoor play, transitions, eating breakfast, and completing routines such as handwashing and toileting. Breakfast consisted of mixed fruit, blueberry muffins, and milk. Proper hand-washing techniques were observed throughout the facility. The teachers supervised and interacted with the children in a positive manner. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Violations documented were reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and a copy of the visit summary was left with you. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility did not obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous fire inspection. The previous inspection was complete in April and the current inspection was completed June 16, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 1, arrival times were not documented for all children that were present during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the ramp leading to the playground for school-age children, a screw was exposed and accessible to children. There is grass growing in the surfacing material which can change the resiliency of the surfacing material. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Pictures of 3 children were not included in emergency and identifying information for children being transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. There was not a list documenting attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle used for transporting children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Teaching staff member, M. Ponce Torres did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. The hire date was 1/5/2026 and the training was completed 6/6/2026. .1102(g) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by July 8, 2025, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by your regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed that you have several staff members that are not in WORKS. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. QRIS – PATHWAY TO THE STARS: We reviewed your reassessment information. You stated that you will provide me the Application for Reassessment by September. You further stated that you will complete your reassessment of your license when the NC Pre-K program resumes. We reviewed staff education, Family, Community and Engagement practices, Coaching/Training information, reduced enhanced ratios, and assessment information. WATER TESTING: I verified the Lead in Water testing was completed February 28, 2024. You are required to have this test completed every three years; the next testing should be completed by February of 2027. RESOURCES/PROVIDER DOCUMENTS: CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS HOTLINE: The Healthy Social Behaviors Project offers coaching for child care providers who would like support managing challenging classroom behaviors. The goal is to empower teachers to create learning environments that promote pro-social skills, like self-control and problem solving. Support is available by phone (888-600-1685, Option 1), email, or through an online form PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Ready to strengthen relationships with the adults you work with? This free, self-paced online training is made for teachers, directors, family child care home professionals, and others working in North Carolina child care programs. DCDEE credit hours are available. Register at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Winter 2026 Edition of Healthy Child Care NC Newsletter. The NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center's Newsletter—Ready, Set, Action!—includes in-depth information about health and safety concerns in early care and education settings as well as information for child care programs to share with families. This edition is filled with information on the role of medical action plans in child care, responding to emergencies, and more! To view the newsletter click on : https://sway.cloud.microsoft/zNeLZz5RRmxCuvGT?ref=Link&loc=play. You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of July 1, 2025. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 96000232 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2026 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 6/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's announced Annual Compliance visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements and to complete a rated license assessment. Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on today’s visit. Today’s visit was completed with M. Newton, Administrator. You were present when I arrived and were notified of the purpose of the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued January 11, 2019, earning 6 points in the Education Component, 6 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point based on the program having enhanced policies and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Included in this program are four (4) NC Pre-K classrooms. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 21, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on June 16, 2026, and the facility was approved for day time care only. The previous fire inspection was completed April 2025. As a reminder, the fire inspection must be completed within a year of the previous inspection and the inspection must be provided to the Division within seven (7) days of the inspection date. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 86% over the current 18-month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. This facility is owned by Wee Are The World Child Care, Inc. This corporation was researched in the North Carolina Secretary of State corporation database and found to have a Current/Active status. The contact information for the owner and facility was reviewed and contained correct information, as documented with the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Ensure this corporation remains in good standing with the NC Secretary of State. Contact me prior to any changes with the corporation. Twenty (20) children were present today. Children were observed participating in group activities, free play in centers, outdoor play, transitions, eating breakfast, and completing routines such as handwashing and toileting. Breakfast consisted of mixed fruit, blueberry muffins, and milk. Proper hand-washing techniques were observed throughout the facility. The teachers supervised and interacted with the children in a positive manner. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Violations documented were reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and a copy of the visit summary was left with you. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility did not obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous fire inspection. The previous inspection was complete in April and the current inspection was completed June 16, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 1, arrival times were not documented for all children that were present during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the ramp leading to the playground for school-age children, a screw was exposed and accessible to children. There is grass growing in the surfacing material which can change the resiliency of the surfacing material. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Pictures of 3 children were not included in emergency and identifying information for children being transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. There was not a list documenting attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle used for transporting children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Teaching staff member, M. Ponce Torres did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. The hire date was 1/5/2026 and the training was completed 6/6/2026. .1102(g) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by July 8, 2025, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by your regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed that you have several staff members that are not in WORKS. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. QRIS – PATHWAY TO THE STARS: We reviewed your reassessment information. You stated that you will provide me the Application for Reassessment by September. You further stated that you will complete your reassessment of your license when the NC Pre-K program resumes. We reviewed staff education, Family, Community and Engagement practices, Coaching/Training information, reduced enhanced ratios, and assessment information. WATER TESTING: I verified the Lead in Water testing was completed February 28, 2024. You are required to have this test completed every three years; the next testing should be completed by February of 2027. RESOURCES/PROVIDER DOCUMENTS: CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS HOTLINE: The Healthy Social Behaviors Project offers coaching for child care providers who would like support managing challenging classroom behaviors. The goal is to empower teachers to create learning environments that promote pro-social skills, like self-control and problem solving. Support is available by phone (888-600-1685, Option 1), email, or through an online form PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Ready to strengthen relationships with the adults you work with? This free, self-paced online training is made for teachers, directors, family child care home professionals, and others working in North Carolina child care programs. DCDEE credit hours are available. Register at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Winter 2026 Edition of Healthy Child Care NC Newsletter. The NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center's Newsletter—Ready, Set, Action!—includes in-depth information about health and safety concerns in early care and education settings as well as information for child care programs to share with families. This edition is filled with information on the role of medical action plans in child care, responding to emergencies, and more! To view the newsletter click on : https://sway.cloud.microsoft/zNeLZz5RRmxCuvGT?ref=Link&loc=play. You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of July 1, 2025. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 96000232 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2026 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 6/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's announced Annual Compliance visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements and to complete a rated license assessment. Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on today’s visit. Today’s visit was completed with M. Newton, Administrator. You were present when I arrived and were notified of the purpose of the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued January 11, 2019, earning 6 points in the Education Component, 6 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point based on the program having enhanced policies and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Included in this program are four (4) NC Pre-K classrooms. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 21, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on June 16, 2026, and the facility was approved for day time care only. The previous fire inspection was completed April 2025. As a reminder, the fire inspection must be completed within a year of the previous inspection and the inspection must be provided to the Division within seven (7) days of the inspection date. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 86% over the current 18-month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. This facility is owned by Wee Are The World Child Care, Inc. This corporation was researched in the North Carolina Secretary of State corporation database and found to have a Current/Active status. The contact information for the owner and facility was reviewed and contained correct information, as documented with the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Ensure this corporation remains in good standing with the NC Secretary of State. Contact me prior to any changes with the corporation. Twenty (20) children were present today. Children were observed participating in group activities, free play in centers, outdoor play, transitions, eating breakfast, and completing routines such as handwashing and toileting. Breakfast consisted of mixed fruit, blueberry muffins, and milk. Proper hand-washing techniques were observed throughout the facility. The teachers supervised and interacted with the children in a positive manner. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Violations documented were reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and a copy of the visit summary was left with you. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility did not obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous fire inspection. The previous inspection was complete in April and the current inspection was completed June 16, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 1, arrival times were not documented for all children that were present during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the ramp leading to the playground for school-age children, a screw was exposed and accessible to children. There is grass growing in the surfacing material which can change the resiliency of the surfacing material. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Pictures of 3 children were not included in emergency and identifying information for children being transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. There was not a list documenting attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle used for transporting children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Teaching staff member, M. Ponce Torres did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. The hire date was 1/5/2026 and the training was completed 6/6/2026. .1102(g) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by July 8, 2025, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by your regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed that you have several staff members that are not in WORKS. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. QRIS – PATHWAY TO THE STARS: We reviewed your reassessment information. You stated that you will provide me the Application for Reassessment by September. You further stated that you will complete your reassessment of your license when the NC Pre-K program resumes. We reviewed staff education, Family, Community and Engagement practices, Coaching/Training information, reduced enhanced ratios, and assessment information. WATER TESTING: I verified the Lead in Water testing was completed February 28, 2024. You are required to have this test completed every three years; the next testing should be completed by February of 2027. RESOURCES/PROVIDER DOCUMENTS: CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS HOTLINE: The Healthy Social Behaviors Project offers coaching for child care providers who would like support managing challenging classroom behaviors. The goal is to empower teachers to create learning environments that promote pro-social skills, like self-control and problem solving. Support is available by phone (888-600-1685, Option 1), email, or through an online form PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Ready to strengthen relationships with the adults you work with? This free, self-paced online training is made for teachers, directors, family child care home professionals, and others working in North Carolina child care programs. DCDEE credit hours are available. Register at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Winter 2026 Edition of Healthy Child Care NC Newsletter. The NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center's Newsletter—Ready, Set, Action!—includes in-depth information about health and safety concerns in early care and education settings as well as information for child care programs to share with families. This edition is filled with information on the role of medical action plans in child care, responding to emergencies, and more! To view the newsletter click on : https://sway.cloud.microsoft/zNeLZz5RRmxCuvGT?ref=Link&loc=play. You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of July 1, 2025. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. 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: WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 96000232 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0426-022L Visit Date: 4/7/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/7/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a follow-up visit and to verify compliance with the staff-to-child ratio violation documented during the Complaint visit completed on April 2, 2026. M. Newton, Administrator, was not available to assist with today’s visit. Staff member, G. Cain assisted with today’s visit. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history is 84% as of April 7, 2026. As a reminder, the center’s compliance history score must be 75% or higher to maintain a child care license. Thirteen (13) children were present during the visit. Children were observed eating lunch and completing routines and transitions. Lunch consisted of corn dogs, mixed fruit, baked beans, bread, and milk. The lunch menu was consistent with the foods served. While completing a walk-through of space 4, I observed one (1) infant grouped with a child one (1) year age, two children two (2) years of age, and one (1) child three (3) years of age. We reviewed that children under one year of age shall be kept separate from children two years of age and over. During the visit, Mr. Cain removed the two- and three-year-old children from the classroom for infants and one-year-old children. Limited monitoring of the child care requirements was completed today. The following child care requirements were monitored: Adequate approved space, permit restrictions, capacity, supervision, and staff-to-child ratio. Enrollment was completed due to a staff/child ratio violation. A computer-generated visit summary was reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was provided to you. The violation documented was reviewed with you. The following violation of child care requirements documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space 4, one (1) infant was grouped with a child one (1) year age, two children two (2) years of age, and one (1) child three (3) years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) The violation was corrected during the visit; however, due to a repeat violation, I am requesting that you submit a corrective action plan detailing how you will maintain compliance with staff/child ratios and grouping of children. In this information, it shall include how the center will be in compliance when staff are absent, when children have to be moved to ensure ratios are maintained, and who will be responsible for the program when the administrator is absent. This plan must be mailed to me by April 16, 2026. You may email this plan to avoid any mailing delays. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. TA/CONSULTATION: Please refer to the child care requirements and to the ratio charts posted in each of the classrooms to ensure staff-to-child ratios and group sizes are in compliance with child care requirements. You will also want to continue to provide training during orientation about group sizes and staff-to-child ratio for any new staff prior to providing care for children. COMPLIANCE You submitted a letter of compliance for the violations documented during the Complaint visit completed on April 2, 2026. I will review the compliance information when I return to the office to ensure no further documentation is needed. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: We reviewed that an Administrative Action may be warranted for repeat violations. Today you received a violation regarding grouping. For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website. I also notified you that violations documented during visits and complaint allegations are available on this website for public information. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 96000232 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0426-022L Visit Date: 4/2/2026 Number Present: 73 Completed Date: 4/2/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit was to investigate a report alleging violations of child care requirements pertaining to nutrition, nurturing care, and to confirm that a disqualified employee was not on the premises. Upon arrival, Mia Newton, Child Care Administrator, was not present. Upon entering space 1, I viewed L. Cates, staff member, leaving the classroom through the back door. It was stated that she was left in charge while Ms. Newton was away. When contacting Ms. Newton, it was stated that she was a few minutes from the facility and would arrive shortly. Ms. Newton was informed of the purpose of the visit, and you assisted with the visit. When asked, Ms. Newton stated that she received a phone call from the Division of Child Development and Early Education that staff member, Leana Cates, was a disqualified applicant as of April 2, 2026. Ms. Newton stated that she contacted Ms. Cates to discuss the disqualification and to inform her that she had to leave the facility. Ms. Newton stated that she was not made aware of any charges against Ms. Cates. I advised Ms. Newton to terminate Ms. Cates’ employment immediately. I completed a walk-through of the facility to ensure Ms. Cates had left and was not on the premises. I reviewed with Ms. Newton that Ms. Cates is not allowed to be present in the child care facility when children are in care. We reviewed that failure to ensure Ms. Cates is not present at the facility when children are in care, will result in the revocation of the license and that a summary suspension may be sought to close the facility. While completing a walk-through, in space 5, a designated NC Pre-K classroom, I observed the lead teacher, Ms. Carmen Maddox inside preparing a snack for a child that was leaving early. When asked, it was stated that the remaining enrolled children were outside with the teacher assistant. After going outside, I observed fourteen (14) children supervised by 1 teacher. There were two parents present in the outdoor environment. I reviewed the NC Pre-K staff/child ratio requirements with Ms. Newton. We reviewed that the classroom was not incompliance with the staff/child ratio requirement of 1 staff to 9 children. With the two parents present, the staff/child ratio was 1 staff to 12 children. Ms. Newton stated that due to Ms. Cates having to leave and another staff member having an emergency, the facility had a staffing shortage. We discussed ways to ensure compliance is maintained, at all time, with staff/child ratio. Ms. Newton and three additional staff members were interviewed. Limited, but required monitoring was completed. Due to a staff/child ratio violation, enrollment was completed. ALLEGATION 1: There is a concern that children are served the same thing for breakfast daily, the children have to wait 30-40 minutes for their meals, and staff do not follow the meal schedules and the children are hungry. During the interviews, it was stated by staff members that there are many days in which meals are not provided at the designated mealtimes, sometimes between 30 and 45 minutes late. It was further stated that this leaves children crying and hungry. It was stated that the same items are served every day. An example of breakfast meals was given for this week. On Monday French toast and peaches were served, on Tuesday pancakes and applesauce were served, on Wednesday, blueberry muffins and applesauce were served, and Thursday pancakes and applesauce were served again. It was stated that there are times when French toast is served three days in a row. Staff members stated that the menu is not updated or changed to reflect the change in what is being served. I reviewed the menu for the months of March and April. The menu did not reflect what was served this week for breakfast meals. I reviewed the foods that was documented on the menu as being served during snack meals. It appeared that teddy graham was listed on the menu four times in one week. It was stated in the interview that one day, lunch was not provided at all for one class. It was further stated that a parent walked in and saw the children did not have lunch and was concerned because it was almost an hour past lunchtime. It was stated that the parent left the facility and returned with chicken nuggets and french fries for the enrolled children in that class. Based on the interviews, my observations, and information provided, this allegation is substantiated. ALLEGATION 2: There is a concern that a staff member threatened a therapist in front of the enrolled children. The therapist was visiting a client at the center. When interviewing staff members, it was stated that on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, there was a confrontation between Ms. Cates and a therapist concerning where the therapist parked. This confrontation took place on the playground where children were present. It was stated that Ms. Cates asked the therapist to move the vehicle; however, the therapist did not want to move the vehicle at that time. It was further stated that Ms. Cates was on the phone and was able to be heard making derogatory comments concerning the therapist. When asked, it was stated that children were able to hear the face-to-face conversations and the conversation that took place on the phone with Ms. Cates. Based on the interviews, my observations, and information provided, this allegation is substantiated. Two additional violations will be documented today regarding general safety and staff/child ratio. All violations were reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary was provided to you. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 527 A variety of foods were not included in meals and snacks. The menus did not provide a variety of foods in meals and snacks. It was observed that teddy grahams were served 4 times in one week. During breakfast meals, french toast and pancakes were served repeatedly. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitutions were not recorded on the menu prior to serving the meal. I observed menus for the month of March and April. There were no documented food substitutions on the observed menus when the menu was changed. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The required fire drills were not practiced for the months of February and March. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Enrolled children were present during a verbal altercation between a staff member and a therapist conducting a visit with a client. This did not model appropriate nurturing care for the children. G.S. 110-91(10) 1775 NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space 5, teacher assistant, L. Parra was outside with 12 children. The lead teacher was inside with one child that was leaving. .3009 CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by April 16, 2026, describing how and when the violations were corrected. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. STAFF/CHILD RATIO: Standards for staff: child ratios and group sizes are a way to ensure the safety, well-being, and development of children in child care programs. We reviewed that required ratios and group sizes address the health and safety of children and help staff provide better supervision and care and provide children with more opportunities to develop social skills by allowing them to consistently interact with a smaller group of children and staff. NUTRITION: We reviewed that a variety of foods must be included in the meals and snacks that are served and the current menu shall be posted where the parents and food prep staff can see it. We reviewed that if a substitution must be made, it must be of comparable food value and it must be recorded on the menu prior to serving the food item. Sharing food menus in childcare is crucial for ensuring safety, promoting healthy nutrition, and building trust through transparency. It allows parents to manage allergies, ensure nutritional balance across the day, and discuss food with their children, fostering consistent, healthy eating habits between home and the childcare setting. NURTURING CARE: Avoiding confrontation in child care is essential to protect children from emotional stress, fear, and behavioral issues caused by witnessing, fighting, or intense, loud arguments. A calm environment is vital for children's healthy brain development and emotional stability, as exposure to conflict triggers stress hormones and can lead to anxiety. When providing nurturing care to children you are providing stable environment that promotes children's health, nutrition, safety, and emotional well-being through responsive interactions. RESOURCES: We reviewed you having a meeting with staff to discuss conflict resolution amongst staff and visitors. You may contact The Partnership for Children of Wayne County to inquire about available trainings. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of July 1, 2025. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: Due to a substantiated complaint, we discussed that an Administrative Action may be warranted. We discussed that I would contact you to discuss this further. We discussed that additional unannounced visits will be made. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 96000232 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0426-022L Visit Date: 4/2/2026 Number Present: 73 Completed Date: 4/2/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit was to investigate a report alleging violations of child care requirements pertaining to nutrition, nurturing care, and to confirm that a disqualified employee was not on the premises. Upon arrival, Mia Newton, Child Care Administrator, was not present. Upon entering space 1, I viewed L. Cates, staff member, leaving the classroom through the back door. It was stated that she was left in charge while Ms. Newton was away. When contacting Ms. Newton, it was stated that she was a few minutes from the facility and would arrive shortly. Ms. Newton was informed of the purpose of the visit, and you assisted with the visit. When asked, Ms. Newton stated that she received a phone call from the Division of Child Development and Early Education that staff member, Leana Cates, was a disqualified applicant as of April 2, 2026. Ms. Newton stated that she contacted Ms. Cates to discuss the disqualification and to inform her that she had to leave the facility. Ms. Newton stated that she was not made aware of any charges against Ms. Cates. I advised Ms. Newton to terminate Ms. Cates’ employment immediately. I completed a walk-through of the facility to ensure Ms. Cates had left and was not on the premises. I reviewed with Ms. Newton that Ms. Cates is not allowed to be present in the child care facility when children are in care. We reviewed that failure to ensure Ms. Cates is not present at the facility when children are in care, will result in the revocation of the license and that a summary suspension may be sought to close the facility. While completing a walk-through, in space 5, a designated NC Pre-K classroom, I observed the lead teacher, Ms. Carmen Maddox inside preparing a snack for a child that was leaving early. When asked, it was stated that the remaining enrolled children were outside with the teacher assistant. After going outside, I observed fourteen (14) children supervised by 1 teacher. There were two parents present in the outdoor environment. I reviewed the NC Pre-K staff/child ratio requirements with Ms. Newton. We reviewed that the classroom was not incompliance with the staff/child ratio requirement of 1 staff to 9 children. With the two parents present, the staff/child ratio was 1 staff to 12 children. Ms. Newton stated that due to Ms. Cates having to leave and another staff member having an emergency, the facility had a staffing shortage. We discussed ways to ensure compliance is maintained, at all time, with staff/child ratio. Ms. Newton and three additional staff members were interviewed. Limited, but required monitoring was completed. Due to a staff/child ratio violation, enrollment was completed. ALLEGATION 1: There is a concern that children are served the same thing for breakfast daily, the children have to wait 30-40 minutes for their meals, and staff do not follow the meal schedules and the children are hungry. During the interviews, it was stated by staff members that there are many days in which meals are not provided at the designated mealtimes, sometimes between 30 and 45 minutes late. It was further stated that this leaves children crying and hungry. It was stated that the same items are served every day. An example of breakfast meals was given for this week. On Monday French toast and peaches were served, on Tuesday pancakes and applesauce were served, on Wednesday, blueberry muffins and applesauce were served, and Thursday pancakes and applesauce were served again. It was stated that there are times when French toast is served three days in a row. Staff members stated that the menu is not updated or changed to reflect the change in what is being served. I reviewed the menu for the months of March and April. The menu did not reflect what was served this week for breakfast meals. I reviewed the foods that was documented on the menu as being served during snack meals. It appeared that teddy graham was listed on the menu four times in one week. It was stated in the interview that one day, lunch was not provided at all for one class. It was further stated that a parent walked in and saw the children did not have lunch and was concerned because it was almost an hour past lunchtime. It was stated that the parent left the facility and returned with chicken nuggets and french fries for the enrolled children in that class. Based on the interviews, my observations, and information provided, this allegation is substantiated. ALLEGATION 2: There is a concern that a staff member threatened a therapist in front of the enrolled children. The therapist was visiting a client at the center. When interviewing staff members, it was stated that on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, there was a confrontation between Ms. Cates and a therapist concerning where the therapist parked. This confrontation took place on the playground where children were present. It was stated that Ms. Cates asked the therapist to move the vehicle; however, the therapist did not want to move the vehicle at that time. It was further stated that Ms. Cates was on the phone and was able to be heard making derogatory comments concerning the therapist. When asked, it was stated that children were able to hear the face-to-face conversations and the conversation that took place on the phone with Ms. Cates. Based on the interviews, my observations, and information provided, this allegation is substantiated. Two additional violations will be documented today regarding general safety and staff/child ratio. All violations were reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary was provided to you. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 527 A variety of foods were not included in meals and snacks. The menus did not provide a variety of foods in meals and snacks. It was observed that teddy grahams were served 4 times in one week. During breakfast meals, french toast and pancakes were served repeatedly. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitutions were not recorded on the menu prior to serving the meal. I observed menus for the month of March and April. There were no documented food substitutions on the observed menus when the menu was changed. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The required fire drills were not practiced for the months of February and March. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Enrolled children were present during a verbal altercation between a staff member and a therapist conducting a visit with a client. This did not model appropriate nurturing care for the children. G.S. 110-91(10) 1775 NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space 5, teacher assistant, L. Parra was outside with 12 children. The lead teacher was inside with one child that was leaving. .3009 CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by April 16, 2026, describing how and when the violations were corrected. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. STAFF/CHILD RATIO: Standards for staff: child ratios and group sizes are a way to ensure the safety, well-being, and development of children in child care programs. We reviewed that required ratios and group sizes address the health and safety of children and help staff provide better supervision and care and provide children with more opportunities to develop social skills by allowing them to consistently interact with a smaller group of children and staff. NUTRITION: We reviewed that a variety of foods must be included in the meals and snacks that are served and the current menu shall be posted where the parents and food prep staff can see it. We reviewed that if a substitution must be made, it must be of comparable food value and it must be recorded on the menu prior to serving the food item. Sharing food menus in childcare is crucial for ensuring safety, promoting healthy nutrition, and building trust through transparency. It allows parents to manage allergies, ensure nutritional balance across the day, and discuss food with their children, fostering consistent, healthy eating habits between home and the childcare setting. NURTURING CARE: Avoiding confrontation in child care is essential to protect children from emotional stress, fear, and behavioral issues caused by witnessing, fighting, or intense, loud arguments. A calm environment is vital for children's healthy brain development and emotional stability, as exposure to conflict triggers stress hormones and can lead to anxiety. When providing nurturing care to children you are providing stable environment that promotes children's health, nutrition, safety, and emotional well-being through responsive interactions. RESOURCES: We reviewed you having a meeting with staff to discuss conflict resolution amongst staff and visitors. You may contact The Partnership for Children of Wayne County to inquire about available trainings. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of July 1, 2025. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: Due to a substantiated complaint, we discussed that an Administrative Action may be warranted. We discussed that I would contact you to discuss this further. We discussed that additional unannounced visits will be made. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 96000232 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2025 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 5/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 applicable requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. The visit was completed with you, M. Newton, Administrator. You were notified of the purpose of the visit and were available for consultation at the conclusion of the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued January 11, 2019, earning 6 points in the Education Component, 6 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point based on the program having enhanced policies and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Included in this program are four (4) NC Pre-K classrooms. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored. NC Pre-K monitoring was completed. The current NC Pre-K staff are the same staff as indicated in the NC Pre-K Plan System. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: fall, winter, and spring. Parent conferences are held twice a year. Examples of family involvement opportunities were discussed. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today as well. Children were observed participating in group activities, free play in centers, eating lunch, completing transitions, and completing routines such as handwashing and toileting. Proper hand washing techniques were observed throughout the facility. Lunch consisted of turkey sandwiches, broccoli, mixed fruit, and milk. The teachers supervised and interacted with the children in a positive manner. Four new staff members were hired since your last Annual Compliance visit. Those staff files were monitored today. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on July 17, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed January 16, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed April 4, 2025, and the program was approved for day-time and night care. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 94% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Due to technical issues, a one-page visit summary was reviewed with you, and a copy was left with you. All violations were reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. A computer-generated visit summary will be emailed to you. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was not obtained within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was completed 1/10/2024. The new inspection was completed on 4/4/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival and departure times were not consistently documented throughout the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member T. Shepherd did not successfully complete the required training prior to the expiration of the previous training dated 3/2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member T. Shepherd did not successfully complete the required training prior to the expiration of the previous training dated 3/2025. .1102(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff members, L. Cates and T. Shepherd has not completed the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. L. Cates' hire date was 3/8/2025 and T. Shepherd's hire date was 4/8/2024. .1102(a) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by May 27, 2025, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by your regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov Healthy Social Behaviors: The Basics of Biting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 7:00-8:00 p.m. Webinar link: https://ccrinc.zoom.us/j/3677997738 Meeting ID: 367 799 7738 Children use biting as a form of communication. Join a free, talk-to-the-experts webinar, presented by the Healthy Social Behaviors Helpline advisors, as they identify the function of biting behavior, and share supportive resources to help young children Register Now for the Impact Summit: PBS North Carolina’s fourth annual Impact Early Childhood Education Summit will be held Saturday, June 7, at Winston-Salem State University’s Albert H. Anderson Conference Center. This full-day conference aims to empower educators, childcare providers, parents and caregivers to lay a strong foundation for young learners. Educators can earn professional credit hours for attending. Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Location: Winston-Salem State University Albert H. Anderson Jr. Conference Center 1545 Reynolds Park Road Winston-Salem, NC 27110 Register now through May 23 - https://www.pbsnc.org/education/impact-summit/ RESOURCES: PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of November 1, 2024. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions concerning today’s visit or any child care requirement, I can be reached at Tina Jones, Child Care Consultant, 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or you may contact licensing supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 96000232 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2025 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 5/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 applicable requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. The visit was completed with you, M. Newton, Administrator. You were notified of the purpose of the visit and were available for consultation at the conclusion of the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued January 11, 2019, earning 6 points in the Education Component, 6 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point based on the program having enhanced policies and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Included in this program are four (4) NC Pre-K classrooms. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored. NC Pre-K monitoring was completed. The current NC Pre-K staff are the same staff as indicated in the NC Pre-K Plan System. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: fall, winter, and spring. Parent conferences are held twice a year. Examples of family involvement opportunities were discussed. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today as well. Children were observed participating in group activities, free play in centers, eating lunch, completing transitions, and completing routines such as handwashing and toileting. Proper hand washing techniques were observed throughout the facility. Lunch consisted of turkey sandwiches, broccoli, mixed fruit, and milk. The teachers supervised and interacted with the children in a positive manner. Four new staff members were hired since your last Annual Compliance visit. Those staff files were monitored today. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on July 17, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed January 16, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed April 4, 2025, and the program was approved for day-time and night care. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 94% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Due to technical issues, a one-page visit summary was reviewed with you, and a copy was left with you. All violations were reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. A computer-generated visit summary will be emailed to you. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was not obtained within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was completed 1/10/2024. The new inspection was completed on 4/4/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival and departure times were not consistently documented throughout the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member T. Shepherd did not successfully complete the required training prior to the expiration of the previous training dated 3/2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member T. Shepherd did not successfully complete the required training prior to the expiration of the previous training dated 3/2025. .1102(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff members, L. Cates and T. Shepherd has not completed the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. L. Cates' hire date was 3/8/2025 and T. Shepherd's hire date was 4/8/2024. .1102(a) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by May 27, 2025, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by your regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov Healthy Social Behaviors: The Basics of Biting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 7:00-8:00 p.m. Webinar link: https://ccrinc.zoom.us/j/3677997738 Meeting ID: 367 799 7738 Children use biting as a form of communication. Join a free, talk-to-the-experts webinar, presented by the Healthy Social Behaviors Helpline advisors, as they identify the function of biting behavior, and share supportive resources to help young children Register Now for the Impact Summit: PBS North Carolina’s fourth annual Impact Early Childhood Education Summit will be held Saturday, June 7, at Winston-Salem State University’s Albert H. Anderson Conference Center. This full-day conference aims to empower educators, childcare providers, parents and caregivers to lay a strong foundation for young learners. Educators can earn professional credit hours for attending. Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Location: Winston-Salem State University Albert H. Anderson Jr. Conference Center 1545 Reynolds Park Road Winston-Salem, NC 27110 Register now through May 23 - https://www.pbsnc.org/education/impact-summit/ RESOURCES: PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of November 1, 2024. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions concerning today’s visit or any child care requirement, I can be reached at Tina Jones, Child Care Consultant, 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or you may contact licensing supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 96000232 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an Annual Compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and Training Worksheets and the Children's Record Worksheet were received during the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued January 11, 2019, earning 6 points in the Education Component, 6 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point based on the program having enhanced policies and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Included in this program are four (4) NC Pre-K classrooms. NC Pre-K requirements were not monitored today. You, M. Newton, administrator, were present and notified of the purpose of the visit. Thirty-nine (39) children were present today. Children were observed participating in group activities, free play in centers, outdoor play, transitions, eating breakfast, and completing routines such as handwashing and toileting. Breakfast consisted of peaches, waffles, and milk. Proper hand washing techniques were observed throughout the facility. The teachers supervised and interacted with the children in a positive manner. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on July 19, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed May 7, 2024, with an “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed January 10, 2024, and the program was approved for day time and night care. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 92% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. Violations documented today could affect your compliance score. The corporation status for Wee Are the World Child Care, Inc. was researched and was found to be not current, but active with the NC Secretary of State prior to today’s visit. We reviewed that the corporation status must be current/active at all times. Please contact the NC Secretary of State to inquire why the status is not current. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Violations documented were reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and a copy of the visit summary was left with you. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. For today, arrival times were not consistently documented in spaces 3, 4, and 6. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not receive a medical exam within 30 days of enrollment. The child was enrolled on 1/8/24 and the medical exam was completed on 5/31/2024. GS110-91(1) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE : Violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by July 31, 2024, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by your regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. RESOURCES: CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS HELPLINE: The Challenging Behaviors Helpline is a free service offered by Child Care Resources Inc. for early childhood educators, in both child care centers and family child care homes in North Carolina to connect with experts in preventing and addressing challenging behaviors in the classroom. We offer three easy ways to connect! 1. A toll-free helpline staffed by Behavior Support Advisors Monday through Friday 9am-6pm at 1-888-600-1685 select Option 1. 2. Submit your questions online any time and choose to receive a call or email in response. Join our free online network on Social Emotional Connections where you can post a message to be answered by a Behavior Support Advisor in the Talk to the Expert group, participate in Q&A sessions, and learn about upcoming webinars. CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA): Child Development Associate® (CDA) coursework now available at NO COST to North Carolina early education professionals! NC early care and learning professionals currently employed by a licensed NC child care facility are eligible for a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Unlimited Quorum courses included with every membership: • Complete your CDA coursework with Teaching Strategies • Over 400 hours of online coursework included • Courses in English and Spanish • Bilingual Help Desk available through Quorum Help Sponsored by the Division of Child Development and Early Education Preschool Development Grant. CDA Assessment Scholarship available through the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® North Carolina Scholarship Program to cover 100% of the CDA book and assessment fee for authorized scholarship recipients. Sign up now to get started on your professional development journey! PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules updated effective January 2024. The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 96000232 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an Annual Compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and Training Worksheets and the Children's Record Worksheet were received during the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued January 11, 2019, earning 6 points in the Education Component, 6 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point based on the program having enhanced policies and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Included in this program are four (4) NC Pre-K classrooms. NC Pre-K requirements were not monitored today. You, M. Newton, administrator, were present and notified of the purpose of the visit. Thirty-nine (39) children were present today. Children were observed participating in group activities, free play in centers, outdoor play, transitions, eating breakfast, and completing routines such as handwashing and toileting. Breakfast consisted of peaches, waffles, and milk. Proper hand washing techniques were observed throughout the facility. The teachers supervised and interacted with the children in a positive manner. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on July 19, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed May 7, 2024, with an “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed January 10, 2024, and the program was approved for day time and night care. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 92% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. Violations documented today could affect your compliance score. The corporation status for Wee Are the World Child Care, Inc. was researched and was found to be not current, but active with the NC Secretary of State prior to today’s visit. We reviewed that the corporation status must be current/active at all times. Please contact the NC Secretary of State to inquire why the status is not current. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Violations documented were reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and a copy of the visit summary was left with you. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. For today, arrival times were not consistently documented in spaces 3, 4, and 6. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not receive a medical exam within 30 days of enrollment. The child was enrolled on 1/8/24 and the medical exam was completed on 5/31/2024. GS110-91(1) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE : Violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by July 31, 2024, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by your regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. RESOURCES: CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS HELPLINE: The Challenging Behaviors Helpline is a free service offered by Child Care Resources Inc. for early childhood educators, in both child care centers and family child care homes in North Carolina to connect with experts in preventing and addressing challenging behaviors in the classroom. We offer three easy ways to connect! 1. A toll-free helpline staffed by Behavior Support Advisors Monday through Friday 9am-6pm at 1-888-600-1685 select Option 1. 2. Submit your questions online any time and choose to receive a call or email in response. Join our free online network on Social Emotional Connections where you can post a message to be answered by a Behavior Support Advisor in the Talk to the Expert group, participate in Q&A sessions, and learn about upcoming webinars. CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA): Child Development Associate® (CDA) coursework now available at NO COST to North Carolina early education professionals! NC early care and learning professionals currently employed by a licensed NC child care facility are eligible for a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Unlimited Quorum courses included with every membership: • Complete your CDA coursework with Teaching Strategies • Over 400 hours of online coursework included • Courses in English and Spanish • Bilingual Help Desk available through Quorum Help Sponsored by the Division of Child Development and Early Education Preschool Development Grant. CDA Assessment Scholarship available through the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® North Carolina Scholarship Program to cover 100% of the CDA book and assessment fee for authorized scholarship recipients. Sign up now to get started on your professional development journey! PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules updated effective January 2024. The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 96000232 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2024 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 4/22/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 for applicable requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. The visit was completed with you, M. Newton, Administrator. You were notified of the purpose of the visit and was available for consultation at the conclusion of the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued January 11, 2019, earning 6 points in the Education Component, 6 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point based on the program having enhanced policies and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Included in this program are four (4) NC Pre-K classrooms. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored. NC Pre-K monitoring was completed. The current NC Pre-K staff are the same staff as indicated in the NC Pre-K Plan System. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: fall, winter, and spring. Parent conferences are held twice a year. Examples of family involvement opportunities were discussed. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today as well. Children were observed participating in group activities, free play in centers, outdoor free play, completing transitions, and completing routines such as handwashing and toileting. Proper hand washing techniques were observed throughout the facility. The teachers supervised and interacted with the children in a positive manner. Two new staff members were hired since your last Annual Compliance visit. Those staff files were monitored today. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on July 19, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 4, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed January 10, 2024, and the program was approved for day-time and night care. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 94% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. A copy of this computer- generated Visit Summary, including all violations, was reviewed with you and a copy was provided to you. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space 1, there are children two years of age enrolled along with children three to four years of age. During free play, a tablet was used to provide music; however, there were also videos played along with the music. .0510(f) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground 4, I observed active fire ant mounds and a hole at the bottom of the fence, causing a protrusion hazard. The hole in the fence could allow animals to enter the playground as well. In space 1 and space 6, staff member’s personal handbags were being stored less than five feet from the floor. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) CONSULTATION AND RULES REVIEW: Violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by May 6, 2024, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by your regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. RULES REVIEW: SAFE ENVIRONMENT- While completing a walk-through of the outdoor environment, I observed active fire ant mounds and a hold at the bottom of the fence, causing a protrusion hazard. The hole in the fence could allow animals to enter the playground as well. In space 1 and space 6, staff member’s personal handbags were being stored less than five feet from the floor. Ms. Newton removed the bags and placed them at least five feet from the floor; correcting this. SCREEN TIME – In space 1, there are children two years of age enrolled along with children three to four years of age. During free play, a tablet was used to provide music; however, there were also videos played along with the music. We reviewed that children less than three years of age must not receive screen time. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: STAR-RATED LICENSE STATUS: During today’s visit, we discussed your program being in Co-Hort 2. We reviewed your Planning/Prep year will begin July 1, 2024, and end June 30, 2025; however, you are not required to complete the Environmental Rating Scale assessment in your planning year. Your Reassessment year will begin July 1, 2025, and will end on June 30, 2026. We reviewed that your last Environmental Rating Scale was completed May 2018. What are preparation year assessments? During the prep year (Year 1), there are many different types of activities programs may decide to engage in related to ongoing quality improvement plans and maintaining or increasing the Star Rated License. One option is to go ahead and complete the ERS assessment process before it is required in Year 2. Programs that have an ERS assessment during the prep year: • Will have a regular in-person observation and interview process and will receive an assessment report(s) afterwards. All typical assessment procedures will be followed by NCRLAP assessors, who will follow any health-related guidance requested by the program. • At the request of the operator, the assessment scores will be applied to a program’s license and program standards points only if this helps maintain or increase a star rating. A program may decide to wait until Year 2 to apply the scores. This will be determined by the program and their consultant, not NCRLAP. • If you choose not to apply the prep year scores, your program can complete the Environment Rating Scale assessment process again the following year for your Star Rated License. There is no fee for these reassessments. I encourage you to contact the Partnership for Children of Wayne County to request a mock assessment to assist in preparing you for your assessment. WORKS/EDUCATION: You will need to ensure your staff’s most updated education is in WORKS. I can only use the information in WORKS when computing the education of your staff. Here is the hyperlink to access the portal to WORKS on our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS LEAD IN WATER, PAINT/ASBESTOS: Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most facilities have completed their initial testing and now it is time for their three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing are being met. PROVIDER ACCESS TO THE BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. Links and additional details will be provided in the next issue of the newsletter provided by the Division. RESOURCES: PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules updated effective January 2024. The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 96000232 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/19/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 7/19/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an Annual Compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and Training Worksheets and the Children's Record Worksheet were emailed prior to the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued January 11, 2019, earning 6 points in the Education Component, 6 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point based on the program having enhanced policies and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Included in this program are four (4) NC Pre-K classrooms. NC Pre-K requirements were not monitored today. You, M. Newton, administrator, were present and notified of the purpose of the visit. Twenty-eight (28) children were present today. Children were observed participating in group activities, free play in centers, outdoor play, transitions, eating breakfast, and completing routines such as handwashing and toileting. Breakfast consisted of sausage, waffles, applesauce, and milk. Proper hand washing techniques were observed throughout the facility. The teachers supervised and interacted with the children in a positive manner. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on July 27, 2022. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 4, 2022, with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was completed December 5, 2022, and the program was approved for day time and night care. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 90% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. Violations documented today could affect your compliance score. The corporation status for Wee Are the World Child Care, Inc. was verified to be current and active with the NC Secretary of State prior to today’s visit. We discussed that the officers of the corporation need to be updated. I requested that you contact me once this change has taken place. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Violations documented were reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and a copy of the visit summary was left with you. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for children enrolled in spaces 1 and 7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In spaces 1, 7, and 9, electrical outlets did not have safety plugs when the electrical outlet was not being used. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep check documentation was completed on July 18, 2023 for all enrolled infants. .0606(g) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not updated to reflect the change of administrator. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two staff members did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three staff members did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by August 2, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: While monitoring staff files, I observed three (3) staff members that did not complete the required Health and Safety trainings within one year of employment. We reviewed the rule and discussed the Health and Safety training record document on the Division’s website. We discussed that the Health and Safety training topics must be included in as part of ongoing training within five years of completing the previous Health and Safety trainings, including the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Ensure the Maltreatment training is completed within 90 days of employment. PROGRAM RECORDS: The following was not in compliance during today’s visit: -Current activity plans were not available in spaces one (1) and space seven (7). The activity plan posted in space one (1) and space seven (7) were not current . As a reminder, activity plans are critical to the structure of the classroom. It assists in the teacher’s day to day routines and ensures the children are receiving developmentally appropriate instruction. We discussed the importance of keeping the activity plan current to also ensure that substitutes and the instructional assistant have a guide to follow in the absence of the teaching staff. -Infant sleep checks were not completed for 7/18/2023 in space four (4). During the observation of the classroom for infants, it was observed that the safe sleep checks for the infants enrolled was not completed on July 18, 2023. We discussed that the safe sleep checks must be maintained for at least one month. -The EPR plan was updated to reflect the change in administrator. We reviewed your EPR plan. While reviewing your EPR plan, it was discovered that the required information has not been updated to reflect all recent changes. We discussed that the EPR plan must be reviewed annually or when the information in the plan changes to ensure that the information is current. Be sure to publish the plan in the portal once the required changes have been made. ELECTRICAL OUTLETS/SAFETY PLUGS: Electrical outlets were observed to not have safety plugs when the outlets were not being utilized in spaces one (1), seven (7), and nine (9). Please ensure all electrical outlets are covered with safety plugs when not being used, to ensure the safety of all children in care. This was corrected during the visit by placing safety plugs in the electrical outlets. GETTING HELP WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS: The Healthy Social Behaviors in Child Care Centers Project (HSB) provides ideas to create a learning environment that can assist in preventing challenging behaviors. They provide free technical assistance, professional development, and they offer a variety of additional resources. For additional information on the Healthy Social Behaviors Project or to view a current listing of scheduled trainings, browse the NC Child Care Resource & Referral Council website. For information about Pyramid Model CEU-level trainings, contact the HSB Education Specialist, Liz Tuttle at etuttle@childcareresourcesinc.org. To obtain a Request for TA Services, contact your local Behavior Specialist or email the Statewide Project Manager, Smokie Brawley, at sbrawley@childcareresourcesinc.org. WORKFORCE: REVISED “In the FIELD” DEGREES: The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE. Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development - Elementary Education, Psychology and Sociology and for School Age - Children and Nature, Outdoor Leadership, and Trauma Informed Social Work in Children. These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. Those passing the exam with a grade of 80% or higher will receive a North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This new certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in a North Carolina early childhood classroom. However, no professional development hours, contact hours or college credit are given for attempting or passing the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. Additionally, this exam does not take place of or is not equivalent to EDU 119. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. You can also complete training modules located in the MOODLE platform, access provider's documents and current child care rules/laws. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE Facility ID: 96000232 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/19/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 7/19/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an Annual Compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and Training Worksheets and the Children's Record Worksheet were emailed prior to the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five Star License, issued January 11, 2019, earning 6 points in the Education Component, 6 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point based on the program having enhanced policies and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Included in this program are four (4) NC Pre-K classrooms. NC Pre-K requirements were not monitored today. You, M. Newton, administrator, were present and notified of the purpose of the visit. Twenty-eight (28) children were present today. Children were observed participating in group activities, free play in centers, outdoor play, transitions, eating breakfast, and completing routines such as handwashing and toileting. Breakfast consisted of sausage, waffles, applesauce, and milk. Proper hand washing techniques were observed throughout the facility. The teachers supervised and interacted with the children in a positive manner. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on July 27, 2022. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 4, 2022, with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was completed December 5, 2022, and the program was approved for day time and night care. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 90% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. Violations documented today could affect your compliance score. The corporation status for Wee Are the World Child Care, Inc. was verified to be current and active with the NC Secretary of State prior to today’s visit. We discussed that the officers of the corporation need to be updated. I requested that you contact me once this change has taken place. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Violations documented were reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and a copy of the visit summary was left with you. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for children enrolled in spaces 1 and 7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In spaces 1, 7, and 9, electrical outlets did not have safety plugs when the electrical outlet was not being used. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep check documentation was completed on July 18, 2023 for all enrolled infants. .0606(g) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not updated to reflect the change of administrator. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two staff members did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three staff members did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by August 2, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: While monitoring staff files, I observed three (3) staff members that did not complete the required Health and Safety trainings within one year of employment. We reviewed the rule and discussed the Health and Safety training record document on the Division’s website. We discussed that the Health and Safety training topics must be included in as part of ongoing training within five years of completing the previous Health and Safety trainings, including the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Ensure the Maltreatment training is completed within 90 days of employment. PROGRAM RECORDS: The following was not in compliance during today’s visit: -Current activity plans were not available in spaces one (1) and space seven (7). The activity plan posted in space one (1) and space seven (7) were not current . As a reminder, activity plans are critical to the structure of the classroom. It assists in the teacher’s day to day routines and ensures the children are receiving developmentally appropriate instruction. We discussed the importance of keeping the activity plan current to also ensure that substitutes and the instructional assistant have a guide to follow in the absence of the teaching staff. -Infant sleep checks were not completed for 7/18/2023 in space four (4). During the observation of the classroom for infants, it was observed that the safe sleep checks for the infants enrolled was not completed on July 18, 2023. We discussed that the safe sleep checks must be maintained for at least one month. -The EPR plan was updated to reflect the change in administrator. We reviewed your EPR plan. While reviewing your EPR plan, it was discovered that the required information has not been updated to reflect all recent changes. We discussed that the EPR plan must be reviewed annually or when the information in the plan changes to ensure that the information is current. Be sure to publish the plan in the portal once the required changes have been made. ELECTRICAL OUTLETS/SAFETY PLUGS: Electrical outlets were observed to not have safety plugs when the outlets were not being utilized in spaces one (1), seven (7), and nine (9). Please ensure all electrical outlets are covered with safety plugs when not being used, to ensure the safety of all children in care. This was corrected during the visit by placing safety plugs in the electrical outlets. GETTING HELP WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS: The Healthy Social Behaviors in Child Care Centers Project (HSB) provides ideas to create a learning environment that can assist in preventing challenging behaviors. They provide free technical assistance, professional development, and they offer a variety of additional resources. For additional information on the Healthy Social Behaviors Project or to view a current listing of scheduled trainings, browse the NC Child Care Resource & Referral Council website. For information about Pyramid Model CEU-level trainings, contact the HSB Education Specialist, Liz Tuttle at etuttle@childcareresourcesinc.org. To obtain a Request for TA Services, contact your local Behavior Specialist or email the Statewide Project Manager, Smokie Brawley, at sbrawley@childcareresourcesinc.org. WORKFORCE: REVISED “In the FIELD” DEGREES: The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE. Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development - Elementary Education, Psychology and Sociology and for School Age - Children and Nature, Outdoor Leadership, and Trauma Informed Social Work in Children. These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. Those passing the exam with a grade of 80% or higher will receive a North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This new certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in a North Carolina early childhood classroom. However, no professional development hours, contact hours or college credit are given for attempting or passing the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. Additionally, this exam does not take place of or is not equivalent to EDU 119. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. You can also complete training modules located in the MOODLE platform, access provider's documents and current child care rules/laws. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. 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