10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOUNG EXPLORERS AT UNITED THERAPEUTICS Facility ID: 32002276 Consultant: SHANNEL HALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2025 Number Present: 66 Completed Date: 8/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during your annual compliance visit. The director, Ms. Madeline Walsh, assisted me during today's visit. This documentation was reviewed with Ms. Walsh, and a copy of the visit summary documentation was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. Upon arrival, you greeted me and welcomed us into your program. Seven (7) classroom was opened today. I conducted a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environment. The children were observed having floor time, resting, having free play, listening to a story in their indoor learning environment. Some of the children were observed exploring their outdoor learning environment while having water play. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program holds a 5-star-rated license issued on 2/2/22. The program received 6 points in Program Standards, 6 points in Staff Education, and 1 quality point through the programmatic option of having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. INSPECTIONS The last fire drill was conducted on 7/21/25. The last playground inspection was conducted on 8/5/25. The last emergency drill was conducted on 8/11/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/17/25. The fire inspection was conducted on 7/19/24. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I did not assess transportation requirements because the program does not transport children. The status of the center's owner, Bright Horizons Children’s Center, LLC, is current and active on the NC Secretary of State website. The following violation was observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A current fire inspection was not available for review during today's visit. The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/19/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) In order to comply with the NC Laws & Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter should be sent to me by August 26, 2025. The letter should address each violation, and explain how and when it has been corrected. Please send the letter to shannel.hall@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today's visit, the program's compliance history was 96%. It will be updated after today's visit, and you will be informed of the new score. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The following items were discussed to help you prevent a reoccurrence of the violations observed during today's visit. I would suggest reaching out to the fire marshal two to three months before your fire inspection expires to inquire about getting an inspection on rotation. ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING The in-service hours were monitored for the annual year August 15, 2024- August 12, 2025. CONSULTATION Some providers are experiencing delays in scheduling their fingerprinting appointments. Criminal record checks can be completed up to six months prior to the expiration date. We are encouraging all staff to begin their renewal process early to avoid lapses in their qualification. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS Health and Safety trainings are now available through Moodle on the DCDEE website. These trainings dare provided free of charge. You should use your NCID username and password to access the Moodle portal. As per Child Care Rule .1103(b) the Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every 5 years. Some of your staff completed the trainings in 2017, they should begin to retake the training. 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. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT If you need information on health-related concerns, please reach out to our new Child Care Health Consultant Ellie Morris. Ms. Morris can be contacted at: morrise@email.unc.edu or by phone at (919) 809-9645. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions or need any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 703-5003 or via email at shannel.hall@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