First Presbyterian DAY School

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 3250526 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/28/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 8/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. After arrival and discussion with the director, the purpose of this visit changed to Rated License assessment. This center operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 4/5/22. The license was re-issued on 10/4/24 to make an abbreviation change to the name of the licensee on the license. CORPORATION STATUS: According to the NC Secretary of State web site, the corporation status of this facility is “current-active”. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 2/11/25. 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. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children having circle time, preparing to go outside, engaged in a variety of indoor activities, and enjoying the outdoor environment. This center has a Durham Pre-K classroom that began the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, 8/25/25. Each classroom had current activity plans posted. This center implements The Creative Curriculum in the Durham Pre-K classroom, and Play Base Learning curriculum in the other four classrooms. 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 also verified that all staff had current Criminal Record Check clearance and current CPR/First Aid training. TRANSPORTATION: This program does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 2/27/25. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/12/25. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 7/30/25. The director stated that a fire drill would be conducted tomorrow for the month of August. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 6/27/25. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 8/1/25. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 4/4/24. The following violation was cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Permission to administer emergency medication to a child in classroom space #5 expired on 7/29/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 9/11/25, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: RATED LICENSE: During today's visit the director stated that the center wanted to be assessed for an updated star-rated license, using Pathway #3. The director completed the request for assessment during the visit. The consultant was given a copy of the center's NAEYC accreditation. CLEAN CLASSROOM FOR CAROLINA KIDS: The director stated that the asbestos abatement process had not been completed during the summer months of 2025, as planned, because the center had been unable to secure a temporary location to operate, while the asbestos work was being completed. During today’s visit I requested that the director reach out to Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids and to put updated information in their online portal for this project. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: I requested that the director monitor the area at the entrance to the fenced-in space, regarding root exposure, to eliminate tripping hazards for young children. MEDICATION: During today’s visit we reviewed the requirements for administering emergency information, including the rule that the permission slip to administer the medication could be written for a timeframe not to exceed six months. MEDICATION STORAGE: I stated that I had reached out to Environmental Health after the 2/11/25 visit. During today’s visit NC Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) was reviewed with the director. Storage options for emergency and non-emergency medications were discussed. 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 .2200 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 3250526 Consultant: CUSARAH RIDDICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-130A Visit Date: 6/17/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 6/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 124 Time In: 08:56 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Michele Miller-Cox, Director, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility . During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Miller- Cox and Mamie Watson, Assistant Director. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On June 10, 2024, a staff member caused injuries to a child when she grabbed the child’s face and left bruises on each side of the face. G.S. 110-91(10) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On October 22, 2024, the Division substantiated child maltreatment occurred. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me at (Cusarah Riddick, Investigations Consultant, 919-208-0546, Cusarah.riddick@dhhs.nc.gov) or (Sheronda Harris, Supervisor, Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov). Thank you for your time. 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 .2200). 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: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 3250526 Consultant: CUSARAH RIDDICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-130A Visit Date: 6/17/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 6/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 124 Time In: 08:56 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Michele Miller-Cox, Director, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility . During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Miller- Cox and Mamie Watson, Assistant Director. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On June 10, 2024, a staff member caused injuries to a child when she grabbed the child’s face and left bruises on each side of the face. G.S. 110-91(10) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On October 22, 2024, the Division substantiated child maltreatment occurred. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me at (Cusarah Riddick, Investigations Consultant, 919-208-0546, Cusarah.riddick@dhhs.nc.gov) or (Sheronda Harris, Supervisor, Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov). Thank you for your time. 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 .2200). 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 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 3250526 Consultant: CUSARAH RIDDICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-130A Visit Date: 6/17/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 6/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 124 Time In: 08:56 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Michele Miller-Cox, Director, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility . During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Miller- Cox and Mamie Watson, Assistant Director. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On June 10, 2024, a staff member caused injuries to a child when she grabbed the child’s face and left bruises on each side of the face. G.S. 110-91(10) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On October 22, 2024, the Division substantiated child maltreatment occurred. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me at (Cusarah Riddick, Investigations Consultant, 919-208-0546, Cusarah.riddick@dhhs.nc.gov) or (Sheronda Harris, Supervisor, Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov). Thank you for your time. 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 .2200). 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