10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for, and including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .2900, as required for certified developmental day programs. The visit was conducted with you, Christy Marshall, NC Pre K Lead Teacher. This program currently operates with a Five-star license issued on April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 4, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 24, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 12, 2026 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 22, 2026. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on December 6, 2025. The facility follows the Rutherford County School critical response plan. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 3, 2026. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 80 percent as of February 11, 2026 A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity centers, outdoor gross motor play, handwashing routines, lunch, and rest. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was January 16, 2025, Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for three new staff, two existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of six children’s records were reviewed. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #2 and #4. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have Special Education licenses. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. . Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have a medical report on file that was signed by a healthcare professional. One staff member employed on 8/6/25, had a medical report on file dated 8/8/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have TB test/screening results on file on or before the first day of employment. One staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25 and the other staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25. One staff member employed on 8/6/25 had a TB results on file dated 8/10/25. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have an emergency information form on file with all required information. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member employed 8/6/25, two staff members employed 8/4/25, and one staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have at least 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. In space #2, one child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, the signed permission to play outside the fenced area or off premises was not on file. .1005(b)(4) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have a signed dated statement by the parent that the discipline policy was reviewed. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have required information including unique behavior characteristics or fears. .0801(a)(1-7) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a vision screening on file. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a hearing screening on file. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K had a dental screening on file dated 11/3/25. .3005 (a)(5) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One staff member employed 12/12/22 was not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member employed 8/6/25 had not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 26, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer , Child Care Consultant PO Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@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 was provided on the following: Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers as including the director, must have a medical exam on file that is signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children prior to employment. When submitted, the medical statement may not be older than 12 months. I suggested you use the staff medical exam form found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure the medical exams for staff members contain all information required by rule. I also suggested that you review the exam form when returned to ensure that all required information is completed. All staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week must have the results indicating the individual is free of active tuberculosis on file on or before the first day of work. This must be obtained within the 12 months prior to the date of employment and must be on file on or before the employee’s first day of work. New staff members should not be permitted to begin work until they have the results of a TB test showing negative results or screening form on file. I suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure no documentation has been discarded or misplaced. This violation was corrected during the visit by having completed TB test results on file during today’s visit. Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers, must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet to ensure all required documentation is completed and on file prior to the staff member’s first day of employment in the childcare program. I also suggested you create a schedule to update all staff Emergency Information forms at least once per year to ensure they are all updated at least annually. Each center must ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee must complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. Please continue to use the new staff Orientation Form found on the DCDEE website. I suggested you create an orientation schedule, including dates and times to review each orientation topic area, for all new staff members on their first day of employment to ensure each new employee’s orientation is completed within the required timeframes. I reminded you to document the date of each review on the orientation form immediately after the review is conducted to ensure the orientation review is documented. Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center’s licensed and approved space. Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. I suggested you create an enrollment packet to ensure all required information is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you create a schedule to ensure these permission forms are updated at least annually. The staff member who conducts the enrollment conference must provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. The child care center must obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. That statement must include: the child's name; the date of enrollment; and if different, from the enrollment date the date the parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian signed the statement. The signed, dated statement must be in the child's record. I suggested you add the discipline acknowledgement information to your signature sheet for all required acknowledgements to have each parent complete during the enrollment process. Each child in care must have an individual application for enrollment completed and signed by the child's parent on file. The completed, signed application shall be on file in the center on the first day the child attends and shall include the following information: emergency medical information; the child's full name and the name the child is to be called; the child's date of birth; any allergies and the symptoms and type of response required for allergic reactions; any health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for these health care needs or concerns; fears or behavior characteristics that the child has; and the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. I encouraged you to create an enrollment packet to ensure all required documentation is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you review all applications during the enrollment process to ensure all required spaces are completed by the parent. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. The hearing and vision screening must be completed and can not be marked on the form as “N/A”. The boxes for hearing and vision screening must be checked either “yes” or “no” by the health care professional completing the assessment to confirm the testing was completed. “Unable to perform” documented on a health assessment form does not meet the rule requirement. I suggested you review all medical exams for NC Pre-K students as soon as they are turned into the facility to ensure all required assessments, including hearing screening, vision screening, and dental screening have been completed. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. A dental screening may be completed on a separate form and must also be on file within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program. I suggested you obtain the dental screening from the parent during the enrollment process to ensure it is on file within the required timeframe or obtain permission to have the dental screening completed by qualified school personnel. The ABCMS provider portal facility roster must 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. You corrected the violation during the visit by adding the staff member that moved into the Developmental Day school-age classroom on January 2, 2026. This was a repeated violation. All staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/resource-hub/recognizing-responding-to-child-maltreatment/. I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training within the first 90 days of employment. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. Consultation: One staff member employed on 8/12/24 in a Developmental Day School age classroom did not have verification of any on-going training on file. Fifteen hours of on-going training must be completed and verification placed in the employee’s file by no later than March 4, 2026. Your program had a rated license reassessment completed April 5, 2024. Rated license reassessment will be required to be completed again before April 5, 2027. We discussed the Pathway #1, #2, and #3 options. The program has not decided whether the preferred Pathway option will be #1 or #2. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Make sure each staff person, both preschool and developmental day staff, has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript, and have applied for a position for evaluation. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Beth Archer Child Care Consultant 828-748-7893 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .2902 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for, and including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .2900, as required for certified developmental day programs. The visit was conducted with you, Christy Marshall, NC Pre K Lead Teacher. This program currently operates with a Five-star license issued on April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 4, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 24, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 12, 2026 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 22, 2026. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on December 6, 2025. The facility follows the Rutherford County School critical response plan. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 3, 2026. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 80 percent as of February 11, 2026 A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity centers, outdoor gross motor play, handwashing routines, lunch, and rest. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was January 16, 2025, Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for three new staff, two existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of six children’s records were reviewed. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #2 and #4. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have Special Education licenses. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. . Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have a medical report on file that was signed by a healthcare professional. One staff member employed on 8/6/25, had a medical report on file dated 8/8/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have TB test/screening results on file on or before the first day of employment. One staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25 and the other staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25. One staff member employed on 8/6/25 had a TB results on file dated 8/10/25. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have an emergency information form on file with all required information. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member employed 8/6/25, two staff members employed 8/4/25, and one staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have at least 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. In space #2, one child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, the signed permission to play outside the fenced area or off premises was not on file. .1005(b)(4) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have a signed dated statement by the parent that the discipline policy was reviewed. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have required information including unique behavior characteristics or fears. .0801(a)(1-7) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a vision screening on file. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a hearing screening on file. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K had a dental screening on file dated 11/3/25. .3005 (a)(5) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One staff member employed 12/12/22 was not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member employed 8/6/25 had not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 26, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer , Child Care Consultant PO Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@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 was provided on the following: Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers as including the director, must have a medical exam on file that is signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children prior to employment. When submitted, the medical statement may not be older than 12 months. I suggested you use the staff medical exam form found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure the medical exams for staff members contain all information required by rule. I also suggested that you review the exam form when returned to ensure that all required information is completed. All staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week must have the results indicating the individual is free of active tuberculosis on file on or before the first day of work. This must be obtained within the 12 months prior to the date of employment and must be on file on or before the employee’s first day of work. New staff members should not be permitted to begin work until they have the results of a TB test showing negative results or screening form on file. I suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure no documentation has been discarded or misplaced. This violation was corrected during the visit by having completed TB test results on file during today’s visit. Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers, must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet to ensure all required documentation is completed and on file prior to the staff member’s first day of employment in the childcare program. I also suggested you create a schedule to update all staff Emergency Information forms at least once per year to ensure they are all updated at least annually. Each center must ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee must complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. Please continue to use the new staff Orientation Form found on the DCDEE website. I suggested you create an orientation schedule, including dates and times to review each orientation topic area, for all new staff members on their first day of employment to ensure each new employee’s orientation is completed within the required timeframes. I reminded you to document the date of each review on the orientation form immediately after the review is conducted to ensure the orientation review is documented. Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center’s licensed and approved space. Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. I suggested you create an enrollment packet to ensure all required information is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you create a schedule to ensure these permission forms are updated at least annually. The staff member who conducts the enrollment conference must provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. The child care center must obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. That statement must include: the child's name; the date of enrollment; and if different, from the enrollment date the date the parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian signed the statement. The signed, dated statement must be in the child's record. I suggested you add the discipline acknowledgement information to your signature sheet for all required acknowledgements to have each parent complete during the enrollment process. Each child in care must have an individual application for enrollment completed and signed by the child's parent on file. The completed, signed application shall be on file in the center on the first day the child attends and shall include the following information: emergency medical information; the child's full name and the name the child is to be called; the child's date of birth; any allergies and the symptoms and type of response required for allergic reactions; any health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for these health care needs or concerns; fears or behavior characteristics that the child has; and the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. I encouraged you to create an enrollment packet to ensure all required documentation is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you review all applications during the enrollment process to ensure all required spaces are completed by the parent. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. The hearing and vision screening must be completed and can not be marked on the form as “N/A”. The boxes for hearing and vision screening must be checked either “yes” or “no” by the health care professional completing the assessment to confirm the testing was completed. “Unable to perform” documented on a health assessment form does not meet the rule requirement. I suggested you review all medical exams for NC Pre-K students as soon as they are turned into the facility to ensure all required assessments, including hearing screening, vision screening, and dental screening have been completed. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. A dental screening may be completed on a separate form and must also be on file within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program. I suggested you obtain the dental screening from the parent during the enrollment process to ensure it is on file within the required timeframe or obtain permission to have the dental screening completed by qualified school personnel. The ABCMS provider portal facility roster must 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. You corrected the violation during the visit by adding the staff member that moved into the Developmental Day school-age classroom on January 2, 2026. This was a repeated violation. All staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/resource-hub/recognizing-responding-to-child-maltreatment/. I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training within the first 90 days of employment. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. Consultation: One staff member employed on 8/12/24 in a Developmental Day School age classroom did not have verification of any on-going training on file. Fifteen hours of on-going training must be completed and verification placed in the employee’s file by no later than March 4, 2026. Your program had a rated license reassessment completed April 5, 2024. Rated license reassessment will be required to be completed again before April 5, 2027. We discussed the Pathway #1, #2, and #3 options. The program has not decided whether the preferred Pathway option will be #1 or #2. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Make sure each staff person, both preschool and developmental day staff, has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript, and have applied for a position for evaluation. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Beth Archer Child Care Consultant 828-748-7893 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for, and including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .2900, as required for certified developmental day programs. The visit was conducted with you, Christy Marshall, NC Pre K Lead Teacher. This program currently operates with a Five-star license issued on April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 4, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 24, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 12, 2026 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 22, 2026. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on December 6, 2025. The facility follows the Rutherford County School critical response plan. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 3, 2026. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 80 percent as of February 11, 2026 A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity centers, outdoor gross motor play, handwashing routines, lunch, and rest. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was January 16, 2025, Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for three new staff, two existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of six children’s records were reviewed. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #2 and #4. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have Special Education licenses. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. . Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have a medical report on file that was signed by a healthcare professional. One staff member employed on 8/6/25, had a medical report on file dated 8/8/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have TB test/screening results on file on or before the first day of employment. One staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25 and the other staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25. One staff member employed on 8/6/25 had a TB results on file dated 8/10/25. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have an emergency information form on file with all required information. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member employed 8/6/25, two staff members employed 8/4/25, and one staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have at least 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. In space #2, one child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, the signed permission to play outside the fenced area or off premises was not on file. .1005(b)(4) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have a signed dated statement by the parent that the discipline policy was reviewed. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have required information including unique behavior characteristics or fears. .0801(a)(1-7) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a vision screening on file. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a hearing screening on file. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K had a dental screening on file dated 11/3/25. .3005 (a)(5) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One staff member employed 12/12/22 was not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member employed 8/6/25 had not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 26, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer , Child Care Consultant PO Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@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 was provided on the following: Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers as including the director, must have a medical exam on file that is signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children prior to employment. When submitted, the medical statement may not be older than 12 months. I suggested you use the staff medical exam form found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure the medical exams for staff members contain all information required by rule. I also suggested that you review the exam form when returned to ensure that all required information is completed. All staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week must have the results indicating the individual is free of active tuberculosis on file on or before the first day of work. This must be obtained within the 12 months prior to the date of employment and must be on file on or before the employee’s first day of work. New staff members should not be permitted to begin work until they have the results of a TB test showing negative results or screening form on file. I suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure no documentation has been discarded or misplaced. This violation was corrected during the visit by having completed TB test results on file during today’s visit. Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers, must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet to ensure all required documentation is completed and on file prior to the staff member’s first day of employment in the childcare program. I also suggested you create a schedule to update all staff Emergency Information forms at least once per year to ensure they are all updated at least annually. Each center must ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee must complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. Please continue to use the new staff Orientation Form found on the DCDEE website. I suggested you create an orientation schedule, including dates and times to review each orientation topic area, for all new staff members on their first day of employment to ensure each new employee’s orientation is completed within the required timeframes. I reminded you to document the date of each review on the orientation form immediately after the review is conducted to ensure the orientation review is documented. Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center’s licensed and approved space. Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. I suggested you create an enrollment packet to ensure all required information is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you create a schedule to ensure these permission forms are updated at least annually. The staff member who conducts the enrollment conference must provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. The child care center must obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. That statement must include: the child's name; the date of enrollment; and if different, from the enrollment date the date the parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian signed the statement. The signed, dated statement must be in the child's record. I suggested you add the discipline acknowledgement information to your signature sheet for all required acknowledgements to have each parent complete during the enrollment process. Each child in care must have an individual application for enrollment completed and signed by the child's parent on file. The completed, signed application shall be on file in the center on the first day the child attends and shall include the following information: emergency medical information; the child's full name and the name the child is to be called; the child's date of birth; any allergies and the symptoms and type of response required for allergic reactions; any health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for these health care needs or concerns; fears or behavior characteristics that the child has; and the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. I encouraged you to create an enrollment packet to ensure all required documentation is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you review all applications during the enrollment process to ensure all required spaces are completed by the parent. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. The hearing and vision screening must be completed and can not be marked on the form as “N/A”. The boxes for hearing and vision screening must be checked either “yes” or “no” by the health care professional completing the assessment to confirm the testing was completed. “Unable to perform” documented on a health assessment form does not meet the rule requirement. I suggested you review all medical exams for NC Pre-K students as soon as they are turned into the facility to ensure all required assessments, including hearing screening, vision screening, and dental screening have been completed. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. A dental screening may be completed on a separate form and must also be on file within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program. I suggested you obtain the dental screening from the parent during the enrollment process to ensure it is on file within the required timeframe or obtain permission to have the dental screening completed by qualified school personnel. The ABCMS provider portal facility roster must 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. You corrected the violation during the visit by adding the staff member that moved into the Developmental Day school-age classroom on January 2, 2026. This was a repeated violation. All staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/resource-hub/recognizing-responding-to-child-maltreatment/. I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training within the first 90 days of employment. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. Consultation: One staff member employed on 8/12/24 in a Developmental Day School age classroom did not have verification of any on-going training on file. Fifteen hours of on-going training must be completed and verification placed in the employee’s file by no later than March 4, 2026. Your program had a rated license reassessment completed April 5, 2024. Rated license reassessment will be required to be completed again before April 5, 2027. We discussed the Pathway #1, #2, and #3 options. The program has not decided whether the preferred Pathway option will be #1 or #2. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Make sure each staff person, both preschool and developmental day staff, has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript, and have applied for a position for evaluation. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Beth Archer Child Care Consultant 828-748-7893 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@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: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for, and including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .2900, as required for certified developmental day programs. The visit was conducted with you, Christy Marshall, NC Pre K Lead Teacher. This program currently operates with a Five-star license issued on April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 4, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 24, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 12, 2026 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 22, 2026. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on December 6, 2025. The facility follows the Rutherford County School critical response plan. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 3, 2026. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 80 percent as of February 11, 2026 A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity centers, outdoor gross motor play, handwashing routines, lunch, and rest. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was January 16, 2025, Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for three new staff, two existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of six children’s records were reviewed. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #2 and #4. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have Special Education licenses. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. . Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have a medical report on file that was signed by a healthcare professional. One staff member employed on 8/6/25, had a medical report on file dated 8/8/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have TB test/screening results on file on or before the first day of employment. One staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25 and the other staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25. One staff member employed on 8/6/25 had a TB results on file dated 8/10/25. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have an emergency information form on file with all required information. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member employed 8/6/25, two staff members employed 8/4/25, and one staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have at least 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. In space #2, one child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, the signed permission to play outside the fenced area or off premises was not on file. .1005(b)(4) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have a signed dated statement by the parent that the discipline policy was reviewed. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have required information including unique behavior characteristics or fears. .0801(a)(1-7) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a vision screening on file. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a hearing screening on file. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K had a dental screening on file dated 11/3/25. .3005 (a)(5) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One staff member employed 12/12/22 was not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member employed 8/6/25 had not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 26, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer , Child Care Consultant PO Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@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 was provided on the following: Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers as including the director, must have a medical exam on file that is signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children prior to employment. When submitted, the medical statement may not be older than 12 months. I suggested you use the staff medical exam form found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure the medical exams for staff members contain all information required by rule. I also suggested that you review the exam form when returned to ensure that all required information is completed. All staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week must have the results indicating the individual is free of active tuberculosis on file on or before the first day of work. This must be obtained within the 12 months prior to the date of employment and must be on file on or before the employee’s first day of work. New staff members should not be permitted to begin work until they have the results of a TB test showing negative results or screening form on file. I suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure no documentation has been discarded or misplaced. This violation was corrected during the visit by having completed TB test results on file during today’s visit. Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers, must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet to ensure all required documentation is completed and on file prior to the staff member’s first day of employment in the childcare program. I also suggested you create a schedule to update all staff Emergency Information forms at least once per year to ensure they are all updated at least annually. Each center must ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee must complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. Please continue to use the new staff Orientation Form found on the DCDEE website. I suggested you create an orientation schedule, including dates and times to review each orientation topic area, for all new staff members on their first day of employment to ensure each new employee’s orientation is completed within the required timeframes. I reminded you to document the date of each review on the orientation form immediately after the review is conducted to ensure the orientation review is documented. Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center’s licensed and approved space. Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. I suggested you create an enrollment packet to ensure all required information is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you create a schedule to ensure these permission forms are updated at least annually. The staff member who conducts the enrollment conference must provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. The child care center must obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. That statement must include: the child's name; the date of enrollment; and if different, from the enrollment date the date the parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian signed the statement. The signed, dated statement must be in the child's record. I suggested you add the discipline acknowledgement information to your signature sheet for all required acknowledgements to have each parent complete during the enrollment process. Each child in care must have an individual application for enrollment completed and signed by the child's parent on file. The completed, signed application shall be on file in the center on the first day the child attends and shall include the following information: emergency medical information; the child's full name and the name the child is to be called; the child's date of birth; any allergies and the symptoms and type of response required for allergic reactions; any health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for these health care needs or concerns; fears or behavior characteristics that the child has; and the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. I encouraged you to create an enrollment packet to ensure all required documentation is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you review all applications during the enrollment process to ensure all required spaces are completed by the parent. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. The hearing and vision screening must be completed and can not be marked on the form as “N/A”. The boxes for hearing and vision screening must be checked either “yes” or “no” by the health care professional completing the assessment to confirm the testing was completed. “Unable to perform” documented on a health assessment form does not meet the rule requirement. I suggested you review all medical exams for NC Pre-K students as soon as they are turned into the facility to ensure all required assessments, including hearing screening, vision screening, and dental screening have been completed. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. A dental screening may be completed on a separate form and must also be on file within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program. I suggested you obtain the dental screening from the parent during the enrollment process to ensure it is on file within the required timeframe or obtain permission to have the dental screening completed by qualified school personnel. The ABCMS provider portal facility roster must 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. You corrected the violation during the visit by adding the staff member that moved into the Developmental Day school-age classroom on January 2, 2026. This was a repeated violation. All staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/resource-hub/recognizing-responding-to-child-maltreatment/. I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training within the first 90 days of employment. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. Consultation: One staff member employed on 8/12/24 in a Developmental Day School age classroom did not have verification of any on-going training on file. Fifteen hours of on-going training must be completed and verification placed in the employee’s file by no later than March 4, 2026. Your program had a rated license reassessment completed April 5, 2024. Rated license reassessment will be required to be completed again before April 5, 2027. We discussed the Pathway #1, #2, and #3 options. The program has not decided whether the preferred Pathway option will be #1 or #2. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Make sure each staff person, both preschool and developmental day staff, has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript, and have applied for a position for evaluation. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Beth Archer Child Care Consultant 828-748-7893 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@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: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for, and including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .2900, as required for certified developmental day programs. The visit was conducted with you, Christy Marshall, NC Pre K Lead Teacher. This program currently operates with a Five-star license issued on April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 4, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 24, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 12, 2026 for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 22, 2026. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on December 6, 2025. The facility follows the Rutherford County School critical response plan. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 3, 2026. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 80 percent as of February 11, 2026 A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity centers, outdoor gross motor play, handwashing routines, lunch, and rest. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was January 16, 2025, Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for three new staff, two existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. A sample of six children’s records were reviewed. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. The center uses the Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #2 and #4. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have Special Education licenses. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. . Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have a medical report on file that was signed by a healthcare professional. One staff member employed on 8/6/25, had a medical report on file dated 8/8/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have TB test/screening results on file on or before the first day of employment. One staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25 and the other staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25. One staff member employed on 8/6/25 had a TB results on file dated 8/10/25. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have an emergency information form on file with all required information. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member employed 8/6/25, two staff members employed 8/4/25, and one staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have at least 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. In space #2, one child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, the signed permission to play outside the fenced area or off premises was not on file. .1005(b)(4) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have a signed dated statement by the parent that the discipline policy was reviewed. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have required information including unique behavior characteristics or fears. .0801(a)(1-7) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a vision screening on file. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a hearing screening on file. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K had a dental screening on file dated 11/3/25. .3005 (a)(5) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One staff member employed 12/12/22 was not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member employed 8/6/25 had not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 26, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer , Child Care Consultant PO Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@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 was provided on the following: Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers as including the director, must have a medical exam on file that is signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children prior to employment. When submitted, the medical statement may not be older than 12 months. I suggested you use the staff medical exam form found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure the medical exams for staff members contain all information required by rule. I also suggested that you review the exam form when returned to ensure that all required information is completed. All staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week must have the results indicating the individual is free of active tuberculosis on file on or before the first day of work. This must be obtained within the 12 months prior to the date of employment and must be on file on or before the employee’s first day of work. New staff members should not be permitted to begin work until they have the results of a TB test showing negative results or screening form on file. I suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure no documentation has been discarded or misplaced. This violation was corrected during the visit by having completed TB test results on file during today’s visit. Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers, must have an Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional on file on or before the first day of work. The emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. I suggested you create a new employee packet to ensure all required documentation is completed and on file prior to the staff member’s first day of employment in the childcare program. I also suggested you create a schedule to update all staff Emergency Information forms at least once per year to ensure they are all updated at least annually. Each center must ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee must complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. Please continue to use the new staff Orientation Form found on the DCDEE website. I suggested you create an orientation schedule, including dates and times to review each orientation topic area, for all new staff members on their first day of employment to ensure each new employee’s orientation is completed within the required timeframes. I reminded you to document the date of each review on the orientation form immediately after the review is conducted to ensure the orientation review is documented. Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center’s licensed and approved space. Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. I suggested you create an enrollment packet to ensure all required information is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you create a schedule to ensure these permission forms are updated at least annually. The staff member who conducts the enrollment conference must provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. The child care center must obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. That statement must include: the child's name; the date of enrollment; and if different, from the enrollment date the date the parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian signed the statement. The signed, dated statement must be in the child's record. I suggested you add the discipline acknowledgement information to your signature sheet for all required acknowledgements to have each parent complete during the enrollment process. Each child in care must have an individual application for enrollment completed and signed by the child's parent on file. The completed, signed application shall be on file in the center on the first day the child attends and shall include the following information: emergency medical information; the child's full name and the name the child is to be called; the child's date of birth; any allergies and the symptoms and type of response required for allergic reactions; any health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for these health care needs or concerns; fears or behavior characteristics that the child has; and the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. I encouraged you to create an enrollment packet to ensure all required documentation is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you review all applications during the enrollment process to ensure all required spaces are completed by the parent. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. The hearing and vision screening must be completed and can not be marked on the form as “N/A”. The boxes for hearing and vision screening must be checked either “yes” or “no” by the health care professional completing the assessment to confirm the testing was completed. “Unable to perform” documented on a health assessment form does not meet the rule requirement. I suggested you review all medical exams for NC Pre-K students as soon as they are turned into the facility to ensure all required assessments, including hearing screening, vision screening, and dental screening have been completed. A health assessment must be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment must include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. A dental screening may be completed on a separate form and must also be on file within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program. I suggested you obtain the dental screening from the parent during the enrollment process to ensure it is on file within the required timeframe or obtain permission to have the dental screening completed by qualified school personnel. The ABCMS provider portal facility roster must 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. You corrected the violation during the visit by adding the staff member that moved into the Developmental Day school-age classroom on January 2, 2026. This was a repeated violation. All staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/resource-hub/recognizing-responding-to-child-maltreatment/. I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training within the first 90 days of employment. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. Consultation: One staff member employed on 8/12/24 in a Developmental Day School age classroom did not have verification of any on-going training on file. Fifteen hours of on-going training must be completed and verification placed in the employee’s file by no later than March 4, 2026. Your program had a rated license reassessment completed April 5, 2024. Rated license reassessment will be required to be completed again before April 5, 2027. We discussed the Pathway #1, #2, and #3 options. The program has not decided whether the preferred Pathway option will be #1 or #2. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Make sure each staff person, both preschool and developmental day staff, has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript, and have applied for a position for evaluation. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Beth Archer Child Care Consultant 828-748-7893 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2025 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 9/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 397 Time In: 09:38 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Audrey Peticos, Lead Teacher and Jessie Hudson, Certified Developmental Day Lead Teacher. You both provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. The program’s compliance history was 93 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Children were participating in free play activities indoors, group story time, lunch, and rest time. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, CBC, EMCP, Playground Safety, and Special Training. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on August 22, 2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on September 15, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on September 2, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 18, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 9, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on January 16, 2025 Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. Due to time constraints, violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. The following violation(s) were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #3, two children were not signed out of care on 9/9/25 and 9/12/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #2, there was no thermometer to verify a temperature of 45 degrees F or below in the dorm sized refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 838 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes. In space #2 and #3, the Emergency Medical Care Plan did not name the person(s) responsible for handling emergency responsibilities. .0802(a)(2)(A-D) 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. In space #2, one bottle of Family Dollar Glass Cleaner with double warnings was in an unlocked cabinet above the sink. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #2, Amantadine 50mg, Pregabalin 20mg, Levetiracetam 100mg, Famotidine 40mg, Diazepam 5mg, Valprojc Acid, Propanolol 20mg, Clonbazin Oral Suspension 2.5mg, and Baclofen 25mg were in an unlocked cabinet. One bottle of Ibroprofen, that belonged to staff, was sitting on a child-sized table in the classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Runell LaPlante was employed August 4, 2025 and had a completed criminal background check dated 9/4/25. Sarah Snelgrove was employed on August 4, 2025 and did not have a completed criminal background check at the time of the visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed 3/1/17 had First Aid certification on file that expired 7/2025. One staff member employed 8/12/24 had First Aid certification on file that expired 4/2025. Another staff member employed 8/12/24 had First Aid certification on file that expired 8/2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed 3/1/17 had CPR certification on file that expired 7/2025. One staff member employed 8/12/24 had CPR certification on file that expired 4/2025. Another staff member employed 8/12/24 had CPR certification on file that expired 8/2025. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for Sarah Snelgrove. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Five Certified Developmental Day staff members were not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #1, one child four years of age with chronic asthma did not have an medical action plan on file. In space #2, one school-aged certified developmental day child did not have a medical action plan on file for a chronic medical condition. .0801(b) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #1, one four year old child had a Ventolin inhaler authorization form that did not include the length of time the authorization is valid. In space #2, one school-aged Certified Developmental Day child had no medical authorization on file for Amantadine 50mg, Pregabalin 20mg, Levetiracetam 100mg, Famotidine 40mg, Diazepam 5mg, Valprojc Acid, Propanolol 20mg, Clonbazin Oral Suspension 2.5mg, and Baclofen 25mg. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 30, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please send the information to beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Arrival & Departure Records: Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled in the program. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. I suggested you remind staff members to sign children in and out in the event that the parent fails to do so. Refrigerator Temperature: Refrigerators must maintain a temperature of 45°F or below. I reminded you that in order to monitor refrigerator temperature, a thermometer must be placed in every refrigerator used to store food for children to ensure the proper temperature is maintained. I suggested you keep extra thermometers on site to replace any thermometers in refrigerators when needed. I also suggested you create a refrigerator temperature log to be placed on the refrigerator so that daily temperature checks may be documented. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The EMC plan must name the specific person(s) responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes. I suggested that you list multiple staff members to ensure that a person and/or an alternate would always be present in an emergency situation. Hazardous Products: All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five feet off the ground. I suggested staff members check the classrooms thoroughly each morning, prior to children arriving, to ensure all items are stored properly. I also suggested you review this information with all staff members to ensure they can understand which items need to be locked based on warning labels. Storage of Medications: Medications including prescription and non-prescription items must be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and may not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription lotions or cream may be kept out of reach of children when not in use (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Teachers must keep any personal medications they bring into the facility in locked storage as well. I suggested you provide staff with locked storage areas to keep all personal items, including purses that may contain medications. Criminal Background Check: All staff members must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. Per ABCMS, Sarah Snelgrove completed an application on 8/29/25 that was in process. There was no completed fingerprint authorization form noted in the system. I discussed with the Administrator that Ms. Snelgrove may not be in staff/child ratio in the classroom again until a completed criminal background is completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. Staff should not be permitted to begin work or training at the facility until a criminal background check has been completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. I suggested you review this information with potential hires during the interview process to ensure a qualifying letter is obtained prior to their first day of employment. CPR/First Aid Training: All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. Verification of active certification must be on file for review. New staff members have ninety days from their date of hire to complete the training. I suggested you schedule CPR/First Aid Training for all new staff during their hiring process. For existing staff, I suggested you schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. ABCMS Provider Portal: All current staff must be listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster to satisfy 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. I suggested that you talk with Carver Head Start administrative staff about getting staff members added to the facility roster. Medical Action Plan: For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan must be attached to the application. The medical action plan is to be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; contact information for the child's health care professional(s); medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan is to be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. I provided you with a sample of a general medical action plan during today’s visit. These forms can also be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. I reminded you that a medication for a chronic illness should not be accepted by the facility without an accompanying medical action plan. In addition to attaching a copy of the medical action plan to the child’s application, I also suggested you keep a copy of the medical action plans with the medications to ensure the correct response and care is given to any emergent situations. I suggested you review all medical action plans for children diagnosed with chronic illnesses at least once every six months to ensure information on the medical action plan is current and accurate. I suggested you have the parents of each child with a medical action plan on file review this information each time a permission to administer medication form is submitted (every six months). Medication Authorization: A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. The authorization must be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions; (c) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medications; (d) the criteria for the administration of the medication; (e) the amount and frequency of the dosages; (f) the manner in which the medication shall be administered; (g) the signature of the parent; (h) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; (i) the length of time the authorization is valid (the valid start and end date) I suggested that before accepting medication, each teacher check medication permission forms ensure all required information is completed and on file for review. I provided you with a sample DCDEE medication permission form that includes all required information for reference. Consultation or other topics discussed today: All new staff members must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training within 90 days of hire, regardless of previous completion of this training in past employment. Other health and safety training topics must be completed within one year of hire and previous trainings may be counted if completed within one year of new employment. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screen time is limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and half hours per week, per child. This requirement applies to both preschool and certified developmental day classrooms. A sample of a screen time log is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents and forms. Each center must have written policies that describe the operation of the center and the services that are available to parents and their children. The facility’s operational policies would apply to all children served in the licensed program, including both preschool and Certified Developmental Day children in care. The same operational policies would be reviewed with parents of all children served within the program. The operational policies must include at least the following information: (1) the days and hours the center operates; (2) the age range of the children served; (3) admission requirements and enrollment procedures; (4) parent fees and payment plan; (5) information about services provided by the center, such as number of meals served, before and after school care, and transportation; (6) items, if any, to be provided by parents; (7) a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties; (8) written procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; (9) the center's discipline policy for behavior management; (10) a description of opportunities for parent participation (11) nutrition policies. Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance in the program and the parents must be notified in writing of all changes in policy. Verification of the review of operational policies with the parent must on file available for review. A current menu must be posted where easily seen by parents. We discussed that QRIS requirements are available in 10A NCAC 09.3200. Additional information is available on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab regarding the Pathway options. This program completed a rated license reassessment April 5, 2024. A new rated license reassessment will not be required again until 2027. I encouraged you to become familiar with the new QRIS requirements for future reassessments. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGallaird@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov (828)748-7893 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

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10A NCAC 09.3200 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2025 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 9/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 397 Time In: 09:38 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Audrey Peticos, Lead Teacher and Jessie Hudson, Certified Developmental Day Lead Teacher. You both provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. The program’s compliance history was 93 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Children were participating in free play activities indoors, group story time, lunch, and rest time. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, CBC, EMCP, Playground Safety, and Special Training. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on August 22, 2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on September 15, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on September 2, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 18, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 9, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on January 16, 2025 Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. Due to time constraints, violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. The following violation(s) were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #3, two children were not signed out of care on 9/9/25 and 9/12/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #2, there was no thermometer to verify a temperature of 45 degrees F or below in the dorm sized refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 838 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes. In space #2 and #3, the Emergency Medical Care Plan did not name the person(s) responsible for handling emergency responsibilities. .0802(a)(2)(A-D) 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. In space #2, one bottle of Family Dollar Glass Cleaner with double warnings was in an unlocked cabinet above the sink. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #2, Amantadine 50mg, Pregabalin 20mg, Levetiracetam 100mg, Famotidine 40mg, Diazepam 5mg, Valprojc Acid, Propanolol 20mg, Clonbazin Oral Suspension 2.5mg, and Baclofen 25mg were in an unlocked cabinet. One bottle of Ibroprofen, that belonged to staff, was sitting on a child-sized table in the classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Runell LaPlante was employed August 4, 2025 and had a completed criminal background check dated 9/4/25. Sarah Snelgrove was employed on August 4, 2025 and did not have a completed criminal background check at the time of the visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed 3/1/17 had First Aid certification on file that expired 7/2025. One staff member employed 8/12/24 had First Aid certification on file that expired 4/2025. Another staff member employed 8/12/24 had First Aid certification on file that expired 8/2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed 3/1/17 had CPR certification on file that expired 7/2025. One staff member employed 8/12/24 had CPR certification on file that expired 4/2025. Another staff member employed 8/12/24 had CPR certification on file that expired 8/2025. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for Sarah Snelgrove. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Five Certified Developmental Day staff members were not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #1, one child four years of age with chronic asthma did not have an medical action plan on file. In space #2, one school-aged certified developmental day child did not have a medical action plan on file for a chronic medical condition. .0801(b) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #1, one four year old child had a Ventolin inhaler authorization form that did not include the length of time the authorization is valid. In space #2, one school-aged Certified Developmental Day child had no medical authorization on file for Amantadine 50mg, Pregabalin 20mg, Levetiracetam 100mg, Famotidine 40mg, Diazepam 5mg, Valprojc Acid, Propanolol 20mg, Clonbazin Oral Suspension 2.5mg, and Baclofen 25mg. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 30, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please send the information to beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Arrival & Departure Records: Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled in the program. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. I suggested you remind staff members to sign children in and out in the event that the parent fails to do so. Refrigerator Temperature: Refrigerators must maintain a temperature of 45°F or below. I reminded you that in order to monitor refrigerator temperature, a thermometer must be placed in every refrigerator used to store food for children to ensure the proper temperature is maintained. I suggested you keep extra thermometers on site to replace any thermometers in refrigerators when needed. I also suggested you create a refrigerator temperature log to be placed on the refrigerator so that daily temperature checks may be documented. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The EMC plan must name the specific person(s) responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes. I suggested that you list multiple staff members to ensure that a person and/or an alternate would always be present in an emergency situation. Hazardous Products: All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five feet off the ground. I suggested staff members check the classrooms thoroughly each morning, prior to children arriving, to ensure all items are stored properly. I also suggested you review this information with all staff members to ensure they can understand which items need to be locked based on warning labels. Storage of Medications: Medications including prescription and non-prescription items must be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and may not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription lotions or cream may be kept out of reach of children when not in use (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Teachers must keep any personal medications they bring into the facility in locked storage as well. I suggested you provide staff with locked storage areas to keep all personal items, including purses that may contain medications. Criminal Background Check: All staff members must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. Per ABCMS, Sarah Snelgrove completed an application on 8/29/25 that was in process. There was no completed fingerprint authorization form noted in the system. I discussed with the Administrator that Ms. Snelgrove may not be in staff/child ratio in the classroom again until a completed criminal background is completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. Staff should not be permitted to begin work or training at the facility until a criminal background check has been completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. I suggested you review this information with potential hires during the interview process to ensure a qualifying letter is obtained prior to their first day of employment. CPR/First Aid Training: All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. Verification of active certification must be on file for review. New staff members have ninety days from their date of hire to complete the training. I suggested you schedule CPR/First Aid Training for all new staff during their hiring process. For existing staff, I suggested you schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. ABCMS Provider Portal: All current staff must be listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster to satisfy 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. I suggested that you talk with Carver Head Start administrative staff about getting staff members added to the facility roster. Medical Action Plan: For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan must be attached to the application. The medical action plan is to be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; contact information for the child's health care professional(s); medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan is to be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. I provided you with a sample of a general medical action plan during today’s visit. These forms can also be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. I reminded you that a medication for a chronic illness should not be accepted by the facility without an accompanying medical action plan. In addition to attaching a copy of the medical action plan to the child’s application, I also suggested you keep a copy of the medical action plans with the medications to ensure the correct response and care is given to any emergent situations. I suggested you review all medical action plans for children diagnosed with chronic illnesses at least once every six months to ensure information on the medical action plan is current and accurate. I suggested you have the parents of each child with a medical action plan on file review this information each time a permission to administer medication form is submitted (every six months). Medication Authorization: A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. The authorization must be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions; (c) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medications; (d) the criteria for the administration of the medication; (e) the amount and frequency of the dosages; (f) the manner in which the medication shall be administered; (g) the signature of the parent; (h) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; (i) the length of time the authorization is valid (the valid start and end date) I suggested that before accepting medication, each teacher check medication permission forms ensure all required information is completed and on file for review. I provided you with a sample DCDEE medication permission form that includes all required information for reference. Consultation or other topics discussed today: All new staff members must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training within 90 days of hire, regardless of previous completion of this training in past employment. Other health and safety training topics must be completed within one year of hire and previous trainings may be counted if completed within one year of new employment. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screen time is limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and half hours per week, per child. This requirement applies to both preschool and certified developmental day classrooms. A sample of a screen time log is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents and forms. Each center must have written policies that describe the operation of the center and the services that are available to parents and their children. The facility’s operational policies would apply to all children served in the licensed program, including both preschool and Certified Developmental Day children in care. The same operational policies would be reviewed with parents of all children served within the program. The operational policies must include at least the following information: (1) the days and hours the center operates; (2) the age range of the children served; (3) admission requirements and enrollment procedures; (4) parent fees and payment plan; (5) information about services provided by the center, such as number of meals served, before and after school care, and transportation; (6) items, if any, to be provided by parents; (7) a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties; (8) written procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; (9) the center's discipline policy for behavior management; (10) a description of opportunities for parent participation (11) nutrition policies. Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance in the program and the parents must be notified in writing of all changes in policy. Verification of the review of operational policies with the parent must on file available for review. A current menu must be posted where easily seen by parents. We discussed that QRIS requirements are available in 10A NCAC 09.3200. Additional information is available on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab regarding the Pathway options. This program completed a rated license reassessment April 5, 2024. A new rated license reassessment will not be required again until 2027. I encouraged you to become familiar with the new QRIS requirements for future reassessments. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGallaird@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov (828)748-7893 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: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2025 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 9/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 397 Time In: 09:38 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Audrey Peticos, Lead Teacher and Jessie Hudson, Certified Developmental Day Lead Teacher. You both provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. The program’s compliance history was 93 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Children were participating in free play activities indoors, group story time, lunch, and rest time. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, CBC, EMCP, Playground Safety, and Special Training. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on August 22, 2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on September 15, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on September 2, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 18, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 9, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on January 16, 2025 Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. Due to time constraints, violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. The following violation(s) were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #3, two children were not signed out of care on 9/9/25 and 9/12/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #2, there was no thermometer to verify a temperature of 45 degrees F or below in the dorm sized refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 838 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes. In space #2 and #3, the Emergency Medical Care Plan did not name the person(s) responsible for handling emergency responsibilities. .0802(a)(2)(A-D) 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. In space #2, one bottle of Family Dollar Glass Cleaner with double warnings was in an unlocked cabinet above the sink. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #2, Amantadine 50mg, Pregabalin 20mg, Levetiracetam 100mg, Famotidine 40mg, Diazepam 5mg, Valprojc Acid, Propanolol 20mg, Clonbazin Oral Suspension 2.5mg, and Baclofen 25mg were in an unlocked cabinet. One bottle of Ibroprofen, that belonged to staff, was sitting on a child-sized table in the classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Runell LaPlante was employed August 4, 2025 and had a completed criminal background check dated 9/4/25. Sarah Snelgrove was employed on August 4, 2025 and did not have a completed criminal background check at the time of the visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed 3/1/17 had First Aid certification on file that expired 7/2025. One staff member employed 8/12/24 had First Aid certification on file that expired 4/2025. Another staff member employed 8/12/24 had First Aid certification on file that expired 8/2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed 3/1/17 had CPR certification on file that expired 7/2025. One staff member employed 8/12/24 had CPR certification on file that expired 4/2025. Another staff member employed 8/12/24 had CPR certification on file that expired 8/2025. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for Sarah Snelgrove. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Five Certified Developmental Day staff members were not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #1, one child four years of age with chronic asthma did not have an medical action plan on file. In space #2, one school-aged certified developmental day child did not have a medical action plan on file for a chronic medical condition. .0801(b) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #1, one four year old child had a Ventolin inhaler authorization form that did not include the length of time the authorization is valid. In space #2, one school-aged Certified Developmental Day child had no medical authorization on file for Amantadine 50mg, Pregabalin 20mg, Levetiracetam 100mg, Famotidine 40mg, Diazepam 5mg, Valprojc Acid, Propanolol 20mg, Clonbazin Oral Suspension 2.5mg, and Baclofen 25mg. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 30, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please send the information to beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Arrival & Departure Records: Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled in the program. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. I suggested you remind staff members to sign children in and out in the event that the parent fails to do so. Refrigerator Temperature: Refrigerators must maintain a temperature of 45°F or below. I reminded you that in order to monitor refrigerator temperature, a thermometer must be placed in every refrigerator used to store food for children to ensure the proper temperature is maintained. I suggested you keep extra thermometers on site to replace any thermometers in refrigerators when needed. I also suggested you create a refrigerator temperature log to be placed on the refrigerator so that daily temperature checks may be documented. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The EMC plan must name the specific person(s) responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes. I suggested that you list multiple staff members to ensure that a person and/or an alternate would always be present in an emergency situation. Hazardous Products: All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five feet off the ground. I suggested staff members check the classrooms thoroughly each morning, prior to children arriving, to ensure all items are stored properly. I also suggested you review this information with all staff members to ensure they can understand which items need to be locked based on warning labels. Storage of Medications: Medications including prescription and non-prescription items must be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and may not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription lotions or cream may be kept out of reach of children when not in use (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Teachers must keep any personal medications they bring into the facility in locked storage as well. I suggested you provide staff with locked storage areas to keep all personal items, including purses that may contain medications. Criminal Background Check: All staff members must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. Per ABCMS, Sarah Snelgrove completed an application on 8/29/25 that was in process. There was no completed fingerprint authorization form noted in the system. I discussed with the Administrator that Ms. Snelgrove may not be in staff/child ratio in the classroom again until a completed criminal background is completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. Staff should not be permitted to begin work or training at the facility until a criminal background check has been completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. I suggested you review this information with potential hires during the interview process to ensure a qualifying letter is obtained prior to their first day of employment. CPR/First Aid Training: All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. Verification of active certification must be on file for review. New staff members have ninety days from their date of hire to complete the training. I suggested you schedule CPR/First Aid Training for all new staff during their hiring process. For existing staff, I suggested you schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. ABCMS Provider Portal: All current staff must be listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster to satisfy 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. I suggested that you talk with Carver Head Start administrative staff about getting staff members added to the facility roster. Medical Action Plan: For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan must be attached to the application. The medical action plan is to be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; contact information for the child's health care professional(s); medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan is to be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. I provided you with a sample of a general medical action plan during today’s visit. These forms can also be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. I reminded you that a medication for a chronic illness should not be accepted by the facility without an accompanying medical action plan. In addition to attaching a copy of the medical action plan to the child’s application, I also suggested you keep a copy of the medical action plans with the medications to ensure the correct response and care is given to any emergent situations. I suggested you review all medical action plans for children diagnosed with chronic illnesses at least once every six months to ensure information on the medical action plan is current and accurate. I suggested you have the parents of each child with a medical action plan on file review this information each time a permission to administer medication form is submitted (every six months). Medication Authorization: A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. The authorization must be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions; (c) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medications; (d) the criteria for the administration of the medication; (e) the amount and frequency of the dosages; (f) the manner in which the medication shall be administered; (g) the signature of the parent; (h) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; (i) the length of time the authorization is valid (the valid start and end date) I suggested that before accepting medication, each teacher check medication permission forms ensure all required information is completed and on file for review. I provided you with a sample DCDEE medication permission form that includes all required information for reference. Consultation or other topics discussed today: All new staff members must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training within 90 days of hire, regardless of previous completion of this training in past employment. Other health and safety training topics must be completed within one year of hire and previous trainings may be counted if completed within one year of new employment. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screen time is limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and half hours per week, per child. This requirement applies to both preschool and certified developmental day classrooms. A sample of a screen time log is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents and forms. Each center must have written policies that describe the operation of the center and the services that are available to parents and their children. The facility’s operational policies would apply to all children served in the licensed program, including both preschool and Certified Developmental Day children in care. The same operational policies would be reviewed with parents of all children served within the program. The operational policies must include at least the following information: (1) the days and hours the center operates; (2) the age range of the children served; (3) admission requirements and enrollment procedures; (4) parent fees and payment plan; (5) information about services provided by the center, such as number of meals served, before and after school care, and transportation; (6) items, if any, to be provided by parents; (7) a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties; (8) written procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; (9) the center's discipline policy for behavior management; (10) a description of opportunities for parent participation (11) nutrition policies. Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance in the program and the parents must be notified in writing of all changes in policy. Verification of the review of operational policies with the parent must on file available for review. A current menu must be posted where easily seen by parents. We discussed that QRIS requirements are available in 10A NCAC 09.3200. Additional information is available on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab regarding the Pathway options. This program completed a rated license reassessment April 5, 2024. A new rated license reassessment will not be required again until 2027. I encouraged you to become familiar with the new QRIS requirements for future reassessments. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGallaird@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov (828)748-7893 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: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2025 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 9/16/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 397 Time In: 09:38 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Audrey Peticos, Lead Teacher and Jessie Hudson, Certified Developmental Day Lead Teacher. You both provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions include 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. The program’s compliance history was 93 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Children were participating in free play activities indoors, group story time, lunch, and rest time. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, CBC, EMCP, Playground Safety, and Special Training. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on August 22, 2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on September 15, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on September 2, 2025. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 18, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 9, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on January 16, 2025 Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. Due to time constraints, violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. The following violation(s) were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #3, two children were not signed out of care on 9/9/25 and 9/12/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #2, there was no thermometer to verify a temperature of 45 degrees F or below in the dorm sized refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 838 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes. In space #2 and #3, the Emergency Medical Care Plan did not name the person(s) responsible for handling emergency responsibilities. .0802(a)(2)(A-D) 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. In space #2, one bottle of Family Dollar Glass Cleaner with double warnings was in an unlocked cabinet above the sink. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #2, Amantadine 50mg, Pregabalin 20mg, Levetiracetam 100mg, Famotidine 40mg, Diazepam 5mg, Valprojc Acid, Propanolol 20mg, Clonbazin Oral Suspension 2.5mg, and Baclofen 25mg were in an unlocked cabinet. One bottle of Ibroprofen, that belonged to staff, was sitting on a child-sized table in the classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Runell LaPlante was employed August 4, 2025 and had a completed criminal background check dated 9/4/25. Sarah Snelgrove was employed on August 4, 2025 and did not have a completed criminal background check at the time of the visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed 3/1/17 had First Aid certification on file that expired 7/2025. One staff member employed 8/12/24 had First Aid certification on file that expired 4/2025. Another staff member employed 8/12/24 had First Aid certification on file that expired 8/2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed 3/1/17 had CPR certification on file that expired 7/2025. One staff member employed 8/12/24 had CPR certification on file that expired 4/2025. Another staff member employed 8/12/24 had CPR certification on file that expired 8/2025. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for Sarah Snelgrove. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Five Certified Developmental Day staff members were not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #1, one child four years of age with chronic asthma did not have an medical action plan on file. In space #2, one school-aged certified developmental day child did not have a medical action plan on file for a chronic medical condition. .0801(b) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #1, one four year old child had a Ventolin inhaler authorization form that did not include the length of time the authorization is valid. In space #2, one school-aged Certified Developmental Day child had no medical authorization on file for Amantadine 50mg, Pregabalin 20mg, Levetiracetam 100mg, Famotidine 40mg, Diazepam 5mg, Valprojc Acid, Propanolol 20mg, Clonbazin Oral Suspension 2.5mg, and Baclofen 25mg. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 30, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please send the information to beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Arrival & Departure Records: Keep daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled in the program. This can be completed by parents, teachers, or both. I suggested you remind staff members to sign children in and out in the event that the parent fails to do so. Refrigerator Temperature: Refrigerators must maintain a temperature of 45°F or below. I reminded you that in order to monitor refrigerator temperature, a thermometer must be placed in every refrigerator used to store food for children to ensure the proper temperature is maintained. I suggested you keep extra thermometers on site to replace any thermometers in refrigerators when needed. I also suggested you create a refrigerator temperature log to be placed on the refrigerator so that daily temperature checks may be documented. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The EMC plan must name the specific person(s) responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes. I suggested that you list multiple staff members to ensure that a person and/or an alternate would always be present in an emergency situation. Hazardous Products: All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings may be stored five feet off the ground. I suggested staff members check the classrooms thoroughly each morning, prior to children arriving, to ensure all items are stored properly. I also suggested you review this information with all staff members to ensure they can understand which items need to be locked based on warning labels. Storage of Medications: Medications including prescription and non-prescription items must be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and may not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription lotions or cream may be kept out of reach of children when not in use (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Teachers must keep any personal medications they bring into the facility in locked storage as well. I suggested you provide staff with locked storage areas to keep all personal items, including purses that may contain medications. Criminal Background Check: All staff members must complete the process for a criminal background check and have a valid qualifying letter on file prior to employment. Per ABCMS, Sarah Snelgrove completed an application on 8/29/25 that was in process. There was no completed fingerprint authorization form noted in the system. I discussed with the Administrator that Ms. Snelgrove may not be in staff/child ratio in the classroom again until a completed criminal background is completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. Staff should not be permitted to begin work or training at the facility until a criminal background check has been completed and a valid qualifying letter is on file. I suggested you review this information with potential hires during the interview process to ensure a qualifying letter is obtained prior to their first day of employment. CPR/First Aid Training: All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. Verification of active certification must be on file for review. New staff members have ninety days from their date of hire to complete the training. I suggested you schedule CPR/First Aid Training for all new staff during their hiring process. For existing staff, I suggested you schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. ABCMS Provider Portal: All current staff must be listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster to satisfy 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. I suggested that you talk with Carver Head Start administrative staff about getting staff members added to the facility roster. Medical Action Plan: For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan must be attached to the application. The medical action plan is to be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; contact information for the child's health care professional(s); medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan is to be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. I provided you with a sample of a general medical action plan during today’s visit. These forms can also be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. I reminded you that a medication for a chronic illness should not be accepted by the facility without an accompanying medical action plan. In addition to attaching a copy of the medical action plan to the child’s application, I also suggested you keep a copy of the medical action plans with the medications to ensure the correct response and care is given to any emergent situations. I suggested you review all medical action plans for children diagnosed with chronic illnesses at least once every six months to ensure information on the medical action plan is current and accurate. I suggested you have the parents of each child with a medical action plan on file review this information each time a permission to administer medication form is submitted (every six months). Medication Authorization: A parent may give a caregiver standing authorization for up to six months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a child, when needed, for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, and for allergic reactions. The authorization must be in writing and shall contain: (a) the child's name; (b) the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions; (c) the names of the authorized over-the-counter medications; (d) the criteria for the administration of the medication; (e) the amount and frequency of the dosages; (f) the manner in which the medication shall be administered; (g) the signature of the parent; (h) the date the authorization was signed by the parent; (i) the length of time the authorization is valid (the valid start and end date) I suggested that before accepting medication, each teacher check medication permission forms ensure all required information is completed and on file for review. I provided you with a sample DCDEE medication permission form that includes all required information for reference. Consultation or other topics discussed today: All new staff members must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training within 90 days of hire, regardless of previous completion of this training in past employment. Other health and safety training topics must be completed within one year of hire and previous trainings may be counted if completed within one year of new employment. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screen time is limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and half hours per week, per child. This requirement applies to both preschool and certified developmental day classrooms. A sample of a screen time log is available on the DCDEE website under provider documents and forms. Each center must have written policies that describe the operation of the center and the services that are available to parents and their children. The facility’s operational policies would apply to all children served in the licensed program, including both preschool and Certified Developmental Day children in care. The same operational policies would be reviewed with parents of all children served within the program. The operational policies must include at least the following information: (1) the days and hours the center operates; (2) the age range of the children served; (3) admission requirements and enrollment procedures; (4) parent fees and payment plan; (5) information about services provided by the center, such as number of meals served, before and after school care, and transportation; (6) items, if any, to be provided by parents; (7) a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties; (8) written procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; (9) the center's discipline policy for behavior management; (10) a description of opportunities for parent participation (11) nutrition policies. Operational policies must be discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance in the program and the parents must be notified in writing of all changes in policy. Verification of the review of operational policies with the parent must on file available for review. A current menu must be posted where easily seen by parents. We discussed that QRIS requirements are available in 10A NCAC 09.3200. Additional information is available on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab regarding the Pathway options. This program completed a rated license reassessment April 5, 2024. A new rated license reassessment will not be required again until 2027. I encouraged you to become familiar with the new QRIS requirements for future reassessments. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGallaird@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov (828)748-7893 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: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced follow-up visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Bridget Nance, Lead Teacher. The annual compliance visit was conducted on March 4, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Children were observed in approved indoor space participating in free play in activity centers and lunch. Requirements regarding Supervision, Staff/Child Ratio, Adequate/Approved Space, and Permit Restrictions were monitored today. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 94 percent. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The following violation(s) were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A. Mason and A. Lee did not have an approved Criminal Background Check completed prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review for A. Mason and A. Lee. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by March 25, 2025. Please send your letter to Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Criminal Background Check: Prior to working in a licensed program, a Criminal Background Check must be completed through the "NCABCMS" system. A. Mason and A. Lee did not complete a Criminal Background Check through the "NCABCMS" system prior employment. I reminded you that employees may not begin working until a valid CBC is on file at the facility. I reviewed the "NCABCMS" system during the visit, and the status for A. Mason and A. Lee was "No applicants that match your search criteria were found in the background checking system." We discussed that a copy of an approved qualification letter must be on file before a substitute is assigned to work in a licensed classroom. A valid qualification letter must be on file and available for review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for A. Mason and A. Lee. Again, an employee may not begin employment until a valid qualification letter is received and on file. The Substitute Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide for when documents are due. During the visit, both employees without a qualification letter left the licensed program. Staff child ratios were maintained with replacement staff that had an approved qualification letter. Consultation or other topics discussed today: We discussed that the school is considering getting a new space approved for use. For new space approval building, fire, and sanitation inspections for licensed childcare must to be completed. Once inspections are approved, please contact me to measure and monitor the space for approval. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Due to connectivity issues, a hand written visit summary was prepared and given to you. A computer generated visit summary was emailed on March 11, 2025 for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-748-7893 or Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov. Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant PO Box 64, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced follow-up visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Bridget Nance, Lead Teacher. The annual compliance visit was conducted on March 4, 2025. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Children were observed in approved indoor space participating in free play in activity centers and lunch. Requirements regarding Supervision, Staff/Child Ratio, Adequate/Approved Space, and Permit Restrictions were monitored today. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 94 percent. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The following violation(s) were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A. Mason and A. Lee did not have an approved Criminal Background Check completed prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review for A. Mason and A. Lee. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by March 25, 2025. Please send your letter to Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Criminal Background Check: Prior to working in a licensed program, a Criminal Background Check must be completed through the "NCABCMS" system. A. Mason and A. Lee did not complete a Criminal Background Check through the "NCABCMS" system prior employment. I reminded you that employees may not begin working until a valid CBC is on file at the facility. I reviewed the "NCABCMS" system during the visit, and the status for A. Mason and A. Lee was "No applicants that match your search criteria were found in the background checking system." We discussed that a copy of an approved qualification letter must be on file before a substitute is assigned to work in a licensed classroom. A valid qualification letter must be on file and available for review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for A. Mason and A. Lee. Again, an employee may not begin employment until a valid qualification letter is received and on file. The Substitute Staff File Checklist can be used as a guide for when documents are due. During the visit, both employees without a qualification letter left the licensed program. Staff child ratios were maintained with replacement staff that had an approved qualification letter. Consultation or other topics discussed today: We discussed that the school is considering getting a new space approved for use. For new space approval building, fire, and sanitation inspections for licensed childcare must to be completed. Once inspections are approved, please contact me to measure and monitor the space for approval. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Due to connectivity issues, a hand written visit summary was prepared and given to you. A computer generated visit summary was emailed on March 11, 2025 for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-748-7893 or Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov. Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant PO Box 64, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 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: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 345 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Audrey Peticos, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. The program’s compliance history was 80 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children and staff were participating in outdoor gross motor play and free play in activity centers. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on February 21, 2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on December 13, 2024. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on March 3, 2025. A sample of five children’s records were reviewed. Three new staff and two existing staff files were reviewed. NC Pre K requirements were monitored. Developmental Day requirements were monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 16, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on January 16, 2025. Lead testing must be completed every three years. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on February 5, 2025. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. Seven developmental day school age children were in classroom #194 that is not approved space. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 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. In space #2, there was one bottle of Family Dollar Glass Cleaner with double warnings and one aerosol can of Peppermint Bark air freshener in an unlocked cabinet above the sink, accessible to children. .2820(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by March 18, 2025. Please send your letter to Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Unapproved Space: Children must be cared for in approved space. We reviewed the five currently approved indoor spaces for the program. For new space approval, building, fire, and sanitation inspections using childcare requirements must to be completed. Once inspections are approved, I would measure, provide allowed space capacity, and monitor the space for approval. The unapproved space observed today may not be used while children are in care until the approval is completed. Hazardous Products: All hazardous products with double warnings or in aerosol cans must be kept in locked storage. We discussed that plastic “baby locks”, that can be pulled apart by hand, are not considered lock storage. The glass cleaner and aerosol can were moved into locked storage during the visit. We discussed the following during the visit: The older Developmental Day school age children must have age-appropriate equipment for outdoor time. The outdoor play structure is approved for ages 2-12 years of age, but some of the school age children are too large to appropriately use the equipment. We discussed the use of portable materials and/or open space for the children to have adequate gross motor activity. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -A follow-up visit will be conducted. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-748-7893 or Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov. Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant PO Box 64, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 345 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Audrey Peticos, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one, and Certified Developmental Day. The program’s compliance history was 80 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children and staff were participating in outdoor gross motor play and free play in activity centers. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on February 21, 2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on December 13, 2024. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on March 3, 2025. A sample of five children’s records were reviewed. Three new staff and two existing staff files were reviewed. NC Pre K requirements were monitored. Developmental Day requirements were monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 16, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on January 16, 2025. Lead testing must be completed every three years. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on February 5, 2025. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. Seven developmental day school age children were in classroom #194 that is not approved space. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 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. In space #2, there was one bottle of Family Dollar Glass Cleaner with double warnings and one aerosol can of Peppermint Bark air freshener in an unlocked cabinet above the sink, accessible to children. .2820(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by March 18, 2025. Please send your letter to Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Unapproved Space: Children must be cared for in approved space. We reviewed the five currently approved indoor spaces for the program. For new space approval, building, fire, and sanitation inspections using childcare requirements must to be completed. Once inspections are approved, I would measure, provide allowed space capacity, and monitor the space for approval. The unapproved space observed today may not be used while children are in care until the approval is completed. Hazardous Products: All hazardous products with double warnings or in aerosol cans must be kept in locked storage. We discussed that plastic “baby locks”, that can be pulled apart by hand, are not considered lock storage. The glass cleaner and aerosol can were moved into locked storage during the visit. We discussed the following during the visit: The older Developmental Day school age children must have age-appropriate equipment for outdoor time. The outdoor play structure is approved for ages 2-12 years of age, but some of the school age children are too large to appropriately use the equipment. We discussed the use of portable materials and/or open space for the children to have adequate gross motor activity. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -A follow-up visit will be conducted. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-748-7893 or Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov. Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant PO Box 64, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 11/13/2024 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced routine unannounced visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Audrey Peticos, DPI Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day, and meets ratios reduced by one in each group. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Preschool children were participating in snack time, handwashing protocol, and group time. Developmental Day school age children were participating in , lunch time, transitions and free play in activity areas. The center's compliance history prior to today’s visit was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of September 12, 2024. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. One new staff member has been hired since the annual compliance visit on March 19, 2024. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on June 11, 2021. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Environmental Health has notified you that if the test is not conducted before the next inspection. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 16, 2024. A supervisor sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 19, 2024. The facility was approved for daytime care. The following violation was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In Space #1, one child, three years of age, had a Pro Aire HFA inhaler, with an expiration date of 4/2024, that was administered on 10/15/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 27, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please send the information to beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Per 10A NCAC 09.0803(d)(1), medication nust not be administered after the medication has expired. Staff should check all medications when brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they are not expired. I suggested you note the expiration date of the medication on the Permission to Administer Medication Form. You plan to contact the parent later today to determine if the medication will be returned home or discarded. Childcare Requirement .0803(1)(d) Consultation or other topics discussed today: Lead & Asbestos Testing: Facilities are required to enroll in The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program for lead water testing, lead paint testing, and asbestos testing. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Testing for lead paint and asbestos requires programs to enroll at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Facilities should have completed the online process by November 1, 2024. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement. You must enroll in both sections including lead based paint and asbestos testing to comply with the rule requirements. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGallaird@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09.0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 11/13/2024 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced routine unannounced visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Audrey Peticos, DPI Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day, and meets ratios reduced by one in each group. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Preschool children were participating in snack time, handwashing protocol, and group time. Developmental Day school age children were participating in , lunch time, transitions and free play in activity areas. The center's compliance history prior to today’s visit was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of September 12, 2024. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. One new staff member has been hired since the annual compliance visit on March 19, 2024. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on June 11, 2021. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Environmental Health has notified you that if the test is not conducted before the next inspection. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 16, 2024. A supervisor sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 19, 2024. The facility was approved for daytime care. The following violation was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In Space #1, one child, three years of age, had a Pro Aire HFA inhaler, with an expiration date of 4/2024, that was administered on 10/15/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 27, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please send the information to beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Per 10A NCAC 09.0803(d)(1), medication nust not be administered after the medication has expired. Staff should check all medications when brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they are not expired. I suggested you note the expiration date of the medication on the Permission to Administer Medication Form. You plan to contact the parent later today to determine if the medication will be returned home or discarded. Childcare Requirement .0803(1)(d) Consultation or other topics discussed today: Lead & Asbestos Testing: Facilities are required to enroll in The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program for lead water testing, lead paint testing, and asbestos testing. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Testing for lead paint and asbestos requires programs to enroll at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Facilities should have completed the online process by November 1, 2024. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement. You must enroll in both sections including lead based paint and asbestos testing to comply with the rule requirements. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGallaird@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 11/13/2024 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced routine unannounced visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Audrey Peticos, DPI Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective April 5, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, certified developmental day, and meets ratios reduced by one in each group. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Preschool children were participating in snack time, handwashing protocol, and group time. Developmental Day school age children were participating in , lunch time, transitions and free play in activity areas. The center's compliance history prior to today’s visit was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of September 12, 2024. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. One new staff member has been hired since the annual compliance visit on March 19, 2024. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on June 11, 2021. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Environmental Health has notified you that if the test is not conducted before the next inspection. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 16, 2024. A supervisor sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 19, 2024. The facility was approved for daytime care. The following violation was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In Space #1, one child, three years of age, had a Pro Aire HFA inhaler, with an expiration date of 4/2024, that was administered on 10/15/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 27, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please send the information to beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Per 10A NCAC 09.0803(d)(1), medication nust not be administered after the medication has expired. Staff should check all medications when brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they are not expired. I suggested you note the expiration date of the medication on the Permission to Administer Medication Form. You plan to contact the parent later today to determine if the medication will be returned home or discarded. Childcare Requirement .0803(1)(d) Consultation or other topics discussed today: Lead & Asbestos Testing: Facilities are required to enroll in The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program for lead water testing, lead paint testing, and asbestos testing. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Testing for lead paint and asbestos requires programs to enroll at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Facilities should have completed the online process by November 1, 2024. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement. You must enroll in both sections including lead based paint and asbestos testing to comply with the rule requirements. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGallaird@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 3 To 10 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Peticos, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective May 4, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one and certified Developmental Day school age only. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group educational screen time, free play in activity areas, and individual instruction in developmental day. The center's compliance history was at 93% prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. There are no new staff members since the routine unannounced visit on November 28, 2023. A sample of two existing staff files were reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/26/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/8/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 4, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 21, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation was observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One child, four years of age, did not have a named health care professional on file. .0802(c)(2) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 2, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 1314 Emergency information must include the name of the child’s health care professional. We discussed that the parent was unsure of the name of the office where the child goes for medical care at the time of enrollment. The family advocate plans to follow up with the parent to obtain this information. 10A NCAC 09.0802(c)(2) Rated License: Your program volunteered for a preparatory year rated license scale to be completed. A rated license assessment request review form was completed on January 4, 2024. The request was entered on January 9, 2024 into the NCRLAP system. A copy of the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License was given to you during today’s visit. You completed this form and gave it to me during the visit. Program Standards: Your program has two NC Pre K classrooms and one certified developmental day school age classroom. The ECCERS-R scale was conducted on 2/1/2024 for one NC Pre K classroom. You received a score of 6.49. We reviewed your ECCERS-R scores. The following is a lists of the items noted on the Environment Rating Scales recently completed at the facility. If these situation had been observed by a representative of the Division of Child Development they may have been violations of Child Care Requirements. Please review each of these items carefully and make the necessary changes to ensure compliance with the rules. Item #36, Items #37 and #22 Please make sure that all staff members have their most updated information in the WORKS system to confirm the education points for the rated license. Education points will be determined when updated WORKS information is confirmed. The Quality point will remain the availability of staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Consultation or other topics discussed today: We discussed that the program is planning to reopen the second Developmental Day classroom that has been closed during the 2023-2024 school year. The classroom space has previously been approved for use. Please notify me before the developmental day second classroom is scheduled to begin. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09.0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 3 To 10 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Peticos, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective May 4, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one and certified Developmental Day school age only. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group educational screen time, free play in activity areas, and individual instruction in developmental day. The center's compliance history was at 93% prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. There are no new staff members since the routine unannounced visit on November 28, 2023. A sample of two existing staff files were reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/26/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/8/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 4, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 21, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation was observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One child, four years of age, did not have a named health care professional on file. .0802(c)(2) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 2, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 1314 Emergency information must include the name of the child’s health care professional. We discussed that the parent was unsure of the name of the office where the child goes for medical care at the time of enrollment. The family advocate plans to follow up with the parent to obtain this information. 10A NCAC 09.0802(c)(2) Rated License: Your program volunteered for a preparatory year rated license scale to be completed. A rated license assessment request review form was completed on January 4, 2024. The request was entered on January 9, 2024 into the NCRLAP system. A copy of the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License was given to you during today’s visit. You completed this form and gave it to me during the visit. Program Standards: Your program has two NC Pre K classrooms and one certified developmental day school age classroom. The ECCERS-R scale was conducted on 2/1/2024 for one NC Pre K classroom. You received a score of 6.49. We reviewed your ECCERS-R scores. The following is a lists of the items noted on the Environment Rating Scales recently completed at the facility. If these situation had been observed by a representative of the Division of Child Development they may have been violations of Child Care Requirements. Please review each of these items carefully and make the necessary changes to ensure compliance with the rules. Item #36, Items #37 and #22 Please make sure that all staff members have their most updated information in the WORKS system to confirm the education points for the rated license. Education points will be determined when updated WORKS information is confirmed. The Quality point will remain the availability of staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Consultation or other topics discussed today: We discussed that the program is planning to reopen the second Developmental Day classroom that has been closed during the 2023-2024 school year. The classroom space has previously been approved for use. Please notify me before the developmental day second classroom is scheduled to begin. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 3 To 10 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Audrey Peticos, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective May 4, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one and certified Developmental Day school age only. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group educational screen time, free play in activity areas, and individual instruction in developmental day. The center's compliance history was at 93% prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. There are no new staff members since the routine unannounced visit on November 28, 2023. A sample of two existing staff files were reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/26/24. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 3/8/24. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 4, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 21, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation was observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One child, four years of age, did not have a named health care professional on file. .0802(c)(2) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 2, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Item # 1314 Emergency information must include the name of the child’s health care professional. We discussed that the parent was unsure of the name of the office where the child goes for medical care at the time of enrollment. The family advocate plans to follow up with the parent to obtain this information. 10A NCAC 09.0802(c)(2) Rated License: Your program volunteered for a preparatory year rated license scale to be completed. A rated license assessment request review form was completed on January 4, 2024. The request was entered on January 9, 2024 into the NCRLAP system. A copy of the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License was given to you during today’s visit. You completed this form and gave it to me during the visit. Program Standards: Your program has two NC Pre K classrooms and one certified developmental day school age classroom. The ECCERS-R scale was conducted on 2/1/2024 for one NC Pre K classroom. You received a score of 6.49. We reviewed your ECCERS-R scores. The following is a lists of the items noted on the Environment Rating Scales recently completed at the facility. If these situation had been observed by a representative of the Division of Child Development they may have been violations of Child Care Requirements. Please review each of these items carefully and make the necessary changes to ensure compliance with the rules. Item #36, Items #37 and #22 Please make sure that all staff members have their most updated information in the WORKS system to confirm the education points for the rated license. Education points will be determined when updated WORKS information is confirmed. The Quality point will remain the availability of staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Consultation or other topics discussed today: We discussed that the program is planning to reopen the second Developmental Day classroom that has been closed during the 2023-2024 school year. The classroom space has previously been approved for use. Please notify me before the developmental day second classroom is scheduled to begin. Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/28/2023 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/28/2023 Age: From 3 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced routine unannounced visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Dana Ledbetter, Family Advocate. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective May 14, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets ratios reduced by one in each group and certified Developmental Day. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the preschool classrooms were participating in group time and free play in activity areas. The Developmental Day children were engaged in individual learning activities. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The center's compliance history prior to today’s visit was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent as of November 22, 2023. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. There are a total of four new staff at this site since the annual compliance visit on May 10, 2023. New staff files were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 18, 2023. A supervisor sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 23, 2022. The facility was approved for day time. The following violation was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. There was no manufacturer’s information available for the new play structure on playground space #2 .0601(b) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 12, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Manufacturer’s Instructions: Manufacturer’s instructions must be kept on file or accessible electronically for all commercially manufactured equipment. 10A NCAC 09.0601(b). There was no manufacturer’s information available for the new play structure on playground space #2. The office reported that they did not have any information on the equipment. I attempted to contact the NC Pre K contract office but was unable to obtain needed information. You will need to obtain the manufacturer’s information and have a copy available for review. Please send this information to me within the next 2 weeks. Consultation or other topics discussed today: I discussed cohort 1 and preparatory year activities with classroom staff. Staff reported interest in completing an assessment during this preparatory year. If a preparatory year reassessment is wanted, you will need to notify me as soon as you are ready. The preparatory year will end June 30, 2024. Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information: As a reminder your facility is in cohort 1 for resuming the star rated license reassessment. Your child care program’s prep year will begin on July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Your child care program’s reassessment year will begin on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website under the providers tab. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-StarRated-License We discussed information pertaining to COVID-19. Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was emailed to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGallaird@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000229 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/28/2023 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/28/2023 Age: From 3 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced routine unannounced visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Dana Ledbetter, Family Advocate. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective May 14, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets ratios reduced by one in each group and certified Developmental Day. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the preschool classrooms were participating in group time and free play in activity areas. The Developmental Day children were engaged in individual learning activities. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The center's compliance history prior to today’s visit was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88 percent as of November 22, 2023. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. There are a total of four new staff at this site since the annual compliance visit on May 10, 2023. New staff files were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 18, 2023. A supervisor sanitation classification was issued with no demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 23, 2022. The facility was approved for day time. The following violation was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. There was no manufacturer’s information available for the new play structure on playground space #2 .0601(b) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 12, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Manufacturer’s Instructions: Manufacturer’s instructions must be kept on file or accessible electronically for all commercially manufactured equipment. 10A NCAC 09.0601(b). There was no manufacturer’s information available for the new play structure on playground space #2. The office reported that they did not have any information on the equipment. I attempted to contact the NC Pre K contract office but was unable to obtain needed information. You will need to obtain the manufacturer’s information and have a copy available for review. Please send this information to me within the next 2 weeks. Consultation or other topics discussed today: I discussed cohort 1 and preparatory year activities with classroom staff. Staff reported interest in completing an assessment during this preparatory year. If a preparatory year reassessment is wanted, you will need to notify me as soon as you are ready. The preparatory year will end June 30, 2024. Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information: As a reminder your facility is in cohort 1 for resuming the star rated license reassessment. Your child care program’s prep year will begin on July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Your child care program’s reassessment year will begin on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website under the providers tab. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-StarRated-License We discussed information pertaining to COVID-19. Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was emailed to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGallaird@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times