Alpha Academy

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALPHA ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002213 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/20/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 1/20/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including health and safety training requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 28, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued May 6, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Cathy Scriven, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed September 10, 2025. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed September 25, 2025 Cathy Scriven, assistant director, accompanied me in observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Michelle White, Lead Teacher, and Sianne Vega, Teacher, were present. Preschool-aged children were observed playing in free choice in activity centers. Teachers conducted small group activities and worked with children individually. Children played with playdough on trays with tools, built structures with pipes and large blocks, sensory tables, and dramatic play materials such as pretend foods, cooking utensils, and cleaning tools. Children dressed up in costumes, hats, and dolls. In circle time, I observed children and a teacher sing the alphabet, count to 100, and identify and spell sight words. Staff were observed escorting children to the rest room located in the hallway. Children were encouraged to clean up and transition for whole group. Staff escorted children to bathrooms located in the hallway complete toileting routines and handwashing. In preparation for mealtime teachers cleaned and sanitized tables while children completed hand washing routines. Outdoor play was not monitored. A Nutrition Opt Out form was on file for each child enrolled. Children rested on individual cots on clean linen as soft music played. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored during the visit. Staff and training worksheets were received by email on January 16, 2026 and updated during the visit. A staff file was monitored for one (1) new employee. A Children’s Record form was completed and two (2) files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed on December 16, 2025 and monthly outdoor inspection was completed on January 14, 2026. A lockdown emergency drill was completed on January 20, 2026. May 5, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. White. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff member, as identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check prior to the expiration date of January 6, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The criminal background check qualification letter on file for one staff member, as identified on the staff and training worksheet, expired on January 6, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on February 3, 2026, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: QRIS Modernization: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also discussed. The Pathway Conversation document was completed and the lead teacher stated she would discuss pathway #1 and pathway #2 with the administrator. We discussed the Rated License Assessment and how to access the application on DCDEE website, provider documents. We reviewed the QRIS PowerPoint presentation for clarity. I also recommend the operator contact the Cumberland County Partnership for Children for technical assistance with classroom environment. The facility currents uses Creative Curriculum. Formative Assessments were discussed and how to access the approved list on DCDEE website. The facility wishes to remain their 5 star license. Criminal Background Check: The violations for criminal background check were cited today. The most current CBC qualifying letter on file for staff member Sianne Jusino-Vega expired on January 6, 2025. I shared that additional information regarding the criminal background check process can be found in NC Child Care Rule .2700 and on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit. A current NCID and updated fingerprints from local law enforcement will be required to complete the new online criminal background check process. Please be reminded, if a valid qualification letter is not obtained by 5pm on February 3, 2026, staff member, S. Jusino-Vega, may not work or be on the premises of the facility until a valid qualification letter is received. Staff member S. Jusino-Vega must submit by scanning and emailing a current qualification letter to me no later than 5:00pm on February 3, 2026 to yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov. DCDEE WORKS: I discussed with reminded M. White to assist the new staff member with enrolling and/or updating information in the DCDEE WORKS system using their individual NCIDs. Staff members will need to create a DCDEE WORKS account, upload required certificates, and submit their updated educational transcripts by mail or electronically. The portal is available online and may be accessed via the following link: https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: ALPHA ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002213 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/20/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 1/20/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including health and safety training requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 28, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued May 6, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Cathy Scriven, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed September 10, 2025. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed September 25, 2025 Cathy Scriven, assistant director, accompanied me in observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Michelle White, Lead Teacher, and Sianne Vega, Teacher, were present. Preschool-aged children were observed playing in free choice in activity centers. Teachers conducted small group activities and worked with children individually. Children played with playdough on trays with tools, built structures with pipes and large blocks, sensory tables, and dramatic play materials such as pretend foods, cooking utensils, and cleaning tools. Children dressed up in costumes, hats, and dolls. In circle time, I observed children and a teacher sing the alphabet, count to 100, and identify and spell sight words. Staff were observed escorting children to the rest room located in the hallway. Children were encouraged to clean up and transition for whole group. Staff escorted children to bathrooms located in the hallway complete toileting routines and handwashing. In preparation for mealtime teachers cleaned and sanitized tables while children completed hand washing routines. Outdoor play was not monitored. A Nutrition Opt Out form was on file for each child enrolled. Children rested on individual cots on clean linen as soft music played. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored during the visit. Staff and training worksheets were received by email on January 16, 2026 and updated during the visit. A staff file was monitored for one (1) new employee. A Children’s Record form was completed and two (2) files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed on December 16, 2025 and monthly outdoor inspection was completed on January 14, 2026. A lockdown emergency drill was completed on January 20, 2026. May 5, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. White. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff member, as identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check prior to the expiration date of January 6, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The criminal background check qualification letter on file for one staff member, as identified on the staff and training worksheet, expired on January 6, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on February 3, 2026, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: QRIS Modernization: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also discussed. The Pathway Conversation document was completed and the lead teacher stated she would discuss pathway #1 and pathway #2 with the administrator. We discussed the Rated License Assessment and how to access the application on DCDEE website, provider documents. We reviewed the QRIS PowerPoint presentation for clarity. I also recommend the operator contact the Cumberland County Partnership for Children for technical assistance with classroom environment. The facility currents uses Creative Curriculum. Formative Assessments were discussed and how to access the approved list on DCDEE website. The facility wishes to remain their 5 star license. Criminal Background Check: The violations for criminal background check were cited today. The most current CBC qualifying letter on file for staff member Sianne Jusino-Vega expired on January 6, 2025. I shared that additional information regarding the criminal background check process can be found in NC Child Care Rule .2700 and on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit. A current NCID and updated fingerprints from local law enforcement will be required to complete the new online criminal background check process. Please be reminded, if a valid qualification letter is not obtained by 5pm on February 3, 2026, staff member, S. Jusino-Vega, may not work or be on the premises of the facility until a valid qualification letter is received. Staff member S. Jusino-Vega must submit by scanning and emailing a current qualification letter to me no later than 5:00pm on February 3, 2026 to yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov. DCDEE WORKS: I discussed with reminded M. White to assist the new staff member with enrolling and/or updating information in the DCDEE WORKS system using their individual NCIDs. Staff members will need to create a DCDEE WORKS account, upload required certificates, and submit their updated educational transcripts by mail or electronically. The portal is available online and may be accessed via the following link: https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: ALPHA ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002213 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/27/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 8/27/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 28, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 95%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued May 6, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Cathy Scriven, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed January 13, 2025. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed October 1, 2024. Cathy Scriven, assistant director, accompanied me in observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, preschool-aged children were observed playing in free choice in activity centers. Teachers were conducting small group activities or testing children individually. Children played with playdough on mats with tools, built structures with pipes and large blocks, and dramatic play materials such as pretend foods, cooking utensils, and cleaning tools. I observed children and a teacher recognizing their first and last names and practice writing. Children then drew a picture of their families using markers and construction paper. Children were encouraged to clean up and transition for whole group to complete toileting routines at bathrooms in the hallway and then outdoors for free play. In the outdoor play area, children walked around the campus and later engaged in play in the fenced area. The outdoor play area was equipped with a tricycle track, dry erase center with markers, large Lego blocks, a stationary xylophone, and picnic tables. Mealtime was not observed. The most recent fire drill was completed on May 5, 2025 and monthly outdoor inspection was completed on August 12, 2025. A lockdown emergency drill was completed on May 5, 2025. C. Scriven stated that school began on August 21, 2025 and updated emergency drills would be completed within the first few weeks of school. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Scriven. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1804 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The ABCMS portal was not updated with current staff employed at the facility including staff who where hired within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(o) 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. Violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 10, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Classroom Observation: Based on today’s classroom observation, I discussed with C. Scriven the positive interactions and various learning opportunities provided to children throughout the visit. I encouraged teachers to continue to be flexible in the posted schedule based on children’s interest and attention span. I discussed with Ms. Scriven the updated QRIS: Pathway to the Stars which can be accessed at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. I also encouraged staff to visit the NCRLAP website at www.ncrlap.org for additional resources, webinars, and handouts on the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-3. Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. C. Scriven stated they facility was a recipient of a Natural Outdoor Learning Environment grant and new materials were added to the play area. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: ALPHA ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002213 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/27/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 8/27/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 28, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 95%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued May 6, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Cathy Scriven, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed January 13, 2025. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed October 1, 2024. Cathy Scriven, assistant director, accompanied me in observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, preschool-aged children were observed playing in free choice in activity centers. Teachers were conducting small group activities or testing children individually. Children played with playdough on mats with tools, built structures with pipes and large blocks, and dramatic play materials such as pretend foods, cooking utensils, and cleaning tools. I observed children and a teacher recognizing their first and last names and practice writing. Children then drew a picture of their families using markers and construction paper. Children were encouraged to clean up and transition for whole group to complete toileting routines at bathrooms in the hallway and then outdoors for free play. In the outdoor play area, children walked around the campus and later engaged in play in the fenced area. The outdoor play area was equipped with a tricycle track, dry erase center with markers, large Lego blocks, a stationary xylophone, and picnic tables. Mealtime was not observed. The most recent fire drill was completed on May 5, 2025 and monthly outdoor inspection was completed on August 12, 2025. A lockdown emergency drill was completed on May 5, 2025. C. Scriven stated that school began on August 21, 2025 and updated emergency drills would be completed within the first few weeks of school. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Scriven. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1804 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The ABCMS portal was not updated with current staff employed at the facility including staff who where hired within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(o) 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. Violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 10, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Classroom Observation: Based on today’s classroom observation, I discussed with C. Scriven the positive interactions and various learning opportunities provided to children throughout the visit. I encouraged teachers to continue to be flexible in the posted schedule based on children’s interest and attention span. I discussed with Ms. Scriven the updated QRIS: Pathway to the Stars which can be accessed at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. I also encouraged staff to visit the NCRLAP website at www.ncrlap.org for additional resources, webinars, and handouts on the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-3. Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. C. Scriven stated they facility was a recipient of a Natural Outdoor Learning Environment grant and new materials were added to the play area. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: ALPHA ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002213 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 4 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including health and safety training requirement. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 1, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued May 6, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Cathy Scriven, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed January 26, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed October 1, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Cathy Scriven, assistant director who assisted with the visit and accompanied me in observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool-aged children were observed playing in free choice in activity centers. The children played with dramatic play materials such as pretend foods, cooking utensils, and cooking meals in their pretend restaurant. Teachers followed children’s lead as they pretended to take orders for their meals. In the block area, children built towers using unit and soft foam blocks and vehicles. I observed two children and a teacher put together facial expression puzzles and had discussion about each one. Children were encouraged to clean up and transition for whole group to complete toileting routines at bathrooms in the hallway and then outdoors for free play. In the outdoor play area, children played soccer with a variety of balls, large plastic blocks, and ran relay races with teachers. Upon return indoors, children prepared for mealtime. For classroom jobs, two children were “waitresses” and assisted teachers with passing out lunch boxes from the refrigerator. For lunch, children were served meals prepared by their individual families. A Nutrition Opt Out form was on file for each child enrolled. As children prepared for rest time, teachers reviewed animals that hibernate asking children to name them. Children called out a variety of animals such as snakes and bears. Children rested on individual cots with clean linen as soft instrumental jazz played. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received January 13, 2025 and updated during today’s visit. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for two (2) children’s files monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed on December 19, 2024 and monthly outdoor inspection was completed on January 6, 2025. A shelter-in-place emergency drill was completed on January 6, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Scriven. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Cans of Lysol aerosol spray, containers of disinfectant wipes, and a bottle of cleanser were accessible to children in an unlocked free-standing cabinet. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the items and placed them in a lock cabinet. .2820(b) 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. Violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected immediately therefore a compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Storage of Hazardous Items: A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Store items that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” and have no other warning can be stored a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet. The shelf or cabinet must be mounted at least five feet above the floor. In one classroom, cans of aerosol spray, disinfectant wipes, and cleansers were stored in an unlocked storage area. Aerosol cans must be stored in locked storage. A handout was left today for Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care. This handout can be found on our website by clicking the tab Provider then Provider Document and Forms https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. For more information regarding this rule requirement review Child Care Rules 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). DCDEE WORKS: We reminded Ms. Scriven to assist staff members with updating information in the DCDEE WORKS system using their individual NCIDs. Staff members will need to create a DCDEE WORKS account, upload required certificates, and submit their updated educational transcripts by mail or electronically. The portal is available online and may be accessed via the following link: https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/. Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALPHA ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002213 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 1, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued May 6, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Cathy Scriven, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed January 26, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed September 28, 2023. I was greeted by Michelle White, lead teacher, and Keyahna Baker, teacher. Cathy Scriven, Assistant Director, arrived shortly after, assisted with the visit and accompanied me in observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool-aged children were observed playing in free choice in activity centers. The children played with playdough with tools such as rolling pins, cookie cutters, and plastic scissors. In the block area, children built towers using unit and soft foam blocks and vehicles. I observed two children sorting and counting colored bears. One teacher was observed assisting children in creating their self portraits using construction paper cut-outs, colored yarn for hair, and markers. The teacher asked children open-ended questions about their individual facial features such as eye and hair color. Children were observed drawing their clothes using colored markers. Children were encouraged to clean up and transition to the carpet for whole group circle time then outdoor time. In the outdoor play area, children played soccer with balls, and Upon return indoors, children completed toileting and hand washing routines at bathrooms in the hallway. For classroom jobs, two children were “waitresses” and assisted teachers with passing out lunch boxes from the refrigerator. For lunch, children were served meals prepared by their individual families. A Nutrition Opt Out form was on file for each child enrolled. A copy of the most current Staff and Training Worksheet was received and updated during the visit. The most recent fire drill and monthly outdoor inspection were both completed on August 30, 2024. A shelter-in-place emergency drill was completed on August 30, 2024. The most current outdoor inspection was completed on September 3, 2024. Ms. Scriven stated the children enrolled would be attending multiple field trips throughout the school year. During today’s visit, I monitored the school’s bus used for field trips. The Thomas bus was equipped with built-in 5-point harness safety seatbelts. The most recent inspection was conducted August 2024 and insurance is current. I reminded Ms. Scriven to review Child Care Rule Section 1000 on Transportation. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Scriven. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Accessible to children in the outdoor play area, there were broken sand toys, molds, and a clear storage bin that exposed jagged edges. The violation was corrected when the teacher removed the broken items from the playground and discarded them. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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. Violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected immediately therefore a compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Classroom Observation: I conducted a classroom observation from 9:45am-10:15am. I observed children follow the daily schedule of activities that were familiar to them. Children appeared to know what to do and followed directions of their teachers. One teacher stated “Who remembers what day it is”? Children chanted “Today is Wednesday!” And what’s the date?” “It’s September 4th” “What year is it? Is it 2099” “Nooo, it 2024!” children confirmed. Teachers guided children in sounding out Ms. Baker’s name as she wrote it on the white board using consonants and vowels sounds. Another teacher was observed reviewing the days of the week by reading them in order and identifying them by sounds of their first letter. I encouraged teacher to continue asking children open-end questions, giving children the opportunity to respond, and have meaningful conversations with their peers. Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: ALPHA ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002213 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 1, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued May 6, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Cathy Scriven, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed January 26, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed September 28, 2023. I was greeted by Michelle White, lead teacher, and Keyahna Baker, teacher. Cathy Scriven, Assistant Director, arrived shortly after, assisted with the visit and accompanied me in observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool-aged children were observed playing in free choice in activity centers. The children played with playdough with tools such as rolling pins, cookie cutters, and plastic scissors. In the block area, children built towers using unit and soft foam blocks and vehicles. I observed two children sorting and counting colored bears. One teacher was observed assisting children in creating their self portraits using construction paper cut-outs, colored yarn for hair, and markers. The teacher asked children open-ended questions about their individual facial features such as eye and hair color. Children were observed drawing their clothes using colored markers. Children were encouraged to clean up and transition to the carpet for whole group circle time then outdoor time. In the outdoor play area, children played soccer with balls, and Upon return indoors, children completed toileting and hand washing routines at bathrooms in the hallway. For classroom jobs, two children were “waitresses” and assisted teachers with passing out lunch boxes from the refrigerator. For lunch, children were served meals prepared by their individual families. A Nutrition Opt Out form was on file for each child enrolled. A copy of the most current Staff and Training Worksheet was received and updated during the visit. The most recent fire drill and monthly outdoor inspection were both completed on August 30, 2024. A shelter-in-place emergency drill was completed on August 30, 2024. The most current outdoor inspection was completed on September 3, 2024. Ms. Scriven stated the children enrolled would be attending multiple field trips throughout the school year. During today’s visit, I monitored the school’s bus used for field trips. The Thomas bus was equipped with built-in 5-point harness safety seatbelts. The most recent inspection was conducted August 2024 and insurance is current. I reminded Ms. Scriven to review Child Care Rule Section 1000 on Transportation. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Scriven. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Accessible to children in the outdoor play area, there were broken sand toys, molds, and a clear storage bin that exposed jagged edges. The violation was corrected when the teacher removed the broken items from the playground and discarded them. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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. Violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected immediately therefore a compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Classroom Observation: I conducted a classroom observation from 9:45am-10:15am. I observed children follow the daily schedule of activities that were familiar to them. Children appeared to know what to do and followed directions of their teachers. One teacher stated “Who remembers what day it is”? Children chanted “Today is Wednesday!” And what’s the date?” “It’s September 4th” “What year is it? Is it 2099” “Nooo, it 2024!” children confirmed. Teachers guided children in sounding out Ms. Baker’s name as she wrote it on the white board using consonants and vowels sounds. Another teacher was observed reviewing the days of the week by reading them in order and identifying them by sounds of their first letter. I encouraged teacher to continue asking children open-end questions, giving children the opportunity to respond, and have meaningful conversations with their peers. Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: ALPHA ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002213 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/1/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 2/1/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance visit including Health and Safety training requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 8, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 95%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued May 6, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Cathy Scriven, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed January 26, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed September 28, 2023. I was greeted by Michelle White, lead teacher, and Keyahna Baker, teacher. Cathy Scriven, Assistant Director, was present and assisted with the visit and accompanied me in observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool-aged children were observed playing in free choice in activity centers. The children played with alphabet magnetic colored tiles and toy dinosaurs and manipulated playdough with tools such as rolling pins, cookie cutters, and plastic scissors. In dramatic play, children cooked pretend meals with pots, pans, and eating utensils. Children were observed painting with brushes, Q-tips, sponge rollers, and tempera paint on heart-shaped construction paper. Children assisted each other with cleaning up their areas and transitioned to the carpet for music and movement. The teacher lead children in singing and dancing to A-Toody-Ta before preparing for outdoor play. Outdoors, I observed children playing hop scotch using colorful squared and counting each one. Children played in the sand table with buckets, shovels, and molds. One teacher was observed playing soccer with a child and other children rode tricycles around the playground. Upon return indoors, children completed toileting and hand washing routines at bathrooms in the hallway. Children were observed engaging in story time as K. Baker read “Froggy Gets Dressed”. For lunch, children were served meals prepared by their individual families. A Nutrition-Opt Out form was on file for each child enrolled. Children completed hand washing before sitting on the carpet reading individual books. Teachers assisted children with preparing for rest time on their individual cots. Soft music played in the background. A staff and training worksheet was received on December 4, 2023 and updated during today’s visit. Two (2) children records were reviewed and all staff files were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Scriven. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The most current annual health questionnaire on file for administrator E.S. was completed October 5, 2022. The was a repeat violation cited on August 22, 2023. The violation was corrected with the health questionnaire form was completed and signed by administrator E.S. .0701(a) 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. Violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected immediately therefore a compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/ , under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to: oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ . Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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 .0608 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALPHA ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002213 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/22/2023 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 8/22/2023 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 8, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued May 6, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Cathy Scriven, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed October 28, 2022. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed September 9, 2022. I was greeted by Keyahna Alford, teacher and Michelle White, lead teacher. Cathy Scriven, Assistant Director, was present and assisted with the visit. I observed the indoor area however the outdoor area was not available due to tree construction near the playground area. Preschool-aged children were observed playing in free choice in activity center. The children played with magnetic colored tiles, manipulated playdough, cooked pretend meals in dramatic play, and painted on construction paper with paint brushes and tempera paint. Children cleaned up their areas and teachers encouraged to gather on the carpet for morning circle time. The teacher lead children in repeating the morning affirmation and classroom rules before story time. The teacher and children discussed the parts of the book, the author, and illustrator before reading “All are Welcome”. Children were encouraged to raise their hands to answer questions and were given a chance to find someone they looked like in the story. “Which one do you think you look like? I see the one I look like!” Teachers escorted children outdoors for a nature walk since the playground was not accessible. Upon return indoors, children completed toileting and hand washing routines. For lunch, children were served meals prepared by their individual families. A Nutrition Opt Out form was on file for each child enrolled. Children completed hand washing before resting on their individual cots as the teacher read a book. Soft music played in the background. A staff and training worksheet was completed during today’s visit for one staff member and the new staff file was monitored. A legal designee form was completed by Ms. Scriven and submitted for review. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Scriven. 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. A current medical report was not on file prior to employment for staff member M.W. hired August 1, 2023. 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. Staff member M.W. hired August 1, 2023 did not have TB test results and/or TB screening prior to the first day of work. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An annual health questionnaire was not on file for one staff member. .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. An Emergency Information form was not on file before the first day of work for one staff member. .0701(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for one staff member. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. Violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. Violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 5, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Classroom Observations: Based on today’s classroom observation, I discussed with Ms. Scriven the positive interactions and various learning opportunities provided to children throughout the visit. The classroom has been rearranged to allow for ample space in interest centers. Each center has open shelving which helps children be able to select materials stored in bins. Children moved throughout the day with ease and have become familiar with the daily schedule. I suggested teachers continue to have meaningful conversations and interactions with children. I encourage teachers to give children opportunities to respond to their statement or question and encourage peer conversations. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. A signed acknowledgement of the facility’s policy was not on file for one staff memer. As a reminder, administrators must review the policy with staff prior to caring for children and a signed copy of the acknowledgement must be retained in the employee's file. You will find more information regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0608. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALPHA ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002213 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/22/2023 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 8/22/2023 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 8, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued May 6, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Cathy Scriven, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed October 28, 2022. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed September 9, 2022. I was greeted by Keyahna Alford, teacher and Michelle White, lead teacher. Cathy Scriven, Assistant Director, was present and assisted with the visit. I observed the indoor area however the outdoor area was not available due to tree construction near the playground area. Preschool-aged children were observed playing in free choice in activity center. The children played with magnetic colored tiles, manipulated playdough, cooked pretend meals in dramatic play, and painted on construction paper with paint brushes and tempera paint. Children cleaned up their areas and teachers encouraged to gather on the carpet for morning circle time. The teacher lead children in repeating the morning affirmation and classroom rules before story time. The teacher and children discussed the parts of the book, the author, and illustrator before reading “All are Welcome”. Children were encouraged to raise their hands to answer questions and were given a chance to find someone they looked like in the story. “Which one do you think you look like? I see the one I look like!” Teachers escorted children outdoors for a nature walk since the playground was not accessible. Upon return indoors, children completed toileting and hand washing routines. For lunch, children were served meals prepared by their individual families. A Nutrition Opt Out form was on file for each child enrolled. Children completed hand washing before resting on their individual cots as the teacher read a book. Soft music played in the background. A staff and training worksheet was completed during today’s visit for one staff member and the new staff file was monitored. A legal designee form was completed by Ms. Scriven and submitted for review. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Scriven. 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. A current medical report was not on file prior to employment for staff member M.W. hired August 1, 2023. 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. Staff member M.W. hired August 1, 2023 did not have TB test results and/or TB screening prior to the first day of work. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An annual health questionnaire was not on file for one staff member. .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. An Emergency Information form was not on file before the first day of work for one staff member. .0701(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for one staff member. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. Violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. Violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 5, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Classroom Observations: Based on today’s classroom observation, I discussed with Ms. Scriven the positive interactions and various learning opportunities provided to children throughout the visit. The classroom has been rearranged to allow for ample space in interest centers. Each center has open shelving which helps children be able to select materials stored in bins. Children moved throughout the day with ease and have become familiar with the daily schedule. I suggested teachers continue to have meaningful conversations and interactions with children. I encourage teachers to give children opportunities to respond to their statement or question and encourage peer conversations. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. A signed acknowledgement of the facility’s policy was not on file for one staff memer. As a reminder, administrators must review the policy with staff prior to caring for children and a signed copy of the acknowledgement must be retained in the employee's file. You will find more information regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0608. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: ALPHA ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002213 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/22/2023 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 8/22/2023 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 8, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued May 6, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Cathy Scriven, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed October 28, 2022. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed September 9, 2022. I was greeted by Keyahna Alford, teacher and Michelle White, lead teacher. Cathy Scriven, Assistant Director, was present and assisted with the visit. I observed the indoor area however the outdoor area was not available due to tree construction near the playground area. Preschool-aged children were observed playing in free choice in activity center. The children played with magnetic colored tiles, manipulated playdough, cooked pretend meals in dramatic play, and painted on construction paper with paint brushes and tempera paint. Children cleaned up their areas and teachers encouraged to gather on the carpet for morning circle time. The teacher lead children in repeating the morning affirmation and classroom rules before story time. The teacher and children discussed the parts of the book, the author, and illustrator before reading “All are Welcome”. Children were encouraged to raise their hands to answer questions and were given a chance to find someone they looked like in the story. “Which one do you think you look like? I see the one I look like!” Teachers escorted children outdoors for a nature walk since the playground was not accessible. Upon return indoors, children completed toileting and hand washing routines. For lunch, children were served meals prepared by their individual families. A Nutrition Opt Out form was on file for each child enrolled. Children completed hand washing before resting on their individual cots as the teacher read a book. Soft music played in the background. A staff and training worksheet was completed during today’s visit for one staff member and the new staff file was monitored. A legal designee form was completed by Ms. Scriven and submitted for review. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Scriven. 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. A current medical report was not on file prior to employment for staff member M.W. hired August 1, 2023. 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. Staff member M.W. hired August 1, 2023 did not have TB test results and/or TB screening prior to the first day of work. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An annual health questionnaire was not on file for one staff member. .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. An Emergency Information form was not on file before the first day of work for one staff member. .0701(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for one staff member. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. Violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. Violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 5, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Classroom Observations: Based on today’s classroom observation, I discussed with Ms. Scriven the positive interactions and various learning opportunities provided to children throughout the visit. The classroom has been rearranged to allow for ample space in interest centers. Each center has open shelving which helps children be able to select materials stored in bins. Children moved throughout the day with ease and have become familiar with the daily schedule. I suggested teachers continue to have meaningful conversations and interactions with children. I encourage teachers to give children opportunities to respond to their statement or question and encourage peer conversations. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. A signed acknowledgement of the facility’s policy was not on file for one staff memer. As a reminder, administrators must review the policy with staff prior to caring for children and a signed copy of the acknowledgement must be retained in the employee's file. You will find more information regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0608. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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