Early Childhood Learning Center

10A NCAC 09 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: Early Childhood Learning Center Facility ID: 32002350 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/23/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 3/23/2026 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the director greeted me. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 9/30/25. This center operates with a one-star license, which was issued 4/8/25. CORPORATION STATUS: According to the NC Secretary of State web site, the current status of Jewish for Good is “current-active”. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 91%. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children engaged in an art activity, having story time, and enjoying the outdoor environment. I observed the infants napping and having tummy time. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children’s records were not reviewed today. STAFF RECORDS: During today’s visit I reviewed the files for three new staff. I verified that staff have current CPR/First Aid training and IT’S SIDS training. I verified that the art teacher has current Criminal Record Check clearance. TRANSPORTATION: This program does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 7/12/25. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/6/26. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 2/10/26. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 1/21/26. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 2/20/26. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 10/10/24. The director stated that she had not obtained an exemption statement from Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, as discussed during the 9/30/25 visit. The director stated that she would contact Clean Classrooms immediately to obtain the documentation. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). Two children, under the age of 15 months, did not have a current feeding schedule on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One new staff did not have emergency information on file. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Criminal Record Check clearance expired for one teacher on 2/10/26. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two new staff did not have documentation on file that the policy had been reviewed with them. .0608(d)(1-4) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 4/6/26, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK CLEARANCE: I explained to the director that the teacher with expired Criminal Record Check clearance could work for two weeks only without having received updated Criminal Record Check status. REVIEW OF SHAKEN BABY POLICY WITH STAFF: The director stated that the Shaken Baby policy was included in the staff handbook, which she reviewed with all new staff. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: I reminded the director that completion of the Health and Safety trainings would cover the in-service training requirements for the first year of employment. ABCMS PROVIDER PORTAL North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. The provider will have access to see background check status for all employees and add/delete applicants on their roster. Access to the ABCMS Provider Portal is granted by the DCDEE Criminal Record Check Unit after completing the required Moodle training and submitting the signed form available at the conclusion of the training. NC child care providers must obtain access to the ABCMS Provider Portal to meet the requirement to record new employees within five days of hire, in accordance with NC Child Care Rules. The Division no longer recognizes or accepts the Change of Information form. RATED LICENSE: During today’s visit the QRIS rated license assessment process was reviewed with the director upon request. The director stated that she would share the information with the school board. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ often. Click on the “What’s New” tab for new requirements and updates. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. You can also reach out to the licensing supervisor, Holli Hemby, at holli.hemby@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9363. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Early Childhood Learning Center Facility ID: 32002350 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/23/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 3/23/2026 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the director greeted me. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 9/30/25. This center operates with a one-star license, which was issued 4/8/25. CORPORATION STATUS: According to the NC Secretary of State web site, the current status of Jewish for Good is “current-active”. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 91%. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children engaged in an art activity, having story time, and enjoying the outdoor environment. I observed the infants napping and having tummy time. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children’s records were not reviewed today. STAFF RECORDS: During today’s visit I reviewed the files for three new staff. I verified that staff have current CPR/First Aid training and IT’S SIDS training. I verified that the art teacher has current Criminal Record Check clearance. TRANSPORTATION: This program does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 7/12/25. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/6/26. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 2/10/26. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 1/21/26. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 2/20/26. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 10/10/24. The director stated that she had not obtained an exemption statement from Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, as discussed during the 9/30/25 visit. The director stated that she would contact Clean Classrooms immediately to obtain the documentation. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). Two children, under the age of 15 months, did not have a current feeding schedule on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One new staff did not have emergency information on file. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Criminal Record Check clearance expired for one teacher on 2/10/26. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two new staff did not have documentation on file that the policy had been reviewed with them. .0608(d)(1-4) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 4/6/26, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK CLEARANCE: I explained to the director that the teacher with expired Criminal Record Check clearance could work for two weeks only without having received updated Criminal Record Check status. REVIEW OF SHAKEN BABY POLICY WITH STAFF: The director stated that the Shaken Baby policy was included in the staff handbook, which she reviewed with all new staff. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: I reminded the director that completion of the Health and Safety trainings would cover the in-service training requirements for the first year of employment. ABCMS PROVIDER PORTAL North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. The provider will have access to see background check status for all employees and add/delete applicants on their roster. Access to the ABCMS Provider Portal is granted by the DCDEE Criminal Record Check Unit after completing the required Moodle training and submitting the signed form available at the conclusion of the training. NC child care providers must obtain access to the ABCMS Provider Portal to meet the requirement to record new employees within five days of hire, in accordance with NC Child Care Rules. The Division no longer recognizes or accepts the Change of Information form. RATED LICENSE: During today’s visit the QRIS rated license assessment process was reviewed with the director upon request. The director stated that she would share the information with the school board. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ often. Click on the “What’s New” tab for new requirements and updates. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. You can also reach out to the licensing supervisor, Holli Hemby, at holli.hemby@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9363. 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: Early Childhood Learning Center Facility ID: 32002350 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/23/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 3/23/2026 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the director greeted me. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 9/30/25. This center operates with a one-star license, which was issued 4/8/25. CORPORATION STATUS: According to the NC Secretary of State web site, the current status of Jewish for Good is “current-active”. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 91%. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children engaged in an art activity, having story time, and enjoying the outdoor environment. I observed the infants napping and having tummy time. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children’s records were not reviewed today. STAFF RECORDS: During today’s visit I reviewed the files for three new staff. I verified that staff have current CPR/First Aid training and IT’S SIDS training. I verified that the art teacher has current Criminal Record Check clearance. TRANSPORTATION: This program does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 7/12/25. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/6/26. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 2/10/26. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 1/21/26. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 2/20/26. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 10/10/24. The director stated that she had not obtained an exemption statement from Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, as discussed during the 9/30/25 visit. The director stated that she would contact Clean Classrooms immediately to obtain the documentation. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). Two children, under the age of 15 months, did not have a current feeding schedule on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One new staff did not have emergency information on file. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Criminal Record Check clearance expired for one teacher on 2/10/26. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two new staff did not have documentation on file that the policy had been reviewed with them. .0608(d)(1-4) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 4/6/26, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK CLEARANCE: I explained to the director that the teacher with expired Criminal Record Check clearance could work for two weeks only without having received updated Criminal Record Check status. REVIEW OF SHAKEN BABY POLICY WITH STAFF: The director stated that the Shaken Baby policy was included in the staff handbook, which she reviewed with all new staff. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: I reminded the director that completion of the Health and Safety trainings would cover the in-service training requirements for the first year of employment. ABCMS PROVIDER PORTAL North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. The provider will have access to see background check status for all employees and add/delete applicants on their roster. Access to the ABCMS Provider Portal is granted by the DCDEE Criminal Record Check Unit after completing the required Moodle training and submitting the signed form available at the conclusion of the training. NC child care providers must obtain access to the ABCMS Provider Portal to meet the requirement to record new employees within five days of hire, in accordance with NC Child Care Rules. The Division no longer recognizes or accepts the Change of Information form. RATED LICENSE: During today’s visit the QRIS rated license assessment process was reviewed with the director upon request. The director stated that she would share the information with the school board. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ often. Click on the “What’s New” tab for new requirements and updates. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. You can also reach out to the licensing supervisor, Holli Hemby, at holli.hemby@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9363. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Early Childhood Learning Center Facility ID: 32002350 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/30/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 9/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your Annual Compliance visit. This center operates with a one-star license, which was issued on 4/8/25. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 94%. CORPORATION STATUS: According to the information on the NC Secretary of State web site, the status of Jewish for Good was “current-active”. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. OBSERVATIONS: I visited each classroom and observed the infants having tummy time and drinking bottles of milk. Three infants were seated and holding their own bottles. Two infants were being held by teachers for their feeding. I observed the younger toddlers having circle time. I observed the older toddlers returning from a field trip to the adjacent building. Each classroom had a daily schedule and current activity plans posted. The director stated that the revised schedule in the infant classroom (classroom space #3) was working well. Feeding schedules were posted. Safe sleep monitoring charts were being completed. Bottles were labeled and dated. The temperature in each refrigerator was adequate. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Eight children’s records were reviewed today. STAFF RECORDS: During today’s visit I reviewed the staff files to include the completion of required Health and Safety training. TRANSPORTATION: This program does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 7/12/25. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/30/25. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 9/9/25. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 9/4/25. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 9/19/25. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 10/10/24. The center has reached out to Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids to obtain an exemption statement, regarding lead-based paint and asbestos, since the building was built in 2023. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. (1) One child had Tylenol at the center, which was to have been administered for the timeframe of 7/24 - 7/25/25. (2) One child had Acetaminophen to be administered on 8/25/25. (3) One child had Acetaminophen at the center with no paperwork to administer. (4) One child had a form to administer medication, but there were no dates on the form. .0803(12) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Three staff did not have emergency information on file. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. It could not be determined today that one of the administrators had Criminal Record Check clearance. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two staff did not have documentation of new staff orientation on file. .1101(a) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. All the children at this center bring all their food from home. The children needed a signed opted-out form on file. .0901(d) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. (1) Three staff did not have a medical assessment on file. (2) Three staff did not have viable negative TB test results on file. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One teacher, who began employment on 10/7/24, had not completed the training. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Of the eight children's files reviewed today, four files did not contain the signed policy. .0608(b)(1-6) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 10/13/25, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK: I explained that the administrative could not be present in the building until she obtained Criminal Record Check clearance. ADMINISTERING MEDICATION: I discussed the importance of providing all requested information on the medication permission form to include the name of the medication and the date the medication was brought to the center to administer. IT’S SIDS: I explained that staff, who work with infant age children must complete the 2-hour IT’S SIDS training. The one-hour training offered through Moodle was not enough. NEW STAFF ORIENTATION: New staff orientation must be completed within a six-week timeframe after employment with a few topics to be covered during the first two weeks of employment. Providing all 16 hours of orientation required in one day is not realistic. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: I reminded the director that one staff person needed to complete the Health and Safety trainings by 10/7/25. EDUCATION STATUS: I explained that education information needed to be put on file to determine the number of in-service training hours staff would need to complete for the 2026 Annual Compliance visit. During today’s visit I talked about registering in the WORKS database for education evaluation. ANNUAL EVALUATIONS/STAFF DEVELOPMENT PLANS: As of 10/7/25, the center will have been in operation for one year. I explained that it was time for staff to receive an annual evaluation and complete a staff development plan for their second year of employment. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ often. Click on the “What’s New” tab for new requirements and updates. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Early Childhood Learning Center Facility ID: 32002350 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0625-082L Visit Date: 6/19/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 6/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the director greeted me. The purpose of today’s visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements related to an anonymous report received by the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education regarding child care concerns at this center. After discussing the purpose of the visit, I visited each classroom. Classroom space #4 was closed for the summer months. This program operates with a one-star license, which was issued on April 8, 2025. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children engaged in a variety of free play activities. I observed the infants having tummy time. I observed two groups of toddlers going on a buddy ride around the campus. I observed that the doors to the adjourning kitchens were locked today. I monitored the temperature in each refrigerator. I monitored the emergency medication for two children in classroom space #6. I did not observe any issues with the outdoor fenced-in space. I observed that the child care license and sanitation report were posted in the reception area. ALLEGATION #1: The reporter was concerned about the center maintaining adequate staff/child ratios. As a one-star facility, this center is required to maintain the minimum staff/child ratios. During today’s visit each classroom was maintaining correct staff/child ratios. The staff/child ratio chart was posted in each classroom. The director stated that the center always maintained the correct staff/child ratios. The director was aware of the ratios that the center must maintain throughout the operating day. Based on my observations and discussion with the director today, I determined that the concern of inadequate staff/child ratios was UNSUBSTANTIATED. ALLEGATION #2: During today’s visit I observed one cell phone in classroom space #6. I did not observe any staff using their cell phone during today’s visit. All the children were being visually supervised during today’s visit. The director stated that the staff use their cell phones throughout the day to record information on the Bright Wheel apt, to text parents, to respond to texts from parents, and to post pictures of the children. During today’s visit we discussed how individuals observing while in the center would not know if the phone was being used for business or for personal use. The director stated that she had discussed cell phone use with the staff several times. The director stated that the proper use of cell phones had been covered in several school newsletters. However, the newsletters were for the staff of the entire elementary school and the details varied, based on the age group of children. The operational policies for this center had been approved by the lead consultant prior to licensure. A cell policy was not included in the parent handbook or the personnel manual. During today’s visit I suggested that the center implement a cell phone policy for their parent handbook and personnel manual. Based on my observations and discussion with the director today, I determined that the concern of inadequate supervision was UNSUBSTANTIATED. ALLEGATION #3: The reporter was concerned about unsafe diapering procedures. During today’s visit I observed the complete diapering procedure of a toddler in classroom space #6. The teacher followed all the steps correctly and talked with the toddler throughout the diapering process. The director stated that safe procedures were paramount at this center. She stated that if a staff person was observed stepping away from the diaper changing table, while a child was on the table, or any other unsafe practice, the staff person would be immediately dismissed. Based on my observations and discussion with the director today, I determined that the concern of unsafe diapering procedures was UNSUBSTANTIATED. During today’s visit no violations were cited, based on the substantiated concerns in the report. Four violations of child care requirements were cited today, based on observations made by the consultant. Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was conducted in January 2025. .0605(q) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The staff person, who began employment on 4/22/25 did not have emergency information on file. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. None of the staff had staff orientation on file. .1101(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The staff person, who began employment on 4/22/25, did not have Criminal Record Check clearance on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 7/3/25, explaining how each violation has been corrected. Compliance History: The compliance history for this facility for the previous eighteen-month time frame was 96%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TODAY: SANITATION: During today’s visit I informed the director that a letter of intent to take Administrative Action against this facility, based on two consecutive “Disapproved” sanitation inspections had been mailed to the center from DCDEE. The inspections had been conducted by Durham County Environmental Health on 5/21/25 and 6/13/25. A copy of the letter of intent was given to the director today. I explained that the best way to negate the intended Action was to obtain a superior sanitation inspection within the next 15 days. As Technical Assistance, I reviewed the demerits cited on the 5/21/25 and 6/13/25 inspections. Regarding the demerit around water temperature, the director stated that plumbers had visited the center and adjusted the temperature at each sink. However, the temperatures would not stay adjusted. Since the director stated that the unlicensed preschool building with a similar set-up did not have water temperature issues, I suggested that perhaps the plumber could compare the water line set-up for the two buildings to determine what change/addition was needed to create stability in the water temperature for this building. Regarding the demerit of locked spaces where hazardous items were stored, the director stated that the sanitation inspector had suggested gravity locks on the doors for a temporary solution. During today’s visit I observed that the gravity locks had been purchased. The director stated that the facility director planned to install the locks as soon as he returned to work from having COVID. CELL PHONE POLICY: During today’s visit Technical Assistance was provided by suggesting the following: • I discussed the value of having a cell phone policy in the parent handbook and personnel manual, even though it is not required. • The cell phone policy should be for this licensed program exclusively. • I suggested that text message responses to parents be limited to naptime, unless it was an emergency. • Information could be put in the Bright Wheel app at the end of the day. Documentation of the information on paper is fine. • I suggested that both classroom teachers not use their cell phones at the same time to maintain constant, visual supervision of the children. CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK: During today’s visit I verified that the staff person who began employment on 4/22/25 had current Criminal Record Check clearance. I explained that the clearance letter needed to be on file. NEW STAFF ORIENTATION: During today’s visit I observed that the two new staff did not have new staff orientation. The director stated that none of the staff had new staff orientation on file. She stated that she had covered the information with staff, but she did not know there was a form for the orientation. The director printed a copy of the new staff orientation form during today’s visit. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any assistance to you with Early Childhood Learning Center. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. Toni S. Fuller Child Care Consultant If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: Early Childhood Learning Center Facility ID: 32002350 Consultant: ANGELA ALGER-WALKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's announced visit has been to conduct the second temporary time period visit. The temporary time period license was issued on 10/7/24 and expires on 4/7/25. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, Suzanne Roudebush. She toured me through the center. We discussed the monitoring items for today's visit. We observed the center playgrounds and conducted observation of the five classrooms open for children during today's visit. We concluded the visit by meeting to review this report and resource materials. The infants and toddlers were observed washing their hands, being held for bottle feedings, freely playing with the available toys, playing in the multi-purpose room, and eating lunch. Preschool-aged children were observed painting in the art room. The Children’s Records form was completed during this visit. The Staff Training Worksheets were not completed prior to this visit and could not be completed during the visit due to a lack of organized bookkeeping practices. Forty -five children were present during this visit. The center had the following items posted/located in a prominent place in the center for parents and available for me to review: --the center's license --a Safe Arrival and Departure Procedure --Summary of the NC Child Care Law posted -- Sanitation Placard The recent fire drill was completed on 12/12/24. The recent outdoor inspection was completed on 12/13/24. There first emergency drill was conducted on 11/22/24. The sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/18/24. The facility received a superior rating with 5 demerits. The director completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response training previously and the Emergency Plan was completed and reviewed with all staff either on 8/19/24 or on their first date of employment. The center does not provide transportation or school-age care; thus, those requirements were not monitored during this visit. The following violations were observed during this visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. The linens were stored on the cots in three classrooms and were touching other children's sheets while being stored. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Nine tubes of diaper cream and 2 tubes of sunscreen were present for eleven different children and none of those items had a completed and signed permission slip on file during this visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review during this visit due to a lack of organized recordkeeping practices. A technical assistance visit regarding recordkeeping was conducted on 11/5/24. G.S. 110-91( 9) The violations documented during today's assessment were reviewed with the operator and must be corrected IMMEDIATELY. Evidence of correction and the completed Staff Training Worksheets must be sent to me no later than 1/22/25. Compliance verification must be a dated and signed letter that includes statements addressing how and when the violations were corrected. Please include the facility's name and ID number on the letter of compliance. The letter may be emailed to angela.algerwalker@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Once the corrective action letter and Staff Training Worksheets are received, a follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor staff records. COMPLIANCE HISTORY When you receive your Child Care License from the State of NC, you are agreeing to comply at all times with the Law, Rules and Requirements pertaining to and governing Child Care in NC. It is your responsibility to read, learn, and maintain all Child Care Requirements that apply to your licensed facility. It is also your responsibility to ask Division staff questions for clarification of requirements you do not understand and to monitor your staff to ensure that all requirements are maintained at all times. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION The following items were discussed prior to today' visit. 1) Please refer to the Staff and Training Worksheets to continue to keep all staff members current with their upcoming due dates for CPR/First Aid training, ITS-SIDS training, child maltreatment training, and health and safety training requirements. 2) Please refer to the What’s New Section of the DCDEE website for the new rules and other updates. 3) Staff Records – Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. Prior to employment documentation of a completed medical report and a negative tb test result or screening must be provided to you. Utilizing the staff file checklist attached to your files will help you to meet and maintain compliance when hiring staff. 4) Medication: Prescription or non-prescription medication (over-the-counter [OTC]) ordered by the prescribing health professional for a specific child with written permission of the parent/guardian. Written orders from the prescribing health professional should specify medical need, medication, dosage, and length of time to give medication. Labeled medications brought to the child care facility by the parent/guardian in the original container (with a label that includes the child’s name, date filled, prescribing clinician’s name, pharmacy name and phone number, dosage/instructions, and relevant warnings). All medication must include an authorization form signed and dated by the parent giving permission to administer the medication. Periodically, conduct a review of all medications and medication authorization forms to ensure that they are current and contain the required information for compliance. RATED LICENSE APPLICATION INFORMATION Once you have achieved a full six (6) months of operation, your program will be eligible for a Voluntary Enhanced Rated License. The award of this Rated License will occur at the end of the 6-month Temporary License Time Period. The center has chosen to earn a one star rated license at the end of the temporary time period. RESOURCES Be sure to visit the following website for helpful information, trainings, and materials 1. www.ncchildcare.dhhs.gov DCDEE’s website for WORKS, Moodle, Criminal Background Checks, provider updates, forms, and information. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions or need further assistance, I can be reached via email at angela.algerwalker@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Early Childhood Learning Center Facility ID: 32002350 Consultant: ANGELA ALGER-WALKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's announced visit has been to conduct the second temporary time period visit. The temporary time period license was issued on 10/7/24 and expires on 4/7/25. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, Suzanne Roudebush. She toured me through the center. We discussed the monitoring items for today's visit. We observed the center playgrounds and conducted observation of the five classrooms open for children during today's visit. We concluded the visit by meeting to review this report and resource materials. The infants and toddlers were observed washing their hands, being held for bottle feedings, freely playing with the available toys, playing in the multi-purpose room, and eating lunch. Preschool-aged children were observed painting in the art room. The Children’s Records form was completed during this visit. The Staff Training Worksheets were not completed prior to this visit and could not be completed during the visit due to a lack of organized bookkeeping practices. Forty -five children were present during this visit. The center had the following items posted/located in a prominent place in the center for parents and available for me to review: --the center's license --a Safe Arrival and Departure Procedure --Summary of the NC Child Care Law posted -- Sanitation Placard The recent fire drill was completed on 12/12/24. The recent outdoor inspection was completed on 12/13/24. There first emergency drill was conducted on 11/22/24. The sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/18/24. The facility received a superior rating with 5 demerits. The director completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response training previously and the Emergency Plan was completed and reviewed with all staff either on 8/19/24 or on their first date of employment. The center does not provide transportation or school-age care; thus, those requirements were not monitored during this visit. The following violations were observed during this visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. The linens were stored on the cots in three classrooms and were touching other children's sheets while being stored. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Nine tubes of diaper cream and 2 tubes of sunscreen were present for eleven different children and none of those items had a completed and signed permission slip on file during this visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review during this visit due to a lack of organized recordkeeping practices. A technical assistance visit regarding recordkeeping was conducted on 11/5/24. G.S. 110-91( 9) The violations documented during today's assessment were reviewed with the operator and must be corrected IMMEDIATELY. Evidence of correction and the completed Staff Training Worksheets must be sent to me no later than 1/22/25. Compliance verification must be a dated and signed letter that includes statements addressing how and when the violations were corrected. Please include the facility's name and ID number on the letter of compliance. The letter may be emailed to angela.algerwalker@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Once the corrective action letter and Staff Training Worksheets are received, a follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor staff records. COMPLIANCE HISTORY When you receive your Child Care License from the State of NC, you are agreeing to comply at all times with the Law, Rules and Requirements pertaining to and governing Child Care in NC. It is your responsibility to read, learn, and maintain all Child Care Requirements that apply to your licensed facility. It is also your responsibility to ask Division staff questions for clarification of requirements you do not understand and to monitor your staff to ensure that all requirements are maintained at all times. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION The following items were discussed prior to today' visit. 1) Please refer to the Staff and Training Worksheets to continue to keep all staff members current with their upcoming due dates for CPR/First Aid training, ITS-SIDS training, child maltreatment training, and health and safety training requirements. 2) Please refer to the What’s New Section of the DCDEE website for the new rules and other updates. 3) Staff Records – Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. Prior to employment documentation of a completed medical report and a negative tb test result or screening must be provided to you. Utilizing the staff file checklist attached to your files will help you to meet and maintain compliance when hiring staff. 4) Medication: Prescription or non-prescription medication (over-the-counter [OTC]) ordered by the prescribing health professional for a specific child with written permission of the parent/guardian. Written orders from the prescribing health professional should specify medical need, medication, dosage, and length of time to give medication. Labeled medications brought to the child care facility by the parent/guardian in the original container (with a label that includes the child’s name, date filled, prescribing clinician’s name, pharmacy name and phone number, dosage/instructions, and relevant warnings). All medication must include an authorization form signed and dated by the parent giving permission to administer the medication. Periodically, conduct a review of all medications and medication authorization forms to ensure that they are current and contain the required information for compliance. RATED LICENSE APPLICATION INFORMATION Once you have achieved a full six (6) months of operation, your program will be eligible for a Voluntary Enhanced Rated License. The award of this Rated License will occur at the end of the 6-month Temporary License Time Period. The center has chosen to earn a one star rated license at the end of the temporary time period. RESOURCES Be sure to visit the following website for helpful information, trainings, and materials 1. www.ncchildcare.dhhs.gov DCDEE’s website for WORKS, Moodle, Criminal Background Checks, provider updates, forms, and information. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions or need further assistance, I can be reached via email at angela.algerwalker@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times