Eastway Elementary Pre-K

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTWAY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 32001870 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/4/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/4/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival I was greeted by the school staff. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements for your Annual Compliance visit to include the Rated License assessment requirements. NC Pre-K requirements were also monitored today. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 9/9/25. This center operates with a five-star license, which was issued 1/15/19. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 95%. During today’s visit all both licensed classrooms (#409, #411) were monitored, along with the designated outdoor environment. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children eating lunch, preparing for naptime, and resting on their cots. The required information was posted on the Parent Information Board to include daily schedule, current activities, current menus and summary of NC Child Care Laws. NC PRE-K MONITORING: NC Pre-K operating hours: 7:15 am to 2:25 pm, Monday through Friday. STAFF/CHILD RATIOS: This center maintains 1/9 staff/child ratios. PROGRAM ATTENDANCE: 16 enrolled; 13 present today. Of the 16 children enrolled, four of the children are NC Pre-K. NURTITION: Posted menus, reflecting that morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack were provided. Lunch consisted of a choice between turkey nachos and bean nachos, with corn, refried beans, sliced apples, and milk. CURRICULUM: This center implements Teaching Strategies Gold. STAFF RECORDS: Staff files were reviewed today. Yearly in-service training hour requirements were tallied during the visit for the timeframe of ___ to today’s visit. The director’s signature on the staff and training worksheet attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information and meet all the requirements. NC PRE-K STAFF: (Admin, LT and T. Qualification) The lead teachers and teachers are registered in the NC PreK plan and in WORKS. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Five children’s records were reviewed today. Four of the five files reviewed today were for NC Pre-K children. INSPECTIONS: The last documented fire drill was conducted by the school principal in April 2026. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 4/14/26. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 5/1/26. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The teacher, who transferred to this location in October 2025 from another Durham Public School, did not have a complete file at this location. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. .3005 (a)(5) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by May 18, 20026, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: STAFF FILES: I explained that the teacher who transferred to this public-school in October 2025 from another Durham Public School needed to obtain some of her information from the previous school for a complete file at this location. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: One of the teachers explained the boundaries of the outside play area for the pre-K children. Technical Assistance was provided on marking the boundaries for visibility and clarity for the children and the ECERS-3 assessors. RATED LICENSE: This facility chose to complete the Rated License assessment process, using Pathway 1. The teaching staff stated that their “window” for the ECERS-3 for the Rated License assessment opened on Monday, 5/11/26. I observed that staff had completed the ECERS-3 training offered through the NC Rated License Assessment Project web site. Good luck on the ECERS-3. 3AGENCY 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. After talking with the teacher in classroom #409 about the visit, I walked to the office to review the visit with the school principal. 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: EASTWAY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 32001870 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced After signing in at the school office and speaking briefly with the school principal, I walked to the two licensed classrooms (409, #411). The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 10/8/24. This facility operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 1/15/19. This facility operates on a “year-round” school schedule. The compliance history for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 95%. OBSERVATIONS: Upon arrival the children in classroom space #409 were preparing for naptime. The children in classroom 411 were eating lunch. Lunch consisted of yogurt, carrot sticks, cheese, muffin, and milk. During today’s visit I monitored the designated Pre-K playground area. The teacher in classroom space #409 stated that the Pre-K children used only a portion of the large fenced-in space. CURRICULUM: Both classrooms implement The Creative Curriculum. Both classrooms had current lesson plans posted. PARENT INFORMATION BOARD: The required information was posted. The staff stated that none of the children recently enrolled had a food allergy and were taking medication. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Five children’s records were reviewed today. STAFF FILES: Staff files were reviewed to include yearly in-service training completed since the 9/10/24 Annual Compliance visit. INSPECTIONS: The last annual fire inspection was conducted on 2/28/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/31/25. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/22/25. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 6/30/25. The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on 9/2/25. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 9/18/24. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. There were two uncovered outlets in classroom space #411. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Of the five children's records reviewed today, one child did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) Violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 9/23/25, stating how the uncorrected violation cited today has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided in the following areas: STAFF/TRAINING WORKSHEETS: Please complete yearly staff/training worksheets completely with accuracy and updated information to include the annual review dated on the Emergency Medical Care Plan/Emergency Preparedness and Response plan. I verified that the review was conducted on 8/20/25 this year, because I was in attendance for a presentation. RATED LICENSE: RATED LICENSE: The Pathways to the Stars transition is beginning. There will be a “rules roll out” module in Moodle soon. I stated that free webinars were offered on the ECERS-3 through the NC Rated License Assessment Project, www.ncrlap.org. I stated that the webinars could be used to meet yearly in-service training hour requirements. 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. Please continue to review the requirements on this tab under QRIS modernization about the new star-rated license requirements and procedures. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTWAY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 32001870 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced After signing in at the school office and speaking briefly with the school principal, I walked to the two licensed classrooms (409, #411). The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 10/8/24. This facility operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 1/15/19. This facility operates on a “year-round” school schedule. The compliance history for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 95%. OBSERVATIONS: Upon arrival the children in classroom space #409 were preparing for naptime. The children in classroom 411 were eating lunch. Lunch consisted of yogurt, carrot sticks, cheese, muffin, and milk. During today’s visit I monitored the designated Pre-K playground area. The teacher in classroom space #409 stated that the Pre-K children used only a portion of the large fenced-in space. CURRICULUM: Both classrooms implement The Creative Curriculum. Both classrooms had current lesson plans posted. PARENT INFORMATION BOARD: The required information was posted. The staff stated that none of the children recently enrolled had a food allergy and were taking medication. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Five children’s records were reviewed today. STAFF FILES: Staff files were reviewed to include yearly in-service training completed since the 9/10/24 Annual Compliance visit. INSPECTIONS: The last annual fire inspection was conducted on 2/28/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/31/25. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/22/25. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 6/30/25. The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on 9/2/25. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 9/18/24. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. There were two uncovered outlets in classroom space #411. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Of the five children's records reviewed today, one child did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) Violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 9/23/25, stating how the uncorrected violation cited today has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided in the following areas: STAFF/TRAINING WORKSHEETS: Please complete yearly staff/training worksheets completely with accuracy and updated information to include the annual review dated on the Emergency Medical Care Plan/Emergency Preparedness and Response plan. I verified that the review was conducted on 8/20/25 this year, because I was in attendance for a presentation. RATED LICENSE: RATED LICENSE: The Pathways to the Stars transition is beginning. There will be a “rules roll out” module in Moodle soon. I stated that free webinars were offered on the ECERS-3 through the NC Rated License Assessment Project, www.ncrlap.org. I stated that the webinars could be used to meet yearly in-service training hour requirements. 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. Please continue to review the requirements on this tab under QRIS modernization about the new star-rated license requirements and procedures. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTWAY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 32001870 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/15/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 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 school administrative staff greeted me. The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. This facility operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 1/15/19. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 10/8/24. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 94%. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. The two licensed Pre-K classrooms at Eastway Elementary School are classrooms #409 and #411. All the children enrolled in each classroom were not NC Pre-k children. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children in classroom space #411 engaged in free play activities and eating lunch. I observed the children in classroom space #409 having naptime. The teachers in classroom space #409 stated that the children laid down for naptime early because they did not like their lunch. Lunch today consisted of a vegetable patty, broccoli, diced pears, and milk. I observed information posted on the parent information board to include current activity plans, menus, and staff/child ratio chart. The teachers stated that none of the children had a food allergy or medication on site. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children’s records were not monitored today. STAFF RECORDS: Staff records were not reviewed today. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 2/28/25. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/11/25. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 3/14/25. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 4/14/25. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 4/7/25. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 9/18/24. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Today's lunch did not meet the requirements. The children did not have a protein or bread. Today their lunch consisted of a vegetable patty, broccoli, diced pears, and milk. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During today's visit the following outdoor safety concerns were observed: (1) water sprayer cords and multiple hoses were on the ground in the garden area, posing tripping hazards for the children. (2) One inground post was broken off about six inches above the ground. The exposed end was splintered and sharp. (3) There were multiple bricks and boards laying randomly on the ground from the gardening boxes and borders. (4) There was broken PVC pipe pieces on the playground. (5) There was discarded chair and a damaged chair behind the storage building on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 4/29/25, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: NUTRITION: Today’s posted menu indicated that the children would be served beef steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, and fruit cobbler. I observed that the menu for tomorrow had been served today. Today, one of the entrée options (chicken dumplings) and bread were not in the lunch containers for the NC Pre-K children. I explained that the children were not given a protein or a grain (bread) to meet the NC Child Care Nutrition requirements. During today’s visit the principal and I talked with the cafeteria manager. She stated that they did not put the items that they knew the NC Pre-K children would not eat on their plates. I explained to the principal that all the nutrition requirements must be offered to the children each day, even if they chose not to eat them. During today’s visit I reviewed the NC Child Care Nutrition requirements for lunch and snack with the teachers in classroom space #411. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: The teachers stated that when the children went outside daily mobile equipment was taken from the locked shed on the playground for a variety of gross motor activities. I reviewed the items on the playground that needed to be addressed for an outdoor safe environment for the children. RATED LICENSE: Please know that the “hold harmless” status for Rated License reassessment has been extended until the new QRIS guidelines are ready for implementation. AGENCY UPDATES: 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

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTWAY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 32001870 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/15/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 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 school administrative staff greeted me. The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. This facility operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 1/15/19. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 10/8/24. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 94%. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. The two licensed Pre-K classrooms at Eastway Elementary School are classrooms #409 and #411. All the children enrolled in each classroom were not NC Pre-k children. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children in classroom space #411 engaged in free play activities and eating lunch. I observed the children in classroom space #409 having naptime. The teachers in classroom space #409 stated that the children laid down for naptime early because they did not like their lunch. Lunch today consisted of a vegetable patty, broccoli, diced pears, and milk. I observed information posted on the parent information board to include current activity plans, menus, and staff/child ratio chart. The teachers stated that none of the children had a food allergy or medication on site. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children’s records were not monitored today. STAFF RECORDS: Staff records were not reviewed today. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 2/28/25. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/11/25. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 3/14/25. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 4/14/25. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 4/7/25. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 9/18/24. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Today's lunch did not meet the requirements. The children did not have a protein or bread. Today their lunch consisted of a vegetable patty, broccoli, diced pears, and milk. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During today's visit the following outdoor safety concerns were observed: (1) water sprayer cords and multiple hoses were on the ground in the garden area, posing tripping hazards for the children. (2) One inground post was broken off about six inches above the ground. The exposed end was splintered and sharp. (3) There were multiple bricks and boards laying randomly on the ground from the gardening boxes and borders. (4) There was broken PVC pipe pieces on the playground. (5) There was discarded chair and a damaged chair behind the storage building on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 4/29/25, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: NUTRITION: Today’s posted menu indicated that the children would be served beef steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, and fruit cobbler. I observed that the menu for tomorrow had been served today. Today, one of the entrée options (chicken dumplings) and bread were not in the lunch containers for the NC Pre-K children. I explained that the children were not given a protein or a grain (bread) to meet the NC Child Care Nutrition requirements. During today’s visit the principal and I talked with the cafeteria manager. She stated that they did not put the items that they knew the NC Pre-K children would not eat on their plates. I explained to the principal that all the nutrition requirements must be offered to the children each day, even if they chose not to eat them. During today’s visit I reviewed the NC Child Care Nutrition requirements for lunch and snack with the teachers in classroom space #411. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: The teachers stated that when the children went outside daily mobile equipment was taken from the locked shed on the playground for a variety of gross motor activities. I reviewed the items on the playground that needed to be addressed for an outdoor safe environment for the children. RATED LICENSE: Please know that the “hold harmless” status for Rated License reassessment has been extended until the new QRIS guidelines are ready for implementation. AGENCY UPDATES: 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

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTWAY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 32001870 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 10/8/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the administrative staff greeted me. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 10/4/23. This school operates on a traditional school schedule. The 2024/2025 school year began for the Pre-K children on 8/29/24 This center operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 1/1519. The compliance history for this program for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 90%. The licensed classrooms (#409 and #411) were monitored today, along with the outdoor environment. All the required information was posted for easy reference by parents. There were 5 children enrolled and present in classroom space #411 with one teacher. There were 4 children enrolled and present in classroom space #409 with two teachers. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children in classroom space #411 eating lunch and preparing for naptime. I observed the children in classroom space #409 resting during naptime. The teacher in classroom space #411 stated that the children ate their lunches daily in their classroom. Lunch today consisted of nacho chip, cheese sauce, black beans, milk, and a pear. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 11/13/23. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/15/24. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 9/28/24. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 10/7/24. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 9/11/24. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Five children’s records were reviewed today. STAFF FILES: Staff files were reviewed during the visit and in-service training hours were tallied for trainings completed since the 9/14/23 Annual Compliance visit. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The gate for the outdoor designated fenced-in space was missing. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1308 Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. One child did not have emergency contact information and names listed on the application, to be used in emergencies when parents could not be reached. .0801(a)(7) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child did not have a signed discipline statement on file. .1804(c) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK: The school administrator was aware that her Criminal Record Check clearance would expire on 10/18/24. She stated that she had started the requalification process. SAFE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: The playground gate was missing. I explained that the gate needed to be replaced immediately. I reviewed the potential risk in not having a gate. On the sanitation inspection, conducted on 7/31/24, the inspector from Durham County Environmental Health documented on the inspection form that the missing gate was a safety hazard. After the principal explained the delays for a permanent solution, a temporary solution was discussed. NC PRE-K CHILDREN: The classroom teachers and the principal were not certain if any of the nine children currently enrolled were NC Pre-K children. I stated that I would monitor NC Pre-K requirements during the next visit. RATED LICENSE: Please know that the “hold harmless” status for Rated License reassessment has been extended until the new QRIS guidelines are ready for implementation. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTWAY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 32001870 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/6/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. The pre-k teacher, Princess Brickhouse, and Tawanna Bulloch assisted me with today’s visit. We conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. I observed the children having group time as their lunch was prepared and later as they ate lunch. Lunch consist of carrots, corn dog, diced peaches and milk. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 5-star rated license issued on 1/15/19. They received 7 points in program standards, 7 points in staff education and one quality point through the educational option of all lead teachers having an AAS degree or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. Full rated license assessments will occur based on the program’s Cohort assignment; your program is in Cohort 2; therefore, your assessment period would begin on or around July 1, 2025. You should begin preparing and planning for your assessment on or around July 1, 2024, if you wish to complete the Environment Rating Scales. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was conducted 10/10/23 with a SUPERIOR classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/6/23. The last documented fire drill was conducted 2/22/24. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 1/8/24. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 3/1/24. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/4/23. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 2/26/24 - 3/1/24. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A menu was posted for the month of February. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are documented, it is expected that you correct all violations immediately. When you send your compliance to me, it is to verify that you have already corrected or addressed the violations from your visit summary. If I do not receive your letter by 3/19/24, and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit will be made to your program to monitor compliance of violations and to obtain the compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. You may email your letter to corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name, facility ID number, each item numbers, and date item was corrected. If you prefer to mail your letter, you may send it to 1781 Indian Camp Road Clayton NC 27520. If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made and additional violations may be added. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 93%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE During today’s visit we discussed that current activity plan should be posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. Best practice would be to post the plan on Friday so that it can be viewed by parents on Monday morning. CONSULTATION During today’s visit, I saw that the grass on your playground is extremely high. Please reach out to your contact person and let them know that it needs to be cut. AGENCY UPDATES You may check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on “What’s New” tab for all updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about today’s visit, I can be reached via email at corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at (919) 606-2388. 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: EASTWAY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 32001870 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/6/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. The pre-k teacher, Princess Brickhouse, and Tawanna Bulloch assisted me with today’s visit. We conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. I observed the children having group time as their lunch was prepared and later as they ate lunch. Lunch consist of carrots, corn dog, diced peaches and milk. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 5-star rated license issued on 1/15/19. They received 7 points in program standards, 7 points in staff education and one quality point through the educational option of all lead teachers having an AAS degree or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. Full rated license assessments will occur based on the program’s Cohort assignment; your program is in Cohort 2; therefore, your assessment period would begin on or around July 1, 2025. You should begin preparing and planning for your assessment on or around July 1, 2024, if you wish to complete the Environment Rating Scales. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was conducted 10/10/23 with a SUPERIOR classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/6/23. The last documented fire drill was conducted 2/22/24. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 1/8/24. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 3/1/24. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/4/23. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 2/26/24 - 3/1/24. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A menu was posted for the month of February. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are documented, it is expected that you correct all violations immediately. When you send your compliance to me, it is to verify that you have already corrected or addressed the violations from your visit summary. If I do not receive your letter by 3/19/24, and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit will be made to your program to monitor compliance of violations and to obtain the compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. You may email your letter to corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name, facility ID number, each item numbers, and date item was corrected. If you prefer to mail your letter, you may send it to 1781 Indian Camp Road Clayton NC 27520. If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made and additional violations may be added. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 93%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE During today’s visit we discussed that current activity plan should be posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. Best practice would be to post the plan on Friday so that it can be viewed by parents on Monday morning. CONSULTATION During today’s visit, I saw that the grass on your playground is extremely high. Please reach out to your contact person and let them know that it needs to be cut. AGENCY UPDATES You may check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on “What’s New” tab for all updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about today’s visit, I can be reached via email at corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at (919) 606-2388. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTWAY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 32001870 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/4/2023 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 10/4/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:45 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 unannounced visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I introduced myself to the office manager and the classroom teachers, they assisted me with today’s visit. I conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. I observed the engaged in center activities, participating in group time, eating lunch, resting on their cots. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 5 star-rated license, issued on 1/15/19. They received 7 points in program standards, 7 points in staff education and 1 quality point through the educational option of all lead teachers having an AAS degree or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was conducted 3/24/23 with a SUPERIOR classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/6/23. The last documented fire drill was conducted 9/28/23. The last documented shelter-in-place or (lockdown drill) was conducted 9/11/23. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 10/2/23. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/18/22. All applicable child care requirements were assessed during today’s visit. The program does not provide transportation or administer medications. Therefore, these requirements were not assessed. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff on-going training was assessed from October 31, 2022 – October 31, 2023. All staff have completed the required number of training hours. Violation was observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Hand sanitizer was stored on a table within reach of children. .0604(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four staff did not have documentation of an annual review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Three children's file did not have a doctor preference listed. .0802(c)(2) 1316 Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. Two children's file did not have the name of a hospital listed. .0802 (c)(4) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The plan was last revised on 12/22/2016. .0607(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. There were no documentation on file for an annually review. .0607(f) The above violations must be corrected immediately. Please email me a signed letter of compliance by 10/18/23. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 96%. The center was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today's visit and violations were cited that could impact the center’s overall Compliance History Score. An updated Compliance History Score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results on the next visit to your center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Emergency medical care information shall be on file for each child. That information shall include: the responsible party's choice of health care professional (doctor ‘s name) and hospital preference. Trained staff are required to review the EPR Plan with staff during orientation and annually. Substitutes and volunteers in ratio and additional caregivers who are present must be informed of the EPR Plan and its location. To access the plan, go to https://rmp.nc.gov › portal. CONSULTATION RATED LICENSE TIMELINE Your planning period begins 7/1/24 and your Assessment period starts 7/1/25. Make sure to update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently to stay updated on rule requirements. The summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and Rules was revised in September 2023. Please make sure you have updated your posting on the parent board. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about today’s visit, I can be reached via email at corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at (919) 606-2388. 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