Kids-N-Play Center Of North Carolina

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina Facility ID: 70000353 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 70 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued November 3, 2025. The temporary license is valid through May 3, 2026. Jennifer Bradshaw-Garrett, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during the visit. This facility is owned and operated by Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina, LLC. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/13/26 and Kids-N-lay Center of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current- active. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed and confirmed current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. C. Hill, Administrator, accompanied me during the walk through of all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were engaged in outdoor free play when we arrived. Four (4) students from Northeastern High School were also in the building completing observation for a school assignment. Lunch included broccoli and cheese, corn dogs, diced pears, a roll and milk. The fenced outdoor space located at the side of the facility include both anchored and portable play equipment as well as a shaded play space. Staff, children, and program records were monitored. Inspections - The sanitation inspection was completed on 3/19/26 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/6/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The building inspection was completed on 3/27/26. Zoning Requirements – You indicated the zoning permit is scheduled to be received this week. Lead and Asbestos Results - Lead in water results were completed on 3/13/26 w/ less than 10ppb indicated. Lead -based paint and asbestos are awaiting an on-site visit. You indicated the assessors came to the facility on 3/26/26. You also indicated you contacted Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids and were informed this process could take up to 3 weeks. Please be advised that an administrative action may be recommended. As discussed throughout the 6-month temporary time period, a star-rated license cannot be issued without all results lead and asbestos results. Compliance History - Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 84%. The violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. The following violation was documented and corrected. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan in Space 112 was dated April 6-10, 2026. The activity plan posted in Space 113 did not have a date on it. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) * Technical Assistance with Documented Violation: Activity Plans – Lesson plans lay the groundwork for what and how children learn. The posted activity plan in Space 112 was dated April 6-10, 2026. You indicated the current plan was behind it. During our discussion, I stated today is Tuesday and that the current plan should have been posted on yesterday to begin the teaching week. The activity plan posted in Space 113 did not have a date on it. The teacher inserted this week’s date. You indicated the activity plans are available, but you now must make sure they are current. Completing a walk through at the end of the week to ensure the plans are posted and materials available to support learning is key. It is important for teachers to not only have lesson plans available but to implement them. If teachers document plans to read The Little Red Hen on Tuesday, you must observe to ensure the book is in the classroom. Rated License Assessment – You have chosen to apply for Pathway 3 – Accreditation and Head Start. The following documents were reviewed: The Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers, The Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form, the Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form. You have chosen to meet Head Start Ratios in all classrooms. Reminders: The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. All staff must have completed the required applicable Health and Safety Training (s) and have documentation on file for review within 1 year of employment and every five years thereafter. On-Going Training requirements must be completed and documentation of each training in file for review after the first year of employment and annually thereafter. Sanitation inspections must be completed at least annually. You must have another sanitation inspection completed prior to March 19, 2027. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. ABCMS – 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 within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. 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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina Facility ID: 70000353 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 70 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued November 3, 2025. The temporary license is valid through May 3, 2026. Jennifer Bradshaw-Garrett, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during the visit. This facility is owned and operated by Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina, LLC. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/13/26 and Kids-N-lay Center of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current- active. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed and confirmed current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. C. Hill, Administrator, accompanied me during the walk through of all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were engaged in outdoor free play when we arrived. Four (4) students from Northeastern High School were also in the building completing observation for a school assignment. Lunch included broccoli and cheese, corn dogs, diced pears, a roll and milk. The fenced outdoor space located at the side of the facility include both anchored and portable play equipment as well as a shaded play space. Staff, children, and program records were monitored. Inspections - The sanitation inspection was completed on 3/19/26 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/6/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The building inspection was completed on 3/27/26. Zoning Requirements – You indicated the zoning permit is scheduled to be received this week. Lead and Asbestos Results - Lead in water results were completed on 3/13/26 w/ less than 10ppb indicated. Lead -based paint and asbestos are awaiting an on-site visit. You indicated the assessors came to the facility on 3/26/26. You also indicated you contacted Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids and were informed this process could take up to 3 weeks. Please be advised that an administrative action may be recommended. As discussed throughout the 6-month temporary time period, a star-rated license cannot be issued without all results lead and asbestos results. Compliance History - Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 84%. The violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. The following violation was documented and corrected. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan in Space 112 was dated April 6-10, 2026. The activity plan posted in Space 113 did not have a date on it. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) * Technical Assistance with Documented Violation: Activity Plans – Lesson plans lay the groundwork for what and how children learn. The posted activity plan in Space 112 was dated April 6-10, 2026. You indicated the current plan was behind it. During our discussion, I stated today is Tuesday and that the current plan should have been posted on yesterday to begin the teaching week. The activity plan posted in Space 113 did not have a date on it. The teacher inserted this week’s date. You indicated the activity plans are available, but you now must make sure they are current. Completing a walk through at the end of the week to ensure the plans are posted and materials available to support learning is key. It is important for teachers to not only have lesson plans available but to implement them. If teachers document plans to read The Little Red Hen on Tuesday, you must observe to ensure the book is in the classroom. Rated License Assessment – You have chosen to apply for Pathway 3 – Accreditation and Head Start. The following documents were reviewed: The Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers, The Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form, the Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form. You have chosen to meet Head Start Ratios in all classrooms. Reminders: The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. All staff must have completed the required applicable Health and Safety Training (s) and have documentation on file for review within 1 year of employment and every five years thereafter. On-Going Training requirements must be completed and documentation of each training in file for review after the first year of employment and annually thereafter. Sanitation inspections must be completed at least annually. You must have another sanitation inspection completed prior to March 19, 2027. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. ABCMS – 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 within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. 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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina Facility ID: 70000353 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 70 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued November 3, 2025. The temporary license is valid through May 3, 2026. Jennifer Bradshaw-Garrett, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during the visit. This facility is owned and operated by Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina, LLC. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/13/26 and Kids-N-lay Center of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current- active. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed and confirmed current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. C. Hill, Administrator, accompanied me during the walk through of all indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were engaged in outdoor free play when we arrived. Four (4) students from Northeastern High School were also in the building completing observation for a school assignment. Lunch included broccoli and cheese, corn dogs, diced pears, a roll and milk. The fenced outdoor space located at the side of the facility include both anchored and portable play equipment as well as a shaded play space. Staff, children, and program records were monitored. Inspections - The sanitation inspection was completed on 3/19/26 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/6/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The building inspection was completed on 3/27/26. Zoning Requirements – You indicated the zoning permit is scheduled to be received this week. Lead and Asbestos Results - Lead in water results were completed on 3/13/26 w/ less than 10ppb indicated. Lead -based paint and asbestos are awaiting an on-site visit. You indicated the assessors came to the facility on 3/26/26. You also indicated you contacted Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids and were informed this process could take up to 3 weeks. Please be advised that an administrative action may be recommended. As discussed throughout the 6-month temporary time period, a star-rated license cannot be issued without all results lead and asbestos results. Compliance History - Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 84%. The violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. The following violation was documented and corrected. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan in Space 112 was dated April 6-10, 2026. The activity plan posted in Space 113 did not have a date on it. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) * Technical Assistance with Documented Violation: Activity Plans – Lesson plans lay the groundwork for what and how children learn. The posted activity plan in Space 112 was dated April 6-10, 2026. You indicated the current plan was behind it. During our discussion, I stated today is Tuesday and that the current plan should have been posted on yesterday to begin the teaching week. The activity plan posted in Space 113 did not have a date on it. The teacher inserted this week’s date. You indicated the activity plans are available, but you now must make sure they are current. Completing a walk through at the end of the week to ensure the plans are posted and materials available to support learning is key. It is important for teachers to not only have lesson plans available but to implement them. If teachers document plans to read The Little Red Hen on Tuesday, you must observe to ensure the book is in the classroom. Rated License Assessment – You have chosen to apply for Pathway 3 – Accreditation and Head Start. The following documents were reviewed: The Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers, The Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form, the Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form. You have chosen to meet Head Start Ratios in all classrooms. Reminders: The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. All staff must have completed the required applicable Health and Safety Training (s) and have documentation on file for review within 1 year of employment and every five years thereafter. On-Going Training requirements must be completed and documentation of each training in file for review after the first year of employment and annually thereafter. Sanitation inspections must be completed at least annually. You must have another sanitation inspection completed prior to March 19, 2027. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. ABCMS – 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 within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. 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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina Facility ID: 70000353 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 70 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued November 3, 2025. The temporary license is valid through May 3, 2026. Jennifer Bradshaw-Garrett, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during the visit. This facility is owned and operated by Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina, LLC. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/23/26 and Kids-N-lay Center of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current- active. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed and confirmed current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. C. Hill, Administrator, accompanied me during the walk through of all indoor and outdoor spaces. Breakfast included cheese toast, pineapple or apple sauce and milk. Children were engaged in a variety of learning activities. Teachers were seated with the children in their learning areas. Artwork was on display. Lunch included grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, green peas, a roll and milk. The fenced outdoor space located at the side of the facility includes both anchored and portable play equipment as well as a shaded play space. Staff, children, and program records were monitored. Compliance History - Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 86%. The violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. The following violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in Space 115 was dated January 5-9, 2026. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu listed cheese toast, apple sauce and milk to be served for breakfast. Cheese toast, pineapple and milk were served in some of the classrooms and not recorded on the menu prior to serving the meal. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The person responsible named on the posted EMC plan in Space 115 is no longer employed at the facility. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A Glade Plug-In was inserted in an outlet near the handwashing sink in Space 114. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not on file for an employee hired on 2/16/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The qualifying letter was not on file for the employee hired on 2/16/26. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. Two (2) children in Space 114, without a statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the food provided by the center on file, ate food brought from home for breakfast. .0901(d) * On or before 3/10/26, 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: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@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 with Documented Violations: Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires employment documents for each staff member working with children meet the qualifications and are readily available. Staff records consist of various documentation to include information needed prior to hire and within certain timeframes after hire. A medical report was not on file for an employee hired on 2/16/26. You did not indicate why. It is important to utilize the staff file checklist to ensure all files have required documents. Criminal Background Check - Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. The qualification letter was not on file for the employee hired on 2/16/26. You did not indicate why. The employee was qualified and able to print a copy. You added it to the file during the visit. You must use the staff file checklist and pay close attention to the due dates of all items to avoid non-compliance with this. Activity Plans – Lesson plans lay the groundwork for a what and how children learn. They act as roadmaps, guiding learners through the various stages of academic growth. An activity plan was not posted in Space 115. You did not indicate why. You must complete weekly activity plans (dated) that include developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children. This violation was documented during the January 8, 2026 visit. You indicated in your correction letter that a daily walk through would occur to ensure activity plans are posted. When you submit your correction letter, it is important to implement a procedure that will effectively ensure compliance is met and maintained. Emergency Medical Care Plan: Your program’s Emergency Medical Care plan was created to assist you with following a plan in the event of a medical emergency and who is responsible for each task list. You must update the plan whenever changes occur in your program. Your facility’s emergency medical care plan must be reviewed with staff annually or when changes occur. The emergency medical care plan was not updated in Space 115 to reflect current staff members. You stated the EMC plan was updated in all other spaces but was somehow overlooked in the space. Update the Emergency Medical Care Plan and send a copy of the updated plan as part of your compliance letter. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. Although noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the breakfast served consisted of cheese toast, apple sauce, and milk. however, breakfast served to the children in some rooms consisted of cheese toast, pineapple, and milk. You indicated you ran out of apple sauce and made the change to the menu in the kitchen. Changes must occur wherever menus are posted. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Nutrition Opt-Out - The opt-out form is located on the Division's website under provider documents, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. This form is to be signed by parents that wish to bring in all meals, beverages and snacks for their children. Two children were observed eating a different breakfast than the others in Space 114. You indicated the parents bring the food from home and the children do not always eat the food you offer them, so you allow them to eat what they bring. It is important to provide families with written guidelines that the facility has established that outlines the plan to meet the nutritional requirements of children in care and suggest ways they can assist in meeting these guidelines. If parents do opt to provide all meals and snacks, the facility should not allow peanuts or shellfish in the building if there are children with those sometimes life-threatening allergies. Storage of Hazardous Items - There are over two million human poison exposures reported to poison centers every year. Children under six years of age account for over half of those potential poisonings. A Glade Plug-in was inserted in an outlet near the handwashing sink in Space 114. You removed it and stored it in a locked closet. All children must be cared for in safe environments and protected from the risk of potentially dangerous products. Additional Comments: Rated License Assessment - Discussions occurred today regarding the Pathways to the Stars. The facility includes five (5) Early Head Start classrooms and has chosen to apply for Pathway 3 – Accreditation and Head Start. The following documents were emailed to you today: The Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers, The Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form, the Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form. You requested cancelation of the ECERS-3 Assessment during the visit. Required Inspections & Zoning Permit - The fire inspection was received on 1/8/26 (completed on 11/6/25). A sanitation and building inspection must be completed and submitted. Additionally, you must submit the zoning permit for the new facility. Lead and Asbestos Testing Requirements - All North Carolina child care facilities are required to test for lead in water used for drinking or cooking, inspect facilities for lead-based paint hazards, and inspect facilities for asbestos hazards. I reviewed the Facility Data Mapper through the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website. Based on the information reviewed, lead in water results were completed on 9/26/24; however, only enrollment was indicated for lead -based paint and asbestos. Please be advised lead in water testing results are current for 3 years; therefore, testing must be completed before 9/26/27. Visit the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/contact/, to complete the testing requirements. Final Comments: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. Unannounced Visits - I will conduct at least one (1) additional unannounced temporary time period visits. Ensure you document new staff on the staff and training worksheets for future monitoring. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina Facility ID: 70000353 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 70 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued November 3, 2025. The temporary license is valid through May 3, 2026. Jennifer Bradshaw-Garrett, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during the visit. This facility is owned and operated by Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina, LLC. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/23/26 and Kids-N-lay Center of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current- active. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed and confirmed current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. C. Hill, Administrator, accompanied me during the walk through of all indoor and outdoor spaces. Breakfast included cheese toast, pineapple or apple sauce and milk. Children were engaged in a variety of learning activities. Teachers were seated with the children in their learning areas. Artwork was on display. Lunch included grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, green peas, a roll and milk. The fenced outdoor space located at the side of the facility includes both anchored and portable play equipment as well as a shaded play space. Staff, children, and program records were monitored. Compliance History - Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 86%. The violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. The following violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in Space 115 was dated January 5-9, 2026. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu listed cheese toast, apple sauce and milk to be served for breakfast. Cheese toast, pineapple and milk were served in some of the classrooms and not recorded on the menu prior to serving the meal. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The person responsible named on the posted EMC plan in Space 115 is no longer employed at the facility. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A Glade Plug-In was inserted in an outlet near the handwashing sink in Space 114. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not on file for an employee hired on 2/16/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The qualifying letter was not on file for the employee hired on 2/16/26. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. Two (2) children in Space 114, without a statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the food provided by the center on file, ate food brought from home for breakfast. .0901(d) * On or before 3/10/26, 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: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@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 with Documented Violations: Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires employment documents for each staff member working with children meet the qualifications and are readily available. Staff records consist of various documentation to include information needed prior to hire and within certain timeframes after hire. A medical report was not on file for an employee hired on 2/16/26. You did not indicate why. It is important to utilize the staff file checklist to ensure all files have required documents. Criminal Background Check - Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. The qualification letter was not on file for the employee hired on 2/16/26. You did not indicate why. The employee was qualified and able to print a copy. You added it to the file during the visit. You must use the staff file checklist and pay close attention to the due dates of all items to avoid non-compliance with this. Activity Plans – Lesson plans lay the groundwork for a what and how children learn. They act as roadmaps, guiding learners through the various stages of academic growth. An activity plan was not posted in Space 115. You did not indicate why. You must complete weekly activity plans (dated) that include developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children. This violation was documented during the January 8, 2026 visit. You indicated in your correction letter that a daily walk through would occur to ensure activity plans are posted. When you submit your correction letter, it is important to implement a procedure that will effectively ensure compliance is met and maintained. Emergency Medical Care Plan: Your program’s Emergency Medical Care plan was created to assist you with following a plan in the event of a medical emergency and who is responsible for each task list. You must update the plan whenever changes occur in your program. Your facility’s emergency medical care plan must be reviewed with staff annually or when changes occur. The emergency medical care plan was not updated in Space 115 to reflect current staff members. You stated the EMC plan was updated in all other spaces but was somehow overlooked in the space. Update the Emergency Medical Care Plan and send a copy of the updated plan as part of your compliance letter. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. Although noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the breakfast served consisted of cheese toast, apple sauce, and milk. however, breakfast served to the children in some rooms consisted of cheese toast, pineapple, and milk. You indicated you ran out of apple sauce and made the change to the menu in the kitchen. Changes must occur wherever menus are posted. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Nutrition Opt-Out - The opt-out form is located on the Division's website under provider documents, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. This form is to be signed by parents that wish to bring in all meals, beverages and snacks for their children. Two children were observed eating a different breakfast than the others in Space 114. You indicated the parents bring the food from home and the children do not always eat the food you offer them, so you allow them to eat what they bring. It is important to provide families with written guidelines that the facility has established that outlines the plan to meet the nutritional requirements of children in care and suggest ways they can assist in meeting these guidelines. If parents do opt to provide all meals and snacks, the facility should not allow peanuts or shellfish in the building if there are children with those sometimes life-threatening allergies. Storage of Hazardous Items - There are over two million human poison exposures reported to poison centers every year. Children under six years of age account for over half of those potential poisonings. A Glade Plug-in was inserted in an outlet near the handwashing sink in Space 114. You removed it and stored it in a locked closet. All children must be cared for in safe environments and protected from the risk of potentially dangerous products. Additional Comments: Rated License Assessment - Discussions occurred today regarding the Pathways to the Stars. The facility includes five (5) Early Head Start classrooms and has chosen to apply for Pathway 3 – Accreditation and Head Start. The following documents were emailed to you today: The Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers, The Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form, the Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form. You requested cancelation of the ECERS-3 Assessment during the visit. Required Inspections & Zoning Permit - The fire inspection was received on 1/8/26 (completed on 11/6/25). A sanitation and building inspection must be completed and submitted. Additionally, you must submit the zoning permit for the new facility. Lead and Asbestos Testing Requirements - All North Carolina child care facilities are required to test for lead in water used for drinking or cooking, inspect facilities for lead-based paint hazards, and inspect facilities for asbestos hazards. I reviewed the Facility Data Mapper through the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website. Based on the information reviewed, lead in water results were completed on 9/26/24; however, only enrollment was indicated for lead -based paint and asbestos. Please be advised lead in water testing results are current for 3 years; therefore, testing must be completed before 9/26/27. Visit the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/contact/, to complete the testing requirements. Final Comments: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. Unannounced Visits - I will conduct at least one (1) additional unannounced temporary time period visits. Ensure you document new staff on the staff and training worksheets for future monitoring. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina Facility ID: 70000353 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 70 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued November 3, 2025. The temporary license is valid through May 3, 2026. Jennifer Bradshaw-Garrett, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during the visit. This facility is owned and operated by Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina, LLC. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/23/26 and Kids-N-lay Center of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current- active. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed and confirmed current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. C. Hill, Administrator, accompanied me during the walk through of all indoor and outdoor spaces. Breakfast included cheese toast, pineapple or apple sauce and milk. Children were engaged in a variety of learning activities. Teachers were seated with the children in their learning areas. Artwork was on display. Lunch included grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, green peas, a roll and milk. The fenced outdoor space located at the side of the facility includes both anchored and portable play equipment as well as a shaded play space. Staff, children, and program records were monitored. Compliance History - Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 86%. The violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. The following violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in Space 115 was dated January 5-9, 2026. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu listed cheese toast, apple sauce and milk to be served for breakfast. Cheese toast, pineapple and milk were served in some of the classrooms and not recorded on the menu prior to serving the meal. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The person responsible named on the posted EMC plan in Space 115 is no longer employed at the facility. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A Glade Plug-In was inserted in an outlet near the handwashing sink in Space 114. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not on file for an employee hired on 2/16/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The qualifying letter was not on file for the employee hired on 2/16/26. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. Two (2) children in Space 114, without a statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the food provided by the center on file, ate food brought from home for breakfast. .0901(d) * On or before 3/10/26, 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: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@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 with Documented Violations: Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires employment documents for each staff member working with children meet the qualifications and are readily available. Staff records consist of various documentation to include information needed prior to hire and within certain timeframes after hire. A medical report was not on file for an employee hired on 2/16/26. You did not indicate why. It is important to utilize the staff file checklist to ensure all files have required documents. Criminal Background Check - Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. The qualification letter was not on file for the employee hired on 2/16/26. You did not indicate why. The employee was qualified and able to print a copy. You added it to the file during the visit. You must use the staff file checklist and pay close attention to the due dates of all items to avoid non-compliance with this. Activity Plans – Lesson plans lay the groundwork for a what and how children learn. They act as roadmaps, guiding learners through the various stages of academic growth. An activity plan was not posted in Space 115. You did not indicate why. You must complete weekly activity plans (dated) that include developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children. This violation was documented during the January 8, 2026 visit. You indicated in your correction letter that a daily walk through would occur to ensure activity plans are posted. When you submit your correction letter, it is important to implement a procedure that will effectively ensure compliance is met and maintained. Emergency Medical Care Plan: Your program’s Emergency Medical Care plan was created to assist you with following a plan in the event of a medical emergency and who is responsible for each task list. You must update the plan whenever changes occur in your program. Your facility’s emergency medical care plan must be reviewed with staff annually or when changes occur. The emergency medical care plan was not updated in Space 115 to reflect current staff members. You stated the EMC plan was updated in all other spaces but was somehow overlooked in the space. Update the Emergency Medical Care Plan and send a copy of the updated plan as part of your compliance letter. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. Although noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the breakfast served consisted of cheese toast, apple sauce, and milk. however, breakfast served to the children in some rooms consisted of cheese toast, pineapple, and milk. You indicated you ran out of apple sauce and made the change to the menu in the kitchen. Changes must occur wherever menus are posted. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Nutrition Opt-Out - The opt-out form is located on the Division's website under provider documents, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. This form is to be signed by parents that wish to bring in all meals, beverages and snacks for their children. Two children were observed eating a different breakfast than the others in Space 114. You indicated the parents bring the food from home and the children do not always eat the food you offer them, so you allow them to eat what they bring. It is important to provide families with written guidelines that the facility has established that outlines the plan to meet the nutritional requirements of children in care and suggest ways they can assist in meeting these guidelines. If parents do opt to provide all meals and snacks, the facility should not allow peanuts or shellfish in the building if there are children with those sometimes life-threatening allergies. Storage of Hazardous Items - There are over two million human poison exposures reported to poison centers every year. Children under six years of age account for over half of those potential poisonings. A Glade Plug-in was inserted in an outlet near the handwashing sink in Space 114. You removed it and stored it in a locked closet. All children must be cared for in safe environments and protected from the risk of potentially dangerous products. Additional Comments: Rated License Assessment - Discussions occurred today regarding the Pathways to the Stars. The facility includes five (5) Early Head Start classrooms and has chosen to apply for Pathway 3 – Accreditation and Head Start. The following documents were emailed to you today: The Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers, The Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form, the Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form. You requested cancelation of the ECERS-3 Assessment during the visit. Required Inspections & Zoning Permit - The fire inspection was received on 1/8/26 (completed on 11/6/25). A sanitation and building inspection must be completed and submitted. Additionally, you must submit the zoning permit for the new facility. Lead and Asbestos Testing Requirements - All North Carolina child care facilities are required to test for lead in water used for drinking or cooking, inspect facilities for lead-based paint hazards, and inspect facilities for asbestos hazards. I reviewed the Facility Data Mapper through the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website. Based on the information reviewed, lead in water results were completed on 9/26/24; however, only enrollment was indicated for lead -based paint and asbestos. Please be advised lead in water testing results are current for 3 years; therefore, testing must be completed before 9/26/27. Visit the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/contact/, to complete the testing requirements. Final Comments: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. Unannounced Visits - I will conduct at least one (1) additional unannounced temporary time period visits. Ensure you document new staff on the staff and training worksheets for future monitoring. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina Facility ID: 70000353 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 70 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued November 3, 2025. The temporary license is valid through May 3, 2026. Jennifer Bradshaw-Garrett, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during the visit. This facility is owned and operated by Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina, LLC. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/23/26 and Kids-N-lay Center of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current- active. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed and confirmed current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. C. Hill, Administrator, accompanied me during the walk through of all indoor and outdoor spaces. Breakfast included cheese toast, pineapple or apple sauce and milk. Children were engaged in a variety of learning activities. Teachers were seated with the children in their learning areas. Artwork was on display. Lunch included grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, green peas, a roll and milk. The fenced outdoor space located at the side of the facility includes both anchored and portable play equipment as well as a shaded play space. Staff, children, and program records were monitored. Compliance History - Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 86%. The violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. The following violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in Space 115 was dated January 5-9, 2026. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu listed cheese toast, apple sauce and milk to be served for breakfast. Cheese toast, pineapple and milk were served in some of the classrooms and not recorded on the menu prior to serving the meal. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The person responsible named on the posted EMC plan in Space 115 is no longer employed at the facility. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A Glade Plug-In was inserted in an outlet near the handwashing sink in Space 114. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not on file for an employee hired on 2/16/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The qualifying letter was not on file for the employee hired on 2/16/26. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. Two (2) children in Space 114, without a statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the food provided by the center on file, ate food brought from home for breakfast. .0901(d) * On or before 3/10/26, 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: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@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 with Documented Violations: Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires employment documents for each staff member working with children meet the qualifications and are readily available. Staff records consist of various documentation to include information needed prior to hire and within certain timeframes after hire. A medical report was not on file for an employee hired on 2/16/26. You did not indicate why. It is important to utilize the staff file checklist to ensure all files have required documents. Criminal Background Check - Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. The qualification letter was not on file for the employee hired on 2/16/26. You did not indicate why. The employee was qualified and able to print a copy. You added it to the file during the visit. You must use the staff file checklist and pay close attention to the due dates of all items to avoid non-compliance with this. Activity Plans – Lesson plans lay the groundwork for a what and how children learn. They act as roadmaps, guiding learners through the various stages of academic growth. An activity plan was not posted in Space 115. You did not indicate why. You must complete weekly activity plans (dated) that include developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children. This violation was documented during the January 8, 2026 visit. You indicated in your correction letter that a daily walk through would occur to ensure activity plans are posted. When you submit your correction letter, it is important to implement a procedure that will effectively ensure compliance is met and maintained. Emergency Medical Care Plan: Your program’s Emergency Medical Care plan was created to assist you with following a plan in the event of a medical emergency and who is responsible for each task list. You must update the plan whenever changes occur in your program. Your facility’s emergency medical care plan must be reviewed with staff annually or when changes occur. The emergency medical care plan was not updated in Space 115 to reflect current staff members. You stated the EMC plan was updated in all other spaces but was somehow overlooked in the space. Update the Emergency Medical Care Plan and send a copy of the updated plan as part of your compliance letter. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. Although noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the breakfast served consisted of cheese toast, apple sauce, and milk. however, breakfast served to the children in some rooms consisted of cheese toast, pineapple, and milk. You indicated you ran out of apple sauce and made the change to the menu in the kitchen. Changes must occur wherever menus are posted. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Nutrition Opt-Out - The opt-out form is located on the Division's website under provider documents, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. This form is to be signed by parents that wish to bring in all meals, beverages and snacks for their children. Two children were observed eating a different breakfast than the others in Space 114. You indicated the parents bring the food from home and the children do not always eat the food you offer them, so you allow them to eat what they bring. It is important to provide families with written guidelines that the facility has established that outlines the plan to meet the nutritional requirements of children in care and suggest ways they can assist in meeting these guidelines. If parents do opt to provide all meals and snacks, the facility should not allow peanuts or shellfish in the building if there are children with those sometimes life-threatening allergies. Storage of Hazardous Items - There are over two million human poison exposures reported to poison centers every year. Children under six years of age account for over half of those potential poisonings. A Glade Plug-in was inserted in an outlet near the handwashing sink in Space 114. You removed it and stored it in a locked closet. All children must be cared for in safe environments and protected from the risk of potentially dangerous products. Additional Comments: Rated License Assessment - Discussions occurred today regarding the Pathways to the Stars. The facility includes five (5) Early Head Start classrooms and has chosen to apply for Pathway 3 – Accreditation and Head Start. The following documents were emailed to you today: The Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers, The Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form, the Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form. You requested cancelation of the ECERS-3 Assessment during the visit. Required Inspections & Zoning Permit - The fire inspection was received on 1/8/26 (completed on 11/6/25). A sanitation and building inspection must be completed and submitted. Additionally, you must submit the zoning permit for the new facility. Lead and Asbestos Testing Requirements - All North Carolina child care facilities are required to test for lead in water used for drinking or cooking, inspect facilities for lead-based paint hazards, and inspect facilities for asbestos hazards. I reviewed the Facility Data Mapper through the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website. Based on the information reviewed, lead in water results were completed on 9/26/24; however, only enrollment was indicated for lead -based paint and asbestos. Please be advised lead in water testing results are current for 3 years; therefore, testing must be completed before 9/26/27. Visit the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/contact/, to complete the testing requirements. Final Comments: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. Unannounced Visits - I will conduct at least one (1) additional unannounced temporary time period visits. Ensure you document new staff on the staff and training worksheets for future monitoring. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina Facility ID: 70000353 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 70 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued November 3, 2025. The temporary license is valid through May 3, 2026. Jennifer Bradshaw-Garrett, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during the visit. This facility is owned and operated by Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina, LLC. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/23/26 and Kids-N-lay Center of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current- active. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed and confirmed current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. C. Hill, Administrator, accompanied me during the walk through of all indoor and outdoor spaces. Breakfast included cheese toast, pineapple or apple sauce and milk. Children were engaged in a variety of learning activities. Teachers were seated with the children in their learning areas. Artwork was on display. Lunch included grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, green peas, a roll and milk. The fenced outdoor space located at the side of the facility includes both anchored and portable play equipment as well as a shaded play space. Staff, children, and program records were monitored. Compliance History - Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 86%. The violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. The following violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in Space 115 was dated January 5-9, 2026. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu listed cheese toast, apple sauce and milk to be served for breakfast. Cheese toast, pineapple and milk were served in some of the classrooms and not recorded on the menu prior to serving the meal. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The person responsible named on the posted EMC plan in Space 115 is no longer employed at the facility. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A Glade Plug-In was inserted in an outlet near the handwashing sink in Space 114. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not on file for an employee hired on 2/16/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The qualifying letter was not on file for the employee hired on 2/16/26. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. Two (2) children in Space 114, without a statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the food provided by the center on file, ate food brought from home for breakfast. .0901(d) * On or before 3/10/26, 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: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@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 with Documented Violations: Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires employment documents for each staff member working with children meet the qualifications and are readily available. Staff records consist of various documentation to include information needed prior to hire and within certain timeframes after hire. A medical report was not on file for an employee hired on 2/16/26. You did not indicate why. It is important to utilize the staff file checklist to ensure all files have required documents. Criminal Background Check - Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. The qualification letter was not on file for the employee hired on 2/16/26. You did not indicate why. The employee was qualified and able to print a copy. You added it to the file during the visit. You must use the staff file checklist and pay close attention to the due dates of all items to avoid non-compliance with this. Activity Plans – Lesson plans lay the groundwork for a what and how children learn. They act as roadmaps, guiding learners through the various stages of academic growth. An activity plan was not posted in Space 115. You did not indicate why. You must complete weekly activity plans (dated) that include developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children. This violation was documented during the January 8, 2026 visit. You indicated in your correction letter that a daily walk through would occur to ensure activity plans are posted. When you submit your correction letter, it is important to implement a procedure that will effectively ensure compliance is met and maintained. Emergency Medical Care Plan: Your program’s Emergency Medical Care plan was created to assist you with following a plan in the event of a medical emergency and who is responsible for each task list. You must update the plan whenever changes occur in your program. Your facility’s emergency medical care plan must be reviewed with staff annually or when changes occur. The emergency medical care plan was not updated in Space 115 to reflect current staff members. You stated the EMC plan was updated in all other spaces but was somehow overlooked in the space. Update the Emergency Medical Care Plan and send a copy of the updated plan as part of your compliance letter. Menu Substitutions: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include any substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. Although noted food substitutions were of comparable food value; however, the substitutions were not recorded on the menu. According to the posted menu, the breakfast served consisted of cheese toast, apple sauce, and milk. however, breakfast served to the children in some rooms consisted of cheese toast, pineapple, and milk. You indicated you ran out of apple sauce and made the change to the menu in the kitchen. Changes must occur wherever menus are posted. Prior to any meal or snack being served, the posted menu must be reviewed for accuracy of items served and if comparable changes occur, then make sure those changes are noted on the posted menu(s). Nutrition Opt-Out - The opt-out form is located on the Division's website under provider documents, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. This form is to be signed by parents that wish to bring in all meals, beverages and snacks for their children. Two children were observed eating a different breakfast than the others in Space 114. You indicated the parents bring the food from home and the children do not always eat the food you offer them, so you allow them to eat what they bring. It is important to provide families with written guidelines that the facility has established that outlines the plan to meet the nutritional requirements of children in care and suggest ways they can assist in meeting these guidelines. If parents do opt to provide all meals and snacks, the facility should not allow peanuts or shellfish in the building if there are children with those sometimes life-threatening allergies. Storage of Hazardous Items - There are over two million human poison exposures reported to poison centers every year. Children under six years of age account for over half of those potential poisonings. A Glade Plug-in was inserted in an outlet near the handwashing sink in Space 114. You removed it and stored it in a locked closet. All children must be cared for in safe environments and protected from the risk of potentially dangerous products. Additional Comments: Rated License Assessment - Discussions occurred today regarding the Pathways to the Stars. The facility includes five (5) Early Head Start classrooms and has chosen to apply for Pathway 3 – Accreditation and Head Start. The following documents were emailed to you today: The Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers, The Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form, the Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form. You requested cancelation of the ECERS-3 Assessment during the visit. Required Inspections & Zoning Permit - The fire inspection was received on 1/8/26 (completed on 11/6/25). A sanitation and building inspection must be completed and submitted. Additionally, you must submit the zoning permit for the new facility. Lead and Asbestos Testing Requirements - All North Carolina child care facilities are required to test for lead in water used for drinking or cooking, inspect facilities for lead-based paint hazards, and inspect facilities for asbestos hazards. I reviewed the Facility Data Mapper through the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website. Based on the information reviewed, lead in water results were completed on 9/26/24; however, only enrollment was indicated for lead -based paint and asbestos. Please be advised lead in water testing results are current for 3 years; therefore, testing must be completed before 9/26/27. Visit the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/contact/, to complete the testing requirements. Final Comments: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. Unannounced Visits - I will conduct at least one (1) additional unannounced temporary time period visits. Ensure you document new staff on the staff and training worksheets for future monitoring. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina Facility ID: 70000353 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2026 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 1/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 325 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued November 3, 2025. The temporary license is valid through May 3, 2026. This facility is owned and operated by Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina, LLC. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/7/26 and Kids-N-lay Center of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current- active. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed and confirmed current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. A sanitation, fire and building inspection must be completed and submitted within the 6-month Temporary Time Period. Additionally, lead in water, lead-based paint and asbestos testing must be completed. I am requesting the completion of these requirements on or before March 15, 2026. There are twelve (12) approved indoor spaces and one (1) approved outdoor space. At least five (5) activity areas including language, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, and art were available in all classrooms. All staff members were actively engaged with the children. Infants were observed playing on the floor with soft toys. The outdoor space had a variety of stationary and portable materials. Breakfast was observed during today’s visit and included cheerios and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Posted activity plans in two (2) spaces were not dated to indicated they were current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Two components were served during breakfast to include Cheerios and milk. The third component to include a fruit or vegetable was not served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. . A closet with an open lock with the key inside was observed in Space114. Inside the closet were aerosol cans, cleaning supplies and disinfectant wipes. .2820(b) 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 106 (designated for children one-two years-of-age) a plastic grocery store bag used to store a child’s blanket was observed inside the child’s cubby. .0604(q) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A Bojangles cup was observed in the window sill of Space 105 and two Bojangles cups and a bag of Bojangles food was observed on the children's cubbies in Space 106. .0901(i) * Compliance History - The compliance history for this facility will be reviewed after today’s visit. The violations documented today may affect the facility’s compliance history score. We reviewed that all facilities must maintain at least a 75% compliance history score over an eighteen-month time frame to be in good standing with DCDEE. If a facility’s compliance history falls below 75% over an eighteen-month time frame, some type of administrative action may be issued. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/22/26, 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: Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@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 with Documented Violations: Storage of Hazardous Products - Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. A closet with an open lock with the key inside was observed in Space114. Inside the closet were aerosol cans, cleaning supplies and disinfectant wipes. The classroom staff did not indicate why the door was unlocked. Prevention is the key to prevent poisoning by making sure all items required to be kept in locked storage are indeed locked up. Posting a reminder sign on a bright colored sheet of paper near the closet, is one measure to serve as a reminder. Activity Plans – Preschool lesson plans lay the groundwork for a child's initial entry into the world of learning. They act as roadmaps, guiding young learners through the various stages of early academic growth. During the walkthrough, I observed spaces with a lesson plan that were not dated. Each space must complete weekly activity plans (dated) that include developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children. Activity plans for all children must meet include activities daily to stimulate the following 5 developmental domains, as listed in your NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development book: (social & emotional development, health & physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development/communication, and cognitive development). They must include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors or outdoors. They must reflect 3 activities in the following areas (art/creative play, children’s books, blocks and block building, manipulatives and family living/dramatic play). Activity plans must also include both free choice and adult-directed activities, which allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, in a small group or independently. In addition, activity plans must include each of these 3 enrichment activities on at least a weekly basis: sand or water play; science and nature; and music and rhythm. Menu - Planning menus in advance helps to ensure that food will be on hand. Posting menus in a prominent area and distributing them to parents/guardians helps to inform parents/guardians about proper nutrition. Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. If a child has difficulty with any food served at the facility, parents/guardians can address this issue with appropriate staff members. The posted menu at the entrance of the lobby indicated cheerios, apple slices and milk were to be served for breakfast. Only cheerios and milk were served. The individual serving was flustered and forgot the apple slices. In child care programs, breakfast must include milk, a vegetable, fruit or both, and a grain. All three components must be served. Plastic Bags – Plastic bags have been recognized for many years as a suffocation hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received average annual reports of twenty-five deaths per year to children due to suffocation from plastic bags. In child care facilities, plastic bags must be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. In Space 106 (designated for children one-two years-of-age) a plastic grocery store bag used to store a child’s blanket was observed inside the child’s cubby. When made aware, the teacher removed the blanket from the bag and indicated the parent had just dropped the child off. It is imperative that children’s belongings are checked for hazards prior to placing them inside the child’s cubby. Nutrition - Children learn through simply watching other people which means that our own behavior can easily be picked up and copied by children. In relation to eating, this means that children are likely to imitate the eating behaviors of people they spend time with and see around them. This means that role models can play a really important part in shaping children's eating habits. To be good role models for children food and beverages must meet the nutritional requirements as outlined in the Meal Pattern for Children in Child Care Programs when they are in the presence of children. A Bojangles cup was stored on the window seal in Space 101 and two Bojangles cups and a Bojangles food bag was stored on top of the cubby in Space 106. We reviewed the requirement of only consuming nutritional beverages and food in the presence of children. Rated License Assessment - Discussions occurred today regarding the Pathways to the Stars. We also reviewed Education Standards for each star level. By February 9, 2026, you must determine which Pathway you will pursue. WORKS - WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires the user to create and maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) username and password. Electronic official transcripts can be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit from a person’s college or university provided the school participates with the National Clearing House. If not, then official transcripts must be mailed to the Workforce Education Unit at DCDEE for evaluation. All staff education should be current within four months of the six month temporary time period (March 2026). For more information about NCID and WORKS, visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 for more information concerning WORKS. Facilities must be issued at least a Three Star License to be eligible to continue receiving subsidy after the six-month temporary time. Additional Comments: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not reading the Raise NC Newsletter (sent weekly to your facility email), 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. As an early learning professional, you need to stay in the know about issues in North Carolina that affect you and your business. 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 and your staff 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. Sex Offender Registry and Notification Email - North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. All licensed child care facilities must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the program. (§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. Unannounced Visits - I will conduct two additional temporary time period visits. Ensure you document new staff on the staff and training worksheets for future monitoring. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina Facility ID: 70000353 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2026 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 1/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 325 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued November 3, 2025. The temporary license is valid through May 3, 2026. This facility is owned and operated by Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina, LLC. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/7/26 and Kids-N-lay Center of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current- active. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed and confirmed current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. A sanitation, fire and building inspection must be completed and submitted within the 6-month Temporary Time Period. Additionally, lead in water, lead-based paint and asbestos testing must be completed. I am requesting the completion of these requirements on or before March 15, 2026. There are twelve (12) approved indoor spaces and one (1) approved outdoor space. At least five (5) activity areas including language, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, and art were available in all classrooms. All staff members were actively engaged with the children. Infants were observed playing on the floor with soft toys. The outdoor space had a variety of stationary and portable materials. Breakfast was observed during today’s visit and included cheerios and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Posted activity plans in two (2) spaces were not dated to indicated they were current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Two components were served during breakfast to include Cheerios and milk. The third component to include a fruit or vegetable was not served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. . A closet with an open lock with the key inside was observed in Space114. Inside the closet were aerosol cans, cleaning supplies and disinfectant wipes. .2820(b) 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 106 (designated for children one-two years-of-age) a plastic grocery store bag used to store a child’s blanket was observed inside the child’s cubby. .0604(q) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A Bojangles cup was observed in the window sill of Space 105 and two Bojangles cups and a bag of Bojangles food was observed on the children's cubbies in Space 106. .0901(i) * Compliance History - The compliance history for this facility will be reviewed after today’s visit. The violations documented today may affect the facility’s compliance history score. We reviewed that all facilities must maintain at least a 75% compliance history score over an eighteen-month time frame to be in good standing with DCDEE. If a facility’s compliance history falls below 75% over an eighteen-month time frame, some type of administrative action may be issued. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/22/26, 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: Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@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 with Documented Violations: Storage of Hazardous Products - Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. A closet with an open lock with the key inside was observed in Space114. Inside the closet were aerosol cans, cleaning supplies and disinfectant wipes. The classroom staff did not indicate why the door was unlocked. Prevention is the key to prevent poisoning by making sure all items required to be kept in locked storage are indeed locked up. Posting a reminder sign on a bright colored sheet of paper near the closet, is one measure to serve as a reminder. Activity Plans – Preschool lesson plans lay the groundwork for a child's initial entry into the world of learning. They act as roadmaps, guiding young learners through the various stages of early academic growth. During the walkthrough, I observed spaces with a lesson plan that were not dated. Each space must complete weekly activity plans (dated) that include developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children. Activity plans for all children must meet include activities daily to stimulate the following 5 developmental domains, as listed in your NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development book: (social & emotional development, health & physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development/communication, and cognitive development). They must include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors or outdoors. They must reflect 3 activities in the following areas (art/creative play, children’s books, blocks and block building, manipulatives and family living/dramatic play). Activity plans must also include both free choice and adult-directed activities, which allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, in a small group or independently. In addition, activity plans must include each of these 3 enrichment activities on at least a weekly basis: sand or water play; science and nature; and music and rhythm. Menu - Planning menus in advance helps to ensure that food will be on hand. Posting menus in a prominent area and distributing them to parents/guardians helps to inform parents/guardians about proper nutrition. Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. If a child has difficulty with any food served at the facility, parents/guardians can address this issue with appropriate staff members. The posted menu at the entrance of the lobby indicated cheerios, apple slices and milk were to be served for breakfast. Only cheerios and milk were served. The individual serving was flustered and forgot the apple slices. In child care programs, breakfast must include milk, a vegetable, fruit or both, and a grain. All three components must be served. Plastic Bags – Plastic bags have been recognized for many years as a suffocation hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received average annual reports of twenty-five deaths per year to children due to suffocation from plastic bags. In child care facilities, plastic bags must be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. In Space 106 (designated for children one-two years-of-age) a plastic grocery store bag used to store a child’s blanket was observed inside the child’s cubby. When made aware, the teacher removed the blanket from the bag and indicated the parent had just dropped the child off. It is imperative that children’s belongings are checked for hazards prior to placing them inside the child’s cubby. Nutrition - Children learn through simply watching other people which means that our own behavior can easily be picked up and copied by children. In relation to eating, this means that children are likely to imitate the eating behaviors of people they spend time with and see around them. This means that role models can play a really important part in shaping children's eating habits. To be good role models for children food and beverages must meet the nutritional requirements as outlined in the Meal Pattern for Children in Child Care Programs when they are in the presence of children. A Bojangles cup was stored on the window seal in Space 101 and two Bojangles cups and a Bojangles food bag was stored on top of the cubby in Space 106. We reviewed the requirement of only consuming nutritional beverages and food in the presence of children. Rated License Assessment - Discussions occurred today regarding the Pathways to the Stars. We also reviewed Education Standards for each star level. By February 9, 2026, you must determine which Pathway you will pursue. WORKS - WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires the user to create and maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) username and password. Electronic official transcripts can be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit from a person’s college or university provided the school participates with the National Clearing House. If not, then official transcripts must be mailed to the Workforce Education Unit at DCDEE for evaluation. All staff education should be current within four months of the six month temporary time period (March 2026). For more information about NCID and WORKS, visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 for more information concerning WORKS. Facilities must be issued at least a Three Star License to be eligible to continue receiving subsidy after the six-month temporary time. Additional Comments: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not reading the Raise NC Newsletter (sent weekly to your facility email), 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. As an early learning professional, you need to stay in the know about issues in North Carolina that affect you and your business. 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 and your staff 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. Sex Offender Registry and Notification Email - North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. All licensed child care facilities must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the program. (§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. Unannounced Visits - I will conduct two additional temporary time period visits. Ensure you document new staff on the staff and training worksheets for future monitoring. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times