Bright Young Minds Academy

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/30/2026 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 6/30/2026 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 8, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100%, which is above the required 75% or higher. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by providing staff benefits and Infrastructure of Parent Involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Yolunda Rivera and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current/active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed October 29, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed September 9, 2025. During the visit, I was greeted by Margie Nelson, Administrator. Yolunda Rivera, Administrator, arrived shortly thereafter and assisted throughout the observation of both indoor and outdoor areas. A total of thirty-five children were in care. Children were observed engaging with developmentally appropriate materials across multiple activity spaces. In Space #3, children were using dinosaur counters, exploring a dollhouse and a parking garage, and playing with furniture and toy cars. In the dramatic play area, children were engaged with doctor bags and stethoscopes. One child was observed sorting colored cotton balls, while others were seated at a table tracing, writing, and drawing pictures of flowers. Positive communication was consistently noted; for example, a teacher engaged a child in conversation about her writing, spelled the word “KIWI,” and the child successfully wrote the letters on her paper. In Space #5, children were observed toileting, washing hands, and working with colored fish counters at a table. In Space #6, children were gathered as a group preparing for a scheduled field trip to the pool. Throughout the visit, I observed diaper changing, sanitation practices, lunch service, and rest time. Lunch consisted of cheese lasagna, garden salad, peaches, and milk. Transportation was monitored during today’s visit: Vehicle - Ford Transit 350 License plate: *D* - *7*7 Registration expires – 4/30/27 Inspection expires – 4/30/27 Insurance – 4/11/26 – 10/11/26 At the completion of the visit, a visit summary was reviewed with Y. Rivera. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new staff member's medical report was older than 12 months from rehire date. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new staff member's TB test result was older than 12 months from rehire date. .0701(a) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on July 14, 2026, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: We discussed the QRIS Pathways, including the steps required to submit your application to renew the facility’s license. You stated that you will contact me with any additional questions regarding the renewal process. We also reviewed staff education requirements and the enhanced staff to child ratios needed to qualify for a 4 Star license. You indicated that you would review your current enrollment to determine whether the facility can meet the enhanced ratio requirements necessary for a 4 Star rating. A violation was cited for one newly hired employee who did not have a current initial medical report or TB test results on file. You explained that the individual was a rehire and you believed the previous documentation could be used. Please remember that all required hiring documentation, including the medical report and TB test results, must be dated within the past twelve months to meet regulatory requirements. Refer to child care rule NCAC 10A 09 .0701(a). Because your employee is a rehire, the same rules still apply in order to meet the "initial hire" requirement. The medical report and TB test results must not be older than 12 months from the rehire date. Old documentation beyond that 12 month window cannot be reused. You will need to secure: * A new medical statement * A valid TB test or screening result Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2024 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 7/10/2024 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 88%, which is above the required 75% or higher. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by providing staff benefits and Infrastructure of Parent Involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Yolunda Rivera and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 1, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed August 21, 2023. Yolunda Rivera and Margie Nelson, Administrators, were present during the visit. Y. Rivera accompanied me as I monitored the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were sixty-one (61) children in care. I observed the kitchen door open and accessible to children in care. This was corrected during the visit. Children in space #3 were participating in activities like, writing letters and numbers, using the sensory table, and sitting on the carpet using transportation materials like cars and trucks. In space #4, children were toileting, hand washing, cleaning up, and participating in a group discussion about the days of the week. Children in space #7, were observed outdoors playing a game of soccer. Lunch served today, consisted of refried beans, corn, brown rice, tortillas, apples, and milk. Transportation was monitored during today’s visit. Vehicle: Ford Transit 350 Van Registration/Inspection expiration: 1/31/25 Insurance expiration: 1/19/24 – 7/19/24 A handwritten visit summary was given to you during the visit due to technical issues with Regulatory and my computer. The visit summary was reviewed and emailed to Y. Rivera on 7/10/24. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was left open and accessible to children in care. The administrator closed and locked the door. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One new employee did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Completed 1/6/24 and Date of Employment was 11/8/23. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One new employee did not receive the required clock hours within the first two weeks of employment. Completed 12/8/23 and Date of Employment was 11/8/23. .1101(a)(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff member did not have a signed acknowledgement form regarding the review of The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file prior to caring for children. Date of employment was 11/8/23 and form was dated 12/1/23. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. Two staff members did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training within 90 days of employment. The training was completed on 3/6/24 and 3/8/24. .1102(g) The violations were corrected during today’s visit. Therefore, a compliance letter is not required. My contact information is: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Maltreatment: 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 “Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Maltreatment” training must be completed within 90 days of hire. Documentation of training must be kept on file for review. Refer to child care rule NCAC 09 .1102(g) Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma Policy: A violation was cited for not having an acknowledgement form on file for one staff member. Remember to review and have new employees sign an acknowledgement form and place in their file before caring for children under five years of age. Refer to child care rule NCAC 09 .0608(d)(1-4). New Staff Orientations Remember, new staff must complete 16 clock hours of orientation within six weeks of employment. Six clock hours must be completed within two weeks of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101(a)(b). Reminders: -Your vehicle that transport children, insurance expires on 7/19/24 -H.M. First Aid/CPR expires on 8/2/24 The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1101 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2024 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 7/10/2024 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 88%, which is above the required 75% or higher. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by providing staff benefits and Infrastructure of Parent Involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Yolunda Rivera and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 1, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed August 21, 2023. Yolunda Rivera and Margie Nelson, Administrators, were present during the visit. Y. Rivera accompanied me as I monitored the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were sixty-one (61) children in care. I observed the kitchen door open and accessible to children in care. This was corrected during the visit. Children in space #3 were participating in activities like, writing letters and numbers, using the sensory table, and sitting on the carpet using transportation materials like cars and trucks. In space #4, children were toileting, hand washing, cleaning up, and participating in a group discussion about the days of the week. Children in space #7, were observed outdoors playing a game of soccer. Lunch served today, consisted of refried beans, corn, brown rice, tortillas, apples, and milk. Transportation was monitored during today’s visit. Vehicle: Ford Transit 350 Van Registration/Inspection expiration: 1/31/25 Insurance expiration: 1/19/24 – 7/19/24 A handwritten visit summary was given to you during the visit due to technical issues with Regulatory and my computer. The visit summary was reviewed and emailed to Y. Rivera on 7/10/24. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was left open and accessible to children in care. The administrator closed and locked the door. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One new employee did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Completed 1/6/24 and Date of Employment was 11/8/23. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One new employee did not receive the required clock hours within the first two weeks of employment. Completed 12/8/23 and Date of Employment was 11/8/23. .1101(a)(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff member did not have a signed acknowledgement form regarding the review of The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file prior to caring for children. Date of employment was 11/8/23 and form was dated 12/1/23. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. Two staff members did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training within 90 days of employment. The training was completed on 3/6/24 and 3/8/24. .1102(g) The violations were corrected during today’s visit. Therefore, a compliance letter is not required. My contact information is: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Maltreatment: 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 “Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Maltreatment” training must be completed within 90 days of hire. Documentation of training must be kept on file for review. Refer to child care rule NCAC 09 .1102(g) Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma Policy: A violation was cited for not having an acknowledgement form on file for one staff member. Remember to review and have new employees sign an acknowledgement form and place in their file before caring for children under five years of age. Refer to child care rule NCAC 09 .0608(d)(1-4). New Staff Orientations Remember, new staff must complete 16 clock hours of orientation within six weeks of employment. Six clock hours must be completed within two weeks of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101(a)(b). Reminders: -Your vehicle that transport children, insurance expires on 7/19/24 -H.M. First Aid/CPR expires on 8/2/24 The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0205 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/7/2023 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 12/7/2023 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which is above the required 75% or higher. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by providing staff benefits and Infrastructure of Parent Involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Yolunda Rivera and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as suspension. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 18, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed August 21, 2023. Yolunda Rivera and Margie Nelson, Administrators, were present during the visit. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were thirty-nine (39) children in care. Children in space #2, were sitting at a table coloring ditto sheets of a Christmas Tree and a snow man. They were given various colors of crayons. The teacher demonstrated how to color the Christmas bulbs and told the children it was time to decorate the tree. The teacher also asked the children about the color of the crayons they were using by saying, “What color is this?” a child responded with, “Red”. The teacher said to the child, “No, it’s not red. It’s purple”. In space #3, children were sitting on the carpet with individual dry erase boards and markers. They were singing and following directions to a sight word song. As the song said and spelled sight words like, “it and are” the teacher used a pointer to point to the sight word mentioned in the song and the children copied the sight word on their dry erase board. They held the dry erase board up so the teacher could see. Next the children put their materials away and began walking in a large circle around the tables. An interactive movement song was played. The children followed the directions to the song (walk, run, skip, hop). In space #4, children were sitting at tables playing with manipulatives (connecting links, magnetic windows, and connecting tubes). Children were observed toileting, and some were observed getting their pull-ups changed. In space #5, children were observed toileting, washing their hands, and eating lunch. Lunch consisted of Mac/cheese, green beans, French fries, and milk. One child was given water because the child’s mom told the operator not to give the child milk for the day. I also observed, sanitation and rest time. At the conclusion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Rivera. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1791 The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). One child in space #5 was served water for lunch per request of not serving the child milk for the day by the child's parent. After a disussion regarding the milk component, substitutions, and the child not having a milk allergy, the child was given milk. .0901(e)(1-7) The violation was corrected during today’s visit. Therefore, a compliance letter is not required. My contact information is: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Observation Suggestion: Group time should be limited to children’s interest. When children begin to lose interest in group time, they should be given the opportunity to leave and engage in an activity of their interest. Always engage in conversations with children throughout the day and not just give directions and correct behaviors. Staff should encourage children to problem solve and think through their reasoning while playing. Capture the degree to which the teacher’s interactions with children and classroom activities place an emphasis on children’s interest, motivations & points of view. Offer a range of opportunities for children to express their ideas in the context of both planned and unplanned activities. Provide a balance of adult and child-directed activities where children can make guided decisions based on teacher’s clearly identified expectations. Administrative Action (AA): Written Warning (WW) The facility was issued a WW dated October 18, 2023. The action was received on October 23, 2023 and reviewed with you during today’s visit. Stipulations of the WW were discussed, and reminders are listed below: -The AA shall be posted in an area accessible and easily seen by parents and visitors near the entrance to the classrooms, of Bright Young Minds Academy. -Upon my arrival, the AA was posted on the outside of the entrance door easily seen by parents. -The AA must remain available for review by parents and DCDEE Representatives throughout the effective time period and until a closure letter is received. Stipulation 1: The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0205 regarding access to child care center. - A walkthrough of the facility was conducted, and one violation of child care requirements were observed. Stipulation 2: Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Yolunda Rivera, Administrator, must develop a written plan for achieving compliance with access to child care center including, but not limited to, the following. -Written plan is due on November 6, 2023 -Written plan was received November 6, 2023. -Y. Rivera was contacted by phone and email regarding modifications on November 13, 2023 -A modified copy of the written plan was received and approved on November 15, 2023. Y. Rivera was contacted by phone and email regarding the written plan approval on November 15, 2023. • Procedures for allowing parent or guardian access to the center during operating hours • Procedures for parents or guardian access to evaluate caregiving space during operating hours • Description of opportunities for parent participation • Procedures for review to ensure that a copy of the policies are given to the parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing the operational policies to ensure that the policies are discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance in the center, and a signed copy of receipt is maintained in the child’s file. Stipulation 3: The written plan shall be submitted to Rona Davis, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 1218, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 910-309-2480, email rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov, for approval. Ms. Davis shall notify Ms. Rivera, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan is approved or if modifications are needed. Once approved, the plan shall be immediately implemented and permanently incorporated into the facility’s operation procedures. A copy of the approved plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. Stipulation 4: Within two (2) weeks after approval is received, Ms. Rivera shall notify parents of enrolled children of the changes in policies and procedures and obtain a statement signed by parents that he/she received a copy of the new approved operational policy regarding parent access into the child care facility. The approved policies and procedures shall be implemented immediately. A copy of the approved policies and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. -Parents of enrolled children were notified and signed an acknowledge form regarding receiving an updated policy on November 29, 2023. -Verified parent acknowledgement form on December 7, 2023 Stipulation 5: Within two (2) weeks after the written plan is approved, Ms. Rivera shall conduct a mandatory staff meeting and review the revised and approved plan. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Staff in attendance must sign in and out. A copy of the information reviewed, and attendance shall be maintained in the facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. -Mandatory staff meeting was conducted on November 29, 2023. -Received minutes and attendance roster on November 29, 2023. Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: Nutrition Standards: A violation was cited today for one child being given water instead of milk during lunch. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901, meals served to children, child care center shall 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. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. Parents can opt-out meals or have a letter on file from a physician or parent with an approved substitution for milk. We discussed, during lunch children can only be served milk or an approved milk substitution. Water is not approved as a lunch component. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/7/2023 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 12/7/2023 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which is above the required 75% or higher. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by providing staff benefits and Infrastructure of Parent Involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Yolunda Rivera and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as suspension. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 18, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed August 21, 2023. Yolunda Rivera and Margie Nelson, Administrators, were present during the visit. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were thirty-nine (39) children in care. Children in space #2, were sitting at a table coloring ditto sheets of a Christmas Tree and a snow man. They were given various colors of crayons. The teacher demonstrated how to color the Christmas bulbs and told the children it was time to decorate the tree. The teacher also asked the children about the color of the crayons they were using by saying, “What color is this?” a child responded with, “Red”. The teacher said to the child, “No, it’s not red. It’s purple”. In space #3, children were sitting on the carpet with individual dry erase boards and markers. They were singing and following directions to a sight word song. As the song said and spelled sight words like, “it and are” the teacher used a pointer to point to the sight word mentioned in the song and the children copied the sight word on their dry erase board. They held the dry erase board up so the teacher could see. Next the children put their materials away and began walking in a large circle around the tables. An interactive movement song was played. The children followed the directions to the song (walk, run, skip, hop). In space #4, children were sitting at tables playing with manipulatives (connecting links, magnetic windows, and connecting tubes). Children were observed toileting, and some were observed getting their pull-ups changed. In space #5, children were observed toileting, washing their hands, and eating lunch. Lunch consisted of Mac/cheese, green beans, French fries, and milk. One child was given water because the child’s mom told the operator not to give the child milk for the day. I also observed, sanitation and rest time. At the conclusion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Rivera. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1791 The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). One child in space #5 was served water for lunch per request of not serving the child milk for the day by the child's parent. After a disussion regarding the milk component, substitutions, and the child not having a milk allergy, the child was given milk. .0901(e)(1-7) The violation was corrected during today’s visit. Therefore, a compliance letter is not required. My contact information is: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Observation Suggestion: Group time should be limited to children’s interest. When children begin to lose interest in group time, they should be given the opportunity to leave and engage in an activity of their interest. Always engage in conversations with children throughout the day and not just give directions and correct behaviors. Staff should encourage children to problem solve and think through their reasoning while playing. Capture the degree to which the teacher’s interactions with children and classroom activities place an emphasis on children’s interest, motivations & points of view. Offer a range of opportunities for children to express their ideas in the context of both planned and unplanned activities. Provide a balance of adult and child-directed activities where children can make guided decisions based on teacher’s clearly identified expectations. Administrative Action (AA): Written Warning (WW) The facility was issued a WW dated October 18, 2023. The action was received on October 23, 2023 and reviewed with you during today’s visit. Stipulations of the WW were discussed, and reminders are listed below: -The AA shall be posted in an area accessible and easily seen by parents and visitors near the entrance to the classrooms, of Bright Young Minds Academy. -Upon my arrival, the AA was posted on the outside of the entrance door easily seen by parents. -The AA must remain available for review by parents and DCDEE Representatives throughout the effective time period and until a closure letter is received. Stipulation 1: The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0205 regarding access to child care center. - A walkthrough of the facility was conducted, and one violation of child care requirements were observed. Stipulation 2: Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Yolunda Rivera, Administrator, must develop a written plan for achieving compliance with access to child care center including, but not limited to, the following. -Written plan is due on November 6, 2023 -Written plan was received November 6, 2023. -Y. Rivera was contacted by phone and email regarding modifications on November 13, 2023 -A modified copy of the written plan was received and approved on November 15, 2023. Y. Rivera was contacted by phone and email regarding the written plan approval on November 15, 2023. • Procedures for allowing parent or guardian access to the center during operating hours • Procedures for parents or guardian access to evaluate caregiving space during operating hours • Description of opportunities for parent participation • Procedures for review to ensure that a copy of the policies are given to the parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing the operational policies to ensure that the policies are discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance in the center, and a signed copy of receipt is maintained in the child’s file. Stipulation 3: The written plan shall be submitted to Rona Davis, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 1218, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 910-309-2480, email rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov, for approval. Ms. Davis shall notify Ms. Rivera, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan is approved or if modifications are needed. Once approved, the plan shall be immediately implemented and permanently incorporated into the facility’s operation procedures. A copy of the approved plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. Stipulation 4: Within two (2) weeks after approval is received, Ms. Rivera shall notify parents of enrolled children of the changes in policies and procedures and obtain a statement signed by parents that he/she received a copy of the new approved operational policy regarding parent access into the child care facility. The approved policies and procedures shall be implemented immediately. A copy of the approved policies and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. -Parents of enrolled children were notified and signed an acknowledge form regarding receiving an updated policy on November 29, 2023. -Verified parent acknowledgement form on December 7, 2023 Stipulation 5: Within two (2) weeks after the written plan is approved, Ms. Rivera shall conduct a mandatory staff meeting and review the revised and approved plan. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Staff in attendance must sign in and out. A copy of the information reviewed, and attendance shall be maintained in the facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. -Mandatory staff meeting was conducted on November 29, 2023. -Received minutes and attendance roster on November 29, 2023. Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: Nutrition Standards: A violation was cited today for one child being given water instead of milk during lunch. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901, meals served to children, child care center shall 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. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. Parents can opt-out meals or have a letter on file from a physician or parent with an approved substitution for milk. We discussed, during lunch children can only be served milk or an approved milk substitution. Water is not approved as a lunch component. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0510 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1023-272L Visit Date: 11/14/2023 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 11/14/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to verify an employee is not working in the facility without a valid Criminal Background Check Qualification Letter pertinent to a Complaint Follow-up Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option by providing staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Yolunda Rivera and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed May18, 2023. Fire Inspection approved completed August 21, 2023. During a complaint visit on November 1, 2023, an allegation was substantiated regarding one employee, Makenzie Nelson’s, criminal background check (CBC). The employee was asked to leave the facility and not return without a valid qualifying letter on file. Therefore, this visit is to verify that the employee is not working at the facility or have a current valid qualification letter on file. Yolunda Rivera, Director, and Margie Nelson, Assistant Director were present during the visit. Upon my arrival, there were forty children in care. Children were participating in various group activities like reading, looking at books, chanting with music and as the teacher read a story. In space #2, there were four children, one year of age, participating in screen time. I also observed toileting and hand washing. According to today’s menu, lunch will consist of black beans, rice, corn, lettuce, and milk. Makenzie Nelson has a valid provisional CBC qualification letter, dated November 8, 2023 through December 23, 2023. Therefore, items #1041 and #1757 were corrected in the Regulatory System. In addition, Item #604 was verified as correct during the visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Y. Rivera. The following violation was documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #2, there were four children, one year of age, participating in screen time. .0510(f) The violation was corrected during the visit. Therefore, a compliance letter is not required. My contact information: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistance/Discussions/Reminders: A violation was cited for children under three years of age participating in screen time. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0510(f). The teacher stated that the children normally listen to audio. This was corrected during the visit. You stated that you will speak with the teacher and ensure the children are not using screen time. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1023-272L Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option by providing staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margie Nelson and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed May18, 2023. Fire Inspection approved completed August 21, 2023. There are concerns that staff/child ratios are not being maintained. There are concerns that a bathroom toilet is broken. There are concerns that a vehicle transporting children is not in safe working condition. There are concerns that a staff member criminal background check is not completed. I was greeted by Yolunda Rivera, Director, whom assisted me as I monitored the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were thirty-seven children in care. I observed children’s arrival, group activities, outdoor play, toileting, handwashing, sanitation, lunch, and rest time. Children participated in group activities like, coloring ditto sheets using crayons and color pencils, listening to a story, and looking at jumbo size letters and colors flash cards. Outdoors children were exercising and dancing to a song. Lunch consisted of cheese pizza, salad, orange slices, and milk. The allegations were discussed with Y. Rivera and Margie Nelson, assistant director. I interviewed the administrators and four staff members. It was stated that during teacher’s lunch breaks, someone goes into each classroom to cover their breaks. Staff lunch breaks are taken at different times from approximately 12:30 – 2:00 pm. Lunch breaks are rotated. There is always a staff member in the classroom with children during teacher lunch breaks. The facility was observed to in compliance with staff/child ratios during the visit and during staff lunch breaks. The toilet in space #2 was not working properly. It would not flush. It was explained that it flushes after trying several times. I was showed a work order for plumbing to fix the issue. A plumber is scheduled to fix the toilet on November 7, 2023. The vehicle mentioned in the allegation was last used to transport children during the week of September 15, 2023. The vehicle currently belongs to the Director’s family member. I observed and monitored the vehicle (Gold Cadillac Truck) on the premises. The air bag light was observed on and It was stated that the speedometer was broken. The vehicle is currently not in use to transport children. Children are being transported in a Ford Transit van and a Mercedes truck. These vehicles were monitored during the visit. Transportation: Vehicle #1 Ford Transit Van RDJ-**** Registration/Inspection expires: 1/31/24 Insurance: 12/31/22 – 12/31/23 Vehicle #2 Mercedes GLS 450 4 Matic JHV-**** Registration/Inspection expires: 9/30/24 Insurance: 8/24/23 – 8/24/24 According to Makenzie Nelson’s employee file, she was hired as a teacher. During interviews, it was stated that she helps with different task to include working in the classroom (counted in ratio) for short periods of time. When she arrived today, she worked in the kitchen. Makenzie Nelson did not have a current Criminal Background Check qualification letter on file. Therefore, the ABCMS system was checked to verify if there was a qualification letter. According to ABCMS, the application status was closed on 8/23/23 with a note that a name check request was not submitted within time frame. Therefore, Makenzie Nelson was asked to leave the premises until a valid qualification letter is received. She left the premises at approximately 12:00 PM. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to staff/child ratios being maintained is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to a bathroom toilet is broken. is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to a vehicle transporting children is not in safe working condition is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to a staff member submitting required criminal background check information is substantiated. Additional violations were cited for TB test Results and Orientations for one staff member (M.N.). At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Nelson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The toilet is not flushing properly in space #2. A plumber is scheduled to fix the toilet on 11/7/23. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member (M.N.) did not have current TB Test Results on file. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member, Makenzie Nelson's criminal background check was not completed prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member (M.N.) did not complete 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member (M.N.) did not complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks. .1101(a)(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. A vehicle (Gold Cadillac Escalade) used to transport a child was not free of hazards. According to the allegation and interviews, the speedometer does not work. I observed the air bag light being on. According to the administrators, the vehicle was last used to transport a child during the week of 9/15/23. Another vehicle is being used to transport children and was monitored during today's visit. The Gold Cadillac Esclade was given to a family member and is used for personal use. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review for Makenzie Nelson, teacher. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on November 15, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistance/Discussions/Reminders: Criminal Background Checks (CBC): Makenzie Nelson date of employment was September 7, 2023. A qualification letter was not on file. According to the ABCMS system, she must submit the required information again due to information not being submitted within a time frame. Therefore, violations were cited for her criminal background check not being completed and a valid qualification letter not being on file and available for review. Makenzie Nelson left the premises at approximaitle 12:00 pm. She can not return without a valid qualification letter. I will return sometime within two weeks to verify that she is not on the premises. Refer to child care rule reference G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e). TB Test Results: A violation was cited for one staff member (M.N.) not having TB Test Results on file prior to employment. You stated that she received her TB Test results, but it was misplaced. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Orientation: Violations were cited for one staff member (M.N.) not completing the required orientation for the first two weeks and six weeks. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101(a)(b). Broken Toilet: A violation was cited for a toilet in space #2, not working properly. All equipment shall be in good condition and working properly. You showed me a work order and stated a plumber is scheduled to fix the toilet on 11/7/23. Refer to child care rule 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a). Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1023-272L Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option by providing staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margie Nelson and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed May18, 2023. Fire Inspection approved completed August 21, 2023. There are concerns that staff/child ratios are not being maintained. There are concerns that a bathroom toilet is broken. There are concerns that a vehicle transporting children is not in safe working condition. There are concerns that a staff member criminal background check is not completed. I was greeted by Yolunda Rivera, Director, whom assisted me as I monitored the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were thirty-seven children in care. I observed children’s arrival, group activities, outdoor play, toileting, handwashing, sanitation, lunch, and rest time. Children participated in group activities like, coloring ditto sheets using crayons and color pencils, listening to a story, and looking at jumbo size letters and colors flash cards. Outdoors children were exercising and dancing to a song. Lunch consisted of cheese pizza, salad, orange slices, and milk. The allegations were discussed with Y. Rivera and Margie Nelson, assistant director. I interviewed the administrators and four staff members. It was stated that during teacher’s lunch breaks, someone goes into each classroom to cover their breaks. Staff lunch breaks are taken at different times from approximately 12:30 – 2:00 pm. Lunch breaks are rotated. There is always a staff member in the classroom with children during teacher lunch breaks. The facility was observed to in compliance with staff/child ratios during the visit and during staff lunch breaks. The toilet in space #2 was not working properly. It would not flush. It was explained that it flushes after trying several times. I was showed a work order for plumbing to fix the issue. A plumber is scheduled to fix the toilet on November 7, 2023. The vehicle mentioned in the allegation was last used to transport children during the week of September 15, 2023. The vehicle currently belongs to the Director’s family member. I observed and monitored the vehicle (Gold Cadillac Truck) on the premises. The air bag light was observed on and It was stated that the speedometer was broken. The vehicle is currently not in use to transport children. Children are being transported in a Ford Transit van and a Mercedes truck. These vehicles were monitored during the visit. Transportation: Vehicle #1 Ford Transit Van RDJ-**** Registration/Inspection expires: 1/31/24 Insurance: 12/31/22 – 12/31/23 Vehicle #2 Mercedes GLS 450 4 Matic JHV-**** Registration/Inspection expires: 9/30/24 Insurance: 8/24/23 – 8/24/24 According to Makenzie Nelson’s employee file, she was hired as a teacher. During interviews, it was stated that she helps with different task to include working in the classroom (counted in ratio) for short periods of time. When she arrived today, she worked in the kitchen. Makenzie Nelson did not have a current Criminal Background Check qualification letter on file. Therefore, the ABCMS system was checked to verify if there was a qualification letter. According to ABCMS, the application status was closed on 8/23/23 with a note that a name check request was not submitted within time frame. Therefore, Makenzie Nelson was asked to leave the premises until a valid qualification letter is received. She left the premises at approximately 12:00 PM. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to staff/child ratios being maintained is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to a bathroom toilet is broken. is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to a vehicle transporting children is not in safe working condition is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to a staff member submitting required criminal background check information is substantiated. Additional violations were cited for TB test Results and Orientations for one staff member (M.N.). At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Nelson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The toilet is not flushing properly in space #2. A plumber is scheduled to fix the toilet on 11/7/23. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member (M.N.) did not have current TB Test Results on file. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member, Makenzie Nelson's criminal background check was not completed prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member (M.N.) did not complete 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member (M.N.) did not complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks. .1101(a)(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. A vehicle (Gold Cadillac Escalade) used to transport a child was not free of hazards. According to the allegation and interviews, the speedometer does not work. I observed the air bag light being on. According to the administrators, the vehicle was last used to transport a child during the week of 9/15/23. Another vehicle is being used to transport children and was monitored during today's visit. The Gold Cadillac Esclade was given to a family member and is used for personal use. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review for Makenzie Nelson, teacher. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on November 15, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistance/Discussions/Reminders: Criminal Background Checks (CBC): Makenzie Nelson date of employment was September 7, 2023. A qualification letter was not on file. According to the ABCMS system, she must submit the required information again due to information not being submitted within a time frame. Therefore, violations were cited for her criminal background check not being completed and a valid qualification letter not being on file and available for review. Makenzie Nelson left the premises at approximaitle 12:00 pm. She can not return without a valid qualification letter. I will return sometime within two weeks to verify that she is not on the premises. Refer to child care rule reference G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e). TB Test Results: A violation was cited for one staff member (M.N.) not having TB Test Results on file prior to employment. You stated that she received her TB Test results, but it was misplaced. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Orientation: Violations were cited for one staff member (M.N.) not completing the required orientation for the first two weeks and six weeks. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101(a)(b). Broken Toilet: A violation was cited for a toilet in space #2, not working properly. All equipment shall be in good condition and working properly. You showed me a work order and stated a plumber is scheduled to fix the toilet on 11/7/23. Refer to child care rule 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a). Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1101 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1023-272L Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option by providing staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margie Nelson and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed May18, 2023. Fire Inspection approved completed August 21, 2023. There are concerns that staff/child ratios are not being maintained. There are concerns that a bathroom toilet is broken. There are concerns that a vehicle transporting children is not in safe working condition. There are concerns that a staff member criminal background check is not completed. I was greeted by Yolunda Rivera, Director, whom assisted me as I monitored the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were thirty-seven children in care. I observed children’s arrival, group activities, outdoor play, toileting, handwashing, sanitation, lunch, and rest time. Children participated in group activities like, coloring ditto sheets using crayons and color pencils, listening to a story, and looking at jumbo size letters and colors flash cards. Outdoors children were exercising and dancing to a song. Lunch consisted of cheese pizza, salad, orange slices, and milk. The allegations were discussed with Y. Rivera and Margie Nelson, assistant director. I interviewed the administrators and four staff members. It was stated that during teacher’s lunch breaks, someone goes into each classroom to cover their breaks. Staff lunch breaks are taken at different times from approximately 12:30 – 2:00 pm. Lunch breaks are rotated. There is always a staff member in the classroom with children during teacher lunch breaks. The facility was observed to in compliance with staff/child ratios during the visit and during staff lunch breaks. The toilet in space #2 was not working properly. It would not flush. It was explained that it flushes after trying several times. I was showed a work order for plumbing to fix the issue. A plumber is scheduled to fix the toilet on November 7, 2023. The vehicle mentioned in the allegation was last used to transport children during the week of September 15, 2023. The vehicle currently belongs to the Director’s family member. I observed and monitored the vehicle (Gold Cadillac Truck) on the premises. The air bag light was observed on and It was stated that the speedometer was broken. The vehicle is currently not in use to transport children. Children are being transported in a Ford Transit van and a Mercedes truck. These vehicles were monitored during the visit. Transportation: Vehicle #1 Ford Transit Van RDJ-**** Registration/Inspection expires: 1/31/24 Insurance: 12/31/22 – 12/31/23 Vehicle #2 Mercedes GLS 450 4 Matic JHV-**** Registration/Inspection expires: 9/30/24 Insurance: 8/24/23 – 8/24/24 According to Makenzie Nelson’s employee file, she was hired as a teacher. During interviews, it was stated that she helps with different task to include working in the classroom (counted in ratio) for short periods of time. When she arrived today, she worked in the kitchen. Makenzie Nelson did not have a current Criminal Background Check qualification letter on file. Therefore, the ABCMS system was checked to verify if there was a qualification letter. According to ABCMS, the application status was closed on 8/23/23 with a note that a name check request was not submitted within time frame. Therefore, Makenzie Nelson was asked to leave the premises until a valid qualification letter is received. She left the premises at approximately 12:00 PM. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to staff/child ratios being maintained is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to a bathroom toilet is broken. is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to a vehicle transporting children is not in safe working condition is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to a staff member submitting required criminal background check information is substantiated. Additional violations were cited for TB test Results and Orientations for one staff member (M.N.). At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Nelson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The toilet is not flushing properly in space #2. A plumber is scheduled to fix the toilet on 11/7/23. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member (M.N.) did not have current TB Test Results on file. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member, Makenzie Nelson's criminal background check was not completed prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member (M.N.) did not complete 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member (M.N.) did not complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks. .1101(a)(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. A vehicle (Gold Cadillac Escalade) used to transport a child was not free of hazards. According to the allegation and interviews, the speedometer does not work. I observed the air bag light being on. According to the administrators, the vehicle was last used to transport a child during the week of 9/15/23. Another vehicle is being used to transport children and was monitored during today's visit. The Gold Cadillac Esclade was given to a family member and is used for personal use. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review for Makenzie Nelson, teacher. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on November 15, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistance/Discussions/Reminders: Criminal Background Checks (CBC): Makenzie Nelson date of employment was September 7, 2023. A qualification letter was not on file. According to the ABCMS system, she must submit the required information again due to information not being submitted within a time frame. Therefore, violations were cited for her criminal background check not being completed and a valid qualification letter not being on file and available for review. Makenzie Nelson left the premises at approximaitle 12:00 pm. She can not return without a valid qualification letter. I will return sometime within two weeks to verify that she is not on the premises. Refer to child care rule reference G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e). TB Test Results: A violation was cited for one staff member (M.N.) not having TB Test Results on file prior to employment. You stated that she received her TB Test results, but it was misplaced. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Orientation: Violations were cited for one staff member (M.N.) not completing the required orientation for the first two weeks and six weeks. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101(a)(b). Broken Toilet: A violation was cited for a toilet in space #2, not working properly. All equipment shall be in good condition and working properly. You showed me a work order and stated a plumber is scheduled to fix the toilet on 11/7/23. Refer to child care rule 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a). Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1023-272L Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option by providing staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margie Nelson and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed May18, 2023. Fire Inspection approved completed August 21, 2023. There are concerns that staff/child ratios are not being maintained. There are concerns that a bathroom toilet is broken. There are concerns that a vehicle transporting children is not in safe working condition. There are concerns that a staff member criminal background check is not completed. I was greeted by Yolunda Rivera, Director, whom assisted me as I monitored the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were thirty-seven children in care. I observed children’s arrival, group activities, outdoor play, toileting, handwashing, sanitation, lunch, and rest time. Children participated in group activities like, coloring ditto sheets using crayons and color pencils, listening to a story, and looking at jumbo size letters and colors flash cards. Outdoors children were exercising and dancing to a song. Lunch consisted of cheese pizza, salad, orange slices, and milk. The allegations were discussed with Y. Rivera and Margie Nelson, assistant director. I interviewed the administrators and four staff members. It was stated that during teacher’s lunch breaks, someone goes into each classroom to cover their breaks. Staff lunch breaks are taken at different times from approximately 12:30 – 2:00 pm. Lunch breaks are rotated. There is always a staff member in the classroom with children during teacher lunch breaks. The facility was observed to in compliance with staff/child ratios during the visit and during staff lunch breaks. The toilet in space #2 was not working properly. It would not flush. It was explained that it flushes after trying several times. I was showed a work order for plumbing to fix the issue. A plumber is scheduled to fix the toilet on November 7, 2023. The vehicle mentioned in the allegation was last used to transport children during the week of September 15, 2023. The vehicle currently belongs to the Director’s family member. I observed and monitored the vehicle (Gold Cadillac Truck) on the premises. The air bag light was observed on and It was stated that the speedometer was broken. The vehicle is currently not in use to transport children. Children are being transported in a Ford Transit van and a Mercedes truck. These vehicles were monitored during the visit. Transportation: Vehicle #1 Ford Transit Van RDJ-**** Registration/Inspection expires: 1/31/24 Insurance: 12/31/22 – 12/31/23 Vehicle #2 Mercedes GLS 450 4 Matic JHV-**** Registration/Inspection expires: 9/30/24 Insurance: 8/24/23 – 8/24/24 According to Makenzie Nelson’s employee file, she was hired as a teacher. During interviews, it was stated that she helps with different task to include working in the classroom (counted in ratio) for short periods of time. When she arrived today, she worked in the kitchen. Makenzie Nelson did not have a current Criminal Background Check qualification letter on file. Therefore, the ABCMS system was checked to verify if there was a qualification letter. According to ABCMS, the application status was closed on 8/23/23 with a note that a name check request was not submitted within time frame. Therefore, Makenzie Nelson was asked to leave the premises until a valid qualification letter is received. She left the premises at approximately 12:00 PM. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to staff/child ratios being maintained is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to a bathroom toilet is broken. is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to a vehicle transporting children is not in safe working condition is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to a staff member submitting required criminal background check information is substantiated. Additional violations were cited for TB test Results and Orientations for one staff member (M.N.). At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Nelson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The toilet is not flushing properly in space #2. A plumber is scheduled to fix the toilet on 11/7/23. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member (M.N.) did not have current TB Test Results on file. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member, Makenzie Nelson's criminal background check was not completed prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member (M.N.) did not complete 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member (M.N.) did not complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks. .1101(a)(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. A vehicle (Gold Cadillac Escalade) used to transport a child was not free of hazards. According to the allegation and interviews, the speedometer does not work. I observed the air bag light being on. According to the administrators, the vehicle was last used to transport a child during the week of 9/15/23. Another vehicle is being used to transport children and was monitored during today's visit. The Gold Cadillac Esclade was given to a family member and is used for personal use. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review for Makenzie Nelson, teacher. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on November 15, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistance/Discussions/Reminders: Criminal Background Checks (CBC): Makenzie Nelson date of employment was September 7, 2023. A qualification letter was not on file. According to the ABCMS system, she must submit the required information again due to information not being submitted within a time frame. Therefore, violations were cited for her criminal background check not being completed and a valid qualification letter not being on file and available for review. Makenzie Nelson left the premises at approximaitle 12:00 pm. She can not return without a valid qualification letter. I will return sometime within two weeks to verify that she is not on the premises. Refer to child care rule reference G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e). TB Test Results: A violation was cited for one staff member (M.N.) not having TB Test Results on file prior to employment. You stated that she received her TB Test results, but it was misplaced. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). Orientation: Violations were cited for one staff member (M.N.) not completing the required orientation for the first two weeks and six weeks. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101(a)(b). Broken Toilet: A violation was cited for a toilet in space #2, not working properly. All equipment shall be in good condition and working properly. You showed me a work order and stated a plumber is scheduled to fix the toilet on 11/7/23. Refer to child care rule 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a). Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0806 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0923-272L Visit Date: 10/4/2023 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 10/4/2023 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate an allegation regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 88%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option by providing staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margie Nelson and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed May18, 2023. Fire Inspection approved completed August 21, 2023. There are concerns that diapers were not changed when soiled. I was greeted by Margie Nelson, Assistant Director. Upon my arrival, there were forty-three children in care. Children were observed eating breakfast. Breakfast consisted of cheerios cereal, banana, and milk. The allegation was discussed with M. Nelson. I interviewed the assistant director and one teacher. During the interviews it was stated that the teacher assigned to the classroom of the child (space #2) was absent on September 20, 2023. M. Nelson and Y. Rivera worked in the classroom during the teacher’s absence. The child mentioned in the allegation, was dry and placed on the potty before going to sleep. No information was given regarding the child’s diaper being changed after rest time. Pictures of a soiled diaper during the child’s departure were reviewed. It was stated that the parent refused to let the assistant director change the child’s diaper. Per the allegation the child wears a purple diaper from home and a blue diaper for child care. The soiled diaper in the picture was purple. I observed a potty schedule in space #2. Potty times are conducted every 1 ½ hours. It was also stated that diapers are checked within the scheduled timeframe and as needed in between times. The child is no longer enrolled in the program. Child's last day was 9/20/23. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to diapers not being changed when soiled is substantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Nelson. The following violation was corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. On September 20, 2023, a child with a soiled diaper was picked up by their parent. According to the parent, the child was wearing the same diaper from home. Diapers from home and school are color coded (home-purple and school- blue). Pictures of the child's soiled diaper were taken upon the parent changing the child and reviewed by a representative of DCDEE. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on October 18, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistance: A violation was sited for a child having a soiled diaper. Remember, children in diapers and pull-ups must be checked within every two hours. You stated that diapers are checked every 1 ½ hours. In addition, ensure that diapers are checked upon a child waking up from resting and before departure. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a). Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0723-145L Visit Date: 8/10/2023 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 8/10/2023 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 88%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option by providing staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margie Nelson and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed May18, 2023. Fire Inspection approved completed July 26, 2022. There are concerns that sanitation guideline are not being followed. There are concerns that parents are denied access to their children while in the learning environment. There are concerns that the license is not in plain view and activity plans not posted. There are concerns that children are cared for in an unsafe environment. Margie Nelson, Assistant Director, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. There were fifty-five children in care. In space #2, there were eight children, ages one through three years of age with one teacher, and two children, one year of age were grouped with one three-year-old child. Children were observed sitting at tables participating in various activities (using discovery bottles, wooden number blocks, and picture memory cards). In space #6, children used coloring pages and coloring pencils. They were also observed outdoors, participating in a group activity. In space #7, there were three school-age children ages 8 - 9 years of age sitting at a table. The teacher was outdoors with five other school-age children. The children that were indoors, informed me that they did not want to go outdoors, so their teacher said they could stay inside. Later, the same teacher in space #7, walked one child to the front desk, leaving seven school aged children in the classroom. I observed, indoor and outdoor activities, toileting, handwashing, sanitation, breakfast, lunch, and rest time. Today’s breakfast consisted of cereal, bananas, and milk. Lunch consisted of noodles, yogurt, broccoli, peas, and milk. The allegations were discussed with the Assistant Director. I interviewed three staff members and four parents. During interviews it was determined that parents are not aware that they can come into the facility. One parent stated that she asked the question regarding going inside the facility and was told that she could not. One staff member was not sure and was observed greeting children at the door and taking them to their classrooms. It was also stated that parents were notified that they would have to wear a mask to come in and parents did not want to put a masked. Another staff member stated the parents do not want to come inside. The facility’s license was observed posted on the wall in the entrance to the classrooms in plain view. All classrooms had activity plans posted. I observed a German Shephard dog on the premises and fenced in and not in contact with children. The space is not included with the outdoor space used by children. I was shown the proper paperwork needed when animals are on the facility premises. Vaccinations were up to date. Olympia (Canine) Rabies vaccination expires 5/13/24. The facility indoor and outdoor environment appeared safe and there were no sanitation concerns. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to sanitation guidelines not being followed is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to parents being denied access to their children while in the learning environment is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to the license not in plain view and activity plans not being posted is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to children being cared for in an unsafe environment is unsubstantiated. There were additional violations observed regarding the fire inspection, supervision, staff/child ratios and grouping. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Nelson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 101 Parent or guardian of child was not allowed access to the center during operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating the caregiving space at the center and the care provided. During interviews with three staff members and four parents, it was determined that parents are not aware that they can come into the facility. One parent stated that they asked the question about coming inside and was told that they could not. One staff member was not sure and was greeting children at the door to take them to their classrooms. .0205(a) 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A current fire inspection was not obtained within twelve months of the previous inspection. The fire inspection on file was dated 7/26/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, there were eight children ages one through three years of age with one teacher, and two children, one year of age were grouped with one three year old child. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. In space #7, there were three school-age children ages 8 - 9 years of age sitting at a table. Their teacher was outdoors with five other school-age children. The children left indoors, informed me that they did not want to go outdoors, so their teacher said they could stay inside. Later, the same teacher in space #7, walked one child to the front desk, leaving seven school aged children in the classroom. .2506(d)(1-3) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on August 24, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant: Adequate Supervision: During today's visit a violation was cited for children not being adequately supervised. To ensure a health and safety environment refer to child care rule reference 10A NCAC .09 1801(a)(1-5). We discussed strategies to help maintain compliance with adequate supervision regarding a children being left in the classroom without a teacher. A staff member will be called to step in or children will accompany the provider when a task needs to be completed outside of the classroom. Staff/Child Ratio and grouping: A violation was cited for staff/child ratios and grouping. To ensure a health and safety environment refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). We discussed when children one year of age are in attendance in a classroom, the 12 months to 24 months staff/child ratios shall be used. The ratio must be used for the youngest child present. A child that turns three years of age, shall be transitioned out of a class with one-year old children on the day they turn three years old. You stated that the child turned three years of age over the weekend. Access to Child Care Center: According to child care rule .0205, the parent of a child enrolled in a child care center shall be allowed access to the center during its operating hours for the purposes of contacting the child or evaluating caregiving space at the center and the care provided by the center for the child. The parent shall notify the on-site administrator of his or her presence upon entering the premises. Refer to child care rule .0205. We discussed placing a sign on the door letting parents know that they can enter the building at any time during operation hours; during arrival, departure, observation, volunteer, and any other reason, or draft a letter with a return receipt to verify that every parent or guardian were notified. Fire Inspection: A current fire inspection was not obtained within twelve months of the previous inspection. The fire inspection on file is dated 7/26/22. Contact the fire department to inform them of today’s visit. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0723-145L Visit Date: 8/10/2023 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 8/10/2023 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 88%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option by providing staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margie Nelson and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed May18, 2023. Fire Inspection approved completed July 26, 2022. There are concerns that sanitation guideline are not being followed. There are concerns that parents are denied access to their children while in the learning environment. There are concerns that the license is not in plain view and activity plans not posted. There are concerns that children are cared for in an unsafe environment. Margie Nelson, Assistant Director, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. There were fifty-five children in care. In space #2, there were eight children, ages one through three years of age with one teacher, and two children, one year of age were grouped with one three-year-old child. Children were observed sitting at tables participating in various activities (using discovery bottles, wooden number blocks, and picture memory cards). In space #6, children used coloring pages and coloring pencils. They were also observed outdoors, participating in a group activity. In space #7, there were three school-age children ages 8 - 9 years of age sitting at a table. The teacher was outdoors with five other school-age children. The children that were indoors, informed me that they did not want to go outdoors, so their teacher said they could stay inside. Later, the same teacher in space #7, walked one child to the front desk, leaving seven school aged children in the classroom. I observed, indoor and outdoor activities, toileting, handwashing, sanitation, breakfast, lunch, and rest time. Today’s breakfast consisted of cereal, bananas, and milk. Lunch consisted of noodles, yogurt, broccoli, peas, and milk. The allegations were discussed with the Assistant Director. I interviewed three staff members and four parents. During interviews it was determined that parents are not aware that they can come into the facility. One parent stated that she asked the question regarding going inside the facility and was told that she could not. One staff member was not sure and was observed greeting children at the door and taking them to their classrooms. It was also stated that parents were notified that they would have to wear a mask to come in and parents did not want to put a masked. Another staff member stated the parents do not want to come inside. The facility’s license was observed posted on the wall in the entrance to the classrooms in plain view. All classrooms had activity plans posted. I observed a German Shephard dog on the premises and fenced in and not in contact with children. The space is not included with the outdoor space used by children. I was shown the proper paperwork needed when animals are on the facility premises. Vaccinations were up to date. Olympia (Canine) Rabies vaccination expires 5/13/24. The facility indoor and outdoor environment appeared safe and there were no sanitation concerns. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to sanitation guidelines not being followed is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to parents being denied access to their children while in the learning environment is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to the license not in plain view and activity plans not being posted is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to children being cared for in an unsafe environment is unsubstantiated. There were additional violations observed regarding the fire inspection, supervision, staff/child ratios and grouping. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Nelson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 101 Parent or guardian of child was not allowed access to the center during operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating the caregiving space at the center and the care provided. During interviews with three staff members and four parents, it was determined that parents are not aware that they can come into the facility. One parent stated that they asked the question about coming inside and was told that they could not. One staff member was not sure and was greeting children at the door to take them to their classrooms. .0205(a) 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A current fire inspection was not obtained within twelve months of the previous inspection. The fire inspection on file was dated 7/26/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, there were eight children ages one through three years of age with one teacher, and two children, one year of age were grouped with one three year old child. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. In space #7, there were three school-age children ages 8 - 9 years of age sitting at a table. Their teacher was outdoors with five other school-age children. The children left indoors, informed me that they did not want to go outdoors, so their teacher said they could stay inside. Later, the same teacher in space #7, walked one child to the front desk, leaving seven school aged children in the classroom. .2506(d)(1-3) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on August 24, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant: Adequate Supervision: During today's visit a violation was cited for children not being adequately supervised. To ensure a health and safety environment refer to child care rule reference 10A NCAC .09 1801(a)(1-5). We discussed strategies to help maintain compliance with adequate supervision regarding a children being left in the classroom without a teacher. A staff member will be called to step in or children will accompany the provider when a task needs to be completed outside of the classroom. Staff/Child Ratio and grouping: A violation was cited for staff/child ratios and grouping. To ensure a health and safety environment refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). We discussed when children one year of age are in attendance in a classroom, the 12 months to 24 months staff/child ratios shall be used. The ratio must be used for the youngest child present. A child that turns three years of age, shall be transitioned out of a class with one-year old children on the day they turn three years old. You stated that the child turned three years of age over the weekend. Access to Child Care Center: According to child care rule .0205, the parent of a child enrolled in a child care center shall be allowed access to the center during its operating hours for the purposes of contacting the child or evaluating caregiving space at the center and the care provided by the center for the child. The parent shall notify the on-site administrator of his or her presence upon entering the premises. Refer to child care rule .0205. We discussed placing a sign on the door letting parents know that they can enter the building at any time during operation hours; during arrival, departure, observation, volunteer, and any other reason, or draft a letter with a return receipt to verify that every parent or guardian were notified. Fire Inspection: A current fire inspection was not obtained within twelve months of the previous inspection. The fire inspection on file is dated 7/26/22. Contact the fire department to inform them of today’s visit. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0723-145L Visit Date: 8/10/2023 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 8/10/2023 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 88%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option by providing staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margie Nelson and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed May18, 2023. Fire Inspection approved completed July 26, 2022. There are concerns that sanitation guideline are not being followed. There are concerns that parents are denied access to their children while in the learning environment. There are concerns that the license is not in plain view and activity plans not posted. There are concerns that children are cared for in an unsafe environment. Margie Nelson, Assistant Director, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. There were fifty-five children in care. In space #2, there were eight children, ages one through three years of age with one teacher, and two children, one year of age were grouped with one three-year-old child. Children were observed sitting at tables participating in various activities (using discovery bottles, wooden number blocks, and picture memory cards). In space #6, children used coloring pages and coloring pencils. They were also observed outdoors, participating in a group activity. In space #7, there were three school-age children ages 8 - 9 years of age sitting at a table. The teacher was outdoors with five other school-age children. The children that were indoors, informed me that they did not want to go outdoors, so their teacher said they could stay inside. Later, the same teacher in space #7, walked one child to the front desk, leaving seven school aged children in the classroom. I observed, indoor and outdoor activities, toileting, handwashing, sanitation, breakfast, lunch, and rest time. Today’s breakfast consisted of cereal, bananas, and milk. Lunch consisted of noodles, yogurt, broccoli, peas, and milk. The allegations were discussed with the Assistant Director. I interviewed three staff members and four parents. During interviews it was determined that parents are not aware that they can come into the facility. One parent stated that she asked the question regarding going inside the facility and was told that she could not. One staff member was not sure and was observed greeting children at the door and taking them to their classrooms. It was also stated that parents were notified that they would have to wear a mask to come in and parents did not want to put a masked. Another staff member stated the parents do not want to come inside. The facility’s license was observed posted on the wall in the entrance to the classrooms in plain view. All classrooms had activity plans posted. I observed a German Shephard dog on the premises and fenced in and not in contact with children. The space is not included with the outdoor space used by children. I was shown the proper paperwork needed when animals are on the facility premises. Vaccinations were up to date. Olympia (Canine) Rabies vaccination expires 5/13/24. The facility indoor and outdoor environment appeared safe and there were no sanitation concerns. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to sanitation guidelines not being followed is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to parents being denied access to their children while in the learning environment is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to the license not in plain view and activity plans not being posted is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to children being cared for in an unsafe environment is unsubstantiated. There were additional violations observed regarding the fire inspection, supervision, staff/child ratios and grouping. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Nelson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 101 Parent or guardian of child was not allowed access to the center during operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating the caregiving space at the center and the care provided. During interviews with three staff members and four parents, it was determined that parents are not aware that they can come into the facility. One parent stated that they asked the question about coming inside and was told that they could not. One staff member was not sure and was greeting children at the door to take them to their classrooms. .0205(a) 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A current fire inspection was not obtained within twelve months of the previous inspection. The fire inspection on file was dated 7/26/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, there were eight children ages one through three years of age with one teacher, and two children, one year of age were grouped with one three year old child. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. In space #7, there were three school-age children ages 8 - 9 years of age sitting at a table. Their teacher was outdoors with five other school-age children. The children left indoors, informed me that they did not want to go outdoors, so their teacher said they could stay inside. Later, the same teacher in space #7, walked one child to the front desk, leaving seven school aged children in the classroom. .2506(d)(1-3) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on August 24, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant: Adequate Supervision: During today's visit a violation was cited for children not being adequately supervised. To ensure a health and safety environment refer to child care rule reference 10A NCAC .09 1801(a)(1-5). We discussed strategies to help maintain compliance with adequate supervision regarding a children being left in the classroom without a teacher. A staff member will be called to step in or children will accompany the provider when a task needs to be completed outside of the classroom. Staff/Child Ratio and grouping: A violation was cited for staff/child ratios and grouping. To ensure a health and safety environment refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). We discussed when children one year of age are in attendance in a classroom, the 12 months to 24 months staff/child ratios shall be used. The ratio must be used for the youngest child present. A child that turns three years of age, shall be transitioned out of a class with one-year old children on the day they turn three years old. You stated that the child turned three years of age over the weekend. Access to Child Care Center: According to child care rule .0205, the parent of a child enrolled in a child care center shall be allowed access to the center during its operating hours for the purposes of contacting the child or evaluating caregiving space at the center and the care provided by the center for the child. The parent shall notify the on-site administrator of his or her presence upon entering the premises. Refer to child care rule .0205. We discussed placing a sign on the door letting parents know that they can enter the building at any time during operation hours; during arrival, departure, observation, volunteer, and any other reason, or draft a letter with a return receipt to verify that every parent or guardian were notified. Fire Inspection: A current fire inspection was not obtained within twelve months of the previous inspection. The fire inspection on file is dated 7/26/22. Contact the fire department to inform them of today’s visit. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/20/2023 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 7/20/2023 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 26, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 89%, which is above the required 75% or higher. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by providing staff benefits and Infrastructure of Parent Involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Yolunda Rivera and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as suspension. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 18, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed July 26, 2022. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Kim Williams, Office Assistant. Yolunda Rivera, Administrator, arrived during the visit. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. There were fifty-eight children in care. Children in space #1, were building with blocks, playing a piano, and looking at books. In space #2, children were participating in a group activity by dancing and following the directions of a video being played on a computer. There was one child standing in front of the computer watching the video. The child was redirected with the other children. Upon returning to the classroom, the same child was standing in front of the computer watching a video. This is a classroom with children two and three years of age. All classrooms, spaces #1 through #7, did not have current activity plans posted. Outdoors, I observed a broken container with balls. In the garden area, accessible to children, there were chicken wire with sharp edges, a rake, and hedge shears. I observed, toileting, handwashing, and sanitation. According to the menu, lunch consisted of dried peas, noodles, broccoli, melon, and milk. Transportation was monitored during the visit: Vehicle: Ford Transit 350 License Plate: RDJ-3707 Registration/Inspection expires 1/31/24 Insurance: 2/1/23 through 8/1/23 The first Aid kit and fire extinguisher were placed in the vehicle during today’s visit. Due to technical difficulties with the internet service. The visit summary was completed off-site. At the conclusion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Rivera. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. All classrooms, spaces #1-#7, did not have a current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #2, screen time was available and accessible to children under three years of age. The children in this space were two and three yeaars of aage. .0510(f) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Outdoors in the garden area, accessible to children, there was one rake, one head shear, and chicken wire with sharp edges. These items were removed from the playground during the visit. .0604(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the outdoor area, there was a broken container full of balls. The container was emptied, removed from the playground, and discarded during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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. One staff member's (D.M.) medical statement was not on file prior to employment. This was corrected during the visit. One staff member (K.W.) did not have a medical statement on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member's (D.M.) TB test result was not on file before the first day of work. The TB test results were observed on file dated 7/10/23. The staff member's DOE was 6/11/23. .0701(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A vehicle transporting children (RDJ-3707) did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. A first aid kit and fire extinguisher was placed in the vehicle during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on August 3, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: Reminder: The facility’s fire inspection needs to be renewed before July 26, 2023. Weekly activity plans must be completed and available for review (keep at least a month on file for review). During today’s visit all classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted and available for review. We discussed the plans would need to be accessible to staff all day and to me for review. Best practice would be to print out the weekly activity plan and post it in the child care area; this allows the plan to be accessible at all times. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(12) and 10A NCAC 09 .0508. Broken Equipment: A violation was cited for a safe outdoor environment. All areas used by children shall be free of items that are potentially hazardous. A broken container with balls inside, was on the playground. The container discarded during the visit. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(n). Medical Statement: A violation was cited for one staff member not having a medical statement on file prior to employment and another staff did not have a medical statement on file at all. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) TB Test Results: A violation was cited for one staff member not having TB Test Results on file prior employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/20/2023 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 7/20/2023 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 26, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 89%, which is above the required 75% or higher. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by providing staff benefits and Infrastructure of Parent Involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Yolunda Rivera and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as suspension. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 18, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed July 26, 2022. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Kim Williams, Office Assistant. Yolunda Rivera, Administrator, arrived during the visit. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. There were fifty-eight children in care. Children in space #1, were building with blocks, playing a piano, and looking at books. In space #2, children were participating in a group activity by dancing and following the directions of a video being played on a computer. There was one child standing in front of the computer watching the video. The child was redirected with the other children. Upon returning to the classroom, the same child was standing in front of the computer watching a video. This is a classroom with children two and three years of age. All classrooms, spaces #1 through #7, did not have current activity plans posted. Outdoors, I observed a broken container with balls. In the garden area, accessible to children, there were chicken wire with sharp edges, a rake, and hedge shears. I observed, toileting, handwashing, and sanitation. According to the menu, lunch consisted of dried peas, noodles, broccoli, melon, and milk. Transportation was monitored during the visit: Vehicle: Ford Transit 350 License Plate: RDJ-3707 Registration/Inspection expires 1/31/24 Insurance: 2/1/23 through 8/1/23 The first Aid kit and fire extinguisher were placed in the vehicle during today’s visit. Due to technical difficulties with the internet service. The visit summary was completed off-site. At the conclusion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Rivera. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. All classrooms, spaces #1-#7, did not have a current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #2, screen time was available and accessible to children under three years of age. The children in this space were two and three yeaars of aage. .0510(f) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Outdoors in the garden area, accessible to children, there was one rake, one head shear, and chicken wire with sharp edges. These items were removed from the playground during the visit. .0604(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the outdoor area, there was a broken container full of balls. The container was emptied, removed from the playground, and discarded during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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. One staff member's (D.M.) medical statement was not on file prior to employment. This was corrected during the visit. One staff member (K.W.) did not have a medical statement on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member's (D.M.) TB test result was not on file before the first day of work. The TB test results were observed on file dated 7/10/23. The staff member's DOE was 6/11/23. .0701(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A vehicle transporting children (RDJ-3707) did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. A first aid kit and fire extinguisher was placed in the vehicle during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on August 3, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: Reminder: The facility’s fire inspection needs to be renewed before July 26, 2023. Weekly activity plans must be completed and available for review (keep at least a month on file for review). During today’s visit all classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted and available for review. We discussed the plans would need to be accessible to staff all day and to me for review. Best practice would be to print out the weekly activity plan and post it in the child care area; this allows the plan to be accessible at all times. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(12) and 10A NCAC 09 .0508. Broken Equipment: A violation was cited for a safe outdoor environment. All areas used by children shall be free of items that are potentially hazardous. A broken container with balls inside, was on the playground. The container discarded during the visit. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(n). Medical Statement: A violation was cited for one staff member not having a medical statement on file prior to employment and another staff did not have a medical statement on file at all. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) TB Test Results: A violation was cited for one staff member not having TB Test Results on file prior employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/20/2023 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 7/20/2023 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 26, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 89%, which is above the required 75% or higher. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by providing staff benefits and Infrastructure of Parent Involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Yolunda Rivera and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as suspension. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 18, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed July 26, 2022. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Kim Williams, Office Assistant. Yolunda Rivera, Administrator, arrived during the visit. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. There were fifty-eight children in care. Children in space #1, were building with blocks, playing a piano, and looking at books. In space #2, children were participating in a group activity by dancing and following the directions of a video being played on a computer. There was one child standing in front of the computer watching the video. The child was redirected with the other children. Upon returning to the classroom, the same child was standing in front of the computer watching a video. This is a classroom with children two and three years of age. All classrooms, spaces #1 through #7, did not have current activity plans posted. Outdoors, I observed a broken container with balls. In the garden area, accessible to children, there were chicken wire with sharp edges, a rake, and hedge shears. I observed, toileting, handwashing, and sanitation. According to the menu, lunch consisted of dried peas, noodles, broccoli, melon, and milk. Transportation was monitored during the visit: Vehicle: Ford Transit 350 License Plate: RDJ-3707 Registration/Inspection expires 1/31/24 Insurance: 2/1/23 through 8/1/23 The first Aid kit and fire extinguisher were placed in the vehicle during today’s visit. Due to technical difficulties with the internet service. The visit summary was completed off-site. At the conclusion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Rivera. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. All classrooms, spaces #1-#7, did not have a current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #2, screen time was available and accessible to children under three years of age. The children in this space were two and three yeaars of aage. .0510(f) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Outdoors in the garden area, accessible to children, there was one rake, one head shear, and chicken wire with sharp edges. These items were removed from the playground during the visit. .0604(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the outdoor area, there was a broken container full of balls. The container was emptied, removed from the playground, and discarded during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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. One staff member's (D.M.) medical statement was not on file prior to employment. This was corrected during the visit. One staff member (K.W.) did not have a medical statement on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member's (D.M.) TB test result was not on file before the first day of work. The TB test results were observed on file dated 7/10/23. The staff member's DOE was 6/11/23. .0701(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A vehicle transporting children (RDJ-3707) did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. A first aid kit and fire extinguisher was placed in the vehicle during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on August 3, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: Reminder: The facility’s fire inspection needs to be renewed before July 26, 2023. Weekly activity plans must be completed and available for review (keep at least a month on file for review). During today’s visit all classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted and available for review. We discussed the plans would need to be accessible to staff all day and to me for review. Best practice would be to print out the weekly activity plan and post it in the child care area; this allows the plan to be accessible at all times. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(12) and 10A NCAC 09 .0508. Broken Equipment: A violation was cited for a safe outdoor environment. All areas used by children shall be free of items that are potentially hazardous. A broken container with balls inside, was on the playground. The container discarded during the visit. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(n). Medical Statement: A violation was cited for one staff member not having a medical statement on file prior to employment and another staff did not have a medical statement on file at all. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) TB Test Results: A violation was cited for one staff member not having TB Test Results on file prior employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/20/2023 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 7/20/2023 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 26, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 89%, which is above the required 75% or higher. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by providing staff benefits and Infrastructure of Parent Involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Yolunda Rivera and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as suspension. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 18, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed July 26, 2022. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Kim Williams, Office Assistant. Yolunda Rivera, Administrator, arrived during the visit. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. There were fifty-eight children in care. Children in space #1, were building with blocks, playing a piano, and looking at books. In space #2, children were participating in a group activity by dancing and following the directions of a video being played on a computer. There was one child standing in front of the computer watching the video. The child was redirected with the other children. Upon returning to the classroom, the same child was standing in front of the computer watching a video. This is a classroom with children two and three years of age. All classrooms, spaces #1 through #7, did not have current activity plans posted. Outdoors, I observed a broken container with balls. In the garden area, accessible to children, there were chicken wire with sharp edges, a rake, and hedge shears. I observed, toileting, handwashing, and sanitation. According to the menu, lunch consisted of dried peas, noodles, broccoli, melon, and milk. Transportation was monitored during the visit: Vehicle: Ford Transit 350 License Plate: RDJ-3707 Registration/Inspection expires 1/31/24 Insurance: 2/1/23 through 8/1/23 The first Aid kit and fire extinguisher were placed in the vehicle during today’s visit. Due to technical difficulties with the internet service. The visit summary was completed off-site. At the conclusion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Rivera. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. All classrooms, spaces #1-#7, did not have a current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #2, screen time was available and accessible to children under three years of age. The children in this space were two and three yeaars of aage. .0510(f) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Outdoors in the garden area, accessible to children, there was one rake, one head shear, and chicken wire with sharp edges. These items were removed from the playground during the visit. .0604(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the outdoor area, there was a broken container full of balls. The container was emptied, removed from the playground, and discarded during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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. One staff member's (D.M.) medical statement was not on file prior to employment. This was corrected during the visit. One staff member (K.W.) did not have a medical statement on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member's (D.M.) TB test result was not on file before the first day of work. The TB test results were observed on file dated 7/10/23. The staff member's DOE was 6/11/23. .0701(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A vehicle transporting children (RDJ-3707) did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. A first aid kit and fire extinguisher was placed in the vehicle during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on August 3, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: Reminder: The facility’s fire inspection needs to be renewed before July 26, 2023. Weekly activity plans must be completed and available for review (keep at least a month on file for review). During today’s visit all classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted and available for review. We discussed the plans would need to be accessible to staff all day and to me for review. Best practice would be to print out the weekly activity plan and post it in the child care area; this allows the plan to be accessible at all times. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(12) and 10A NCAC 09 .0508. Broken Equipment: A violation was cited for a safe outdoor environment. All areas used by children shall be free of items that are potentially hazardous. A broken container with balls inside, was on the playground. The container discarded during the visit. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(n). Medical Statement: A violation was cited for one staff member not having a medical statement on file prior to employment and another staff did not have a medical statement on file at all. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) TB Test Results: A violation was cited for one staff member not having TB Test Results on file prior employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/20/2023 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 7/20/2023 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 26, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 89%, which is above the required 75% or higher. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by providing staff benefits and Infrastructure of Parent Involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Yolunda Rivera and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as suspension. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 18, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed July 26, 2022. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Kim Williams, Office Assistant. Yolunda Rivera, Administrator, arrived during the visit. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. There were fifty-eight children in care. Children in space #1, were building with blocks, playing a piano, and looking at books. In space #2, children were participating in a group activity by dancing and following the directions of a video being played on a computer. There was one child standing in front of the computer watching the video. The child was redirected with the other children. Upon returning to the classroom, the same child was standing in front of the computer watching a video. This is a classroom with children two and three years of age. All classrooms, spaces #1 through #7, did not have current activity plans posted. Outdoors, I observed a broken container with balls. In the garden area, accessible to children, there were chicken wire with sharp edges, a rake, and hedge shears. I observed, toileting, handwashing, and sanitation. According to the menu, lunch consisted of dried peas, noodles, broccoli, melon, and milk. Transportation was monitored during the visit: Vehicle: Ford Transit 350 License Plate: RDJ-3707 Registration/Inspection expires 1/31/24 Insurance: 2/1/23 through 8/1/23 The first Aid kit and fire extinguisher were placed in the vehicle during today’s visit. Due to technical difficulties with the internet service. The visit summary was completed off-site. At the conclusion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Rivera. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. All classrooms, spaces #1-#7, did not have a current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #2, screen time was available and accessible to children under three years of age. The children in this space were two and three yeaars of aage. .0510(f) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Outdoors in the garden area, accessible to children, there was one rake, one head shear, and chicken wire with sharp edges. These items were removed from the playground during the visit. .0604(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the outdoor area, there was a broken container full of balls. The container was emptied, removed from the playground, and discarded during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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. One staff member's (D.M.) medical statement was not on file prior to employment. This was corrected during the visit. One staff member (K.W.) did not have a medical statement on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member's (D.M.) TB test result was not on file before the first day of work. The TB test results were observed on file dated 7/10/23. The staff member's DOE was 6/11/23. .0701(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A vehicle transporting children (RDJ-3707) did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. A first aid kit and fire extinguisher was placed in the vehicle during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on August 3, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: Reminder: The facility’s fire inspection needs to be renewed before July 26, 2023. Weekly activity plans must be completed and available for review (keep at least a month on file for review). During today’s visit all classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted and available for review. We discussed the plans would need to be accessible to staff all day and to me for review. Best practice would be to print out the weekly activity plan and post it in the child care area; this allows the plan to be accessible at all times. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(12) and 10A NCAC 09 .0508. Broken Equipment: A violation was cited for a safe outdoor environment. All areas used by children shall be free of items that are potentially hazardous. A broken container with balls inside, was on the playground. The container discarded during the visit. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(n). Medical Statement: A violation was cited for one staff member not having a medical statement on file prior to employment and another staff did not have a medical statement on file at all. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) TB Test Results: A violation was cited for one staff member not having TB Test Results on file prior employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002470 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/20/2023 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 7/20/2023 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 26, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 89%, which is above the required 75% or higher. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued March 7, 2022. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by providing staff benefits and Infrastructure of Parent Involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Yolunda Rivera and the owner’s corporation status, Bright Young Minds Academy Inc., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as suspension. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 18, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed July 26, 2022. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Kim Williams, Office Assistant. Yolunda Rivera, Administrator, arrived during the visit. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. There were fifty-eight children in care. Children in space #1, were building with blocks, playing a piano, and looking at books. In space #2, children were participating in a group activity by dancing and following the directions of a video being played on a computer. There was one child standing in front of the computer watching the video. The child was redirected with the other children. Upon returning to the classroom, the same child was standing in front of the computer watching a video. This is a classroom with children two and three years of age. All classrooms, spaces #1 through #7, did not have current activity plans posted. Outdoors, I observed a broken container with balls. In the garden area, accessible to children, there were chicken wire with sharp edges, a rake, and hedge shears. I observed, toileting, handwashing, and sanitation. According to the menu, lunch consisted of dried peas, noodles, broccoli, melon, and milk. Transportation was monitored during the visit: Vehicle: Ford Transit 350 License Plate: RDJ-3707 Registration/Inspection expires 1/31/24 Insurance: 2/1/23 through 8/1/23 The first Aid kit and fire extinguisher were placed in the vehicle during today’s visit. Due to technical difficulties with the internet service. The visit summary was completed off-site. At the conclusion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Rivera. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. All classrooms, spaces #1-#7, did not have a current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #2, screen time was available and accessible to children under three years of age. The children in this space were two and three yeaars of aage. .0510(f) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Outdoors in the garden area, accessible to children, there was one rake, one head shear, and chicken wire with sharp edges. These items were removed from the playground during the visit. .0604(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the outdoor area, there was a broken container full of balls. The container was emptied, removed from the playground, and discarded during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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. One staff member's (D.M.) medical statement was not on file prior to employment. This was corrected during the visit. One staff member (K.W.) did not have a medical statement on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member's (D.M.) TB test result was not on file before the first day of work. The TB test results were observed on file dated 7/10/23. The staff member's DOE was 6/11/23. .0701(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A vehicle transporting children (RDJ-3707) did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. A first aid kit and fire extinguisher was placed in the vehicle during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on August 3, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: Reminder: The facility’s fire inspection needs to be renewed before July 26, 2023. Weekly activity plans must be completed and available for review (keep at least a month on file for review). During today’s visit all classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted and available for review. We discussed the plans would need to be accessible to staff all day and to me for review. Best practice would be to print out the weekly activity plan and post it in the child care area; this allows the plan to be accessible at all times. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(12) and 10A NCAC 09 .0508. Broken Equipment: A violation was cited for a safe outdoor environment. All areas used by children shall be free of items that are potentially hazardous. A broken container with balls inside, was on the playground. The container discarded during the visit. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(n). Medical Statement: A violation was cited for one staff member not having a medical statement on file prior to employment and another staff did not have a medical statement on file at all. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) TB Test Results: A violation was cited for one staff member not having TB Test Results on file prior employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times