Emmanuel Baptist Church DAY Care Center

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Jennifer Bradshaw Garrett, Child Care Consultant accompanied me on today's visit. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued October 1, 1998. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 12, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed June 27, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 9, 2025, 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 ninety two percent as of February 12, 2026. Church, Emmanuel Baptist is listed as the current owner of this program. Prior to making any changes to the ownership statues, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures to ensure requirements are met. You visited the indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free choice play using age-appropriate materials and toys. Children completed morning routine reviews which included hand washing and toileting. Proper hand-washing techniques were observed. Lunch was observed. Lunch consisted of meals prepared and brough from home. Nutrition opt out forms were on file for children. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for ten or more children between the dates of January 5, 2026, through February 10, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). An infant feeding plan was not on file for a fourteen month old child enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The barrier enclosing the equipment on the preschool playground was bent creating sharp edges in space accessible to children. A compartment attached to a playhouse on the toddler playground was cracked exposing sharp edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Electrical outlets not use din surge protectors in Spaces #1 and 3 were not covered with safety caps. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Three sections of the fence on the right side of the preschool playground measured less than 4ft in height. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment Training certificate on file dated July 20, 2023, was more than twelve months old. .1102(g) 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 February 26, 2026,, 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 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: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov@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 FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. QRIS SYSTEM: I shared the Division has changed the QRIS process from the star rated license to the Pathway to the Stars. I explained Religious Sponsored (GS-100) programs were not required to earn a star rated license; however, the information regarding the system was shared in case there was interest. If you decide on the program obtaining a pathway to the stars permit, contact me to discuss. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & GUIDANCE: CHILDREN & STAFF FILE CHECKLIST: The updated children file checklist was not being used to manage children records. I advised you to utilize the most recent version of the children file checklist to ensure all required documentation is retrieved and placed on file. A copy of the checklist was given to you during the visit., SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potentially hazardous areas identified on the playgrounds. You stated the cracked items would be fixed immediately as well as removal of the foundation built up around the bottom of the fence that has decreased height. I recommended periodically checking the height of the fence as part of the outdoor plays inspections to ensure height requirements are maintained. Also, when found broken and damaged materials must be removed to avoid potential injuries and prevent children’s access. Be reminded electrical outlets in surge protectors should be cover. You inserted safety plugs in the outlets uncovered during today’s visit. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES: Departure times were not documented for ten or more children between the dates of January 5, 2026, through February 10, 2026. You reported reminders have been given to families about the importance of signing children out. We discussed having staff to document time of departures when parents forget to do so and add their initials beside it reflecting who recorded the information. RECOGNIZING & RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREAATMENT: The recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training certificate for one employee hired on September 3, 2025, was dated July 20, 2023, which exceeds the twelve months. I informed you that previous recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training can be transitioned; however, it must be within twelve months prior to the employment date. You stated you would ask the employee to complete the training as required to meet requirements. ABCMS: The program's roster was not included in the ANBCMS system. I verified completion of the training from the certificate on file. When asked, you stated a code was not provided when the training was completed. I advised you to contact the Division's Criminal Record Check unit to request the code. Once the code is retrieved, it should be given to the staff to input in their criminal background check portal. After the code has been included in staff portals, you must return and add their hire dates. This will link the staff to your program. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email 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: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Jennifer Bradshaw Garrett, Child Care Consultant accompanied me on today's visit. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued October 1, 1998. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 12, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed June 27, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 9, 2025, 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 ninety two percent as of February 12, 2026. Church, Emmanuel Baptist is listed as the current owner of this program. Prior to making any changes to the ownership statues, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures to ensure requirements are met. You visited the indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free choice play using age-appropriate materials and toys. Children completed morning routine reviews which included hand washing and toileting. Proper hand-washing techniques were observed. Lunch was observed. Lunch consisted of meals prepared and brough from home. Nutrition opt out forms were on file for children. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for ten or more children between the dates of January 5, 2026, through February 10, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). An infant feeding plan was not on file for a fourteen month old child enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The barrier enclosing the equipment on the preschool playground was bent creating sharp edges in space accessible to children. A compartment attached to a playhouse on the toddler playground was cracked exposing sharp edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Electrical outlets not use din surge protectors in Spaces #1 and 3 were not covered with safety caps. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Three sections of the fence on the right side of the preschool playground measured less than 4ft in height. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment Training certificate on file dated July 20, 2023, was more than twelve months old. .1102(g) 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 February 26, 2026,, 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 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: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov@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 FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. QRIS SYSTEM: I shared the Division has changed the QRIS process from the star rated license to the Pathway to the Stars. I explained Religious Sponsored (GS-100) programs were not required to earn a star rated license; however, the information regarding the system was shared in case there was interest. If you decide on the program obtaining a pathway to the stars permit, contact me to discuss. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & GUIDANCE: CHILDREN & STAFF FILE CHECKLIST: The updated children file checklist was not being used to manage children records. I advised you to utilize the most recent version of the children file checklist to ensure all required documentation is retrieved and placed on file. A copy of the checklist was given to you during the visit., SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potentially hazardous areas identified on the playgrounds. You stated the cracked items would be fixed immediately as well as removal of the foundation built up around the bottom of the fence that has decreased height. I recommended periodically checking the height of the fence as part of the outdoor plays inspections to ensure height requirements are maintained. Also, when found broken and damaged materials must be removed to avoid potential injuries and prevent children’s access. Be reminded electrical outlets in surge protectors should be cover. You inserted safety plugs in the outlets uncovered during today’s visit. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES: Departure times were not documented for ten or more children between the dates of January 5, 2026, through February 10, 2026. You reported reminders have been given to families about the importance of signing children out. We discussed having staff to document time of departures when parents forget to do so and add their initials beside it reflecting who recorded the information. RECOGNIZING & RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREAATMENT: The recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training certificate for one employee hired on September 3, 2025, was dated July 20, 2023, which exceeds the twelve months. I informed you that previous recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training can be transitioned; however, it must be within twelve months prior to the employment date. You stated you would ask the employee to complete the training as required to meet requirements. ABCMS: The program's roster was not included in the ANBCMS system. I verified completion of the training from the certificate on file. When asked, you stated a code was not provided when the training was completed. I advised you to contact the Division's Criminal Record Check unit to request the code. Once the code is retrieved, it should be given to the staff to input in their criminal background check portal. After the code has been included in staff portals, you must return and add their hire dates. This will link the staff to your program. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email 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 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Jennifer Bradshaw Garrett, Child Care Consultant accompanied me on today's visit. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued October 1, 1998. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 12, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed June 27, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 9, 2025, 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 ninety two percent as of February 12, 2026. Church, Emmanuel Baptist is listed as the current owner of this program. Prior to making any changes to the ownership statues, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures to ensure requirements are met. You visited the indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free choice play using age-appropriate materials and toys. Children completed morning routine reviews which included hand washing and toileting. Proper hand-washing techniques were observed. Lunch was observed. Lunch consisted of meals prepared and brough from home. Nutrition opt out forms were on file for children. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for ten or more children between the dates of January 5, 2026, through February 10, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). An infant feeding plan was not on file for a fourteen month old child enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The barrier enclosing the equipment on the preschool playground was bent creating sharp edges in space accessible to children. A compartment attached to a playhouse on the toddler playground was cracked exposing sharp edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Electrical outlets not use din surge protectors in Spaces #1 and 3 were not covered with safety caps. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Three sections of the fence on the right side of the preschool playground measured less than 4ft in height. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment Training certificate on file dated July 20, 2023, was more than twelve months old. .1102(g) 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 February 26, 2026,, 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 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: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov@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 FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. QRIS SYSTEM: I shared the Division has changed the QRIS process from the star rated license to the Pathway to the Stars. I explained Religious Sponsored (GS-100) programs were not required to earn a star rated license; however, the information regarding the system was shared in case there was interest. If you decide on the program obtaining a pathway to the stars permit, contact me to discuss. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & GUIDANCE: CHILDREN & STAFF FILE CHECKLIST: The updated children file checklist was not being used to manage children records. I advised you to utilize the most recent version of the children file checklist to ensure all required documentation is retrieved and placed on file. A copy of the checklist was given to you during the visit., SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potentially hazardous areas identified on the playgrounds. You stated the cracked items would be fixed immediately as well as removal of the foundation built up around the bottom of the fence that has decreased height. I recommended periodically checking the height of the fence as part of the outdoor plays inspections to ensure height requirements are maintained. Also, when found broken and damaged materials must be removed to avoid potential injuries and prevent children’s access. Be reminded electrical outlets in surge protectors should be cover. You inserted safety plugs in the outlets uncovered during today’s visit. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES: Departure times were not documented for ten or more children between the dates of January 5, 2026, through February 10, 2026. You reported reminders have been given to families about the importance of signing children out. We discussed having staff to document time of departures when parents forget to do so and add their initials beside it reflecting who recorded the information. RECOGNIZING & RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREAATMENT: The recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training certificate for one employee hired on September 3, 2025, was dated July 20, 2023, which exceeds the twelve months. I informed you that previous recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training can be transitioned; however, it must be within twelve months prior to the employment date. You stated you would ask the employee to complete the training as required to meet requirements. ABCMS: The program's roster was not included in the ANBCMS system. I verified completion of the training from the certificate on file. When asked, you stated a code was not provided when the training was completed. I advised you to contact the Division's Criminal Record Check unit to request the code. Once the code is retrieved, it should be given to the staff to input in their criminal background check portal. After the code has been included in staff portals, you must return and add their hire dates. This will link the staff to your program. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Jennifer Bradshaw Garrett, Child Care Consultant accompanied me on today's visit. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued October 1, 1998. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 12, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed June 27, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 9, 2025, 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 ninety two percent as of February 12, 2026. Church, Emmanuel Baptist is listed as the current owner of this program. Prior to making any changes to the ownership statues, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures to ensure requirements are met. You visited the indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free choice play using age-appropriate materials and toys. Children completed morning routine reviews which included hand washing and toileting. Proper hand-washing techniques were observed. Lunch was observed. Lunch consisted of meals prepared and brough from home. Nutrition opt out forms were on file for children. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for ten or more children between the dates of January 5, 2026, through February 10, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). An infant feeding plan was not on file for a fourteen month old child enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The barrier enclosing the equipment on the preschool playground was bent creating sharp edges in space accessible to children. A compartment attached to a playhouse on the toddler playground was cracked exposing sharp edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Electrical outlets not use din surge protectors in Spaces #1 and 3 were not covered with safety caps. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Three sections of the fence on the right side of the preschool playground measured less than 4ft in height. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment Training certificate on file dated July 20, 2023, was more than twelve months old. .1102(g) 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 February 26, 2026,, 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 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: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov@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 FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. QRIS SYSTEM: I shared the Division has changed the QRIS process from the star rated license to the Pathway to the Stars. I explained Religious Sponsored (GS-100) programs were not required to earn a star rated license; however, the information regarding the system was shared in case there was interest. If you decide on the program obtaining a pathway to the stars permit, contact me to discuss. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & GUIDANCE: CHILDREN & STAFF FILE CHECKLIST: The updated children file checklist was not being used to manage children records. I advised you to utilize the most recent version of the children file checklist to ensure all required documentation is retrieved and placed on file. A copy of the checklist was given to you during the visit., SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potentially hazardous areas identified on the playgrounds. You stated the cracked items would be fixed immediately as well as removal of the foundation built up around the bottom of the fence that has decreased height. I recommended periodically checking the height of the fence as part of the outdoor plays inspections to ensure height requirements are maintained. Also, when found broken and damaged materials must be removed to avoid potential injuries and prevent children’s access. Be reminded electrical outlets in surge protectors should be cover. You inserted safety plugs in the outlets uncovered during today’s visit. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES: Departure times were not documented for ten or more children between the dates of January 5, 2026, through February 10, 2026. You reported reminders have been given to families about the importance of signing children out. We discussed having staff to document time of departures when parents forget to do so and add their initials beside it reflecting who recorded the information. RECOGNIZING & RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREAATMENT: The recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training certificate for one employee hired on September 3, 2025, was dated July 20, 2023, which exceeds the twelve months. I informed you that previous recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training can be transitioned; however, it must be within twelve months prior to the employment date. You stated you would ask the employee to complete the training as required to meet requirements. ABCMS: The program's roster was not included in the ANBCMS system. I verified completion of the training from the certificate on file. When asked, you stated a code was not provided when the training was completed. I advised you to contact the Division's Criminal Record Check unit to request the code. Once the code is retrieved, it should be given to the staff to input in their criminal background check portal. After the code has been included in staff portals, you must return and add their hire dates. This will link the staff to your program. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Jennifer Bradshaw Garrett, Child Care Consultant accompanied me on today's visit. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued October 1, 1998. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 12, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed June 27, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 9, 2025, 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 ninety two percent as of February 12, 2026. Church, Emmanuel Baptist is listed as the current owner of this program. Prior to making any changes to the ownership statues, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures to ensure requirements are met. You visited the indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free choice play using age-appropriate materials and toys. Children completed morning routine reviews which included hand washing and toileting. Proper hand-washing techniques were observed. Lunch was observed. Lunch consisted of meals prepared and brough from home. Nutrition opt out forms were on file for children. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for ten or more children between the dates of January 5, 2026, through February 10, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). An infant feeding plan was not on file for a fourteen month old child enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The barrier enclosing the equipment on the preschool playground was bent creating sharp edges in space accessible to children. A compartment attached to a playhouse on the toddler playground was cracked exposing sharp edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Electrical outlets not use din surge protectors in Spaces #1 and 3 were not covered with safety caps. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Three sections of the fence on the right side of the preschool playground measured less than 4ft in height. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment Training certificate on file dated July 20, 2023, was more than twelve months old. .1102(g) 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 February 26, 2026,, 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 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: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov@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 FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. QRIS SYSTEM: I shared the Division has changed the QRIS process from the star rated license to the Pathway to the Stars. I explained Religious Sponsored (GS-100) programs were not required to earn a star rated license; however, the information regarding the system was shared in case there was interest. If you decide on the program obtaining a pathway to the stars permit, contact me to discuss. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & GUIDANCE: CHILDREN & STAFF FILE CHECKLIST: The updated children file checklist was not being used to manage children records. I advised you to utilize the most recent version of the children file checklist to ensure all required documentation is retrieved and placed on file. A copy of the checklist was given to you during the visit., SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potentially hazardous areas identified on the playgrounds. You stated the cracked items would be fixed immediately as well as removal of the foundation built up around the bottom of the fence that has decreased height. I recommended periodically checking the height of the fence as part of the outdoor plays inspections to ensure height requirements are maintained. Also, when found broken and damaged materials must be removed to avoid potential injuries and prevent children’s access. Be reminded electrical outlets in surge protectors should be cover. You inserted safety plugs in the outlets uncovered during today’s visit. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES: Departure times were not documented for ten or more children between the dates of January 5, 2026, through February 10, 2026. You reported reminders have been given to families about the importance of signing children out. We discussed having staff to document time of departures when parents forget to do so and add their initials beside it reflecting who recorded the information. RECOGNIZING & RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREAATMENT: The recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training certificate for one employee hired on September 3, 2025, was dated July 20, 2023, which exceeds the twelve months. I informed you that previous recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training can be transitioned; however, it must be within twelve months prior to the employment date. You stated you would ask the employee to complete the training as required to meet requirements. ABCMS: The program's roster was not included in the ANBCMS system. I verified completion of the training from the certificate on file. When asked, you stated a code was not provided when the training was completed. I advised you to contact the Division's Criminal Record Check unit to request the code. Once the code is retrieved, it should be given to the staff to input in their criminal background check portal. After the code has been included in staff portals, you must return and add their hire dates. This will link the staff to your program. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email 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: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Jennifer Bradshaw Garrett, Child Care Consultant accompanied me on today's visit. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued October 1, 1998. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 12, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed June 27, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 9, 2025, 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 ninety two percent as of February 12, 2026. Church, Emmanuel Baptist is listed as the current owner of this program. Prior to making any changes to the ownership statues, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures to ensure requirements are met. You visited the indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free choice play using age-appropriate materials and toys. Children completed morning routine reviews which included hand washing and toileting. Proper hand-washing techniques were observed. Lunch was observed. Lunch consisted of meals prepared and brough from home. Nutrition opt out forms were on file for children. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for ten or more children between the dates of January 5, 2026, through February 10, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). An infant feeding plan was not on file for a fourteen month old child enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The barrier enclosing the equipment on the preschool playground was bent creating sharp edges in space accessible to children. A compartment attached to a playhouse on the toddler playground was cracked exposing sharp edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Electrical outlets not use din surge protectors in Spaces #1 and 3 were not covered with safety caps. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Three sections of the fence on the right side of the preschool playground measured less than 4ft in height. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment Training certificate on file dated July 20, 2023, was more than twelve months old. .1102(g) 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 February 26, 2026,, 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 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: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov@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 FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. QRIS SYSTEM: I shared the Division has changed the QRIS process from the star rated license to the Pathway to the Stars. I explained Religious Sponsored (GS-100) programs were not required to earn a star rated license; however, the information regarding the system was shared in case there was interest. If you decide on the program obtaining a pathway to the stars permit, contact me to discuss. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & GUIDANCE: CHILDREN & STAFF FILE CHECKLIST: The updated children file checklist was not being used to manage children records. I advised you to utilize the most recent version of the children file checklist to ensure all required documentation is retrieved and placed on file. A copy of the checklist was given to you during the visit., SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potentially hazardous areas identified on the playgrounds. You stated the cracked items would be fixed immediately as well as removal of the foundation built up around the bottom of the fence that has decreased height. I recommended periodically checking the height of the fence as part of the outdoor plays inspections to ensure height requirements are maintained. Also, when found broken and damaged materials must be removed to avoid potential injuries and prevent children’s access. Be reminded electrical outlets in surge protectors should be cover. You inserted safety plugs in the outlets uncovered during today’s visit. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES: Departure times were not documented for ten or more children between the dates of January 5, 2026, through February 10, 2026. You reported reminders have been given to families about the importance of signing children out. We discussed having staff to document time of departures when parents forget to do so and add their initials beside it reflecting who recorded the information. RECOGNIZING & RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREAATMENT: The recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training certificate for one employee hired on September 3, 2025, was dated July 20, 2023, which exceeds the twelve months. I informed you that previous recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training can be transitioned; however, it must be within twelve months prior to the employment date. You stated you would ask the employee to complete the training as required to meet requirements. ABCMS: The program's roster was not included in the ANBCMS system. I verified completion of the training from the certificate on file. When asked, you stated a code was not provided when the training was completed. I advised you to contact the Division's Criminal Record Check unit to request the code. Once the code is retrieved, it should be given to the staff to input in their criminal background check portal. After the code has been included in staff portals, you must return and add their hire dates. This will link the staff to your program. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email 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: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 8/13/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Last Annual Compliance visit – 3/11/25 18-month compliance history 92% Last Sanitation Inspection – 6/27/25 - Superior Last Fire Inspection – 12/16/24 – Satisfactory; Daytime Care Only *Sanitation and fire inspections are required at least annually by the end of the month of the previous inspection. Send fire inspections to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflects the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing and one-time lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing – completed Lead Paint Testing – waiting on results Asbestos Testing – waiting on results Maintain any paperwork received by mail or email in your Program Records file. 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. Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. 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, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for one (1) new staff member were reviewed. 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 405 A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. In space 2, the children one (1) year of age, had their hands wiped with a diaper wipe but did not wash their hands with soap and warm water after diapering. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) 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 8/27/25, 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: Hand Washing – Washing hands is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of disease and keep children and staff healthy. Once children have control of their head and upper body, they must begin washing their hands at the sink with soap and warm water. Hands are required to be washed upon arrival to the facility, before meals/snacks, after toileting/diapering, after messy play, when children return from outside play, and before they leave the facility to go home. In space 2, the children one (1) year of age, did not wash their hands in the sink after diapering. Hand wipes can only be used when children are outside, and soap and water are not available. At all other times, children’s hands must be washed with warm running water and soap. Placing a good, sturdy step or stool in front of the sink will make it easier for the children to use the sink. Make sure the step or stool is wide enough that, if they start dancing as they sing their hand washing song, the structure will not tip and cause them to fall. You stated that you have a step that they can use to help the children use the sink. Additional paper towels must also be added to the space, so staff do not have to go to the changing table to get what they need. Consultation: Sharing vs Taking Turns – Children do not always understand the terms we use to guide their behavior. They must be taught what the expectations are. Demonstrating what you want them to do helps them to learn good behaviors. Instead of asking children to “share” consider demonstrating to them how to “take turns”. If a child has a toy that another child wants, tell them to wait their turn and explain that when the child puts the toy down and chooses anther toy, then it is your turn. This gives the child a visual cue as to when they can then take the toy to play with. Another example would be “we use nice hands”. What does “nice hands” mean to a young child? You can use other terms such as “gentle” and then demonstrate what that feels like by gently touching their arm or hand. This helps children understand the terms you are using and also helps them change their behavior. Additional Information: Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not receiving and reading the Raise NC Newsletter, you are missing out on current relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, information about proposed rules, available trainings and other information that may be of interest to you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab. Click on “What’s New” and enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. As an early learning professional, you need to stay in the know about issues in North Carolina that affect you and your business. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! NCID Password Rule to Change - If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, when you change your current password after Feb. 23, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • It consists 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. Keep Your NCID Active - Did you know that if you do not login on to 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, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information Information was also shared on the following topics: 1. New Training in Module – Child Development 2. Public Notice: Proposed Rules Amendment to Orientation, H&S Training, Religious-Sponsored 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: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with Notice of Compliance issued 1/3/1996. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/4/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/11/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 12/16/24. 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 93% as of 3/10/25. 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 the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time and free play. The children continue to bring all meals and snacks from home. Nutrition Opt-out forms were on file. There continues to be two (2) fenced playground spaces with age-appropriate materials such as play houses, portable climbing structures, trucks, and sand toys. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the. NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two (2) children’s files, out of five files reviewed, did not have documentation that the parent received a copy of the Summary of Child Care Law. GS 110-102 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. The medication for HD had not been administered, however the permission to administer Diazepam had expired on 1/16/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child’s file, out of five (5) files reviewed, did not have documentation that the Discipline Policy had been reviewed with the parent. .1804(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, hired on 8/15/24, did not complete the training until 1/15/25. .1102(g) 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 3/25/25, 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 that 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: Medication Administration – During the Routine Unannounced visit, completed on, 10/29/24, technical assistance was given on tracking medications in the facility. This included tracking permission form dates, medication expiration dates, and ensuring that out of date medications are returned to the parent within 72 hours or disposed of. In space 3, the permission form for Diazepam expired on 1/16/25. You stated that you had instructed staff to review the forms monthly. Medication violations have been cited in past visits and continue to be a concern. To prevent further violations and ensure the safety of the children, a tracking plan must be put into place to ensure medications, permission forms, and action plans are reviewed regularly and updated as needed. Documentation of the plan must be submitted as part of your compliance verification letter. You stated that you will work to create something more hands-on to track this information. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – The training helps to ensure all staff can identify potential maltreatment and know what steps to take to ensure the safety of the children. The training must be completed within three (3) months of hire. Staff can complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff 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. One staff member, hired on 8/15/24, did not complete the training until 1/15/25. Consider making completion of the training part of your orientation process. This helps to ensure the staff member is well trained before serving children. Children's Records – Each form or document required to be reviewed with parents and present in the child’ file helps to ensure parents understand how your facility operates and what is required per NC Child Care Rules and laws. One (1) child’s file, out of five (5) files reviewed, did not have documentation that the Discipline Policy had been reviewed with the parent. Two (2) children’s files, out of five files reviewed, did not have documentation that the parent received a copy of the Summary of Child Care Law. You stated that you would review all file to ensure they have the required information. 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 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/. 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. 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. 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 lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by May 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. Per the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Water Testing: 7/12/23 complete Lead Paint: Survey Reviewed-No Results Yet Asbestos: Survey Reviewed-No Results Yet 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: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with Notice of Compliance issued 1/3/1996. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/4/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/11/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 12/16/24. 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 93% as of 3/10/25. 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 the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time and free play. The children continue to bring all meals and snacks from home. Nutrition Opt-out forms were on file. There continues to be two (2) fenced playground spaces with age-appropriate materials such as play houses, portable climbing structures, trucks, and sand toys. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the. NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two (2) children’s files, out of five files reviewed, did not have documentation that the parent received a copy of the Summary of Child Care Law. GS 110-102 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. The medication for HD had not been administered, however the permission to administer Diazepam had expired on 1/16/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child’s file, out of five (5) files reviewed, did not have documentation that the Discipline Policy had been reviewed with the parent. .1804(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, hired on 8/15/24, did not complete the training until 1/15/25. .1102(g) 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 3/25/25, 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 that 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: Medication Administration – During the Routine Unannounced visit, completed on, 10/29/24, technical assistance was given on tracking medications in the facility. This included tracking permission form dates, medication expiration dates, and ensuring that out of date medications are returned to the parent within 72 hours or disposed of. In space 3, the permission form for Diazepam expired on 1/16/25. You stated that you had instructed staff to review the forms monthly. Medication violations have been cited in past visits and continue to be a concern. To prevent further violations and ensure the safety of the children, a tracking plan must be put into place to ensure medications, permission forms, and action plans are reviewed regularly and updated as needed. Documentation of the plan must be submitted as part of your compliance verification letter. You stated that you will work to create something more hands-on to track this information. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – The training helps to ensure all staff can identify potential maltreatment and know what steps to take to ensure the safety of the children. The training must be completed within three (3) months of hire. Staff can complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff 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. One staff member, hired on 8/15/24, did not complete the training until 1/15/25. Consider making completion of the training part of your orientation process. This helps to ensure the staff member is well trained before serving children. Children's Records – Each form or document required to be reviewed with parents and present in the child’ file helps to ensure parents understand how your facility operates and what is required per NC Child Care Rules and laws. One (1) child’s file, out of five (5) files reviewed, did not have documentation that the Discipline Policy had been reviewed with the parent. Two (2) children’s files, out of five files reviewed, did not have documentation that the parent received a copy of the Summary of Child Care Law. You stated that you would review all file to ensure they have the required information. 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 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/. 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. 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. 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 lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by May 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. Per the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Water Testing: 7/12/23 complete Lead Paint: Survey Reviewed-No Results Yet Asbestos: Survey Reviewed-No Results Yet 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

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with Notice of Compliance issued 1/3/1996. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/4/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/11/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 12/16/24. 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 93% as of 3/10/25. 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 the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time and free play. The children continue to bring all meals and snacks from home. Nutrition Opt-out forms were on file. There continues to be two (2) fenced playground spaces with age-appropriate materials such as play houses, portable climbing structures, trucks, and sand toys. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the. NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two (2) children’s files, out of five files reviewed, did not have documentation that the parent received a copy of the Summary of Child Care Law. GS 110-102 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. The medication for HD had not been administered, however the permission to administer Diazepam had expired on 1/16/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child’s file, out of five (5) files reviewed, did not have documentation that the Discipline Policy had been reviewed with the parent. .1804(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, hired on 8/15/24, did not complete the training until 1/15/25. .1102(g) 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 3/25/25, 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 that 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: Medication Administration – During the Routine Unannounced visit, completed on, 10/29/24, technical assistance was given on tracking medications in the facility. This included tracking permission form dates, medication expiration dates, and ensuring that out of date medications are returned to the parent within 72 hours or disposed of. In space 3, the permission form for Diazepam expired on 1/16/25. You stated that you had instructed staff to review the forms monthly. Medication violations have been cited in past visits and continue to be a concern. To prevent further violations and ensure the safety of the children, a tracking plan must be put into place to ensure medications, permission forms, and action plans are reviewed regularly and updated as needed. Documentation of the plan must be submitted as part of your compliance verification letter. You stated that you will work to create something more hands-on to track this information. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – The training helps to ensure all staff can identify potential maltreatment and know what steps to take to ensure the safety of the children. The training must be completed within three (3) months of hire. Staff can complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff 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. One staff member, hired on 8/15/24, did not complete the training until 1/15/25. Consider making completion of the training part of your orientation process. This helps to ensure the staff member is well trained before serving children. Children's Records – Each form or document required to be reviewed with parents and present in the child’ file helps to ensure parents understand how your facility operates and what is required per NC Child Care Rules and laws. One (1) child’s file, out of five (5) files reviewed, did not have documentation that the Discipline Policy had been reviewed with the parent. Two (2) children’s files, out of five files reviewed, did not have documentation that the parent received a copy of the Summary of Child Care Law. You stated that you would review all file to ensure they have the required information. 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 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/. 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. 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. 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 lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by May 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. Per the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Water Testing: 7/12/23 complete Lead Paint: Survey Reviewed-No Results Yet Asbestos: Survey Reviewed-No Results Yet 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: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with Notice of Compliance issued 1/3/1996. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/4/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/11/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 12/16/24. 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 93% as of 3/10/25. 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 the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time and free play. The children continue to bring all meals and snacks from home. Nutrition Opt-out forms were on file. There continues to be two (2) fenced playground spaces with age-appropriate materials such as play houses, portable climbing structures, trucks, and sand toys. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the. NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two (2) children’s files, out of five files reviewed, did not have documentation that the parent received a copy of the Summary of Child Care Law. GS 110-102 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. The medication for HD had not been administered, however the permission to administer Diazepam had expired on 1/16/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child’s file, out of five (5) files reviewed, did not have documentation that the Discipline Policy had been reviewed with the parent. .1804(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, hired on 8/15/24, did not complete the training until 1/15/25. .1102(g) 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 3/25/25, 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 that 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: Medication Administration – During the Routine Unannounced visit, completed on, 10/29/24, technical assistance was given on tracking medications in the facility. This included tracking permission form dates, medication expiration dates, and ensuring that out of date medications are returned to the parent within 72 hours or disposed of. In space 3, the permission form for Diazepam expired on 1/16/25. You stated that you had instructed staff to review the forms monthly. Medication violations have been cited in past visits and continue to be a concern. To prevent further violations and ensure the safety of the children, a tracking plan must be put into place to ensure medications, permission forms, and action plans are reviewed regularly and updated as needed. Documentation of the plan must be submitted as part of your compliance verification letter. You stated that you will work to create something more hands-on to track this information. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – The training helps to ensure all staff can identify potential maltreatment and know what steps to take to ensure the safety of the children. The training must be completed within three (3) months of hire. Staff can complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff 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. One staff member, hired on 8/15/24, did not complete the training until 1/15/25. Consider making completion of the training part of your orientation process. This helps to ensure the staff member is well trained before serving children. Children's Records – Each form or document required to be reviewed with parents and present in the child’ file helps to ensure parents understand how your facility operates and what is required per NC Child Care Rules and laws. One (1) child’s file, out of five (5) files reviewed, did not have documentation that the Discipline Policy had been reviewed with the parent. Two (2) children’s files, out of five files reviewed, did not have documentation that the parent received a copy of the Summary of Child Care Law. You stated that you would review all file to ensure they have the required information. 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 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/. 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. 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. 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 lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by May 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. Per the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Water Testing: 7/12/23 complete Lead Paint: Survey Reviewed-No Results Yet Asbestos: Survey Reviewed-No Results Yet 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: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 10/29/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:30 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. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with Notice of Compliance issued 1/3/1996. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% as of 10/28/24. Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. 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 classroom work practicing writing their numbers and letters, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. There continues to be a fenced playground space located behind the building. Shade structures were provided in each section of the space. The children had access to riding toys, dramatic play cars, and sand play toys. The children bring their lunch from home. Items needing to be refrigerated were stored in a refrigerator as required. 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, used by the children one (1) year of age, there was a metal Tonka truck on which the paint was peeling, and the surface was rusty. The PVC pipe, used as a boarder to hold the mulch, had a jagged shaped hole approximately a half inch wide and two (2) inches long. The gap was large enough for a child to catch their finger and be injured. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space 1, plastic bags, with children’s clothing, were stored in cubbies less than five (5) feet above the floor. .0604(q) 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 11/12/24, 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: 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. On the playground, used by the children one (1) year of age, there was a metal Tonka truck on which the paint was peeling, and the surface was rusty. The PVC pipe, used as a boarder to hold the mulch, had a jagged shaped hole approximately a half inch wide and two (2) inches long. The gap was large enough for a child to catch their finger and be injured. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are in good repair and ready for use by the children. The truck was removed during the visit. You stated that you would replace the broken section of the edging. Plastic Bags - Plastic bags have been recognized for many years as a suffocation hazard. In child care facilities, plastic bags must be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. In space 1, plastic bags, with children’s clothing, were stored in cubbies less than five (5) feet above the floor. You will need to work with parents and staff to ensure that, when clothing is brought to the facility, they remove the clothing from the plastic bag to place it in the child’s cubie. They must dispose of or store the plastic bag five (5) feet above the floor or in locked storage. This was corrected during the visit. Reminders: Medication Administration – Technical assistance was given on tracking medications in the facility. This includes tracking permission form dates, medication expiration dates, and ensuring that out of date medications are returned to the parent within 72 hours or disposed of. We reviewed the need to cross check that the medication, the pharmacy box, and all paperwork match so that the right medication is being administered to the right child. Remember, if the date of expiration on the pharmacy label is earlier than the date on the medication, you always go by the date on the pharmacy box. You stated that providers review their medication every three (3) months but you do not provide them with a checklist to use during the review. You stated that using the information shared today, you will create a checklist. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan – Emergency situations can occur at any time. The event could include loss of internet and loss of phone connectivity. This is why having a hard copy of a map of the area is so important. The maps in the current EPR plan did not distinguish local road systems that could be used to evacuate if needed. In the event of an emergency things like traffic jams or washed-out roads could prevent you from using the usual route you would take to safety. Having a hard copy of a map can help you maneuver around these obstacles and reach a safe place. Additional Information: 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/. Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add them to the staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. All staff must connect their CBC with your license number and the date this was completed listed on your Staff and Training Worksheet. 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. Per the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website you have completed all required tests and are waiting for your Lead Based Paint and Asbestos 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: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 10/29/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:30 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. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with Notice of Compliance issued 1/3/1996. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% as of 10/28/24. Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. 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 classroom work practicing writing their numbers and letters, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. There continues to be a fenced playground space located behind the building. Shade structures were provided in each section of the space. The children had access to riding toys, dramatic play cars, and sand play toys. The children bring their lunch from home. Items needing to be refrigerated were stored in a refrigerator as required. 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, used by the children one (1) year of age, there was a metal Tonka truck on which the paint was peeling, and the surface was rusty. The PVC pipe, used as a boarder to hold the mulch, had a jagged shaped hole approximately a half inch wide and two (2) inches long. The gap was large enough for a child to catch their finger and be injured. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space 1, plastic bags, with children’s clothing, were stored in cubbies less than five (5) feet above the floor. .0604(q) 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 11/12/24, 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: 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. On the playground, used by the children one (1) year of age, there was a metal Tonka truck on which the paint was peeling, and the surface was rusty. The PVC pipe, used as a boarder to hold the mulch, had a jagged shaped hole approximately a half inch wide and two (2) inches long. The gap was large enough for a child to catch their finger and be injured. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are in good repair and ready for use by the children. The truck was removed during the visit. You stated that you would replace the broken section of the edging. Plastic Bags - Plastic bags have been recognized for many years as a suffocation hazard. In child care facilities, plastic bags must be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. In space 1, plastic bags, with children’s clothing, were stored in cubbies less than five (5) feet above the floor. You will need to work with parents and staff to ensure that, when clothing is brought to the facility, they remove the clothing from the plastic bag to place it in the child’s cubie. They must dispose of or store the plastic bag five (5) feet above the floor or in locked storage. This was corrected during the visit. Reminders: Medication Administration – Technical assistance was given on tracking medications in the facility. This includes tracking permission form dates, medication expiration dates, and ensuring that out of date medications are returned to the parent within 72 hours or disposed of. We reviewed the need to cross check that the medication, the pharmacy box, and all paperwork match so that the right medication is being administered to the right child. Remember, if the date of expiration on the pharmacy label is earlier than the date on the medication, you always go by the date on the pharmacy box. You stated that providers review their medication every three (3) months but you do not provide them with a checklist to use during the review. You stated that using the information shared today, you will create a checklist. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan – Emergency situations can occur at any time. The event could include loss of internet and loss of phone connectivity. This is why having a hard copy of a map of the area is so important. The maps in the current EPR plan did not distinguish local road systems that could be used to evacuate if needed. In the event of an emergency things like traffic jams or washed-out roads could prevent you from using the usual route you would take to safety. Having a hard copy of a map can help you maneuver around these obstacles and reach a safe place. Additional Information: 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/. Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add them to the staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. All staff must connect their CBC with your license number and the date this was completed listed on your Staff and Training Worksheet. 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. Per the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website you have completed all required tests and are waiting for your Lead Based Paint and Asbestos 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: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 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. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with Notice of Compliance issued 1/3/1996. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 5/11/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 4/19/23. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 12/6/23. 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 87% as of 4/3/24. 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 were eating breakfast in the church fellowship hall. The children bring their own food and nutrition opt-out forms were on file as required. The children in space 1 were having story time. They were seated at child size tables while the provider read a story about Alexander Graham Bell and his mother. The children were asked questions during the story and parts of the story were explained on an age-appropriate level. There continues to be 2 fenced playground spaces located at the back of the building. The children had access to portable climbing structures, picnic tables, push cars, and trucks. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes 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 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report, completed on 3/19/24 for AH, did not have documentation of the date and time the parent was contacted and did not include the name of the provider who contacted the parent. .0802 (e) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One child, HD, had a current medical action plan on file for Diazepam which was signed by the doctor. The form did not include a statement giving permission to administer the medication and was not signed by the parent. No other documentation of permission to administer the medication was on file. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 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 4/18/24, 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: Parental Permission to Administer Medication - Administering medication requires careful attention to detail. You must have a permission form, signed by the parent, to be able to administer medication to a child. One child, HD, had a current medical action plan on file for Diazepam which was signed by the doctor. The form did not include a statement giving permission to treat and was not signed by the parent. Each form must be carefully examined to ensure all the required information is present before accepting the medication into your facility. If there is not a statement giving permission to administer the medication included on the medical action plan, you must have the parent complete a separate Permission to Administer Medication form. You stated that you thought the parent had signed the form and will have them complete a permission form when they pick up the child at the end of the day. The long form, available on the Division website under Provider Documents, also has a second sheet to document each time the medication is administered. Documentation of the administration of the medication must be kept on file and available for review for 6 months. Incident Reports - You must document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The report must include all the required information. An incident report, completed on 3/19/24 for AH, did not have documentation of the date and time the parent was contacted and did not include the name of the provider who contacted the parent. You must review the form with staff to ensure they understand the importance of completing all the information on the form. This information provides transparency with the parents and helps to protect the staff. 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. Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add them to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. All staff must connect their CBC with your license number and the date this was completed listed on your Staff and Training Worksheet. 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 but have not yet begun the process to complete the asbestos and lead based paint testing. You must email the results to me once these are completed. 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: EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 7059000 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/26/2023 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/26/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 01:15 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. K. Senn, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 5/11/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 4/19/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 12/7/22 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 88% as of 10/25/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, 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. The children from spaces 1, 3, and 4 were having lunch in the social hall of the church. All the children had brought their lunches from home. Each item in their lunch bags was labeled with their name and today’s date. After lunch, the children toileted and washed their hands in preparation for nap. The children in space 2 were already on their cots. Each child had a linen covered cot placed 18 inches apart from the other children. There continues to be fenced playground areas located behind the church. The materials included a stationary slide located over sufficient mulch surfacing, portable climbing structures, play kitchens, and sand toys. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. The first aid kit located in space 4, contained packets of Triple Antibiotic Ointment and Antiseptic Wipes. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the bathroom used by children 2 years of age, there was a plastic trash bag filled with children’s shoes located in the cabinet under the sink. In the teacher’s desk drawer in space 1, there was a plastic zip lock bag with card board shapes. There were children under the age of 3 in care in this space. .0604(q) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care requirements. 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 11/8/23, 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: Storage of Medications - Items that might be poisonous or hazardous to children must be kept in locked storage to prevent unintentional injuries. The first aid kit located in space 4, there were packets of Triple Antibiotic Ointment and Antiseptic Wipes. All medications, other than topical ointments like sunscreen, diaper cream, lotion, are required to be kept in locked storage. Written permission must be obtained from the parent before applying any medication to a child. Per our discussion, when purchasing a new first aid kit, make sure staff go through the contents and remove all medications. Plastic Bags - Plastic bags have been recognized for many years as a suffocation hazard. In child care facilities, plastic bags must be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. In the bathroom used by children 2 years of age, there was a plastic trash bag with children’s shoes located in the cabinet under the sink. Also, in the teacher’s desk drawer in space 1, there was a plastic zip lock bag with card board shapes. There were children under the age of 3 in care in this space. Staff should regularly monitor their classrooms to ensure there are no hazards that have accidentally been placed where they are accessible to the children. Additional Technical Assistance: MyNCID - The N.C. Department of Information Technology will soon begin migrating individual and business NCID accounts to a new system called MyNCID. This modern cloud-based service will enhance security and improve options for self-service. There is no action for you to take currently. Continue to use the NCID portal at https://ncid.nc.gov to register for an NCID account, make a profile change or request assistance such as account unlock. In the coming weeks, you may receive an email prompting you to log in to your migrated account and review your profile information. For more information about this effort, please visit https://it.nc.gov/support/ncid/ncid-citizen-identity-project. Improvements to Criminal Background Check Portal - Improvements are coming soon to the ABCMS Portal that DCDEE recently launched to manage child care criminal background checks. ABCMS will soon allow individuals to be associated with the child care program that employs them. Directors/Administrators will be able to use their NCID business account to see the criminal background check result for each employee. Additional Information: Child Care Immunization Report 2023-2024 - This year's Child Care Immunization Reports are due by midnight on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and will not be accepted after that date. Failure to submit an annual child care immunization report per G.S. 130A-155 will be reported to the Local Health Director for your county. You must submit a report even if no children are attending your child care center or your child care center has closed. This will ensure your center meets the reporting requirement and is not considered delinquent. See the email sent from the Division on 9/26/23 for links to download instructions and a worksheet to assist in determining the status of each child (Word document) and access the worksheet as a PDF. This worksheet is only an aid and does not need to be submitted. The summary table on the fourth page contains the information required to complete the online report. You can also access a guide to submitting a child care report through the online portal. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-707-5595. 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