Albemarle Preschool AND Child Care Center

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALBEMARLE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7055038 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 12/4/24. M. Light, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 6/1/19, earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years EC work experience; Uses an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed on 7/31/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Lead in Water results indicated the facility is within the allowable levels. Asbestos results also indicated no issues. Lead-based paint results indicate the facility is pending mitigation. Contact Information - We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. The information was current. Contact your consultant anytime you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. Corporation Status: The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/12/25 and Albemarle Educational Foundation, Inc. was listed as current- active. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Children were resting on linen covered mats while music played softly in the background. Staff walked around the space visually checking the children. There continues to be a fenced playground space located at the rear of the facility. Rated License Discussion - You indicated you are leaning towards meeting requirements for Pathway 2- Classroom and Instructional Quality. I emailed the application to you and discussed all items must be met within pathway for the star level you wish to meet. You indicated you will review the documents and plan to submit the required information before December 2026. Compliance History: The compliance history for your facility prior to today’s visit was 89%. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation documented may impact the compliance history score. You corrected it during the visit. 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. One open outlet was observed in the hallway bathroom used by the boys in space 3. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) * Technical Assistance - Electrical Outlets- Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. One open outlet was observed in the hallway bathroom used by the boys in space 3. Tamper-resistant electrical outlets or securely attached safety covers prevent children from placing fingers or sticking objects into exposed electrical outlets and reduce the risk of electrical shock, electrical burns, and potential fires. Annual Licensing Fees - The Division of Child Development and Early Education assesses an Annual License Fee to active child care providers in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 110-90(1a). This fee applies to the current calendar year (January - December 2025). Payments must be submitted online only no later than December 23, 2025. NCID - Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALBEMARLE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7055038 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 12/4/24. M. Light, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 6/1/19, earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years EC work experience; Uses an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The sanitation inspection was completed on 7/31/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Lead in Water results indicated the facility is within the allowable levels. Asbestos results also indicated no issues. Lead-based paint results indicate the facility is pending mitigation. Contact Information - We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. The information was current. Contact your consultant anytime you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. Corporation Status: The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/12/25 and Albemarle Educational Foundation, Inc. was listed as current- active. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Children were resting on linen covered mats while music played softly in the background. Staff walked around the space visually checking the children. There continues to be a fenced playground space located at the rear of the facility. Rated License Discussion - You indicated you are leaning towards meeting requirements for Pathway 2- Classroom and Instructional Quality. I emailed the application to you and discussed all items must be met within pathway for the star level you wish to meet. You indicated you will review the documents and plan to submit the required information before December 2026. Compliance History: The compliance history for your facility prior to today’s visit was 89%. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation documented may impact the compliance history score. You corrected it during the visit. 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. One open outlet was observed in the hallway bathroom used by the boys in space 3. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) * Technical Assistance - Electrical Outlets- Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. One open outlet was observed in the hallway bathroom used by the boys in space 3. Tamper-resistant electrical outlets or securely attached safety covers prevent children from placing fingers or sticking objects into exposed electrical outlets and reduce the risk of electrical shock, electrical burns, and potential fires. Annual Licensing Fees - The Division of Child Development and Early Education assesses an Annual License Fee to active child care providers in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 110-90(1a). This fee applies to the current calendar year (January - December 2025). Payments must be submitted online only no later than December 23, 2025. NCID - Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: ALBEMARLE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7055038 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 5/21/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. M. Light, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 6/1/19, earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years EC work experience; Uses an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 92 % as of 5/19/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/19/25 and Albemarle Educational Foundation, Inc. was listed as current- active. A walk-through of the facility was completed, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The children did not play outside today due to thunder storms. After lunch, the children went to the gym to practice for graduation. Files for new staff were reviewed. Lunch was observed and consisted of cheese pizza, corn, oranges, and milk. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground there was a hole, 7 inches deep, next to the top of the mound slide. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation cited was corrected during the visit, therefore you are not required to submit a compliance verification letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance: Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. On the playground there was a hole, 7 inches deep, next to the top of the mound slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. This is a repeat violation. Because the dirt continues to erode in this spot, technical assistance was provided that filling the hole with mulch might be more stable than dirt. The hole was filled with mulch during the visit. Per our discussion, a playground inspection was completed on 5/16/25 but the hole was not documented. You stated that you saw the hole and had made a request to have it repaired on the same day and therefore did not record it on the form. Technical assistance was given to document all findings and how they were corrected on the form. This provides a record of the required maintenance of the playground. Reminder: Board Chairman – A new board chairman has been put into place. Because the corporation owns the license, the chairman must hold a current criminal background check. The new person is listed in the ABCMS system as having an expired qualifying letter and must reapply for a new background check. The current principal is listed as the representative of the owner and has a current letter on file. Technical assistance was provided concerning any change to the corporation, such as the name of the corporation, or any other changes, must be reported to the consultant 30 days before the change is made. Additional Information: NCID Password Change – In the Raise NC email blast sent out on 2/21/25, announced changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from 8 to 14 characters. The change will apply to all providers. NCID passwords must be updated on a regular basis to keep them active. The next time you update your current password; you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 5/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Water: Complete Lead Based Paint: Complete with no lead discovered Asbestos: Waiting on results At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALBEMARLE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7055038 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 5/21/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. M. Light, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 6/1/19, earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years EC work experience; Uses an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 92 % as of 5/19/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/19/25 and Albemarle Educational Foundation, Inc. was listed as current- active. A walk-through of the facility was completed, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The children did not play outside today due to thunder storms. After lunch, the children went to the gym to practice for graduation. Files for new staff were reviewed. Lunch was observed and consisted of cheese pizza, corn, oranges, and milk. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground there was a hole, 7 inches deep, next to the top of the mound slide. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation cited was corrected during the visit, therefore you are not required to submit a compliance verification letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance: Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. On the playground there was a hole, 7 inches deep, next to the top of the mound slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. This is a repeat violation. Because the dirt continues to erode in this spot, technical assistance was provided that filling the hole with mulch might be more stable than dirt. The hole was filled with mulch during the visit. Per our discussion, a playground inspection was completed on 5/16/25 but the hole was not documented. You stated that you saw the hole and had made a request to have it repaired on the same day and therefore did not record it on the form. Technical assistance was given to document all findings and how they were corrected on the form. This provides a record of the required maintenance of the playground. Reminder: Board Chairman – A new board chairman has been put into place. Because the corporation owns the license, the chairman must hold a current criminal background check. The new person is listed in the ABCMS system as having an expired qualifying letter and must reapply for a new background check. The current principal is listed as the representative of the owner and has a current letter on file. Technical assistance was provided concerning any change to the corporation, such as the name of the corporation, or any other changes, must be reported to the consultant 30 days before the change is made. Additional Information: NCID Password Change – In the Raise NC email blast sent out on 2/21/25, announced changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from 8 to 14 characters. The change will apply to all providers. NCID passwords must be updated on a regular basis to keep them active. The next time you update your current password; you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 5/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Water: Complete Lead Based Paint: Complete with no lead discovered Asbestos: Waiting on results At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: ALBEMARLE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7055038 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2024 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 12/4/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. M. Light, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 6/1/19 earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/12/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/4/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/30/26. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% as of 12/2/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, transitions and personal care routines. Breakfast was observed and consisted of Kix cereal, a whole banana, and milk. Hands were washed as required. The library lady came today to read stories to the children. The children later transitioned to the fenced playground. A new building is being constructed next to the sidewalk the children use to go to the playground. The construction site was separated from the sidewalk by a 4 foot temporary fence. Corporation Status: This facility is currently owned by Albemarle Educational Foundation, Inc. According to the NC Secretary of State's website, this corporation is current and active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Potato chips were served as the vegetable component of the lunch served to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A container of disinfectant wipes was located less than 5 feet above the floor and not in locked storage on the windowsill in the bathroom used by the children in space 1. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. .0802(g)(1-6) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground, there was a 7 inch deep and 6 inch wide hole next to the top of the hill slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/18/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Fire Inspection - Each operator must schedule a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. A courtesy call or email should be conducted to the Inspector a couple of months before the next inspection is due. This helps to ensure it is completed within the required time frame. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. A vegetable was missing from lunch the lunch served to the children. Lunch consisted of a prepackaged peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread, pineapple tidbits, potato chips, and milk. Potato chips are not an approved vegetable for child care children. You must review the meal selection for the month with your cafeteria staff and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in the kitchen to serve as a reference for the cafeteria staff. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are in good repair and ready for use by the children. On the playground there was a hole, 7 inches deep, next to the top of the slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. The hole was filled with packed dirt during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. Incident Reports - The report must include all required information. Each line of information is important to ensure transparency with the parent and to clearly document how you responded to the incident. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. How to complete the form and why each piece of information is important must be reviewed with your staff. Materials in Good Repair - All items used by the children must be kept clean and in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. This must be repaired or removed from the classroom. Staff should monitor their classrooms each day and remove any items that are in poor repair. Reminders: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Each year, when you review your Emergency Preparedness and Response plan, you must log into the Risk Management Portal and record any changes and the date you completed the review on the form in the system. You must hit “Publish” when completed and print the new information, cover sheet, and the review page to document the review. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – New staff must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once they have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Additional Information: ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have completed the water testing and are in process with completing the asbestos and lead based paint testing. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: ALBEMARLE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7055038 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2024 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 12/4/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. M. Light, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 6/1/19 earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/12/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/4/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/30/26. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% as of 12/2/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, transitions and personal care routines. Breakfast was observed and consisted of Kix cereal, a whole banana, and milk. Hands were washed as required. The library lady came today to read stories to the children. The children later transitioned to the fenced playground. A new building is being constructed next to the sidewalk the children use to go to the playground. The construction site was separated from the sidewalk by a 4 foot temporary fence. Corporation Status: This facility is currently owned by Albemarle Educational Foundation, Inc. According to the NC Secretary of State's website, this corporation is current and active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Potato chips were served as the vegetable component of the lunch served to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A container of disinfectant wipes was located less than 5 feet above the floor and not in locked storage on the windowsill in the bathroom used by the children in space 1. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. .0802(g)(1-6) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground, there was a 7 inch deep and 6 inch wide hole next to the top of the hill slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/18/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Fire Inspection - Each operator must schedule a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. A courtesy call or email should be conducted to the Inspector a couple of months before the next inspection is due. This helps to ensure it is completed within the required time frame. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. A vegetable was missing from lunch the lunch served to the children. Lunch consisted of a prepackaged peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread, pineapple tidbits, potato chips, and milk. Potato chips are not an approved vegetable for child care children. You must review the meal selection for the month with your cafeteria staff and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in the kitchen to serve as a reference for the cafeteria staff. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are in good repair and ready for use by the children. On the playground there was a hole, 7 inches deep, next to the top of the slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. The hole was filled with packed dirt during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. Incident Reports - The report must include all required information. Each line of information is important to ensure transparency with the parent and to clearly document how you responded to the incident. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. How to complete the form and why each piece of information is important must be reviewed with your staff. Materials in Good Repair - All items used by the children must be kept clean and in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. This must be repaired or removed from the classroom. Staff should monitor their classrooms each day and remove any items that are in poor repair. Reminders: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Each year, when you review your Emergency Preparedness and Response plan, you must log into the Risk Management Portal and record any changes and the date you completed the review on the form in the system. You must hit “Publish” when completed and print the new information, cover sheet, and the review page to document the review. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – New staff must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once they have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Additional Information: ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have completed the water testing and are in process with completing the asbestos and lead based paint testing. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALBEMARLE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7055038 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2024 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 12/4/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. M. Light, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 6/1/19 earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/12/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/4/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/30/26. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% as of 12/2/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, transitions and personal care routines. Breakfast was observed and consisted of Kix cereal, a whole banana, and milk. Hands were washed as required. The library lady came today to read stories to the children. The children later transitioned to the fenced playground. A new building is being constructed next to the sidewalk the children use to go to the playground. The construction site was separated from the sidewalk by a 4 foot temporary fence. Corporation Status: This facility is currently owned by Albemarle Educational Foundation, Inc. According to the NC Secretary of State's website, this corporation is current and active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Potato chips were served as the vegetable component of the lunch served to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A container of disinfectant wipes was located less than 5 feet above the floor and not in locked storage on the windowsill in the bathroom used by the children in space 1. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. .0802(g)(1-6) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground, there was a 7 inch deep and 6 inch wide hole next to the top of the hill slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/18/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Fire Inspection - Each operator must schedule a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. A courtesy call or email should be conducted to the Inspector a couple of months before the next inspection is due. This helps to ensure it is completed within the required time frame. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. A vegetable was missing from lunch the lunch served to the children. Lunch consisted of a prepackaged peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread, pineapple tidbits, potato chips, and milk. Potato chips are not an approved vegetable for child care children. You must review the meal selection for the month with your cafeteria staff and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in the kitchen to serve as a reference for the cafeteria staff. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are in good repair and ready for use by the children. On the playground there was a hole, 7 inches deep, next to the top of the slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. The hole was filled with packed dirt during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. Incident Reports - The report must include all required information. Each line of information is important to ensure transparency with the parent and to clearly document how you responded to the incident. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. How to complete the form and why each piece of information is important must be reviewed with your staff. Materials in Good Repair - All items used by the children must be kept clean and in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. This must be repaired or removed from the classroom. Staff should monitor their classrooms each day and remove any items that are in poor repair. Reminders: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Each year, when you review your Emergency Preparedness and Response plan, you must log into the Risk Management Portal and record any changes and the date you completed the review on the form in the system. You must hit “Publish” when completed and print the new information, cover sheet, and the review page to document the review. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – New staff must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once they have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Additional Information: ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have completed the water testing and are in process with completing the asbestos and lead based paint testing. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: ALBEMARLE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7055038 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2024 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 12/4/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. M. Light, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 6/1/19 earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/12/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/4/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/30/26. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% as of 12/2/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, transitions and personal care routines. Breakfast was observed and consisted of Kix cereal, a whole banana, and milk. Hands were washed as required. The library lady came today to read stories to the children. The children later transitioned to the fenced playground. A new building is being constructed next to the sidewalk the children use to go to the playground. The construction site was separated from the sidewalk by a 4 foot temporary fence. Corporation Status: This facility is currently owned by Albemarle Educational Foundation, Inc. According to the NC Secretary of State's website, this corporation is current and active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Potato chips were served as the vegetable component of the lunch served to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A container of disinfectant wipes was located less than 5 feet above the floor and not in locked storage on the windowsill in the bathroom used by the children in space 1. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. .0802(g)(1-6) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground, there was a 7 inch deep and 6 inch wide hole next to the top of the hill slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/18/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Fire Inspection - Each operator must schedule a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. A courtesy call or email should be conducted to the Inspector a couple of months before the next inspection is due. This helps to ensure it is completed within the required time frame. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. A vegetable was missing from lunch the lunch served to the children. Lunch consisted of a prepackaged peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread, pineapple tidbits, potato chips, and milk. Potato chips are not an approved vegetable for child care children. You must review the meal selection for the month with your cafeteria staff and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in the kitchen to serve as a reference for the cafeteria staff. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are in good repair and ready for use by the children. On the playground there was a hole, 7 inches deep, next to the top of the slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. The hole was filled with packed dirt during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. Incident Reports - The report must include all required information. Each line of information is important to ensure transparency with the parent and to clearly document how you responded to the incident. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. How to complete the form and why each piece of information is important must be reviewed with your staff. Materials in Good Repair - All items used by the children must be kept clean and in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. This must be repaired or removed from the classroom. Staff should monitor their classrooms each day and remove any items that are in poor repair. Reminders: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Each year, when you review your Emergency Preparedness and Response plan, you must log into the Risk Management Portal and record any changes and the date you completed the review on the form in the system. You must hit “Publish” when completed and print the new information, cover sheet, and the review page to document the review. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – New staff must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once they have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Additional Information: ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have completed the water testing and are in process with completing the asbestos and lead based paint testing. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: ALBEMARLE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7055038 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2024 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 12/4/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. M. Light, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 6/1/19 earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/12/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/4/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/30/26. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% as of 12/2/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, transitions and personal care routines. Breakfast was observed and consisted of Kix cereal, a whole banana, and milk. Hands were washed as required. The library lady came today to read stories to the children. The children later transitioned to the fenced playground. A new building is being constructed next to the sidewalk the children use to go to the playground. The construction site was separated from the sidewalk by a 4 foot temporary fence. Corporation Status: This facility is currently owned by Albemarle Educational Foundation, Inc. According to the NC Secretary of State's website, this corporation is current and active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Potato chips were served as the vegetable component of the lunch served to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A container of disinfectant wipes was located less than 5 feet above the floor and not in locked storage on the windowsill in the bathroom used by the children in space 1. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. .0802(g)(1-6) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground, there was a 7 inch deep and 6 inch wide hole next to the top of the hill slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/18/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Fire Inspection - Each operator must schedule a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. A courtesy call or email should be conducted to the Inspector a couple of months before the next inspection is due. This helps to ensure it is completed within the required time frame. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. A vegetable was missing from lunch the lunch served to the children. Lunch consisted of a prepackaged peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread, pineapple tidbits, potato chips, and milk. Potato chips are not an approved vegetable for child care children. You must review the meal selection for the month with your cafeteria staff and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in the kitchen to serve as a reference for the cafeteria staff. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are in good repair and ready for use by the children. On the playground there was a hole, 7 inches deep, next to the top of the slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. The hole was filled with packed dirt during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. Incident Reports - The report must include all required information. Each line of information is important to ensure transparency with the parent and to clearly document how you responded to the incident. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. How to complete the form and why each piece of information is important must be reviewed with your staff. Materials in Good Repair - All items used by the children must be kept clean and in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. This must be repaired or removed from the classroom. Staff should monitor their classrooms each day and remove any items that are in poor repair. Reminders: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Each year, when you review your Emergency Preparedness and Response plan, you must log into the Risk Management Portal and record any changes and the date you completed the review on the form in the system. You must hit “Publish” when completed and print the new information, cover sheet, and the review page to document the review. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – New staff must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once they have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Additional Information: ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have completed the water testing and are in process with completing the asbestos and lead based paint testing. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: ALBEMARLE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7055038 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2024 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 12/4/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. M. Light, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 6/1/19 earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/12/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/4/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/30/26. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% as of 12/2/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, transitions and personal care routines. Breakfast was observed and consisted of Kix cereal, a whole banana, and milk. Hands were washed as required. The library lady came today to read stories to the children. The children later transitioned to the fenced playground. A new building is being constructed next to the sidewalk the children use to go to the playground. The construction site was separated from the sidewalk by a 4 foot temporary fence. Corporation Status: This facility is currently owned by Albemarle Educational Foundation, Inc. According to the NC Secretary of State's website, this corporation is current and active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Potato chips were served as the vegetable component of the lunch served to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A container of disinfectant wipes was located less than 5 feet above the floor and not in locked storage on the windowsill in the bathroom used by the children in space 1. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. .0802(g)(1-6) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground, there was a 7 inch deep and 6 inch wide hole next to the top of the hill slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/18/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Fire Inspection - Each operator must schedule a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. A courtesy call or email should be conducted to the Inspector a couple of months before the next inspection is due. This helps to ensure it is completed within the required time frame. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. A vegetable was missing from lunch the lunch served to the children. Lunch consisted of a prepackaged peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread, pineapple tidbits, potato chips, and milk. Potato chips are not an approved vegetable for child care children. You must review the meal selection for the month with your cafeteria staff and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in the kitchen to serve as a reference for the cafeteria staff. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are in good repair and ready for use by the children. On the playground there was a hole, 7 inches deep, next to the top of the slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. The hole was filled with packed dirt during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. Incident Reports - The report must include all required information. Each line of information is important to ensure transparency with the parent and to clearly document how you responded to the incident. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. How to complete the form and why each piece of information is important must be reviewed with your staff. Materials in Good Repair - All items used by the children must be kept clean and in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. This must be repaired or removed from the classroom. Staff should monitor their classrooms each day and remove any items that are in poor repair. Reminders: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Each year, when you review your Emergency Preparedness and Response plan, you must log into the Risk Management Portal and record any changes and the date you completed the review on the form in the system. You must hit “Publish” when completed and print the new information, cover sheet, and the review page to document the review. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – New staff must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once they have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Additional Information: ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have completed the water testing and are in process with completing the asbestos and lead based paint testing. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALBEMARLE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7055038 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2024 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 12/4/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. M. Light, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 6/1/19 earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/12/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/4/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/30/26. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% as of 12/2/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, transitions and personal care routines. Breakfast was observed and consisted of Kix cereal, a whole banana, and milk. Hands were washed as required. The library lady came today to read stories to the children. The children later transitioned to the fenced playground. A new building is being constructed next to the sidewalk the children use to go to the playground. The construction site was separated from the sidewalk by a 4 foot temporary fence. Corporation Status: This facility is currently owned by Albemarle Educational Foundation, Inc. According to the NC Secretary of State's website, this corporation is current and active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Potato chips were served as the vegetable component of the lunch served to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A container of disinfectant wipes was located less than 5 feet above the floor and not in locked storage on the windowsill in the bathroom used by the children in space 1. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. .0802(g)(1-6) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground, there was a 7 inch deep and 6 inch wide hole next to the top of the hill slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/18/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Fire Inspection - Each operator must schedule a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. A courtesy call or email should be conducted to the Inspector a couple of months before the next inspection is due. This helps to ensure it is completed within the required time frame. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. A vegetable was missing from lunch the lunch served to the children. Lunch consisted of a prepackaged peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread, pineapple tidbits, potato chips, and milk. Potato chips are not an approved vegetable for child care children. You must review the meal selection for the month with your cafeteria staff and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in the kitchen to serve as a reference for the cafeteria staff. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are in good repair and ready for use by the children. On the playground there was a hole, 7 inches deep, next to the top of the slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. The hole was filled with packed dirt during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. Incident Reports - The report must include all required information. Each line of information is important to ensure transparency with the parent and to clearly document how you responded to the incident. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. How to complete the form and why each piece of information is important must be reviewed with your staff. Materials in Good Repair - All items used by the children must be kept clean and in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. This must be repaired or removed from the classroom. Staff should monitor their classrooms each day and remove any items that are in poor repair. Reminders: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Each year, when you review your Emergency Preparedness and Response plan, you must log into the Risk Management Portal and record any changes and the date you completed the review on the form in the system. You must hit “Publish” when completed and print the new information, cover sheet, and the review page to document the review. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – New staff must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once they have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Additional Information: ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have completed the water testing and are in process with completing the asbestos and lead based paint testing. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: ALBEMARLE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7055038 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/12/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 1/12/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: 03:40 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. C. Walters, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 6/1/2019 earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of work experience. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/1/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/6/23. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/22/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 1/8/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, transitions, and personal care routines. In space 1, the children were having circle time. The teachers called each child’s name and they jumped up and sat back down. In space 3, the children were eating breakfast at child size tables. Breakfast consisted of cheerios, tropical fruit, and milk. After breakfast, the children were given the opportunity to toilet before transitioning to the carpet. Lunch was also observed and consisted of cheese pizza, salad, oranges, and milk. After lunch, the children rested on linen covered cots. There continues to be a fenced playground, located behind the school buildings. There was a mound slide and a dramatic play kitchen. There were sand play buckets and shovels, tonka trucks, and tricycles stored in the shed on the playground. Corporation Status: This facility is currently owned by Albemarle Educational Foundation, Inc. According to the NC Secretary of State's website, this corporation is current and active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space 6, EF had an Albuterol Sulfate inhaler canister with an expiration date of 3/31/25, however the pharmacy box had an expiration date of 11/30/24. .0803(2)(a) 848 Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. In space 4, a child 4 years of age (AL) had a permission form, completed by the parent, to administer Benadryl Chewable tablets in the event of an allergic reaction. The information on the box stated that a doctor must be consulted for children under 6 years of age. Documentation of instructions from a medical practitioner was not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(5) 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. In space 4, there was a container of Triamcinolone that expired on 12/23. .0803(12) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space 1, a cup of iced coffee was located on a child size table at the back of the room. .0901(i) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. One provider, hired on 10/16/17, did not have a current Professional Development plan available for review. .1104 Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 7/1/23) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/26/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Medications - Administering medication requires skill, knowledge, and careful attention to detail. Remember, before accepting medication from a parent, you must have: 1. The medication in the original pharmacy box with all the required information. Make sure the expiration date on the box matches the date on the medication. 2. A Medical Action Plan completed by a physician attached to the child’s application in their file and in the Ready to Go file. 3. Written permission to administer the medication, with complete instructions for how and when the medication is to be administered and signed by the parent. You would use the long form for chronic conditions for this type of medication. In space 6, EF had an Albuterol Sulfate inhaler canister with an expiration date of 3/31/25, however the pharmacy box had an expiration date of 11/30/24. In space 4, a child 4 years of age (AL) had a permission form, completed by the parent, to administer Benadryl Chewable tablets in the event of an allergic reaction. The information on the box stated that a doctor must be consulted for children under 6 years of age. Documentation of the correct dosage, for a child 4 years of age, provided by a medical provider was not available. Per the administrator's statements, the medication had not been administered. Also in space 4, there was a container of Triamcinolone that expired on 12/23. Before receiving medication from a parent, you must carefully review the medication, the pharmacy box, the medical action plan, and the permission to administer forms to ensure everything is correct and all information matches. Per your statements, you monitor the medication every month, but that you do not have policies and procedures for how medications are received and monitored in your facility. As part of your compliance verification letter, you must create a checklist to complete each time medication is brought to the facility to help verify that you have all the required information. You must also complete procedures for who accepts medications. Once this is completed, you should train all staff on the procedures and the checklist to ensure that everyone understands the requirements and no mistakes are made when administering mediation to children. Modeling Appropriate Eating Behavior - Staff must model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Today, in space 1, a cup of iced coffee was located on a child size table at the back of the room. Because children learn by example, providers should model good eating habits at all times while children are in care. Food such as sweets, sodas, fast food, or chips should not be eaten by staff where children will see and want to follow their example. Professional Development Plans – When providers set goals each year to improve their skills, the quality of care in the classroom also improves. A staff evaluation and Professional Development Plan must be completed at least annually. The Professional Development Plan helps you guide staff in scheduling which classes they need to take or based on your observations of their work, help them enroll in workshops that will help them improve their classroom performance. One provider, hired on 10/16/17, did not have a current Professional Development plan available for review. You stated that you had given a blank copy to the provider to complete, but they had not completed the form. Per our discussion, consider completing this task both semi-annually and annually. It could also be helpful to complete all staff’s plans during a staff meeting to ensure they are completed by the deadline. This requires less tracking and can help you better support your staff as they grow professionally. Additional Information: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor, contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALBEMARLE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7055038 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/12/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 1/12/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: 03:40 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. C. Walters, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 6/1/2019 earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of work experience. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/1/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/6/23. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/22/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 1/8/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, transitions, and personal care routines. In space 1, the children were having circle time. The teachers called each child’s name and they jumped up and sat back down. In space 3, the children were eating breakfast at child size tables. Breakfast consisted of cheerios, tropical fruit, and milk. After breakfast, the children were given the opportunity to toilet before transitioning to the carpet. Lunch was also observed and consisted of cheese pizza, salad, oranges, and milk. After lunch, the children rested on linen covered cots. There continues to be a fenced playground, located behind the school buildings. There was a mound slide and a dramatic play kitchen. There were sand play buckets and shovels, tonka trucks, and tricycles stored in the shed on the playground. Corporation Status: This facility is currently owned by Albemarle Educational Foundation, Inc. According to the NC Secretary of State's website, this corporation is current and active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space 6, EF had an Albuterol Sulfate inhaler canister with an expiration date of 3/31/25, however the pharmacy box had an expiration date of 11/30/24. .0803(2)(a) 848 Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. In space 4, a child 4 years of age (AL) had a permission form, completed by the parent, to administer Benadryl Chewable tablets in the event of an allergic reaction. The information on the box stated that a doctor must be consulted for children under 6 years of age. Documentation of instructions from a medical practitioner was not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(5) 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. In space 4, there was a container of Triamcinolone that expired on 12/23. .0803(12) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space 1, a cup of iced coffee was located on a child size table at the back of the room. .0901(i) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. One provider, hired on 10/16/17, did not have a current Professional Development plan available for review. .1104 Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 7/1/23) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/26/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Medications - Administering medication requires skill, knowledge, and careful attention to detail. Remember, before accepting medication from a parent, you must have: 1. The medication in the original pharmacy box with all the required information. Make sure the expiration date on the box matches the date on the medication. 2. A Medical Action Plan completed by a physician attached to the child’s application in their file and in the Ready to Go file. 3. Written permission to administer the medication, with complete instructions for how and when the medication is to be administered and signed by the parent. You would use the long form for chronic conditions for this type of medication. In space 6, EF had an Albuterol Sulfate inhaler canister with an expiration date of 3/31/25, however the pharmacy box had an expiration date of 11/30/24. In space 4, a child 4 years of age (AL) had a permission form, completed by the parent, to administer Benadryl Chewable tablets in the event of an allergic reaction. The information on the box stated that a doctor must be consulted for children under 6 years of age. Documentation of the correct dosage, for a child 4 years of age, provided by a medical provider was not available. Per the administrator's statements, the medication had not been administered. Also in space 4, there was a container of Triamcinolone that expired on 12/23. Before receiving medication from a parent, you must carefully review the medication, the pharmacy box, the medical action plan, and the permission to administer forms to ensure everything is correct and all information matches. Per your statements, you monitor the medication every month, but that you do not have policies and procedures for how medications are received and monitored in your facility. As part of your compliance verification letter, you must create a checklist to complete each time medication is brought to the facility to help verify that you have all the required information. You must also complete procedures for who accepts medications. Once this is completed, you should train all staff on the procedures and the checklist to ensure that everyone understands the requirements and no mistakes are made when administering mediation to children. Modeling Appropriate Eating Behavior - Staff must model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Today, in space 1, a cup of iced coffee was located on a child size table at the back of the room. Because children learn by example, providers should model good eating habits at all times while children are in care. Food such as sweets, sodas, fast food, or chips should not be eaten by staff where children will see and want to follow their example. Professional Development Plans – When providers set goals each year to improve their skills, the quality of care in the classroom also improves. A staff evaluation and Professional Development Plan must be completed at least annually. The Professional Development Plan helps you guide staff in scheduling which classes they need to take or based on your observations of their work, help them enroll in workshops that will help them improve their classroom performance. One provider, hired on 10/16/17, did not have a current Professional Development plan available for review. You stated that you had given a blank copy to the provider to complete, but they had not completed the form. Per our discussion, consider completing this task both semi-annually and annually. It could also be helpful to complete all staff’s plans during a staff meeting to ensure they are completed by the deadline. This requires less tracking and can help you better support your staff as they grow professionally. Additional Information: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor, contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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