10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #297 Facility ID: 01000672 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2025 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 12/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Assistant Director, Victoria Cook, who assisted me throughout the visit. A walkthrough of all classroom spaces was conducted. Enrollment documentation, attendance records, and required observations were completed. Children were observed participating in free play both outdoors and in classrooms, as well as eating lunch. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 15, 2025. The center is currently operating with a 5-Star license issued on July 9, 2024. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on November 24, 2025, and the center received a Approved rating. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 31, 2025. Fire drills and playground inspections were reviewed. A total of 12 staff files and 10 children’s files were monitored. The center’s current compliance history is 83%; this percentage may change based on the final results of today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was not posted were it could be easily referenced by the teacher or parents. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plans were not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.Nystatin medication was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment. .0803(12) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Several new staff did not have employment applications on file. .0302(d)(1)(A) 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. Several new staff did not have medical reports on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Several new staff did not have completed orientation on file. .1101(a) 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. Three new staff did not have first aid training within 90 days of employment. .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.Three new staff did not have CPR training within 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two staff did not have documentation of on-going training. .1103(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.One child enrolled in March 2025 did not have a medical report on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled in March 2025 did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A man was observed doing soccer activities on the playground with the children. The Assistant Director did not know the man's name. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1860 Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene. Several children were observed with dirty noses, some were observed with dried mucus under their noses. .0806(e) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Two of the three diaper changes observed did not following the required diaper changing procedures. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(d) DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES All violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated compliance letter must be submitted no later than December 26, 2025, describing how each violation was corrected and the plan to maintain compliance. The compliance letter must include: Name of the child care center Facility ID number Date Name and title of the person signing the letter Each violation number A detailed description of how and when each violation was corrected A plan to maintain ongoing compliance If the compliance letter is not received by December 26, 2025, and/or violations are not corrected, a return visit will be conducted. Additional violations may be documented if items remain out of compliance. Technical Assistance The center does not currently have a Director. A new Director is scheduled to begin employment on December 15, 2025. A Pre-Service Administrator Form must be completed Classroom Space Configuration The toddler classroom was divided into two separate spaces. I explained to the Assistant Director that Child Care Licensing must be notified prior to altering classroom space configurations to ensure compliance with space capacity requirements. Measurements conducted during today’s visit indicated: Space 6A: 30 square feet per child – maximum capacity of 13 children Space 6B: 30 square feet per child – maximum capacity of 14 children Any future changes to classroom layout or use of space must receive prior approval. Unidentified Individual on Premises An unidentified adult male was observed conducting soccer activities outdoors with children. The Assistant Director was unable to confirm his identity, role, or whether a criminal background check had been completed. Technical assistance was provided regarding G.S. 110-91(8) and related rules requiring that any individual with access to children must have an approved criminal background check on file prior to interaction with children. Programs must always be able to identify all adults on the premises and their purpose for being present. Staff File Compliance Several newly hired staff files were missing required documentation. Technical assistance was provided regarding staff file requirements, including completion of qualifications, health questionnaires, background checks, and orientation documentation prior to unsupervised contact with children. Activity plans were posted in classrooms. However, the infant classroom activity plan was posted too high on the wall and was not easily readable. Technical assistance was provided to ensure activity plans are posted at eye level and accessible to staff and parents, per G.S. 110-91(12); .0508(a). Medication requirements were reviewed: Prescription medication must include a clearly stated treatment period on the prescription label Medication must be returned to parents within 72 hours of completion of treatment Reference: Rule .0803(12) Diapering Procedures Two of three diaper changes observed did not follow proper diaper-changing procedures. Review diaper changing procedures will all caring for children in diapers. Staff Training Documentation The center is required to submit the Staff and Training Worksheets no later than December 18, 2025. Resources Health and Safety training courses are available through the DCDEE Moodle platform. These trainings are free and include certificates upon completion. Access is available through the DCDEE website under the “Services” tab. Child care programs may also order free health and safety posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance or clarification, I may be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-5417. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #297 Facility ID: 01000672 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2025 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 12/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Assistant Director, Victoria Cook, who assisted me throughout the visit. A walkthrough of all classroom spaces was conducted. Enrollment documentation, attendance records, and required observations were completed. Children were observed participating in free play both outdoors and in classrooms, as well as eating lunch. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 15, 2025. The center is currently operating with a 5-Star license issued on July 9, 2024. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on November 24, 2025, and the center received a Approved rating. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 31, 2025. Fire drills and playground inspections were reviewed. A total of 12 staff files and 10 children’s files were monitored. The center’s current compliance history is 83%; this percentage may change based on the final results of today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was not posted were it could be easily referenced by the teacher or parents. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plans were not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.Nystatin medication was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment. .0803(12) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Several new staff did not have employment applications on file. .0302(d)(1)(A) 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. Several new staff did not have medical reports on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Several new staff did not have completed orientation on file. .1101(a) 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. Three new staff did not have first aid training within 90 days of employment. .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.Three new staff did not have CPR training within 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two staff did not have documentation of on-going training. .1103(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.One child enrolled in March 2025 did not have a medical report on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled in March 2025 did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A man was observed doing soccer activities on the playground with the children. The Assistant Director did not know the man's name. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1860 Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene. Several children were observed with dirty noses, some were observed with dried mucus under their noses. .0806(e) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Two of the three diaper changes observed did not following the required diaper changing procedures. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(d) DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES All violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated compliance letter must be submitted no later than December 26, 2025, describing how each violation was corrected and the plan to maintain compliance. The compliance letter must include: Name of the child care center Facility ID number Date Name and title of the person signing the letter Each violation number A detailed description of how and when each violation was corrected A plan to maintain ongoing compliance If the compliance letter is not received by December 26, 2025, and/or violations are not corrected, a return visit will be conducted. Additional violations may be documented if items remain out of compliance. Technical Assistance The center does not currently have a Director. A new Director is scheduled to begin employment on December 15, 2025. A Pre-Service Administrator Form must be completed Classroom Space Configuration The toddler classroom was divided into two separate spaces. I explained to the Assistant Director that Child Care Licensing must be notified prior to altering classroom space configurations to ensure compliance with space capacity requirements. Measurements conducted during today’s visit indicated: Space 6A: 30 square feet per child – maximum capacity of 13 children Space 6B: 30 square feet per child – maximum capacity of 14 children Any future changes to classroom layout or use of space must receive prior approval. Unidentified Individual on Premises An unidentified adult male was observed conducting soccer activities outdoors with children. The Assistant Director was unable to confirm his identity, role, or whether a criminal background check had been completed. Technical assistance was provided regarding G.S. 110-91(8) and related rules requiring that any individual with access to children must have an approved criminal background check on file prior to interaction with children. Programs must always be able to identify all adults on the premises and their purpose for being present. Staff File Compliance Several newly hired staff files were missing required documentation. Technical assistance was provided regarding staff file requirements, including completion of qualifications, health questionnaires, background checks, and orientation documentation prior to unsupervised contact with children. Activity plans were posted in classrooms. However, the infant classroom activity plan was posted too high on the wall and was not easily readable. Technical assistance was provided to ensure activity plans are posted at eye level and accessible to staff and parents, per G.S. 110-91(12); .0508(a). Medication requirements were reviewed: Prescription medication must include a clearly stated treatment period on the prescription label Medication must be returned to parents within 72 hours of completion of treatment Reference: Rule .0803(12) Diapering Procedures Two of three diaper changes observed did not follow proper diaper-changing procedures. Review diaper changing procedures will all caring for children in diapers. Staff Training Documentation The center is required to submit the Staff and Training Worksheets no later than December 18, 2025. Resources Health and Safety training courses are available through the DCDEE Moodle platform. These trainings are free and include certificates upon completion. Access is available through the DCDEE website under the “Services” tab. Child care programs may also order free health and safety posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance or clarification, I may be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-5417. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527. 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.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #297 Facility ID: 01000672 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2025 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 12/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Assistant Director, Victoria Cook, who assisted me throughout the visit. A walkthrough of all classroom spaces was conducted. Enrollment documentation, attendance records, and required observations were completed. Children were observed participating in free play both outdoors and in classrooms, as well as eating lunch. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 15, 2025. The center is currently operating with a 5-Star license issued on July 9, 2024. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on November 24, 2025, and the center received a Approved rating. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 31, 2025. Fire drills and playground inspections were reviewed. A total of 12 staff files and 10 children’s files were monitored. The center’s current compliance history is 83%; this percentage may change based on the final results of today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was not posted were it could be easily referenced by the teacher or parents. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plans were not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.Nystatin medication was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment. .0803(12) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Several new staff did not have employment applications on file. .0302(d)(1)(A) 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. Several new staff did not have medical reports on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Several new staff did not have completed orientation on file. .1101(a) 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. Three new staff did not have first aid training within 90 days of employment. .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.Three new staff did not have CPR training within 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two staff did not have documentation of on-going training. .1103(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.One child enrolled in March 2025 did not have a medical report on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled in March 2025 did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A man was observed doing soccer activities on the playground with the children. The Assistant Director did not know the man's name. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1860 Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene. Several children were observed with dirty noses, some were observed with dried mucus under their noses. .0806(e) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Two of the three diaper changes observed did not following the required diaper changing procedures. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(d) DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES All violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated compliance letter must be submitted no later than December 26, 2025, describing how each violation was corrected and the plan to maintain compliance. The compliance letter must include: Name of the child care center Facility ID number Date Name and title of the person signing the letter Each violation number A detailed description of how and when each violation was corrected A plan to maintain ongoing compliance If the compliance letter is not received by December 26, 2025, and/or violations are not corrected, a return visit will be conducted. Additional violations may be documented if items remain out of compliance. Technical Assistance The center does not currently have a Director. A new Director is scheduled to begin employment on December 15, 2025. A Pre-Service Administrator Form must be completed Classroom Space Configuration The toddler classroom was divided into two separate spaces. I explained to the Assistant Director that Child Care Licensing must be notified prior to altering classroom space configurations to ensure compliance with space capacity requirements. Measurements conducted during today’s visit indicated: Space 6A: 30 square feet per child – maximum capacity of 13 children Space 6B: 30 square feet per child – maximum capacity of 14 children Any future changes to classroom layout or use of space must receive prior approval. Unidentified Individual on Premises An unidentified adult male was observed conducting soccer activities outdoors with children. The Assistant Director was unable to confirm his identity, role, or whether a criminal background check had been completed. Technical assistance was provided regarding G.S. 110-91(8) and related rules requiring that any individual with access to children must have an approved criminal background check on file prior to interaction with children. Programs must always be able to identify all adults on the premises and their purpose for being present. Staff File Compliance Several newly hired staff files were missing required documentation. Technical assistance was provided regarding staff file requirements, including completion of qualifications, health questionnaires, background checks, and orientation documentation prior to unsupervised contact with children. Activity plans were posted in classrooms. However, the infant classroom activity plan was posted too high on the wall and was not easily readable. Technical assistance was provided to ensure activity plans are posted at eye level and accessible to staff and parents, per G.S. 110-91(12); .0508(a). Medication requirements were reviewed: Prescription medication must include a clearly stated treatment period on the prescription label Medication must be returned to parents within 72 hours of completion of treatment Reference: Rule .0803(12) Diapering Procedures Two of three diaper changes observed did not follow proper diaper-changing procedures. Review diaper changing procedures will all caring for children in diapers. Staff Training Documentation The center is required to submit the Staff and Training Worksheets no later than December 18, 2025. Resources Health and Safety training courses are available through the DCDEE Moodle platform. These trainings are free and include certificates upon completion. Access is available through the DCDEE website under the “Services” tab. Child care programs may also order free health and safety posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance or clarification, I may be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-5417. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527. 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.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #297 Facility ID: 01000672 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2025 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 12/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Assistant Director, Victoria Cook, who assisted me throughout the visit. A walkthrough of all classroom spaces was conducted. Enrollment documentation, attendance records, and required observations were completed. Children were observed participating in free play both outdoors and in classrooms, as well as eating lunch. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 15, 2025. The center is currently operating with a 5-Star license issued on July 9, 2024. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on November 24, 2025, and the center received a Approved rating. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 31, 2025. Fire drills and playground inspections were reviewed. A total of 12 staff files and 10 children’s files were monitored. The center’s current compliance history is 83%; this percentage may change based on the final results of today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was not posted were it could be easily referenced by the teacher or parents. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plans were not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.Nystatin medication was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment. .0803(12) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Several new staff did not have employment applications on file. .0302(d)(1)(A) 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. Several new staff did not have medical reports on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Several new staff did not have completed orientation on file. .1101(a) 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. Three new staff did not have first aid training within 90 days of employment. .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.Three new staff did not have CPR training within 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two staff did not have documentation of on-going training. .1103(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.One child enrolled in March 2025 did not have a medical report on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled in March 2025 did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A man was observed doing soccer activities on the playground with the children. The Assistant Director did not know the man's name. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1860 Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene. Several children were observed with dirty noses, some were observed with dried mucus under their noses. .0806(e) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Two of the three diaper changes observed did not following the required diaper changing procedures. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(d) DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES All violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated compliance letter must be submitted no later than December 26, 2025, describing how each violation was corrected and the plan to maintain compliance. The compliance letter must include: Name of the child care center Facility ID number Date Name and title of the person signing the letter Each violation number A detailed description of how and when each violation was corrected A plan to maintain ongoing compliance If the compliance letter is not received by December 26, 2025, and/or violations are not corrected, a return visit will be conducted. Additional violations may be documented if items remain out of compliance. Technical Assistance The center does not currently have a Director. A new Director is scheduled to begin employment on December 15, 2025. A Pre-Service Administrator Form must be completed Classroom Space Configuration The toddler classroom was divided into two separate spaces. I explained to the Assistant Director that Child Care Licensing must be notified prior to altering classroom space configurations to ensure compliance with space capacity requirements. Measurements conducted during today’s visit indicated: Space 6A: 30 square feet per child – maximum capacity of 13 children Space 6B: 30 square feet per child – maximum capacity of 14 children Any future changes to classroom layout or use of space must receive prior approval. Unidentified Individual on Premises An unidentified adult male was observed conducting soccer activities outdoors with children. The Assistant Director was unable to confirm his identity, role, or whether a criminal background check had been completed. Technical assistance was provided regarding G.S. 110-91(8) and related rules requiring that any individual with access to children must have an approved criminal background check on file prior to interaction with children. Programs must always be able to identify all adults on the premises and their purpose for being present. Staff File Compliance Several newly hired staff files were missing required documentation. Technical assistance was provided regarding staff file requirements, including completion of qualifications, health questionnaires, background checks, and orientation documentation prior to unsupervised contact with children. Activity plans were posted in classrooms. However, the infant classroom activity plan was posted too high on the wall and was not easily readable. Technical assistance was provided to ensure activity plans are posted at eye level and accessible to staff and parents, per G.S. 110-91(12); .0508(a). Medication requirements were reviewed: Prescription medication must include a clearly stated treatment period on the prescription label Medication must be returned to parents within 72 hours of completion of treatment Reference: Rule .0803(12) Diapering Procedures Two of three diaper changes observed did not follow proper diaper-changing procedures. Review diaper changing procedures will all caring for children in diapers. Staff Training Documentation The center is required to submit the Staff and Training Worksheets no later than December 18, 2025. Resources Health and Safety training courses are available through the DCDEE Moodle platform. These trainings are free and include certificates upon completion. Access is available through the DCDEE website under the “Services” tab. Child care programs may also order free health and safety posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance or clarification, I may be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-5417. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527. 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.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #297 Facility ID: 01000672 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2025 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 12/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Assistant Director, Victoria Cook, who assisted me throughout the visit. A walkthrough of all classroom spaces was conducted. Enrollment documentation, attendance records, and required observations were completed. Children were observed participating in free play both outdoors and in classrooms, as well as eating lunch. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 15, 2025. The center is currently operating with a 5-Star license issued on July 9, 2024. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on November 24, 2025, and the center received a Approved rating. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 31, 2025. Fire drills and playground inspections were reviewed. A total of 12 staff files and 10 children’s files were monitored. The center’s current compliance history is 83%; this percentage may change based on the final results of today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was not posted were it could be easily referenced by the teacher or parents. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding plans were not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.Nystatin medication was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment. .0803(12) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Several new staff did not have employment applications on file. .0302(d)(1)(A) 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. Several new staff did not have medical reports on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Several new staff did not have completed orientation on file. .1101(a) 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. Three new staff did not have first aid training within 90 days of employment. .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.Three new staff did not have CPR training within 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two staff did not have documentation of on-going training. .1103(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.One child enrolled in March 2025 did not have a medical report on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled in March 2025 did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A man was observed doing soccer activities on the playground with the children. The Assistant Director did not know the man's name. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1860 Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene. Several children were observed with dirty noses, some were observed with dried mucus under their noses. .0806(e) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Two of the three diaper changes observed did not following the required diaper changing procedures. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(d) DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES All violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated compliance letter must be submitted no later than December 26, 2025, describing how each violation was corrected and the plan to maintain compliance. The compliance letter must include: Name of the child care center Facility ID number Date Name and title of the person signing the letter Each violation number A detailed description of how and when each violation was corrected A plan to maintain ongoing compliance If the compliance letter is not received by December 26, 2025, and/or violations are not corrected, a return visit will be conducted. Additional violations may be documented if items remain out of compliance. Technical Assistance The center does not currently have a Director. A new Director is scheduled to begin employment on December 15, 2025. A Pre-Service Administrator Form must be completed Classroom Space Configuration The toddler classroom was divided into two separate spaces. I explained to the Assistant Director that Child Care Licensing must be notified prior to altering classroom space configurations to ensure compliance with space capacity requirements. Measurements conducted during today’s visit indicated: Space 6A: 30 square feet per child – maximum capacity of 13 children Space 6B: 30 square feet per child – maximum capacity of 14 children Any future changes to classroom layout or use of space must receive prior approval. Unidentified Individual on Premises An unidentified adult male was observed conducting soccer activities outdoors with children. The Assistant Director was unable to confirm his identity, role, or whether a criminal background check had been completed. Technical assistance was provided regarding G.S. 110-91(8) and related rules requiring that any individual with access to children must have an approved criminal background check on file prior to interaction with children. Programs must always be able to identify all adults on the premises and their purpose for being present. Staff File Compliance Several newly hired staff files were missing required documentation. Technical assistance was provided regarding staff file requirements, including completion of qualifications, health questionnaires, background checks, and orientation documentation prior to unsupervised contact with children. Activity plans were posted in classrooms. However, the infant classroom activity plan was posted too high on the wall and was not easily readable. Technical assistance was provided to ensure activity plans are posted at eye level and accessible to staff and parents, per G.S. 110-91(12); .0508(a). Medication requirements were reviewed: Prescription medication must include a clearly stated treatment period on the prescription label Medication must be returned to parents within 72 hours of completion of treatment Reference: Rule .0803(12) Diapering Procedures Two of three diaper changes observed did not follow proper diaper-changing procedures. Review diaper changing procedures will all caring for children in diapers. Staff Training Documentation The center is required to submit the Staff and Training Worksheets no later than December 18, 2025. Resources Health and Safety training courses are available through the DCDEE Moodle platform. These trainings are free and include certificates upon completion. Access is available through the DCDEE website under the “Services” tab. Child care programs may also order free health and safety posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance or clarification, I may be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-5417. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527. 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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