Boojas Playhouse INC

10A NCAC 09 .0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a third temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on March 20, 2026. Prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 82% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Yolanda Pridgen, Lead Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, you have six (6) months from the issuance of the Temporary License to obtain an approved Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. During today’s visit, you informed me the building and fire inspections have been requested with the City of Fayetteville. The fire inspection is scheduled for May 13, 2026. Additionally, you stated that you requested the application for permitting from the Cumberland County Environmental Health Specialist and a sanitation evaluation. The inspections shall be obtained and submitted to me by May 29, 2026, so I can complete and process the rated license assessment prior to the expiration of the Temporary License. Zoning Approval dated April 27, 2026, was obtained and a copy of the zoning verification letter was submitted to me today. W. Shields, Administrator, was present. We explained the purpose of today’s visit and requested W. Shields accompany us as we conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Ms. Pridgen and I washed our hands prior to conducting the walk-through of the indoor area. In Space #1, children, aged three and four years old, manipulated puzzles and Legos, stacked blocks, and participated in dramatic play in the family living area. After free play, children participated in personal care routines and transitioned outdoors. There were no children or staff present in Space #2. The enrollment record was reviewed. In Space #3, children looked at books, climbed and rocked on a rocking horse, and pushed and rolled vehicles across the carpeted floor. Lunch served was Salisbury steak, white rice and gravy, green beans, sliced pears and milk. Staff and children’s files were monitored on March 20, 2026. No new employees have been hired since the last visit. Required center program records were monitored today. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was not conducted within three months. A child, eleven years old, arrived for out of school care at 12:15 p.m. The child put away his personal belongings, washed his hands, and joined W. Shields in Space #2. Additionally, a child, five years old, arrived at 12:35 p.m. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. The following violation was observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. No record of lockdown or shelter-in-place drills completed at the facility were available for review. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 (75) percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2029, 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Shelter-in-place and/or lockdown drills: A violation was cited for not conducting shelter-in-place and lockdown drills every three months. The record for quarterly emergency drills was posted but had not been completed. To maintain a safe and healthy environment, a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill shall be conducted every three months. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0102. We discussed strategies of putting the month (every three months) on the fire drill documentation log and scheduling drills on the facility’s calendar. As a reminder, activity plans must be current and posted each day/week. As part of your early morning classroom checks, take time to observe the posted activity plan in each space to ensure it’s current. It is recommended you devise a plan and/or policy to ensure staff post the current activity plan by the first date the activity plan is effective. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0508(a) Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred with W. Shields regarding the two-component star rated license on March 20, 2026. I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist the operator with establishing a plan to achieve compliance with a voluntary 2-5 star rated license by month five (May) of the Temporary Time period. The facility chose the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. The following documents were reviewed and monitored for compliance today: • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers – The facility meets enhanced staff/child ratio. • Family and Community Engagement Standards (Child Care Centers) – Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices and two additional options: C-1, and EL-3. • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan – Goal/Plan was established; reason for goal, timeframe to achieve goal, and steps to achieve goal were documented and available for review today. • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Professional Development (PD) Plan (Child Care Center) – Individual PD plans were on file and available for review today. Goals were identified for each employee, time frame to achieve the goal, and steps to achieve the goal were documented on each plan. • Staff Information and Education (Lead Teacher and other Educators) – I was unable to determine the star level for education standards today. A current official transcript for the Administrator shall be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit for evaluation by Friday, May 15, 2026. Failure to submit the official transcript for evaluation will impact the star level for education standards. Additionally, the lead teachers shall create their WORKS account, check the boxes teacher and lead teacher, and complete and upload the 1.0 CEU earned for completion of training. • The Creative Curriculum for all ages served is being used and child observations conducted. Coaching and training opportunities for the administrator were provided by Sheila Jones, Region 5 Early Childhood Consultant. Once the requested education has been submitted and verified by the Workforce Education Unit, the star level will be determined and the rated license assessment packet for the Classroom & Instructional Quality Pathway completed. At the end of the temporary time period, the rated license assessment packet will be completed and submitted to Raleigh for the issuance of a star rated license. The facility file will be transferred to the lead child care consultant in the assigned territory once the new license has been issued. At this time, the consultant for this facility will be: Yolanda Pridgen Post Office Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 Yolanda.Pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov (910) 305-2371 Please visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, please contact me at (910) 709-4168. Rhonda Blackmon Licensing Supervisor PO Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 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 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a third temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on March 20, 2026. Prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 82% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Yolanda Pridgen, Lead Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, you have six (6) months from the issuance of the Temporary License to obtain an approved Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. During today’s visit, you informed me the building and fire inspections have been requested with the City of Fayetteville. The fire inspection is scheduled for May 13, 2026. Additionally, you stated that you requested the application for permitting from the Cumberland County Environmental Health Specialist and a sanitation evaluation. The inspections shall be obtained and submitted to me by May 29, 2026, so I can complete and process the rated license assessment prior to the expiration of the Temporary License. Zoning Approval dated April 27, 2026, was obtained and a copy of the zoning verification letter was submitted to me today. W. Shields, Administrator, was present. We explained the purpose of today’s visit and requested W. Shields accompany us as we conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Ms. Pridgen and I washed our hands prior to conducting the walk-through of the indoor area. In Space #1, children, aged three and four years old, manipulated puzzles and Legos, stacked blocks, and participated in dramatic play in the family living area. After free play, children participated in personal care routines and transitioned outdoors. There were no children or staff present in Space #2. The enrollment record was reviewed. In Space #3, children looked at books, climbed and rocked on a rocking horse, and pushed and rolled vehicles across the carpeted floor. Lunch served was Salisbury steak, white rice and gravy, green beans, sliced pears and milk. Staff and children’s files were monitored on March 20, 2026. No new employees have been hired since the last visit. Required center program records were monitored today. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was not conducted within three months. A child, eleven years old, arrived for out of school care at 12:15 p.m. The child put away his personal belongings, washed his hands, and joined W. Shields in Space #2. Additionally, a child, five years old, arrived at 12:35 p.m. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. The following violation was observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. No record of lockdown or shelter-in-place drills completed at the facility were available for review. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 (75) percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2029, 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Shelter-in-place and/or lockdown drills: A violation was cited for not conducting shelter-in-place and lockdown drills every three months. The record for quarterly emergency drills was posted but had not been completed. To maintain a safe and healthy environment, a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill shall be conducted every three months. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0102. We discussed strategies of putting the month (every three months) on the fire drill documentation log and scheduling drills on the facility’s calendar. As a reminder, activity plans must be current and posted each day/week. As part of your early morning classroom checks, take time to observe the posted activity plan in each space to ensure it’s current. It is recommended you devise a plan and/or policy to ensure staff post the current activity plan by the first date the activity plan is effective. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0508(a) Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred with W. Shields regarding the two-component star rated license on March 20, 2026. I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist the operator with establishing a plan to achieve compliance with a voluntary 2-5 star rated license by month five (May) of the Temporary Time period. The facility chose the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. The following documents were reviewed and monitored for compliance today: • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers – The facility meets enhanced staff/child ratio. • Family and Community Engagement Standards (Child Care Centers) – Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices and two additional options: C-1, and EL-3. • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan – Goal/Plan was established; reason for goal, timeframe to achieve goal, and steps to achieve goal were documented and available for review today. • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Professional Development (PD) Plan (Child Care Center) – Individual PD plans were on file and available for review today. Goals were identified for each employee, time frame to achieve the goal, and steps to achieve the goal were documented on each plan. • Staff Information and Education (Lead Teacher and other Educators) – I was unable to determine the star level for education standards today. A current official transcript for the Administrator shall be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit for evaluation by Friday, May 15, 2026. Failure to submit the official transcript for evaluation will impact the star level for education standards. Additionally, the lead teachers shall create their WORKS account, check the boxes teacher and lead teacher, and complete and upload the 1.0 CEU earned for completion of training. • The Creative Curriculum for all ages served is being used and child observations conducted. Coaching and training opportunities for the administrator were provided by Sheila Jones, Region 5 Early Childhood Consultant. Once the requested education has been submitted and verified by the Workforce Education Unit, the star level will be determined and the rated license assessment packet for the Classroom & Instructional Quality Pathway completed. At the end of the temporary time period, the rated license assessment packet will be completed and submitted to Raleigh for the issuance of a star rated license. The facility file will be transferred to the lead child care consultant in the assigned territory once the new license has been issued. At this time, the consultant for this facility will be: Yolanda Pridgen Post Office Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 Yolanda.Pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov (910) 305-2371 Please visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, please contact me at (910) 709-4168. Rhonda Blackmon Licensing Supervisor PO Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 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: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a third temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on March 20, 2026. Prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 82% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Yolanda Pridgen, Lead Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, you have six (6) months from the issuance of the Temporary License to obtain an approved Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. During today’s visit, you informed me the building and fire inspections have been requested with the City of Fayetteville. The fire inspection is scheduled for May 13, 2026. Additionally, you stated that you requested the application for permitting from the Cumberland County Environmental Health Specialist and a sanitation evaluation. The inspections shall be obtained and submitted to me by May 29, 2026, so I can complete and process the rated license assessment prior to the expiration of the Temporary License. Zoning Approval dated April 27, 2026, was obtained and a copy of the zoning verification letter was submitted to me today. W. Shields, Administrator, was present. We explained the purpose of today’s visit and requested W. Shields accompany us as we conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Ms. Pridgen and I washed our hands prior to conducting the walk-through of the indoor area. In Space #1, children, aged three and four years old, manipulated puzzles and Legos, stacked blocks, and participated in dramatic play in the family living area. After free play, children participated in personal care routines and transitioned outdoors. There were no children or staff present in Space #2. The enrollment record was reviewed. In Space #3, children looked at books, climbed and rocked on a rocking horse, and pushed and rolled vehicles across the carpeted floor. Lunch served was Salisbury steak, white rice and gravy, green beans, sliced pears and milk. Staff and children’s files were monitored on March 20, 2026. No new employees have been hired since the last visit. Required center program records were monitored today. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was not conducted within three months. A child, eleven years old, arrived for out of school care at 12:15 p.m. The child put away his personal belongings, washed his hands, and joined W. Shields in Space #2. Additionally, a child, five years old, arrived at 12:35 p.m. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. The following violation was observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. No record of lockdown or shelter-in-place drills completed at the facility were available for review. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 (75) percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2029, 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Shelter-in-place and/or lockdown drills: A violation was cited for not conducting shelter-in-place and lockdown drills every three months. The record for quarterly emergency drills was posted but had not been completed. To maintain a safe and healthy environment, a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill shall be conducted every three months. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0102. We discussed strategies of putting the month (every three months) on the fire drill documentation log and scheduling drills on the facility’s calendar. As a reminder, activity plans must be current and posted each day/week. As part of your early morning classroom checks, take time to observe the posted activity plan in each space to ensure it’s current. It is recommended you devise a plan and/or policy to ensure staff post the current activity plan by the first date the activity plan is effective. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0508(a) Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred with W. Shields regarding the two-component star rated license on March 20, 2026. I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist the operator with establishing a plan to achieve compliance with a voluntary 2-5 star rated license by month five (May) of the Temporary Time period. The facility chose the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. The following documents were reviewed and monitored for compliance today: • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers – The facility meets enhanced staff/child ratio. • Family and Community Engagement Standards (Child Care Centers) – Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices and two additional options: C-1, and EL-3. • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan – Goal/Plan was established; reason for goal, timeframe to achieve goal, and steps to achieve goal were documented and available for review today. • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Professional Development (PD) Plan (Child Care Center) – Individual PD plans were on file and available for review today. Goals were identified for each employee, time frame to achieve the goal, and steps to achieve the goal were documented on each plan. • Staff Information and Education (Lead Teacher and other Educators) – I was unable to determine the star level for education standards today. A current official transcript for the Administrator shall be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit for evaluation by Friday, May 15, 2026. Failure to submit the official transcript for evaluation will impact the star level for education standards. Additionally, the lead teachers shall create their WORKS account, check the boxes teacher and lead teacher, and complete and upload the 1.0 CEU earned for completion of training. • The Creative Curriculum for all ages served is being used and child observations conducted. Coaching and training opportunities for the administrator were provided by Sheila Jones, Region 5 Early Childhood Consultant. Once the requested education has been submitted and verified by the Workforce Education Unit, the star level will be determined and the rated license assessment packet for the Classroom & Instructional Quality Pathway completed. At the end of the temporary time period, the rated license assessment packet will be completed and submitted to Raleigh for the issuance of a star rated license. The facility file will be transferred to the lead child care consultant in the assigned territory once the new license has been issued. At this time, the consultant for this facility will be: Yolanda Pridgen Post Office Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 Yolanda.Pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov (910) 305-2371 Please visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, please contact me at (910) 709-4168. Rhonda Blackmon Licensing Supervisor PO Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2026 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 3/20/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a second temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on January 20, 2026, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 80% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Yolanda Pridgen, Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (June 17, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the City of Fayetteville is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. W. Shields, Administrator, was present and counted in staff/child ratio in Space #3. W. Shields stated a teacher scheduled for work encountered car trouble and was running late. I explained the purpose of today’s visit, washed my hands, and conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Children, aged two to four years old, participated in free play activities outdoors. Children played with balls and slid and climbed on Little Tykes stationary equipment. The deck in the outdoor learning environment had splintered and rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping and flaking paint. Additionally, 4 Little Tykes climbers with a slide and a climbing wall did not have the required resilient surfacing or fall zones. Upon their return indoors, children and staff assigned to Space #1 participated in personal care routines and hand washing. M. Shields, Teacher, arrived for work at 12:05 p.m. M. Shields washed her hands and relieved K. Smith to return to her assigned group of children. M. Shields sang songs with the children while they took turns using the restroom. In Space #3, K. Smith, Teacher, read a book entitled, “The Biggest Apple Ever.” K. Smith asked open-ended questions and engaged the children in conversation. Lunch served was spaghetti noodles with tomato sauce, meatballs, green beans, and milk. During mealtime, the teachers in Space #1 and #3 encouraged conversation and expanded on the children’s responses. After lunch, children transitioned to their mats for rest time. A child, eight years old, arrived at the facility at 12:55 p.m. for out of school care. The child was signed in by the parent, washed her hands, and joined W. Shields in Space #2. The child manipulated magnetic tiles and looked at books. A second child, five years old, arrived for care at 2:08 p.m. The child’s parent signed the child in for care and the child washed her hands and joined the staff and children in Space #2. Staff personnel and medical files were monitored on January 21, 2026. They were reviewed today to ensure information on file was current/valid. Children’s files and program records were monitored today. The most current outdoor inspection checklist on file was dated January 21, 2026. The most current fire drill completed on file was dated February 18, 2026. Upon arrival today, nine children were signed in for care; however, eleven children were present. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Upon arrival at the facility, it was observed that eleven (11) children were present and only nine children had been signed in during arrival. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3 where children ages 1 and 2 receive care, an activity plan was not posted and available for reference. This is a repeat violation cited on January 20, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area, there were five (5) Little Tykes climbing structures that measured more than 18 inches high and were not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, there was decaying wooden boards and missing wooden pickets that exposed rusting nails on the ramp leading to the outdoor area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most current monthly playground inspection on file was completed January 21, 2026. .0605(q) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. All staff hired December 17, 2025 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on April 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Licensing Supervisor P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Monthly Playground Inspections: A violation was cited for not conducting monthly outdoor playground inspections. The most current playground inspection was completed on January 21, 2026. To maintain a safe and healthy environment, a monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. It shall be conducted every month. The inspection must be completed using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division and signed by the person who conducts the inspection. The operator was reminded that monthly playground inspections must be maintained for 12 months in the center's files and available for review by a representative of the Division. Strategies were discussed of scheduling drills and inspections on a calendar and on the monthly playground inspection form. For more information, Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605. Activity Plan: A violation was cited during today’s visit for an activity plan not being posted or available for reference. Activity plans must be current and posted each day/week. As part of your early morning classroom checks, take time to observe the posted activity plan in each space to ensure it’s current. It is recommended you devise a plan and/or policy to ensure staff post the current activity plan by the first date the activity plan is effective. For more information, refer to Child Care Rules and Laws G.S. 110-91(12) and .0508(a). Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. As a reminder, administrators and all staff must complete the required training within 90 days of employment/licensure. I recommend you require new staff to complete the training requirement during new staff orientation to ensure it has been completed in a timely manner. A Health and Safety Training Record is also a reminder for staff to ensure the training has been completed. The training can be accessed at preventchildabusenc.org. More information can be found in the NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g). Unsafe outdoor environment: Two violations were cited for safety hazards in the outdoor environment. I discussed with W. Shields the wooden ramp in the outdoor learning environment is unsafe for the children to access due to rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping/flaking paint. The ramp shows wear and tear due to the boards splintering and nails beginning to lift due to weather exposure. There is a hole in the ramp near the exit, posing a hazard for children and staff. Equipment and materials that are hazard free and in good repair are required for children. Additional information regarding outdoor materials and equipment is in Child Care Rule .0601 for Safe Environment. We discussed options for updating/repairing the equipment (ramp) including sealing with clear coat to extend the life of the current paint; replacing worn wooden beams and boards that are rotten and stripping all paint off to expose natural wood; or replacing the ramp. The exposed rusted nails shall be removed and/or replaced. Keeping the outdoor area free of hazards would prevent issues such as entrapment and tripping hazards. Additionally, we discussed the strategies of replacing surfacing under the stationary play equipment on the playground. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred with W. Shields regarding the two-component star rated license on January 20, 2026. I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist the operator with establishing a plan to achieve compliance for a rated license by month five (May) of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. Based on our conversation, the facility will pursue the following pathway: Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following documents were reviewed with W. Shields and a copy emailed to you at the end of the visit. • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers • Pathway 2 – Classroom & Instructional Quality Star Level Assessment for Child Care Centers • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Professional Development (PD) Plan (Child Care Center) • Family and Community Engagement Standards (Child Care Centers) • QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheets (Lead Teachers and other Educators) • Enhanced Education Standards for Child Care Center On-Site Administrator, Program Coordinator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders. As a reminder, the education must be current in WORKS by the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period so I can verify the eligible star level for education standards. If you plan to apply for a rated license, an Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers will be due to me along with the compliance letter by April 3, 2026. General Reminders/Discussions: Health & Safety Trainings: W. Shields requested assistance with accessing Health and Safety trainings through DCDEE Moodle underneath the Provider Tab on the DCDEE website. I reminded her to complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. You may access the training by visiting https://positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/. I provided the operator with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record and recommended completing the form once trainings have been updated. Staff/Child Ratios and Grouping of Children: During our observation today, we discussed staff/child ratio requirements and grouping of children for child care centers as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .0713. We observed a child, one year old, enrolled in the facility on March 17, 2026. As a reminder, staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times including grouping of children. Children of all ages may be cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day, provided the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group is maintained. It was discussed with W. Shields that children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years of age. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. It is required that programs maintain required staff/child ratios and group sizes. Space Capacity: It was discussed with W. Shields the space capacity of each approved space according to the floor plan submitted and approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Space #1 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. Space #2 is permitted to have no more than seven (7) children. Space #3 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. For more information, refer to Child Care Rule and Laws at GS 110-91(7) and .1401(f). NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, please contact me at (910) 709-4168. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2026 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 3/20/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a second temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on January 20, 2026, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 80% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Yolanda Pridgen, Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (June 17, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the City of Fayetteville is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. W. Shields, Administrator, was present and counted in staff/child ratio in Space #3. W. Shields stated a teacher scheduled for work encountered car trouble and was running late. I explained the purpose of today’s visit, washed my hands, and conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Children, aged two to four years old, participated in free play activities outdoors. Children played with balls and slid and climbed on Little Tykes stationary equipment. The deck in the outdoor learning environment had splintered and rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping and flaking paint. Additionally, 4 Little Tykes climbers with a slide and a climbing wall did not have the required resilient surfacing or fall zones. Upon their return indoors, children and staff assigned to Space #1 participated in personal care routines and hand washing. M. Shields, Teacher, arrived for work at 12:05 p.m. M. Shields washed her hands and relieved K. Smith to return to her assigned group of children. M. Shields sang songs with the children while they took turns using the restroom. In Space #3, K. Smith, Teacher, read a book entitled, “The Biggest Apple Ever.” K. Smith asked open-ended questions and engaged the children in conversation. Lunch served was spaghetti noodles with tomato sauce, meatballs, green beans, and milk. During mealtime, the teachers in Space #1 and #3 encouraged conversation and expanded on the children’s responses. After lunch, children transitioned to their mats for rest time. A child, eight years old, arrived at the facility at 12:55 p.m. for out of school care. The child was signed in by the parent, washed her hands, and joined W. Shields in Space #2. The child manipulated magnetic tiles and looked at books. A second child, five years old, arrived for care at 2:08 p.m. The child’s parent signed the child in for care and the child washed her hands and joined the staff and children in Space #2. Staff personnel and medical files were monitored on January 21, 2026. They were reviewed today to ensure information on file was current/valid. Children’s files and program records were monitored today. The most current outdoor inspection checklist on file was dated January 21, 2026. The most current fire drill completed on file was dated February 18, 2026. Upon arrival today, nine children were signed in for care; however, eleven children were present. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Upon arrival at the facility, it was observed that eleven (11) children were present and only nine children had been signed in during arrival. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3 where children ages 1 and 2 receive care, an activity plan was not posted and available for reference. This is a repeat violation cited on January 20, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area, there were five (5) Little Tykes climbing structures that measured more than 18 inches high and were not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, there was decaying wooden boards and missing wooden pickets that exposed rusting nails on the ramp leading to the outdoor area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most current monthly playground inspection on file was completed January 21, 2026. .0605(q) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. All staff hired December 17, 2025 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on April 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Licensing Supervisor P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Monthly Playground Inspections: A violation was cited for not conducting monthly outdoor playground inspections. The most current playground inspection was completed on January 21, 2026. To maintain a safe and healthy environment, a monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. It shall be conducted every month. The inspection must be completed using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division and signed by the person who conducts the inspection. The operator was reminded that monthly playground inspections must be maintained for 12 months in the center's files and available for review by a representative of the Division. Strategies were discussed of scheduling drills and inspections on a calendar and on the monthly playground inspection form. For more information, Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605. Activity Plan: A violation was cited during today’s visit for an activity plan not being posted or available for reference. Activity plans must be current and posted each day/week. As part of your early morning classroom checks, take time to observe the posted activity plan in each space to ensure it’s current. It is recommended you devise a plan and/or policy to ensure staff post the current activity plan by the first date the activity plan is effective. For more information, refer to Child Care Rules and Laws G.S. 110-91(12) and .0508(a). Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. As a reminder, administrators and all staff must complete the required training within 90 days of employment/licensure. I recommend you require new staff to complete the training requirement during new staff orientation to ensure it has been completed in a timely manner. A Health and Safety Training Record is also a reminder for staff to ensure the training has been completed. The training can be accessed at preventchildabusenc.org. More information can be found in the NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g). Unsafe outdoor environment: Two violations were cited for safety hazards in the outdoor environment. I discussed with W. Shields the wooden ramp in the outdoor learning environment is unsafe for the children to access due to rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping/flaking paint. The ramp shows wear and tear due to the boards splintering and nails beginning to lift due to weather exposure. There is a hole in the ramp near the exit, posing a hazard for children and staff. Equipment and materials that are hazard free and in good repair are required for children. Additional information regarding outdoor materials and equipment is in Child Care Rule .0601 for Safe Environment. We discussed options for updating/repairing the equipment (ramp) including sealing with clear coat to extend the life of the current paint; replacing worn wooden beams and boards that are rotten and stripping all paint off to expose natural wood; or replacing the ramp. The exposed rusted nails shall be removed and/or replaced. Keeping the outdoor area free of hazards would prevent issues such as entrapment and tripping hazards. Additionally, we discussed the strategies of replacing surfacing under the stationary play equipment on the playground. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred with W. Shields regarding the two-component star rated license on January 20, 2026. I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist the operator with establishing a plan to achieve compliance for a rated license by month five (May) of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. Based on our conversation, the facility will pursue the following pathway: Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following documents were reviewed with W. Shields and a copy emailed to you at the end of the visit. • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers • Pathway 2 – Classroom & Instructional Quality Star Level Assessment for Child Care Centers • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Professional Development (PD) Plan (Child Care Center) • Family and Community Engagement Standards (Child Care Centers) • QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheets (Lead Teachers and other Educators) • Enhanced Education Standards for Child Care Center On-Site Administrator, Program Coordinator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders. As a reminder, the education must be current in WORKS by the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period so I can verify the eligible star level for education standards. If you plan to apply for a rated license, an Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers will be due to me along with the compliance letter by April 3, 2026. General Reminders/Discussions: Health & Safety Trainings: W. Shields requested assistance with accessing Health and Safety trainings through DCDEE Moodle underneath the Provider Tab on the DCDEE website. I reminded her to complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. You may access the training by visiting https://positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/. I provided the operator with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record and recommended completing the form once trainings have been updated. Staff/Child Ratios and Grouping of Children: During our observation today, we discussed staff/child ratio requirements and grouping of children for child care centers as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .0713. We observed a child, one year old, enrolled in the facility on March 17, 2026. As a reminder, staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times including grouping of children. Children of all ages may be cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day, provided the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group is maintained. It was discussed with W. Shields that children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years of age. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. It is required that programs maintain required staff/child ratios and group sizes. Space Capacity: It was discussed with W. Shields the space capacity of each approved space according to the floor plan submitted and approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Space #1 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. Space #2 is permitted to have no more than seven (7) children. Space #3 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. For more information, refer to Child Care Rule and Laws at GS 110-91(7) and .1401(f). NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, please contact me at (910) 709-4168. 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 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2026 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 3/20/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a second temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on January 20, 2026, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 80% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Yolanda Pridgen, Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (June 17, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the City of Fayetteville is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. W. Shields, Administrator, was present and counted in staff/child ratio in Space #3. W. Shields stated a teacher scheduled for work encountered car trouble and was running late. I explained the purpose of today’s visit, washed my hands, and conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Children, aged two to four years old, participated in free play activities outdoors. Children played with balls and slid and climbed on Little Tykes stationary equipment. The deck in the outdoor learning environment had splintered and rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping and flaking paint. Additionally, 4 Little Tykes climbers with a slide and a climbing wall did not have the required resilient surfacing or fall zones. Upon their return indoors, children and staff assigned to Space #1 participated in personal care routines and hand washing. M. Shields, Teacher, arrived for work at 12:05 p.m. M. Shields washed her hands and relieved K. Smith to return to her assigned group of children. M. Shields sang songs with the children while they took turns using the restroom. In Space #3, K. Smith, Teacher, read a book entitled, “The Biggest Apple Ever.” K. Smith asked open-ended questions and engaged the children in conversation. Lunch served was spaghetti noodles with tomato sauce, meatballs, green beans, and milk. During mealtime, the teachers in Space #1 and #3 encouraged conversation and expanded on the children’s responses. After lunch, children transitioned to their mats for rest time. A child, eight years old, arrived at the facility at 12:55 p.m. for out of school care. The child was signed in by the parent, washed her hands, and joined W. Shields in Space #2. The child manipulated magnetic tiles and looked at books. A second child, five years old, arrived for care at 2:08 p.m. The child’s parent signed the child in for care and the child washed her hands and joined the staff and children in Space #2. Staff personnel and medical files were monitored on January 21, 2026. They were reviewed today to ensure information on file was current/valid. Children’s files and program records were monitored today. The most current outdoor inspection checklist on file was dated January 21, 2026. The most current fire drill completed on file was dated February 18, 2026. Upon arrival today, nine children were signed in for care; however, eleven children were present. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Upon arrival at the facility, it was observed that eleven (11) children were present and only nine children had been signed in during arrival. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3 where children ages 1 and 2 receive care, an activity plan was not posted and available for reference. This is a repeat violation cited on January 20, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area, there were five (5) Little Tykes climbing structures that measured more than 18 inches high and were not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, there was decaying wooden boards and missing wooden pickets that exposed rusting nails on the ramp leading to the outdoor area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most current monthly playground inspection on file was completed January 21, 2026. .0605(q) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. All staff hired December 17, 2025 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on April 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Licensing Supervisor P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Monthly Playground Inspections: A violation was cited for not conducting monthly outdoor playground inspections. The most current playground inspection was completed on January 21, 2026. To maintain a safe and healthy environment, a monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. It shall be conducted every month. The inspection must be completed using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division and signed by the person who conducts the inspection. The operator was reminded that monthly playground inspections must be maintained for 12 months in the center's files and available for review by a representative of the Division. Strategies were discussed of scheduling drills and inspections on a calendar and on the monthly playground inspection form. For more information, Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605. Activity Plan: A violation was cited during today’s visit for an activity plan not being posted or available for reference. Activity plans must be current and posted each day/week. As part of your early morning classroom checks, take time to observe the posted activity plan in each space to ensure it’s current. It is recommended you devise a plan and/or policy to ensure staff post the current activity plan by the first date the activity plan is effective. For more information, refer to Child Care Rules and Laws G.S. 110-91(12) and .0508(a). Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. As a reminder, administrators and all staff must complete the required training within 90 days of employment/licensure. I recommend you require new staff to complete the training requirement during new staff orientation to ensure it has been completed in a timely manner. A Health and Safety Training Record is also a reminder for staff to ensure the training has been completed. The training can be accessed at preventchildabusenc.org. More information can be found in the NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g). Unsafe outdoor environment: Two violations were cited for safety hazards in the outdoor environment. I discussed with W. Shields the wooden ramp in the outdoor learning environment is unsafe for the children to access due to rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping/flaking paint. The ramp shows wear and tear due to the boards splintering and nails beginning to lift due to weather exposure. There is a hole in the ramp near the exit, posing a hazard for children and staff. Equipment and materials that are hazard free and in good repair are required for children. Additional information regarding outdoor materials and equipment is in Child Care Rule .0601 for Safe Environment. We discussed options for updating/repairing the equipment (ramp) including sealing with clear coat to extend the life of the current paint; replacing worn wooden beams and boards that are rotten and stripping all paint off to expose natural wood; or replacing the ramp. The exposed rusted nails shall be removed and/or replaced. Keeping the outdoor area free of hazards would prevent issues such as entrapment and tripping hazards. Additionally, we discussed the strategies of replacing surfacing under the stationary play equipment on the playground. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred with W. Shields regarding the two-component star rated license on January 20, 2026. I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist the operator with establishing a plan to achieve compliance for a rated license by month five (May) of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. Based on our conversation, the facility will pursue the following pathway: Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following documents were reviewed with W. Shields and a copy emailed to you at the end of the visit. • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers • Pathway 2 – Classroom & Instructional Quality Star Level Assessment for Child Care Centers • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Professional Development (PD) Plan (Child Care Center) • Family and Community Engagement Standards (Child Care Centers) • QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheets (Lead Teachers and other Educators) • Enhanced Education Standards for Child Care Center On-Site Administrator, Program Coordinator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders. As a reminder, the education must be current in WORKS by the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period so I can verify the eligible star level for education standards. If you plan to apply for a rated license, an Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers will be due to me along with the compliance letter by April 3, 2026. General Reminders/Discussions: Health & Safety Trainings: W. Shields requested assistance with accessing Health and Safety trainings through DCDEE Moodle underneath the Provider Tab on the DCDEE website. I reminded her to complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. You may access the training by visiting https://positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/. I provided the operator with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record and recommended completing the form once trainings have been updated. Staff/Child Ratios and Grouping of Children: During our observation today, we discussed staff/child ratio requirements and grouping of children for child care centers as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .0713. We observed a child, one year old, enrolled in the facility on March 17, 2026. As a reminder, staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times including grouping of children. Children of all ages may be cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day, provided the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group is maintained. It was discussed with W. Shields that children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years of age. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. It is required that programs maintain required staff/child ratios and group sizes. Space Capacity: It was discussed with W. Shields the space capacity of each approved space according to the floor plan submitted and approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Space #1 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. Space #2 is permitted to have no more than seven (7) children. Space #3 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. For more information, refer to Child Care Rule and Laws at GS 110-91(7) and .1401(f). NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, please contact me at (910) 709-4168. 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 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2026 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 3/20/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a second temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on January 20, 2026, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 80% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Yolanda Pridgen, Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (June 17, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the City of Fayetteville is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. W. Shields, Administrator, was present and counted in staff/child ratio in Space #3. W. Shields stated a teacher scheduled for work encountered car trouble and was running late. I explained the purpose of today’s visit, washed my hands, and conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Children, aged two to four years old, participated in free play activities outdoors. Children played with balls and slid and climbed on Little Tykes stationary equipment. The deck in the outdoor learning environment had splintered and rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping and flaking paint. Additionally, 4 Little Tykes climbers with a slide and a climbing wall did not have the required resilient surfacing or fall zones. Upon their return indoors, children and staff assigned to Space #1 participated in personal care routines and hand washing. M. Shields, Teacher, arrived for work at 12:05 p.m. M. Shields washed her hands and relieved K. Smith to return to her assigned group of children. M. Shields sang songs with the children while they took turns using the restroom. In Space #3, K. Smith, Teacher, read a book entitled, “The Biggest Apple Ever.” K. Smith asked open-ended questions and engaged the children in conversation. Lunch served was spaghetti noodles with tomato sauce, meatballs, green beans, and milk. During mealtime, the teachers in Space #1 and #3 encouraged conversation and expanded on the children’s responses. After lunch, children transitioned to their mats for rest time. A child, eight years old, arrived at the facility at 12:55 p.m. for out of school care. The child was signed in by the parent, washed her hands, and joined W. Shields in Space #2. The child manipulated magnetic tiles and looked at books. A second child, five years old, arrived for care at 2:08 p.m. The child’s parent signed the child in for care and the child washed her hands and joined the staff and children in Space #2. Staff personnel and medical files were monitored on January 21, 2026. They were reviewed today to ensure information on file was current/valid. Children’s files and program records were monitored today. The most current outdoor inspection checklist on file was dated January 21, 2026. The most current fire drill completed on file was dated February 18, 2026. Upon arrival today, nine children were signed in for care; however, eleven children were present. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Upon arrival at the facility, it was observed that eleven (11) children were present and only nine children had been signed in during arrival. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3 where children ages 1 and 2 receive care, an activity plan was not posted and available for reference. This is a repeat violation cited on January 20, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area, there were five (5) Little Tykes climbing structures that measured more than 18 inches high and were not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, there was decaying wooden boards and missing wooden pickets that exposed rusting nails on the ramp leading to the outdoor area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most current monthly playground inspection on file was completed January 21, 2026. .0605(q) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. All staff hired December 17, 2025 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on April 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Licensing Supervisor P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Monthly Playground Inspections: A violation was cited for not conducting monthly outdoor playground inspections. The most current playground inspection was completed on January 21, 2026. To maintain a safe and healthy environment, a monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. It shall be conducted every month. The inspection must be completed using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division and signed by the person who conducts the inspection. The operator was reminded that monthly playground inspections must be maintained for 12 months in the center's files and available for review by a representative of the Division. Strategies were discussed of scheduling drills and inspections on a calendar and on the monthly playground inspection form. For more information, Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605. Activity Plan: A violation was cited during today’s visit for an activity plan not being posted or available for reference. Activity plans must be current and posted each day/week. As part of your early morning classroom checks, take time to observe the posted activity plan in each space to ensure it’s current. It is recommended you devise a plan and/or policy to ensure staff post the current activity plan by the first date the activity plan is effective. For more information, refer to Child Care Rules and Laws G.S. 110-91(12) and .0508(a). Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. As a reminder, administrators and all staff must complete the required training within 90 days of employment/licensure. I recommend you require new staff to complete the training requirement during new staff orientation to ensure it has been completed in a timely manner. A Health and Safety Training Record is also a reminder for staff to ensure the training has been completed. The training can be accessed at preventchildabusenc.org. More information can be found in the NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g). Unsafe outdoor environment: Two violations were cited for safety hazards in the outdoor environment. I discussed with W. Shields the wooden ramp in the outdoor learning environment is unsafe for the children to access due to rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping/flaking paint. The ramp shows wear and tear due to the boards splintering and nails beginning to lift due to weather exposure. There is a hole in the ramp near the exit, posing a hazard for children and staff. Equipment and materials that are hazard free and in good repair are required for children. Additional information regarding outdoor materials and equipment is in Child Care Rule .0601 for Safe Environment. We discussed options for updating/repairing the equipment (ramp) including sealing with clear coat to extend the life of the current paint; replacing worn wooden beams and boards that are rotten and stripping all paint off to expose natural wood; or replacing the ramp. The exposed rusted nails shall be removed and/or replaced. Keeping the outdoor area free of hazards would prevent issues such as entrapment and tripping hazards. Additionally, we discussed the strategies of replacing surfacing under the stationary play equipment on the playground. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred with W. Shields regarding the two-component star rated license on January 20, 2026. I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist the operator with establishing a plan to achieve compliance for a rated license by month five (May) of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. Based on our conversation, the facility will pursue the following pathway: Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following documents were reviewed with W. Shields and a copy emailed to you at the end of the visit. • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers • Pathway 2 – Classroom & Instructional Quality Star Level Assessment for Child Care Centers • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Professional Development (PD) Plan (Child Care Center) • Family and Community Engagement Standards (Child Care Centers) • QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheets (Lead Teachers and other Educators) • Enhanced Education Standards for Child Care Center On-Site Administrator, Program Coordinator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders. As a reminder, the education must be current in WORKS by the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period so I can verify the eligible star level for education standards. If you plan to apply for a rated license, an Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers will be due to me along with the compliance letter by April 3, 2026. General Reminders/Discussions: Health & Safety Trainings: W. Shields requested assistance with accessing Health and Safety trainings through DCDEE Moodle underneath the Provider Tab on the DCDEE website. I reminded her to complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. You may access the training by visiting https://positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/. I provided the operator with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record and recommended completing the form once trainings have been updated. Staff/Child Ratios and Grouping of Children: During our observation today, we discussed staff/child ratio requirements and grouping of children for child care centers as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .0713. We observed a child, one year old, enrolled in the facility on March 17, 2026. As a reminder, staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times including grouping of children. Children of all ages may be cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day, provided the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group is maintained. It was discussed with W. Shields that children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years of age. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. It is required that programs maintain required staff/child ratios and group sizes. Space Capacity: It was discussed with W. Shields the space capacity of each approved space according to the floor plan submitted and approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Space #1 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. Space #2 is permitted to have no more than seven (7) children. Space #3 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. For more information, refer to Child Care Rule and Laws at GS 110-91(7) and .1401(f). NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, please contact me at (910) 709-4168. 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2026 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 3/20/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a second temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on January 20, 2026, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 80% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Yolanda Pridgen, Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (June 17, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the City of Fayetteville is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. W. Shields, Administrator, was present and counted in staff/child ratio in Space #3. W. Shields stated a teacher scheduled for work encountered car trouble and was running late. I explained the purpose of today’s visit, washed my hands, and conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Children, aged two to four years old, participated in free play activities outdoors. Children played with balls and slid and climbed on Little Tykes stationary equipment. The deck in the outdoor learning environment had splintered and rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping and flaking paint. Additionally, 4 Little Tykes climbers with a slide and a climbing wall did not have the required resilient surfacing or fall zones. Upon their return indoors, children and staff assigned to Space #1 participated in personal care routines and hand washing. M. Shields, Teacher, arrived for work at 12:05 p.m. M. Shields washed her hands and relieved K. Smith to return to her assigned group of children. M. Shields sang songs with the children while they took turns using the restroom. In Space #3, K. Smith, Teacher, read a book entitled, “The Biggest Apple Ever.” K. Smith asked open-ended questions and engaged the children in conversation. Lunch served was spaghetti noodles with tomato sauce, meatballs, green beans, and milk. During mealtime, the teachers in Space #1 and #3 encouraged conversation and expanded on the children’s responses. After lunch, children transitioned to their mats for rest time. A child, eight years old, arrived at the facility at 12:55 p.m. for out of school care. The child was signed in by the parent, washed her hands, and joined W. Shields in Space #2. The child manipulated magnetic tiles and looked at books. A second child, five years old, arrived for care at 2:08 p.m. The child’s parent signed the child in for care and the child washed her hands and joined the staff and children in Space #2. Staff personnel and medical files were monitored on January 21, 2026. They were reviewed today to ensure information on file was current/valid. Children’s files and program records were monitored today. The most current outdoor inspection checklist on file was dated January 21, 2026. The most current fire drill completed on file was dated February 18, 2026. Upon arrival today, nine children were signed in for care; however, eleven children were present. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Upon arrival at the facility, it was observed that eleven (11) children were present and only nine children had been signed in during arrival. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3 where children ages 1 and 2 receive care, an activity plan was not posted and available for reference. This is a repeat violation cited on January 20, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area, there were five (5) Little Tykes climbing structures that measured more than 18 inches high and were not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, there was decaying wooden boards and missing wooden pickets that exposed rusting nails on the ramp leading to the outdoor area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most current monthly playground inspection on file was completed January 21, 2026. .0605(q) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. All staff hired December 17, 2025 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on April 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Licensing Supervisor P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Monthly Playground Inspections: A violation was cited for not conducting monthly outdoor playground inspections. The most current playground inspection was completed on January 21, 2026. To maintain a safe and healthy environment, a monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. It shall be conducted every month. The inspection must be completed using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division and signed by the person who conducts the inspection. The operator was reminded that monthly playground inspections must be maintained for 12 months in the center's files and available for review by a representative of the Division. Strategies were discussed of scheduling drills and inspections on a calendar and on the monthly playground inspection form. For more information, Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605. Activity Plan: A violation was cited during today’s visit for an activity plan not being posted or available for reference. Activity plans must be current and posted each day/week. As part of your early morning classroom checks, take time to observe the posted activity plan in each space to ensure it’s current. It is recommended you devise a plan and/or policy to ensure staff post the current activity plan by the first date the activity plan is effective. For more information, refer to Child Care Rules and Laws G.S. 110-91(12) and .0508(a). Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. As a reminder, administrators and all staff must complete the required training within 90 days of employment/licensure. I recommend you require new staff to complete the training requirement during new staff orientation to ensure it has been completed in a timely manner. A Health and Safety Training Record is also a reminder for staff to ensure the training has been completed. The training can be accessed at preventchildabusenc.org. More information can be found in the NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g). Unsafe outdoor environment: Two violations were cited for safety hazards in the outdoor environment. I discussed with W. Shields the wooden ramp in the outdoor learning environment is unsafe for the children to access due to rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping/flaking paint. The ramp shows wear and tear due to the boards splintering and nails beginning to lift due to weather exposure. There is a hole in the ramp near the exit, posing a hazard for children and staff. Equipment and materials that are hazard free and in good repair are required for children. Additional information regarding outdoor materials and equipment is in Child Care Rule .0601 for Safe Environment. We discussed options for updating/repairing the equipment (ramp) including sealing with clear coat to extend the life of the current paint; replacing worn wooden beams and boards that are rotten and stripping all paint off to expose natural wood; or replacing the ramp. The exposed rusted nails shall be removed and/or replaced. Keeping the outdoor area free of hazards would prevent issues such as entrapment and tripping hazards. Additionally, we discussed the strategies of replacing surfacing under the stationary play equipment on the playground. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred with W. Shields regarding the two-component star rated license on January 20, 2026. I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist the operator with establishing a plan to achieve compliance for a rated license by month five (May) of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. Based on our conversation, the facility will pursue the following pathway: Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following documents were reviewed with W. Shields and a copy emailed to you at the end of the visit. • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers • Pathway 2 – Classroom & Instructional Quality Star Level Assessment for Child Care Centers • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Professional Development (PD) Plan (Child Care Center) • Family and Community Engagement Standards (Child Care Centers) • QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheets (Lead Teachers and other Educators) • Enhanced Education Standards for Child Care Center On-Site Administrator, Program Coordinator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders. As a reminder, the education must be current in WORKS by the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period so I can verify the eligible star level for education standards. If you plan to apply for a rated license, an Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers will be due to me along with the compliance letter by April 3, 2026. General Reminders/Discussions: Health & Safety Trainings: W. Shields requested assistance with accessing Health and Safety trainings through DCDEE Moodle underneath the Provider Tab on the DCDEE website. I reminded her to complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. You may access the training by visiting https://positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/. I provided the operator with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record and recommended completing the form once trainings have been updated. Staff/Child Ratios and Grouping of Children: During our observation today, we discussed staff/child ratio requirements and grouping of children for child care centers as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .0713. We observed a child, one year old, enrolled in the facility on March 17, 2026. As a reminder, staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times including grouping of children. Children of all ages may be cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day, provided the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group is maintained. It was discussed with W. Shields that children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years of age. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. It is required that programs maintain required staff/child ratios and group sizes. Space Capacity: It was discussed with W. Shields the space capacity of each approved space according to the floor plan submitted and approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Space #1 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. Space #2 is permitted to have no more than seven (7) children. Space #3 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. For more information, refer to Child Care Rule and Laws at GS 110-91(7) and .1401(f). NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, please contact me at (910) 709-4168. 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2026 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 3/20/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a second temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on January 20, 2026, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 80% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Yolanda Pridgen, Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (June 17, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the City of Fayetteville is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. W. Shields, Administrator, was present and counted in staff/child ratio in Space #3. W. Shields stated a teacher scheduled for work encountered car trouble and was running late. I explained the purpose of today’s visit, washed my hands, and conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Children, aged two to four years old, participated in free play activities outdoors. Children played with balls and slid and climbed on Little Tykes stationary equipment. The deck in the outdoor learning environment had splintered and rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping and flaking paint. Additionally, 4 Little Tykes climbers with a slide and a climbing wall did not have the required resilient surfacing or fall zones. Upon their return indoors, children and staff assigned to Space #1 participated in personal care routines and hand washing. M. Shields, Teacher, arrived for work at 12:05 p.m. M. Shields washed her hands and relieved K. Smith to return to her assigned group of children. M. Shields sang songs with the children while they took turns using the restroom. In Space #3, K. Smith, Teacher, read a book entitled, “The Biggest Apple Ever.” K. Smith asked open-ended questions and engaged the children in conversation. Lunch served was spaghetti noodles with tomato sauce, meatballs, green beans, and milk. During mealtime, the teachers in Space #1 and #3 encouraged conversation and expanded on the children’s responses. After lunch, children transitioned to their mats for rest time. A child, eight years old, arrived at the facility at 12:55 p.m. for out of school care. The child was signed in by the parent, washed her hands, and joined W. Shields in Space #2. The child manipulated magnetic tiles and looked at books. A second child, five years old, arrived for care at 2:08 p.m. The child’s parent signed the child in for care and the child washed her hands and joined the staff and children in Space #2. Staff personnel and medical files were monitored on January 21, 2026. They were reviewed today to ensure information on file was current/valid. Children’s files and program records were monitored today. The most current outdoor inspection checklist on file was dated January 21, 2026. The most current fire drill completed on file was dated February 18, 2026. Upon arrival today, nine children were signed in for care; however, eleven children were present. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Upon arrival at the facility, it was observed that eleven (11) children were present and only nine children had been signed in during arrival. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3 where children ages 1 and 2 receive care, an activity plan was not posted and available for reference. This is a repeat violation cited on January 20, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area, there were five (5) Little Tykes climbing structures that measured more than 18 inches high and were not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, there was decaying wooden boards and missing wooden pickets that exposed rusting nails on the ramp leading to the outdoor area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most current monthly playground inspection on file was completed January 21, 2026. .0605(q) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. All staff hired December 17, 2025 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on April 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Licensing Supervisor P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Monthly Playground Inspections: A violation was cited for not conducting monthly outdoor playground inspections. The most current playground inspection was completed on January 21, 2026. To maintain a safe and healthy environment, a monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. It shall be conducted every month. The inspection must be completed using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division and signed by the person who conducts the inspection. The operator was reminded that monthly playground inspections must be maintained for 12 months in the center's files and available for review by a representative of the Division. Strategies were discussed of scheduling drills and inspections on a calendar and on the monthly playground inspection form. For more information, Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605. Activity Plan: A violation was cited during today’s visit for an activity plan not being posted or available for reference. Activity plans must be current and posted each day/week. As part of your early morning classroom checks, take time to observe the posted activity plan in each space to ensure it’s current. It is recommended you devise a plan and/or policy to ensure staff post the current activity plan by the first date the activity plan is effective. For more information, refer to Child Care Rules and Laws G.S. 110-91(12) and .0508(a). Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. As a reminder, administrators and all staff must complete the required training within 90 days of employment/licensure. I recommend you require new staff to complete the training requirement during new staff orientation to ensure it has been completed in a timely manner. A Health and Safety Training Record is also a reminder for staff to ensure the training has been completed. The training can be accessed at preventchildabusenc.org. More information can be found in the NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g). Unsafe outdoor environment: Two violations were cited for safety hazards in the outdoor environment. I discussed with W. Shields the wooden ramp in the outdoor learning environment is unsafe for the children to access due to rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping/flaking paint. The ramp shows wear and tear due to the boards splintering and nails beginning to lift due to weather exposure. There is a hole in the ramp near the exit, posing a hazard for children and staff. Equipment and materials that are hazard free and in good repair are required for children. Additional information regarding outdoor materials and equipment is in Child Care Rule .0601 for Safe Environment. We discussed options for updating/repairing the equipment (ramp) including sealing with clear coat to extend the life of the current paint; replacing worn wooden beams and boards that are rotten and stripping all paint off to expose natural wood; or replacing the ramp. The exposed rusted nails shall be removed and/or replaced. Keeping the outdoor area free of hazards would prevent issues such as entrapment and tripping hazards. Additionally, we discussed the strategies of replacing surfacing under the stationary play equipment on the playground. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred with W. Shields regarding the two-component star rated license on January 20, 2026. I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist the operator with establishing a plan to achieve compliance for a rated license by month five (May) of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. Based on our conversation, the facility will pursue the following pathway: Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following documents were reviewed with W. Shields and a copy emailed to you at the end of the visit. • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers • Pathway 2 – Classroom & Instructional Quality Star Level Assessment for Child Care Centers • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Professional Development (PD) Plan (Child Care Center) • Family and Community Engagement Standards (Child Care Centers) • QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheets (Lead Teachers and other Educators) • Enhanced Education Standards for Child Care Center On-Site Administrator, Program Coordinator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders. As a reminder, the education must be current in WORKS by the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period so I can verify the eligible star level for education standards. If you plan to apply for a rated license, an Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers will be due to me along with the compliance letter by April 3, 2026. General Reminders/Discussions: Health & Safety Trainings: W. Shields requested assistance with accessing Health and Safety trainings through DCDEE Moodle underneath the Provider Tab on the DCDEE website. I reminded her to complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. You may access the training by visiting https://positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/. I provided the operator with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record and recommended completing the form once trainings have been updated. Staff/Child Ratios and Grouping of Children: During our observation today, we discussed staff/child ratio requirements and grouping of children for child care centers as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .0713. We observed a child, one year old, enrolled in the facility on March 17, 2026. As a reminder, staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times including grouping of children. Children of all ages may be cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day, provided the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group is maintained. It was discussed with W. Shields that children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years of age. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. It is required that programs maintain required staff/child ratios and group sizes. Space Capacity: It was discussed with W. Shields the space capacity of each approved space according to the floor plan submitted and approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Space #1 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. Space #2 is permitted to have no more than seven (7) children. Space #3 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. For more information, refer to Child Care Rule and Laws at GS 110-91(7) and .1401(f). NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, please contact me at (910) 709-4168. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2026 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 3/20/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a second temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on January 20, 2026, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 80% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Yolanda Pridgen, Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (June 17, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the City of Fayetteville is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. W. Shields, Administrator, was present and counted in staff/child ratio in Space #3. W. Shields stated a teacher scheduled for work encountered car trouble and was running late. I explained the purpose of today’s visit, washed my hands, and conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Children, aged two to four years old, participated in free play activities outdoors. Children played with balls and slid and climbed on Little Tykes stationary equipment. The deck in the outdoor learning environment had splintered and rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping and flaking paint. Additionally, 4 Little Tykes climbers with a slide and a climbing wall did not have the required resilient surfacing or fall zones. Upon their return indoors, children and staff assigned to Space #1 participated in personal care routines and hand washing. M. Shields, Teacher, arrived for work at 12:05 p.m. M. Shields washed her hands and relieved K. Smith to return to her assigned group of children. M. Shields sang songs with the children while they took turns using the restroom. In Space #3, K. Smith, Teacher, read a book entitled, “The Biggest Apple Ever.” K. Smith asked open-ended questions and engaged the children in conversation. Lunch served was spaghetti noodles with tomato sauce, meatballs, green beans, and milk. During mealtime, the teachers in Space #1 and #3 encouraged conversation and expanded on the children’s responses. After lunch, children transitioned to their mats for rest time. A child, eight years old, arrived at the facility at 12:55 p.m. for out of school care. The child was signed in by the parent, washed her hands, and joined W. Shields in Space #2. The child manipulated magnetic tiles and looked at books. A second child, five years old, arrived for care at 2:08 p.m. The child’s parent signed the child in for care and the child washed her hands and joined the staff and children in Space #2. Staff personnel and medical files were monitored on January 21, 2026. They were reviewed today to ensure information on file was current/valid. Children’s files and program records were monitored today. The most current outdoor inspection checklist on file was dated January 21, 2026. The most current fire drill completed on file was dated February 18, 2026. Upon arrival today, nine children were signed in for care; however, eleven children were present. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Upon arrival at the facility, it was observed that eleven (11) children were present and only nine children had been signed in during arrival. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3 where children ages 1 and 2 receive care, an activity plan was not posted and available for reference. This is a repeat violation cited on January 20, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area, there were five (5) Little Tykes climbing structures that measured more than 18 inches high and were not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, there was decaying wooden boards and missing wooden pickets that exposed rusting nails on the ramp leading to the outdoor area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most current monthly playground inspection on file was completed January 21, 2026. .0605(q) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. All staff hired December 17, 2025 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on April 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Licensing Supervisor P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Monthly Playground Inspections: A violation was cited for not conducting monthly outdoor playground inspections. The most current playground inspection was completed on January 21, 2026. To maintain a safe and healthy environment, a monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. It shall be conducted every month. The inspection must be completed using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division and signed by the person who conducts the inspection. The operator was reminded that monthly playground inspections must be maintained for 12 months in the center's files and available for review by a representative of the Division. Strategies were discussed of scheduling drills and inspections on a calendar and on the monthly playground inspection form. For more information, Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605. Activity Plan: A violation was cited during today’s visit for an activity plan not being posted or available for reference. Activity plans must be current and posted each day/week. As part of your early morning classroom checks, take time to observe the posted activity plan in each space to ensure it’s current. It is recommended you devise a plan and/or policy to ensure staff post the current activity plan by the first date the activity plan is effective. For more information, refer to Child Care Rules and Laws G.S. 110-91(12) and .0508(a). Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. As a reminder, administrators and all staff must complete the required training within 90 days of employment/licensure. I recommend you require new staff to complete the training requirement during new staff orientation to ensure it has been completed in a timely manner. A Health and Safety Training Record is also a reminder for staff to ensure the training has been completed. The training can be accessed at preventchildabusenc.org. More information can be found in the NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g). Unsafe outdoor environment: Two violations were cited for safety hazards in the outdoor environment. I discussed with W. Shields the wooden ramp in the outdoor learning environment is unsafe for the children to access due to rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping/flaking paint. The ramp shows wear and tear due to the boards splintering and nails beginning to lift due to weather exposure. There is a hole in the ramp near the exit, posing a hazard for children and staff. Equipment and materials that are hazard free and in good repair are required for children. Additional information regarding outdoor materials and equipment is in Child Care Rule .0601 for Safe Environment. We discussed options for updating/repairing the equipment (ramp) including sealing with clear coat to extend the life of the current paint; replacing worn wooden beams and boards that are rotten and stripping all paint off to expose natural wood; or replacing the ramp. The exposed rusted nails shall be removed and/or replaced. Keeping the outdoor area free of hazards would prevent issues such as entrapment and tripping hazards. Additionally, we discussed the strategies of replacing surfacing under the stationary play equipment on the playground. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred with W. Shields regarding the two-component star rated license on January 20, 2026. I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist the operator with establishing a plan to achieve compliance for a rated license by month five (May) of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. Based on our conversation, the facility will pursue the following pathway: Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following documents were reviewed with W. Shields and a copy emailed to you at the end of the visit. • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers • Pathway 2 – Classroom & Instructional Quality Star Level Assessment for Child Care Centers • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Professional Development (PD) Plan (Child Care Center) • Family and Community Engagement Standards (Child Care Centers) • QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheets (Lead Teachers and other Educators) • Enhanced Education Standards for Child Care Center On-Site Administrator, Program Coordinator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders. As a reminder, the education must be current in WORKS by the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period so I can verify the eligible star level for education standards. If you plan to apply for a rated license, an Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers will be due to me along with the compliance letter by April 3, 2026. General Reminders/Discussions: Health & Safety Trainings: W. Shields requested assistance with accessing Health and Safety trainings through DCDEE Moodle underneath the Provider Tab on the DCDEE website. I reminded her to complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. You may access the training by visiting https://positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/. I provided the operator with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record and recommended completing the form once trainings have been updated. Staff/Child Ratios and Grouping of Children: During our observation today, we discussed staff/child ratio requirements and grouping of children for child care centers as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .0713. We observed a child, one year old, enrolled in the facility on March 17, 2026. As a reminder, staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times including grouping of children. Children of all ages may be cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day, provided the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group is maintained. It was discussed with W. Shields that children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years of age. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. It is required that programs maintain required staff/child ratios and group sizes. Space Capacity: It was discussed with W. Shields the space capacity of each approved space according to the floor plan submitted and approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Space #1 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. Space #2 is permitted to have no more than seven (7) children. Space #3 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. For more information, refer to Child Care Rule and Laws at GS 110-91(7) and .1401(f). NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, please contact me at (910) 709-4168. 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: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2026 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 3/20/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a second temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on January 20, 2026, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 80% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Yolanda Pridgen, Child Care Consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (June 17, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the City of Fayetteville is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. W. Shields, Administrator, was present and counted in staff/child ratio in Space #3. W. Shields stated a teacher scheduled for work encountered car trouble and was running late. I explained the purpose of today’s visit, washed my hands, and conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Children, aged two to four years old, participated in free play activities outdoors. Children played with balls and slid and climbed on Little Tykes stationary equipment. The deck in the outdoor learning environment had splintered and rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping and flaking paint. Additionally, 4 Little Tykes climbers with a slide and a climbing wall did not have the required resilient surfacing or fall zones. Upon their return indoors, children and staff assigned to Space #1 participated in personal care routines and hand washing. M. Shields, Teacher, arrived for work at 12:05 p.m. M. Shields washed her hands and relieved K. Smith to return to her assigned group of children. M. Shields sang songs with the children while they took turns using the restroom. In Space #3, K. Smith, Teacher, read a book entitled, “The Biggest Apple Ever.” K. Smith asked open-ended questions and engaged the children in conversation. Lunch served was spaghetti noodles with tomato sauce, meatballs, green beans, and milk. During mealtime, the teachers in Space #1 and #3 encouraged conversation and expanded on the children’s responses. After lunch, children transitioned to their mats for rest time. A child, eight years old, arrived at the facility at 12:55 p.m. for out of school care. The child was signed in by the parent, washed her hands, and joined W. Shields in Space #2. The child manipulated magnetic tiles and looked at books. A second child, five years old, arrived for care at 2:08 p.m. The child’s parent signed the child in for care and the child washed her hands and joined the staff and children in Space #2. Staff personnel and medical files were monitored on January 21, 2026. They were reviewed today to ensure information on file was current/valid. Children’s files and program records were monitored today. The most current outdoor inspection checklist on file was dated January 21, 2026. The most current fire drill completed on file was dated February 18, 2026. Upon arrival today, nine children were signed in for care; however, eleven children were present. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Upon arrival at the facility, it was observed that eleven (11) children were present and only nine children had been signed in during arrival. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3 where children ages 1 and 2 receive care, an activity plan was not posted and available for reference. This is a repeat violation cited on January 20, 2026. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area, there were five (5) Little Tykes climbing structures that measured more than 18 inches high and were not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, there was decaying wooden boards and missing wooden pickets that exposed rusting nails on the ramp leading to the outdoor area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most current monthly playground inspection on file was completed January 21, 2026. .0605(q) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. All staff hired December 17, 2025 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on April 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Licensing Supervisor P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Monthly Playground Inspections: A violation was cited for not conducting monthly outdoor playground inspections. The most current playground inspection was completed on January 21, 2026. To maintain a safe and healthy environment, a monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. It shall be conducted every month. The inspection must be completed using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division and signed by the person who conducts the inspection. The operator was reminded that monthly playground inspections must be maintained for 12 months in the center's files and available for review by a representative of the Division. Strategies were discussed of scheduling drills and inspections on a calendar and on the monthly playground inspection form. For more information, Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605. Activity Plan: A violation was cited during today’s visit for an activity plan not being posted or available for reference. Activity plans must be current and posted each day/week. As part of your early morning classroom checks, take time to observe the posted activity plan in each space to ensure it’s current. It is recommended you devise a plan and/or policy to ensure staff post the current activity plan by the first date the activity plan is effective. For more information, refer to Child Care Rules and Laws G.S. 110-91(12) and .0508(a). Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. As a reminder, administrators and all staff must complete the required training within 90 days of employment/licensure. I recommend you require new staff to complete the training requirement during new staff orientation to ensure it has been completed in a timely manner. A Health and Safety Training Record is also a reminder for staff to ensure the training has been completed. The training can be accessed at preventchildabusenc.org. More information can be found in the NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g). Unsafe outdoor environment: Two violations were cited for safety hazards in the outdoor environment. I discussed with W. Shields the wooden ramp in the outdoor learning environment is unsafe for the children to access due to rotten wood, exposed rusted nails, and chipping/flaking paint. The ramp shows wear and tear due to the boards splintering and nails beginning to lift due to weather exposure. There is a hole in the ramp near the exit, posing a hazard for children and staff. Equipment and materials that are hazard free and in good repair are required for children. Additional information regarding outdoor materials and equipment is in Child Care Rule .0601 for Safe Environment. We discussed options for updating/repairing the equipment (ramp) including sealing with clear coat to extend the life of the current paint; replacing worn wooden beams and boards that are rotten and stripping all paint off to expose natural wood; or replacing the ramp. The exposed rusted nails shall be removed and/or replaced. Keeping the outdoor area free of hazards would prevent issues such as entrapment and tripping hazards. Additionally, we discussed the strategies of replacing surfacing under the stationary play equipment on the playground. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred with W. Shields regarding the two-component star rated license on January 20, 2026. I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist the operator with establishing a plan to achieve compliance for a rated license by month five (May) of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. Based on our conversation, the facility will pursue the following pathway: Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following documents were reviewed with W. Shields and a copy emailed to you at the end of the visit. • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers • Pathway 2 – Classroom & Instructional Quality Star Level Assessment for Child Care Centers • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Professional Development (PD) Plan (Child Care Center) • Family and Community Engagement Standards (Child Care Centers) • QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheets (Lead Teachers and other Educators) • Enhanced Education Standards for Child Care Center On-Site Administrator, Program Coordinator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders. As a reminder, the education must be current in WORKS by the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period so I can verify the eligible star level for education standards. If you plan to apply for a rated license, an Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers will be due to me along with the compliance letter by April 3, 2026. General Reminders/Discussions: Health & Safety Trainings: W. Shields requested assistance with accessing Health and Safety trainings through DCDEE Moodle underneath the Provider Tab on the DCDEE website. I reminded her to complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. You may access the training by visiting https://positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/. I provided the operator with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record and recommended completing the form once trainings have been updated. Staff/Child Ratios and Grouping of Children: During our observation today, we discussed staff/child ratio requirements and grouping of children for child care centers as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .0713. We observed a child, one year old, enrolled in the facility on March 17, 2026. As a reminder, staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times including grouping of children. Children of all ages may be cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day, provided the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group is maintained. It was discussed with W. Shields that children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years of age. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. It is required that programs maintain required staff/child ratios and group sizes. Space Capacity: It was discussed with W. Shields the space capacity of each approved space according to the floor plan submitted and approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Space #1 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. Space #2 is permitted to have no more than seven (7) children. Space #3 is permitted to have no more than nine (9) children. For more information, refer to Child Care Rule and Laws at GS 110-91(7) and .1401(f). NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, please contact me at (910) 709-4168. 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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/20/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 1/20/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit for a change of ownership. The previous visit was completed on December 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (June 17, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the City of Fayetteville is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. W. Shields, Administrator, was present. I explained the purpose of the visit and requested W. Shields accompany me as I conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. I washed my hands and conducted the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas with W. Shields. The menu posted on the parent information board was dated December 2025. The activity plan posted in Space #1 was not dated. There was no activity plan posted in Spaces #2 and #3. Staff and children assigned to Spaces #1 and #3 participated in free choice activities indoors, personal care and handwashing routines, and mealtime. Children, aged two to four years old, looked at books, stacked blocks, colored with crayons on white paper, and cooked and served food in the dramatic play area. K. Smith, Teacher, read a book entitled, “The Lion King.” K. Smith asked open-ended questions and engaged the children in conversation. During mealtime, M. Shields, Teacher, encouraged conversation and expanded on the children’s responses. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, tater tots, sweet corn, sliced bread, milk, and water. Staff personnel and medical files, three children’s records, and required center program records were monitored today. The most current outdoor inspection checklist and fire drill completed on file were dated November 1 and November 9, 2025. W. Shields stated the facility has not completed a fire drill or outdoor inspection since the temporary license was issued December 17, 2025, due to the winter holidays/closure. A fire drill and outdoor inspection will be completed on or before January 30, 2026. This will be reviewed / monitored at the next visit. During today's visit, W. Shields requested to be approved to provide transportation. Transportation requirements were monitored and found to meet compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. W. Shields requested that the legal designee sign the visit summary at the end of the visit because she had to leave the facility at 2:05 pm for school pick-up/transport. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Spaces #1-#3. In Space #1, the activity plan was not dated. In Spaces #2 and #3, there was no activity plan available for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted on the parent information board was dated December 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The written emergency medical care (EMC) plan posted in the facility was not valid. Information documented on the EMC plan was for the former owner and staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #3, there was an aerosol dispenser labeled Lysol Disinfectant, stored inside the unlocked cabinet above the children's cubbies. This was corrected when the administrator removed the aerosol dispenser from Space #1 and placed it inside locked storage adjacent to the kitchen. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A teacher, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not have a medical report on file prior to employment (DOE - 12/17/25). 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The child care administrator completed ITS-SIDS training on February 3, 2022. The certification was valid for three years (2/3/2025). .1102(f) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. Failure to maintain an acceptable compliance history may result in the issuance of administrative action up to and including denial of a full license at the end of the temporary time period. Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Activity Plans: A violation regarding activity plans was observed and documented today. Complete and dated weekly activity plans include developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children. Children attending early care and education programs with well-developed curricula are more likely to achieve appropriate levels of development. Activity plans for all children must include and meet the following minimum licensing requirements: • Daily activities to stimulate the five developmental domains as listed in the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development book. (social and emotional development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development/ communication, and cognitive development). • Daily gross motor activities which may occur indoors or outdoors. • Reflect at least four activities daily (one of which is gross motor), one of which is offered outdoors, weather permitting. The remaining three activities should occur in the following areas: art/creative play, children’s books, blocks and block building, manipulatives, and family living/dramatic play. • Free choice and adult-directed activities, which allow children to choose and participate with the whole group, in a small group or independently. • In addition, activity plans must include each of these three enrichment activities on at least a weekly basis: sand/water play; science and nature; and music and rhythm. Materials and equipment must be available both inside and outside to support the activities on the activity plan and the daily schedule. The administrator and I discussed the importance of developmentally appropriate activities for each age group. Menus/ Nutrition: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. A current menu must be posted, in advance, visible to parents and in the kitchen. Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center must comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. Food that does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, such as cupcakes, cakes, and donuts shall only be offered for special occasions such as holidays and birthdays. Parents/ guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food served at home. The menu should be dated and posted for easy view by the parents and the cook. Staff files: A violation regarding staff files was observed and documented today. Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administration. It is an important part of licensure. Staff records consist of various documentation such as employment application, medical report, TB test results, Annual Health questionnaire, Emergency contact information, CRC qualification letter, documentation of orientation, in service training hours, CPR and First Aid, and playground safety. I discussed with the administrator to always have the staff file checklist attached to individual staff files as a tracking tool for paperwork submission. Additionally, we discussed how important it is to monitor all files every month for applicable requirements, and to develop a system to track expiration dates. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Items that require locked storage were improperly stored and corrected during today’s visit. All areas used for children must be checked daily prior to use to ensure the space is safe for the children. Locked storage rooms and cabinets include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices must be kept out of the reach of a child and must not be stored in the lock. Rated License Assessment: Starting your Pathways to the Stars: I look forward to working with you to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. During today’s visit, I reviewed the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses. Additionally, I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist W. Shields with establishing a plan to achieve compliance for a rated license by month five of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. During the temporary time-period, as part of the process, I will need to verify evaluation of staff education. To prepare, be sure the staff member’s education has been evaluated and is available for review. A child care facility is eligible for a rated license of two through five-stars upon application and assessment of compliance with the requirements. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires the user to maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) username and password. All paperwork, except for official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. All staff education should be current before the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period. For more information about NCID and WORKS, visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. The NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can find information that will assist operators with quality environments, self-study process, and the Environment Rating Scale assessments using the ITERS-3 and ECERS-3. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, and Language for Learning. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. A packet of forms, brochures, and technical assistance handouts were reviewed and emailed to W. Shields. Childcare Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health’s 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 Child Care Center. 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, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County offers on-site technical assistance to child care programs. Types of technical assistance provided include observation and assessment and support and mentoring visits. For more information, contact Mary Welch, CCR&R Program Manager at (910) 867-9700 or visit www.ccpfc.org to complete a technical assistance application. Additionally, please review the Region 5 education, training topics and training calendars for Early Education Professionals. Training: Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Complete the health and safety training record as found on the DCDEE website. After the first year, staff must complete the health and safety training topics at least once every five years. Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment/licensure. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org. Additionally, staff who are responsible for supervising groups of school-age children (group leaders) shall be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment and shall complete the BSAC training within three months of becoming employed. Documentation of training must be kept on file for review. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR): W. Shields completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training at the PFC of Cumberland County on June 21, 2027. W. Shields has four (4) months to go online and complete the EPR Plan (April 17, 2026). Fire drills will continue to be completed monthly and lock down drills or shelter in place drills will be completed within three months. The trained staff shall review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changes to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained on file. The template for the EPR plan can be found at: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. On-going Training: It is your responsibility to keep the staff and training worksheets current for the consultant to review during annual compliance visits. Reminder: After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who work with children shall participate in on-going training activities annually. Refer to child care requirement 09.1103 for the number of required training hours based on education and experience. 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. If you have questions, please contact me at: (910) 709-4168. 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: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/20/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 1/20/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit for a change of ownership. The previous visit was completed on December 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (June 17, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the City of Fayetteville is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. W. Shields, Administrator, was present. I explained the purpose of the visit and requested W. Shields accompany me as I conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. I washed my hands and conducted the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas with W. Shields. The menu posted on the parent information board was dated December 2025. The activity plan posted in Space #1 was not dated. There was no activity plan posted in Spaces #2 and #3. Staff and children assigned to Spaces #1 and #3 participated in free choice activities indoors, personal care and handwashing routines, and mealtime. Children, aged two to four years old, looked at books, stacked blocks, colored with crayons on white paper, and cooked and served food in the dramatic play area. K. Smith, Teacher, read a book entitled, “The Lion King.” K. Smith asked open-ended questions and engaged the children in conversation. During mealtime, M. Shields, Teacher, encouraged conversation and expanded on the children’s responses. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, tater tots, sweet corn, sliced bread, milk, and water. Staff personnel and medical files, three children’s records, and required center program records were monitored today. The most current outdoor inspection checklist and fire drill completed on file were dated November 1 and November 9, 2025. W. Shields stated the facility has not completed a fire drill or outdoor inspection since the temporary license was issued December 17, 2025, due to the winter holidays/closure. A fire drill and outdoor inspection will be completed on or before January 30, 2026. This will be reviewed / monitored at the next visit. During today's visit, W. Shields requested to be approved to provide transportation. Transportation requirements were monitored and found to meet compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. W. Shields requested that the legal designee sign the visit summary at the end of the visit because she had to leave the facility at 2:05 pm for school pick-up/transport. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Spaces #1-#3. In Space #1, the activity plan was not dated. In Spaces #2 and #3, there was no activity plan available for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted on the parent information board was dated December 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The written emergency medical care (EMC) plan posted in the facility was not valid. Information documented on the EMC plan was for the former owner and staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #3, there was an aerosol dispenser labeled Lysol Disinfectant, stored inside the unlocked cabinet above the children's cubbies. This was corrected when the administrator removed the aerosol dispenser from Space #1 and placed it inside locked storage adjacent to the kitchen. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A teacher, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not have a medical report on file prior to employment (DOE - 12/17/25). 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The child care administrator completed ITS-SIDS training on February 3, 2022. The certification was valid for three years (2/3/2025). .1102(f) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. Failure to maintain an acceptable compliance history may result in the issuance of administrative action up to and including denial of a full license at the end of the temporary time period. Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Activity Plans: A violation regarding activity plans was observed and documented today. Complete and dated weekly activity plans include developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children. Children attending early care and education programs with well-developed curricula are more likely to achieve appropriate levels of development. Activity plans for all children must include and meet the following minimum licensing requirements: • Daily activities to stimulate the five developmental domains as listed in the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development book. (social and emotional development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development/ communication, and cognitive development). • Daily gross motor activities which may occur indoors or outdoors. • Reflect at least four activities daily (one of which is gross motor), one of which is offered outdoors, weather permitting. The remaining three activities should occur in the following areas: art/creative play, children’s books, blocks and block building, manipulatives, and family living/dramatic play. • Free choice and adult-directed activities, which allow children to choose and participate with the whole group, in a small group or independently. • In addition, activity plans must include each of these three enrichment activities on at least a weekly basis: sand/water play; science and nature; and music and rhythm. Materials and equipment must be available both inside and outside to support the activities on the activity plan and the daily schedule. The administrator and I discussed the importance of developmentally appropriate activities for each age group. Menus/ Nutrition: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. A current menu must be posted, in advance, visible to parents and in the kitchen. Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center must comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. Food that does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, such as cupcakes, cakes, and donuts shall only be offered for special occasions such as holidays and birthdays. Parents/ guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food served at home. The menu should be dated and posted for easy view by the parents and the cook. Staff files: A violation regarding staff files was observed and documented today. Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administration. It is an important part of licensure. Staff records consist of various documentation such as employment application, medical report, TB test results, Annual Health questionnaire, Emergency contact information, CRC qualification letter, documentation of orientation, in service training hours, CPR and First Aid, and playground safety. I discussed with the administrator to always have the staff file checklist attached to individual staff files as a tracking tool for paperwork submission. Additionally, we discussed how important it is to monitor all files every month for applicable requirements, and to develop a system to track expiration dates. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Items that require locked storage were improperly stored and corrected during today’s visit. All areas used for children must be checked daily prior to use to ensure the space is safe for the children. Locked storage rooms and cabinets include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices must be kept out of the reach of a child and must not be stored in the lock. Rated License Assessment: Starting your Pathways to the Stars: I look forward to working with you to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. During today’s visit, I reviewed the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses. Additionally, I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist W. Shields with establishing a plan to achieve compliance for a rated license by month five of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. During the temporary time-period, as part of the process, I will need to verify evaluation of staff education. To prepare, be sure the staff member’s education has been evaluated and is available for review. A child care facility is eligible for a rated license of two through five-stars upon application and assessment of compliance with the requirements. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires the user to maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) username and password. All paperwork, except for official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. All staff education should be current before the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period. For more information about NCID and WORKS, visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. The NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can find information that will assist operators with quality environments, self-study process, and the Environment Rating Scale assessments using the ITERS-3 and ECERS-3. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, and Language for Learning. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. A packet of forms, brochures, and technical assistance handouts were reviewed and emailed to W. Shields. Childcare Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health’s 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 Child Care Center. 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, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County offers on-site technical assistance to child care programs. Types of technical assistance provided include observation and assessment and support and mentoring visits. For more information, contact Mary Welch, CCR&R Program Manager at (910) 867-9700 or visit www.ccpfc.org to complete a technical assistance application. Additionally, please review the Region 5 education, training topics and training calendars for Early Education Professionals. Training: Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Complete the health and safety training record as found on the DCDEE website. After the first year, staff must complete the health and safety training topics at least once every five years. Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment/licensure. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org. Additionally, staff who are responsible for supervising groups of school-age children (group leaders) shall be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment and shall complete the BSAC training within three months of becoming employed. Documentation of training must be kept on file for review. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR): W. Shields completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training at the PFC of Cumberland County on June 21, 2027. W. Shields has four (4) months to go online and complete the EPR Plan (April 17, 2026). Fire drills will continue to be completed monthly and lock down drills or shelter in place drills will be completed within three months. The trained staff shall review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changes to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained on file. The template for the EPR plan can be found at: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. On-going Training: It is your responsibility to keep the staff and training worksheets current for the consultant to review during annual compliance visits. Reminder: After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who work with children shall participate in on-going training activities annually. Refer to child care requirement 09.1103 for the number of required training hours based on education and experience. 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. If you have questions, please contact me at: (910) 709-4168. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/20/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 1/20/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit for a change of ownership. The previous visit was completed on December 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (June 17, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the City of Fayetteville is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. W. Shields, Administrator, was present. I explained the purpose of the visit and requested W. Shields accompany me as I conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. I washed my hands and conducted the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas with W. Shields. The menu posted on the parent information board was dated December 2025. The activity plan posted in Space #1 was not dated. There was no activity plan posted in Spaces #2 and #3. Staff and children assigned to Spaces #1 and #3 participated in free choice activities indoors, personal care and handwashing routines, and mealtime. Children, aged two to four years old, looked at books, stacked blocks, colored with crayons on white paper, and cooked and served food in the dramatic play area. K. Smith, Teacher, read a book entitled, “The Lion King.” K. Smith asked open-ended questions and engaged the children in conversation. During mealtime, M. Shields, Teacher, encouraged conversation and expanded on the children’s responses. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, tater tots, sweet corn, sliced bread, milk, and water. Staff personnel and medical files, three children’s records, and required center program records were monitored today. The most current outdoor inspection checklist and fire drill completed on file were dated November 1 and November 9, 2025. W. Shields stated the facility has not completed a fire drill or outdoor inspection since the temporary license was issued December 17, 2025, due to the winter holidays/closure. A fire drill and outdoor inspection will be completed on or before January 30, 2026. This will be reviewed / monitored at the next visit. During today's visit, W. Shields requested to be approved to provide transportation. Transportation requirements were monitored and found to meet compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. W. Shields requested that the legal designee sign the visit summary at the end of the visit because she had to leave the facility at 2:05 pm for school pick-up/transport. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Spaces #1-#3. In Space #1, the activity plan was not dated. In Spaces #2 and #3, there was no activity plan available for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted on the parent information board was dated December 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The written emergency medical care (EMC) plan posted in the facility was not valid. Information documented on the EMC plan was for the former owner and staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #3, there was an aerosol dispenser labeled Lysol Disinfectant, stored inside the unlocked cabinet above the children's cubbies. This was corrected when the administrator removed the aerosol dispenser from Space #1 and placed it inside locked storage adjacent to the kitchen. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A teacher, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not have a medical report on file prior to employment (DOE - 12/17/25). 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The child care administrator completed ITS-SIDS training on February 3, 2022. The certification was valid for three years (2/3/2025). .1102(f) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. Failure to maintain an acceptable compliance history may result in the issuance of administrative action up to and including denial of a full license at the end of the temporary time period. Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Activity Plans: A violation regarding activity plans was observed and documented today. Complete and dated weekly activity plans include developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children. Children attending early care and education programs with well-developed curricula are more likely to achieve appropriate levels of development. Activity plans for all children must include and meet the following minimum licensing requirements: • Daily activities to stimulate the five developmental domains as listed in the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development book. (social and emotional development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development/ communication, and cognitive development). • Daily gross motor activities which may occur indoors or outdoors. • Reflect at least four activities daily (one of which is gross motor), one of which is offered outdoors, weather permitting. The remaining three activities should occur in the following areas: art/creative play, children’s books, blocks and block building, manipulatives, and family living/dramatic play. • Free choice and adult-directed activities, which allow children to choose and participate with the whole group, in a small group or independently. • In addition, activity plans must include each of these three enrichment activities on at least a weekly basis: sand/water play; science and nature; and music and rhythm. Materials and equipment must be available both inside and outside to support the activities on the activity plan and the daily schedule. The administrator and I discussed the importance of developmentally appropriate activities for each age group. Menus/ Nutrition: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. A current menu must be posted, in advance, visible to parents and in the kitchen. Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center must comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. Food that does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, such as cupcakes, cakes, and donuts shall only be offered for special occasions such as holidays and birthdays. Parents/ guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food served at home. The menu should be dated and posted for easy view by the parents and the cook. Staff files: A violation regarding staff files was observed and documented today. Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administration. It is an important part of licensure. Staff records consist of various documentation such as employment application, medical report, TB test results, Annual Health questionnaire, Emergency contact information, CRC qualification letter, documentation of orientation, in service training hours, CPR and First Aid, and playground safety. I discussed with the administrator to always have the staff file checklist attached to individual staff files as a tracking tool for paperwork submission. Additionally, we discussed how important it is to monitor all files every month for applicable requirements, and to develop a system to track expiration dates. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Items that require locked storage were improperly stored and corrected during today’s visit. All areas used for children must be checked daily prior to use to ensure the space is safe for the children. Locked storage rooms and cabinets include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices must be kept out of the reach of a child and must not be stored in the lock. Rated License Assessment: Starting your Pathways to the Stars: I look forward to working with you to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. During today’s visit, I reviewed the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses. Additionally, I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist W. Shields with establishing a plan to achieve compliance for a rated license by month five of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. During the temporary time-period, as part of the process, I will need to verify evaluation of staff education. To prepare, be sure the staff member’s education has been evaluated and is available for review. A child care facility is eligible for a rated license of two through five-stars upon application and assessment of compliance with the requirements. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires the user to maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) username and password. All paperwork, except for official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. All staff education should be current before the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period. For more information about NCID and WORKS, visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. The NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can find information that will assist operators with quality environments, self-study process, and the Environment Rating Scale assessments using the ITERS-3 and ECERS-3. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, and Language for Learning. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. A packet of forms, brochures, and technical assistance handouts were reviewed and emailed to W. Shields. Childcare Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health’s 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 Child Care Center. 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, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County offers on-site technical assistance to child care programs. Types of technical assistance provided include observation and assessment and support and mentoring visits. For more information, contact Mary Welch, CCR&R Program Manager at (910) 867-9700 or visit www.ccpfc.org to complete a technical assistance application. Additionally, please review the Region 5 education, training topics and training calendars for Early Education Professionals. Training: Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Complete the health and safety training record as found on the DCDEE website. After the first year, staff must complete the health and safety training topics at least once every five years. Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment/licensure. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org. Additionally, staff who are responsible for supervising groups of school-age children (group leaders) shall be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment and shall complete the BSAC training within three months of becoming employed. Documentation of training must be kept on file for review. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR): W. Shields completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training at the PFC of Cumberland County on June 21, 2027. W. Shields has four (4) months to go online and complete the EPR Plan (April 17, 2026). Fire drills will continue to be completed monthly and lock down drills or shelter in place drills will be completed within three months. The trained staff shall review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changes to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained on file. The template for the EPR plan can be found at: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. On-going Training: It is your responsibility to keep the staff and training worksheets current for the consultant to review during annual compliance visits. Reminder: After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who work with children shall participate in on-going training activities annually. Refer to child care requirement 09.1103 for the number of required training hours based on education and experience. 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. If you have questions, please contact me at: (910) 709-4168. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/20/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 1/20/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit for a change of ownership. The previous visit was completed on December 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (June 17, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the City of Fayetteville is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. W. Shields, Administrator, was present. I explained the purpose of the visit and requested W. Shields accompany me as I conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. I washed my hands and conducted the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas with W. Shields. The menu posted on the parent information board was dated December 2025. The activity plan posted in Space #1 was not dated. There was no activity plan posted in Spaces #2 and #3. Staff and children assigned to Spaces #1 and #3 participated in free choice activities indoors, personal care and handwashing routines, and mealtime. Children, aged two to four years old, looked at books, stacked blocks, colored with crayons on white paper, and cooked and served food in the dramatic play area. K. Smith, Teacher, read a book entitled, “The Lion King.” K. Smith asked open-ended questions and engaged the children in conversation. During mealtime, M. Shields, Teacher, encouraged conversation and expanded on the children’s responses. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, tater tots, sweet corn, sliced bread, milk, and water. Staff personnel and medical files, three children’s records, and required center program records were monitored today. The most current outdoor inspection checklist and fire drill completed on file were dated November 1 and November 9, 2025. W. Shields stated the facility has not completed a fire drill or outdoor inspection since the temporary license was issued December 17, 2025, due to the winter holidays/closure. A fire drill and outdoor inspection will be completed on or before January 30, 2026. This will be reviewed / monitored at the next visit. During today's visit, W. Shields requested to be approved to provide transportation. Transportation requirements were monitored and found to meet compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. W. Shields requested that the legal designee sign the visit summary at the end of the visit because she had to leave the facility at 2:05 pm for school pick-up/transport. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Spaces #1-#3. In Space #1, the activity plan was not dated. In Spaces #2 and #3, there was no activity plan available for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted on the parent information board was dated December 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The written emergency medical care (EMC) plan posted in the facility was not valid. Information documented on the EMC plan was for the former owner and staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #3, there was an aerosol dispenser labeled Lysol Disinfectant, stored inside the unlocked cabinet above the children's cubbies. This was corrected when the administrator removed the aerosol dispenser from Space #1 and placed it inside locked storage adjacent to the kitchen. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A teacher, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not have a medical report on file prior to employment (DOE - 12/17/25). 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The child care administrator completed ITS-SIDS training on February 3, 2022. The certification was valid for three years (2/3/2025). .1102(f) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. Failure to maintain an acceptable compliance history may result in the issuance of administrative action up to and including denial of a full license at the end of the temporary time period. Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Activity Plans: A violation regarding activity plans was observed and documented today. Complete and dated weekly activity plans include developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children. Children attending early care and education programs with well-developed curricula are more likely to achieve appropriate levels of development. Activity plans for all children must include and meet the following minimum licensing requirements: • Daily activities to stimulate the five developmental domains as listed in the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development book. (social and emotional development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development/ communication, and cognitive development). • Daily gross motor activities which may occur indoors or outdoors. • Reflect at least four activities daily (one of which is gross motor), one of which is offered outdoors, weather permitting. The remaining three activities should occur in the following areas: art/creative play, children’s books, blocks and block building, manipulatives, and family living/dramatic play. • Free choice and adult-directed activities, which allow children to choose and participate with the whole group, in a small group or independently. • In addition, activity plans must include each of these three enrichment activities on at least a weekly basis: sand/water play; science and nature; and music and rhythm. Materials and equipment must be available both inside and outside to support the activities on the activity plan and the daily schedule. The administrator and I discussed the importance of developmentally appropriate activities for each age group. Menus/ Nutrition: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. A current menu must be posted, in advance, visible to parents and in the kitchen. Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center must comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. Food that does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, such as cupcakes, cakes, and donuts shall only be offered for special occasions such as holidays and birthdays. Parents/ guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food served at home. The menu should be dated and posted for easy view by the parents and the cook. Staff files: A violation regarding staff files was observed and documented today. Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administration. It is an important part of licensure. Staff records consist of various documentation such as employment application, medical report, TB test results, Annual Health questionnaire, Emergency contact information, CRC qualification letter, documentation of orientation, in service training hours, CPR and First Aid, and playground safety. I discussed with the administrator to always have the staff file checklist attached to individual staff files as a tracking tool for paperwork submission. Additionally, we discussed how important it is to monitor all files every month for applicable requirements, and to develop a system to track expiration dates. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Items that require locked storage were improperly stored and corrected during today’s visit. All areas used for children must be checked daily prior to use to ensure the space is safe for the children. Locked storage rooms and cabinets include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices must be kept out of the reach of a child and must not be stored in the lock. Rated License Assessment: Starting your Pathways to the Stars: I look forward to working with you to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. During today’s visit, I reviewed the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses. Additionally, I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist W. Shields with establishing a plan to achieve compliance for a rated license by month five of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. During the temporary time-period, as part of the process, I will need to verify evaluation of staff education. To prepare, be sure the staff member’s education has been evaluated and is available for review. A child care facility is eligible for a rated license of two through five-stars upon application and assessment of compliance with the requirements. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires the user to maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) username and password. All paperwork, except for official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. All staff education should be current before the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period. For more information about NCID and WORKS, visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. The NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can find information that will assist operators with quality environments, self-study process, and the Environment Rating Scale assessments using the ITERS-3 and ECERS-3. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, and Language for Learning. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. A packet of forms, brochures, and technical assistance handouts were reviewed and emailed to W. Shields. Childcare Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health’s 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 Child Care Center. 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, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County offers on-site technical assistance to child care programs. Types of technical assistance provided include observation and assessment and support and mentoring visits. For more information, contact Mary Welch, CCR&R Program Manager at (910) 867-9700 or visit www.ccpfc.org to complete a technical assistance application. Additionally, please review the Region 5 education, training topics and training calendars for Early Education Professionals. Training: Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Complete the health and safety training record as found on the DCDEE website. After the first year, staff must complete the health and safety training topics at least once every five years. Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment/licensure. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org. Additionally, staff who are responsible for supervising groups of school-age children (group leaders) shall be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment and shall complete the BSAC training within three months of becoming employed. Documentation of training must be kept on file for review. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR): W. Shields completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training at the PFC of Cumberland County on June 21, 2027. W. Shields has four (4) months to go online and complete the EPR Plan (April 17, 2026). Fire drills will continue to be completed monthly and lock down drills or shelter in place drills will be completed within three months. The trained staff shall review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changes to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained on file. The template for the EPR plan can be found at: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. On-going Training: It is your responsibility to keep the staff and training worksheets current for the consultant to review during annual compliance visits. Reminder: After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who work with children shall participate in on-going training activities annually. Refer to child care requirement 09.1103 for the number of required training hours based on education and experience. 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. If you have questions, please contact me at: (910) 709-4168. 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: Boojas Playhouse INC Facility ID: 26002649 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/20/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 1/20/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit for a change of ownership. The previous visit was completed on December 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued December 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Wanda Shields and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. There are no current inspections at this time. The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on December 17, 2025. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (June 17, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the City of Fayetteville is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. W. Shields, Administrator, was present. I explained the purpose of the visit and requested W. Shields accompany me as I conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. I washed my hands and conducted the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas with W. Shields. The menu posted on the parent information board was dated December 2025. The activity plan posted in Space #1 was not dated. There was no activity plan posted in Spaces #2 and #3. Staff and children assigned to Spaces #1 and #3 participated in free choice activities indoors, personal care and handwashing routines, and mealtime. Children, aged two to four years old, looked at books, stacked blocks, colored with crayons on white paper, and cooked and served food in the dramatic play area. K. Smith, Teacher, read a book entitled, “The Lion King.” K. Smith asked open-ended questions and engaged the children in conversation. During mealtime, M. Shields, Teacher, encouraged conversation and expanded on the children’s responses. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, tater tots, sweet corn, sliced bread, milk, and water. Staff personnel and medical files, three children’s records, and required center program records were monitored today. The most current outdoor inspection checklist and fire drill completed on file were dated November 1 and November 9, 2025. W. Shields stated the facility has not completed a fire drill or outdoor inspection since the temporary license was issued December 17, 2025, due to the winter holidays/closure. A fire drill and outdoor inspection will be completed on or before January 30, 2026. This will be reviewed / monitored at the next visit. During today's visit, W. Shields requested to be approved to provide transportation. Transportation requirements were monitored and found to meet compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with W. Shields. W. Shields requested that the legal designee sign the visit summary at the end of the visit because she had to leave the facility at 2:05 pm for school pick-up/transport. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Spaces #1-#3. In Space #1, the activity plan was not dated. In Spaces #2 and #3, there was no activity plan available for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted on the parent information board was dated December 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The written emergency medical care (EMC) plan posted in the facility was not valid. Information documented on the EMC plan was for the former owner and staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #3, there was an aerosol dispenser labeled Lysol Disinfectant, stored inside the unlocked cabinet above the children's cubbies. This was corrected when the administrator removed the aerosol dispenser from Space #1 and placed it inside locked storage adjacent to the kitchen. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A teacher, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not have a medical report on file prior to employment (DOE - 12/17/25). 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The child care administrator completed ITS-SIDS training on February 3, 2022. The certification was valid for three years (2/3/2025). .1102(f) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@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 The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. Failure to maintain an acceptable compliance history may result in the issuance of administrative action up to and including denial of a full license at the end of the temporary time period. Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Activity Plans: A violation regarding activity plans was observed and documented today. Complete and dated weekly activity plans include developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children. Children attending early care and education programs with well-developed curricula are more likely to achieve appropriate levels of development. Activity plans for all children must include and meet the following minimum licensing requirements: • Daily activities to stimulate the five developmental domains as listed in the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development book. (social and emotional development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development/ communication, and cognitive development). • Daily gross motor activities which may occur indoors or outdoors. • Reflect at least four activities daily (one of which is gross motor), one of which is offered outdoors, weather permitting. The remaining three activities should occur in the following areas: art/creative play, children’s books, blocks and block building, manipulatives, and family living/dramatic play. • Free choice and adult-directed activities, which allow children to choose and participate with the whole group, in a small group or independently. • In addition, activity plans must include each of these three enrichment activities on at least a weekly basis: sand/water play; science and nature; and music and rhythm. Materials and equipment must be available both inside and outside to support the activities on the activity plan and the daily schedule. The administrator and I discussed the importance of developmentally appropriate activities for each age group. Menus/ Nutrition: Planning the menu in advance and posting the current menu, to include substitutions, is essential in providing a variety of foods for proper nutrition. A current menu must be posted, in advance, visible to parents and in the kitchen. Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center must comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. Food that does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, such as cupcakes, cakes, and donuts shall only be offered for special occasions such as holidays and birthdays. Parents/ guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food served at home. The menu should be dated and posted for easy view by the parents and the cook. Staff files: A violation regarding staff files was observed and documented today. Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administration. It is an important part of licensure. Staff records consist of various documentation such as employment application, medical report, TB test results, Annual Health questionnaire, Emergency contact information, CRC qualification letter, documentation of orientation, in service training hours, CPR and First Aid, and playground safety. I discussed with the administrator to always have the staff file checklist attached to individual staff files as a tracking tool for paperwork submission. Additionally, we discussed how important it is to monitor all files every month for applicable requirements, and to develop a system to track expiration dates. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Items that require locked storage were improperly stored and corrected during today’s visit. All areas used for children must be checked daily prior to use to ensure the space is safe for the children. Locked storage rooms and cabinets include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices must be kept out of the reach of a child and must not be stored in the lock. Rated License Assessment: Starting your Pathways to the Stars: I look forward to working with you to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. During today’s visit, I reviewed the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses. Additionally, I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist W. Shields with establishing a plan to achieve compliance for a rated license by month five of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. During the temporary time-period, as part of the process, I will need to verify evaluation of staff education. To prepare, be sure the staff member’s education has been evaluated and is available for review. A child care facility is eligible for a rated license of two through five-stars upon application and assessment of compliance with the requirements. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires the user to maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) username and password. All paperwork, except for official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. All staff education should be current before the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period. For more information about NCID and WORKS, visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. The NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can find information that will assist operators with quality environments, self-study process, and the Environment Rating Scale assessments using the ITERS-3 and ECERS-3. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, and Language for Learning. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. A packet of forms, brochures, and technical assistance handouts were reviewed and emailed to W. Shields. Childcare Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health’s 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 Child Care Center. 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, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County offers on-site technical assistance to child care programs. Types of technical assistance provided include observation and assessment and support and mentoring visits. For more information, contact Mary Welch, CCR&R Program Manager at (910) 867-9700 or visit www.ccpfc.org to complete a technical assistance application. Additionally, please review the Region 5 education, training topics and training calendars for Early Education Professionals. Training: Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Complete the health and safety training record as found on the DCDEE website. After the first year, staff must complete the health and safety training topics at least once every five years. Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment/licensure. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org. Additionally, staff who are responsible for supervising groups of school-age children (group leaders) shall be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment and shall complete the BSAC training within three months of becoming employed. Documentation of training must be kept on file for review. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR): W. Shields completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training at the PFC of Cumberland County on June 21, 2027. W. Shields has four (4) months to go online and complete the EPR Plan (April 17, 2026). Fire drills will continue to be completed monthly and lock down drills or shelter in place drills will be completed within three months. The trained staff shall review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changes to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained on file. The template for the EPR plan can be found at: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. On-going Training: It is your responsibility to keep the staff and training worksheets current for the consultant to review during annual compliance visits. Reminder: After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who work with children shall participate in on-going training activities annually. Refer to child care requirement 09.1103 for the number of required training hours based on education and experience. 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. If you have questions, please contact me at: (910) 709-4168. 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