Childcare Network #109B

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/19/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit including health and safety training requirements. I also monitored compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. The most recent Annual Compliance visit was completed on December 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 89% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Saerica Hamilton, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of approved completed December 23, 2025. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed May 9, 2025. The administrator stated the fire marshal had been contacted and is scheduled for May 21, 2026. S. Hamilton, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor area. The outdoor area was observed unaccompanied by a staff member. Preschool-aged children were observed in free choice activities in interest centers. Children built towers and houses with unit blocks, cardboard boxes, farm animals, and toy people. The art center was set up for children to paint paper plates with with various tempera paints and brushes. I observed a teacher and a group children playing with Legos as other teachers played a matching card game. In the outdoor area, children climbed on stationary equipment, played basketball, and built sand structures with sand tools. Upon return indoors, teachers monitored children completing personal care and hand washing routines and assisted them in preparation for mealtime. For lunch, children were served teriyaki beef on rice, ginger glazed carrots, diced pears, and milk. Following lunch children completing personal care routines and rested on individual cots with clean linen as soft instrumental music played. Updated staff and training worksheets were received during the visit and monitored. The most current monthly fire drill and playground inspection were conducted April 30, 2026. A shelter-in-place drill was completed on March 6, 2026 for the quarterly emergency drill. The facility’s most current ABCMS roster was monitored. The visit summary was reviewed with S. Hamilton. The following violation were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. The most current fire inspection on file was completed May 9, 2025. The inspection was not completed on the form provided by the Division and submitted to DCDEE within one week of inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on June 2, 2026, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Classroom Observation: I observed space #2B from 9:45 to 10:00. Upon arrival, children and staff were engaged small group play with age-appropriate materials. Low shelves with labels were throughout the classroom supported children’s autonomy and ability to select materials freely. Rich conversations occurred throughout the observations with peer-peer and teacher-children. I observed a group of children building with unit blocks and buildings made of cardboard boxes. The teacher explained the boxes were from a previous recycling project children created at home with their families. As children were building structures, the teacher asked, “What do you want your house to look like? What shapes do you need to do it with? Do you need triangles, circles, or squares?”. I recommend staff continue to engage children in conversations and ask open-ended questions. Self-talk and Parallel talk will both be necessary in providing a language enrich environment. Self-talk will offer opportunities for conversation to occur in silent classrooms. Fire Inspection: A violation was cited for the facility not having the annual fire inspection. The most current fire inspection was conducted on May 9, 2025. The operator contacted the fire marshal during the visit and is scheduled to receive an updated inspection on May 21, 2026. As a reminder, the fire inspection must be completed on the form provided by DCDEE and submitted to the child care consultant within one week of the inspection. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 305-2371 or Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor at rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov (910) 709-4168 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/19/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit including health and safety training requirements. I also monitored compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. The most recent Annual Compliance visit was completed on December 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 89% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Saerica Hamilton, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of approved completed December 23, 2025. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed May 9, 2025. The administrator stated the fire marshal had been contacted and is scheduled for May 21, 2026. S. Hamilton, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor area. The outdoor area was observed unaccompanied by a staff member. Preschool-aged children were observed in free choice activities in interest centers. Children built towers and houses with unit blocks, cardboard boxes, farm animals, and toy people. The art center was set up for children to paint paper plates with with various tempera paints and brushes. I observed a teacher and a group children playing with Legos as other teachers played a matching card game. In the outdoor area, children climbed on stationary equipment, played basketball, and built sand structures with sand tools. Upon return indoors, teachers monitored children completing personal care and hand washing routines and assisted them in preparation for mealtime. For lunch, children were served teriyaki beef on rice, ginger glazed carrots, diced pears, and milk. Following lunch children completing personal care routines and rested on individual cots with clean linen as soft instrumental music played. Updated staff and training worksheets were received during the visit and monitored. The most current monthly fire drill and playground inspection were conducted April 30, 2026. A shelter-in-place drill was completed on March 6, 2026 for the quarterly emergency drill. The facility’s most current ABCMS roster was monitored. The visit summary was reviewed with S. Hamilton. The following violation were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. The most current fire inspection on file was completed May 9, 2025. The inspection was not completed on the form provided by the Division and submitted to DCDEE within one week of inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on June 2, 2026, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Classroom Observation: I observed space #2B from 9:45 to 10:00. Upon arrival, children and staff were engaged small group play with age-appropriate materials. Low shelves with labels were throughout the classroom supported children’s autonomy and ability to select materials freely. Rich conversations occurred throughout the observations with peer-peer and teacher-children. I observed a group of children building with unit blocks and buildings made of cardboard boxes. The teacher explained the boxes were from a previous recycling project children created at home with their families. As children were building structures, the teacher asked, “What do you want your house to look like? What shapes do you need to do it with? Do you need triangles, circles, or squares?”. I recommend staff continue to engage children in conversations and ask open-ended questions. Self-talk and Parallel talk will both be necessary in providing a language enrich environment. Self-talk will offer opportunities for conversation to occur in silent classrooms. Fire Inspection: A violation was cited for the facility not having the annual fire inspection. The most current fire inspection was conducted on May 9, 2025. The operator contacted the fire marshal during the visit and is scheduled to receive an updated inspection on May 21, 2026. As a reminder, the fire inspection must be completed on the form provided by DCDEE and submitted to the child care consultant within one week of the inspection. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 305-2371 or Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor at rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov (910) 709-4168 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/9/2025 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 12/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including health and safety training requirements. I also monitored compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. The most recent Annual Compliance visit was completed on December 17, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 87% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Saerica Hamilton, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of superior completed June 18, 2025. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed May 9, 2025 however the facility is waiting for the invoice to paid to receive the child care fire inspection form. I reminded the administrator to follow-up and submit the child care fire inspection form to me. S. Hamilton, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor area. The outdoor area was observed unaccompanied by a staff member. Preschool-aged children were observed in free choice activities in interest centers and circle time indoors. Children were observed creating pictures by painting with various tempera paints on art paper. I observed children playing with Legos, dolls in dramatic play, toy vehicles, and stacking blocks. In circle time, children sang, danced, and jumped to music. Teachers monitored children completing personal care and hand washing routines and assisted them in preparation for mealtime. For lunch, children were served spaghetti with meat sauce, corn, tropical mixed fruit, and milk. Following lunch children completing personal care routines and rested on individual cots with clean linen. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored during the visit. Staff and training worksheets were received by email on November 25, 2025 and updated during the visit. Two files were monitored for employees' files. A Children’s Record form was completed and eight (8) files were monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted November 26, 2025 and a shelter-in-place drill on December 8, 2025. The monthly playground inspection was completed on December 1, 2025. The EPR Plan and Ready-To-Go File was updated on December 18, 2024 and monitored for updated information. The facility’s most current ABCMS roster was monitored. The visit summary was reviewed with S. Hamilton. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #5-1b, the most current activity plan was dated for October 2025. The violation was corrected when the administrator posted a copy of the current in the classroom. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Accessible to children in space #2-1B, a bottle labeled as "Sanitizing" solution was stored on file cabinet. The violation was corrected when a teacher placed the bottle of solution on hooks that were at least 5 feet from the floor. .2820(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Three staff members did not successfully complete First Aid training prior to their expiration date. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Three staff members did not successfully complete CPR training prior to their expiration date. .1102(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 23, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: QRIS Modernization: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also discussed. The Pathway Conversation document was completed and the operator decided to pursue Pathway #1, Program Assessment. We discussed the Rated License Assessment and how to access the application on DCDEE website, provider documents. We reviewed the QRIS PowerPoint presentation for clarity. I also recommend the operator contact the Cumberland County Partnership for Children for technical assistance with classroom environment along with the corporation’s Quality Enhancement staff. I also recommended visiting the NCPLAP.org website for additional resources, assistance with Self-Study, and training opportunities. The facility currents use Creative Curriculum for NCPK classrooms and High Scope for school-aged classrooms. The facility wishes to remain their 5 star license. CPR/First Aid: Violations regarding CPR and First Aid was observed and cited today. Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administration. It is an important part of licensure. Staff records consist of various documentation such as employment application, medical report, TB test results, Annual Health questionnaire, Emergency contact information, CRC qualification letter, documentation of orientation, in service training hours, CPR and First Aid, and playground safety. I also suggested the administrator use Be a Smart Consumer of Child Care Training and Be a Smart Consumer of CPR and First Aid Training. Both documents can be found on the DCDEE Website underneath the provider and professional development tabs. Please submit certificates of completion along with the compliance letter. Activity Plan – A violation was cited for activity plans not being current. Activity plans must be current and posted each day/week. As part of your early morning classroom checks, take time to observe the posted activity plan in each space to ensure it’s current. It is recommended you devise a plan and/or policy to ensure staff post the current activity plan by the first date the activity plan is effective. Storage of Hazardous Items: The violation for storage of hazardous items was cited today. Properly storing hazardous materials is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard if ingested, inhaled, or handled. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). A copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource may be obtained from our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the resource with staff at your next staff meeting; remind staff to check behind the other; and periodically check classroom spaces throughout the day to ensure all hazardous items are locked. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/9/2025 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 12/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including health and safety training requirements. I also monitored compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. The most recent Annual Compliance visit was completed on December 17, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 87% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Saerica Hamilton, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of superior completed June 18, 2025. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed May 9, 2025 however the facility is waiting for the invoice to paid to receive the child care fire inspection form. I reminded the administrator to follow-up and submit the child care fire inspection form to me. S. Hamilton, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor area. The outdoor area was observed unaccompanied by a staff member. Preschool-aged children were observed in free choice activities in interest centers and circle time indoors. Children were observed creating pictures by painting with various tempera paints on art paper. I observed children playing with Legos, dolls in dramatic play, toy vehicles, and stacking blocks. In circle time, children sang, danced, and jumped to music. Teachers monitored children completing personal care and hand washing routines and assisted them in preparation for mealtime. For lunch, children were served spaghetti with meat sauce, corn, tropical mixed fruit, and milk. Following lunch children completing personal care routines and rested on individual cots with clean linen. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored during the visit. Staff and training worksheets were received by email on November 25, 2025 and updated during the visit. Two files were monitored for employees' files. A Children’s Record form was completed and eight (8) files were monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted November 26, 2025 and a shelter-in-place drill on December 8, 2025. The monthly playground inspection was completed on December 1, 2025. The EPR Plan and Ready-To-Go File was updated on December 18, 2024 and monitored for updated information. The facility’s most current ABCMS roster was monitored. The visit summary was reviewed with S. Hamilton. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #5-1b, the most current activity plan was dated for October 2025. The violation was corrected when the administrator posted a copy of the current in the classroom. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Accessible to children in space #2-1B, a bottle labeled as "Sanitizing" solution was stored on file cabinet. The violation was corrected when a teacher placed the bottle of solution on hooks that were at least 5 feet from the floor. .2820(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Three staff members did not successfully complete First Aid training prior to their expiration date. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Three staff members did not successfully complete CPR training prior to their expiration date. .1102(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 23, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: QRIS Modernization: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also discussed. The Pathway Conversation document was completed and the operator decided to pursue Pathway #1, Program Assessment. We discussed the Rated License Assessment and how to access the application on DCDEE website, provider documents. We reviewed the QRIS PowerPoint presentation for clarity. I also recommend the operator contact the Cumberland County Partnership for Children for technical assistance with classroom environment along with the corporation’s Quality Enhancement staff. I also recommended visiting the NCPLAP.org website for additional resources, assistance with Self-Study, and training opportunities. The facility currents use Creative Curriculum for NCPK classrooms and High Scope for school-aged classrooms. The facility wishes to remain their 5 star license. CPR/First Aid: Violations regarding CPR and First Aid was observed and cited today. Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administration. It is an important part of licensure. Staff records consist of various documentation such as employment application, medical report, TB test results, Annual Health questionnaire, Emergency contact information, CRC qualification letter, documentation of orientation, in service training hours, CPR and First Aid, and playground safety. I also suggested the administrator use Be a Smart Consumer of Child Care Training and Be a Smart Consumer of CPR and First Aid Training. Both documents can be found on the DCDEE Website underneath the provider and professional development tabs. Please submit certificates of completion along with the compliance letter. Activity Plan – A violation was cited for activity plans not being current. Activity plans must be current and posted each day/week. As part of your early morning classroom checks, take time to observe the posted activity plan in each space to ensure it’s current. It is recommended you devise a plan and/or policy to ensure staff post the current activity plan by the first date the activity plan is effective. Storage of Hazardous Items: The violation for storage of hazardous items was cited today. Properly storing hazardous materials is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard if ingested, inhaled, or handled. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). A copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource may be obtained from our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the resource with staff at your next staff meeting; remind staff to check behind the other; and periodically check classroom spaces throughout the day to ensure all hazardous items are locked. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1125-126L Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 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. I also monitored compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. The most recent Annual Compliance visit was completed on December 17, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 87% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Saerica Hamilton, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of approved completed December 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed June 10, 2024. There are concerns that transportation and operational policies were not followed. S. Hamilton, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool-aged children were observed in free choice activities in interest centers both indoors and outdoors. Children were observed creating pictures by gluing various shapes of colored construction paper, making a house. I observed children playing with Legos, dolls in dramatic play, and stacking blocks. Teachers monitored children completing personal care and hand washing routines and assisted them in putting on jackets for outdoor play. In the outdoor area, children played with sidewalk chalk on the concrete slab, danced to music, and climbed on stationary equipment. Staff were observed assisting children as they completed toileting and hand washing routines in preparation of mealtime. For lunch, children were served fish sticks with sliced wheat bread, mixed vegetables, cooked apples, and milk. A staff and training worksheet was completed for two (2) new employees and staff files were monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted October 20, 2025 and a shelter-in-place drill on September 9, 2025. The monthly playground inspection was completed on November 4, 2025. The allegations were discussed with S. Hamilton who was aware of the situation in which three children, who are siblings, were not provided transportation on November 7, 2025. S. Hamilton stated the facility’s policy had been discussed with parents of each child enrolled in the program. Ms. Hamilton stated she contacted the parent of the three siblings on October 31, 2025 and November 3, 2025 regarding the family’s account with the facility. S. Hamilton stated she reminded the parent that the children would not be allowed to be transported from school until financial obligations were paid in full. S. Hamilton stated she also contacted the parent on November 18, 2025 to inform the family of their account balance. During the interview, S. Hamilton, who also drives the bus, stated that she followed the corporation’s policies and procedures regarding past due account balances and child care not provided for family. S. Hamilton remind the parent of the facility’s “Payment Policy & Agreement” located in the handbook. The policy states “If payment is not received by 6:00pm local time on Tuesday, the school may refuse to allow the child to attend until payment is made in full. Services will be terminated if payment (including any late payment penalties) is not received by the close of business on Tuesday. Services can be re-instated once payment is made in full.” During today’s visit, I reviewed the files of the three children and observed a parent signed statements of the “Parent Tuition and Fee Agreement” on file. Based on my observations, documentation, attendance, the facility’s policies and procedures, and interview information, the allegation of concerns regarding transportation procedures is unsubstantiated. The visit summary was reviewed by phone with S. Hamilton. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. The most current TB test on file for a staff member hired October 28, 2025, was completed April 11, 2023, which was older than 12 months. .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 4, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: TB Screening/Test: A violation for TB screening/test not being on file for staff member S.D. was cited today. As a reminder, the TB screening or TB test shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1125-126L Visit Date: 11/20/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 11/20/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 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. I also monitored compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. The most recent Annual Compliance visit was completed on December 17, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 87% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Saerica Hamilton, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of approved completed December 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed June 10, 2024. There are concerns that transportation and operational policies were not followed. S. Hamilton, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool-aged children were observed in free choice activities in interest centers both indoors and outdoors. Children were observed creating pictures by gluing various shapes of colored construction paper, making a house. I observed children playing with Legos, dolls in dramatic play, and stacking blocks. Teachers monitored children completing personal care and hand washing routines and assisted them in putting on jackets for outdoor play. In the outdoor area, children played with sidewalk chalk on the concrete slab, danced to music, and climbed on stationary equipment. Staff were observed assisting children as they completed toileting and hand washing routines in preparation of mealtime. For lunch, children were served fish sticks with sliced wheat bread, mixed vegetables, cooked apples, and milk. A staff and training worksheet was completed for two (2) new employees and staff files were monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted October 20, 2025 and a shelter-in-place drill on September 9, 2025. The monthly playground inspection was completed on November 4, 2025. The allegations were discussed with S. Hamilton who was aware of the situation in which three children, who are siblings, were not provided transportation on November 7, 2025. S. Hamilton stated the facility’s policy had been discussed with parents of each child enrolled in the program. Ms. Hamilton stated she contacted the parent of the three siblings on October 31, 2025 and November 3, 2025 regarding the family’s account with the facility. S. Hamilton stated she reminded the parent that the children would not be allowed to be transported from school until financial obligations were paid in full. S. Hamilton stated she also contacted the parent on November 18, 2025 to inform the family of their account balance. During the interview, S. Hamilton, who also drives the bus, stated that she followed the corporation’s policies and procedures regarding past due account balances and child care not provided for family. S. Hamilton remind the parent of the facility’s “Payment Policy & Agreement” located in the handbook. The policy states “If payment is not received by 6:00pm local time on Tuesday, the school may refuse to allow the child to attend until payment is made in full. Services will be terminated if payment (including any late payment penalties) is not received by the close of business on Tuesday. Services can be re-instated once payment is made in full.” During today’s visit, I reviewed the files of the three children and observed a parent signed statements of the “Parent Tuition and Fee Agreement” on file. Based on my observations, documentation, attendance, the facility’s policies and procedures, and interview information, the allegation of concerns regarding transportation procedures is unsubstantiated. The visit summary was reviewed by phone with S. Hamilton. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. The most current TB test on file for a staff member hired October 28, 2025, was completed April 11, 2023, which was older than 12 months. .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 4, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: TB Screening/Test: A violation for TB screening/test not being on file for staff member S.D. was cited today. As a reminder, the TB screening or TB test shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0125-301L Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 1/31/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 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. I also monitored compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. The most recent Annual Compliance visit was completed on December 17, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 86% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Tairence Beverly, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of approved completed December 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed June 10, 2024. There are concerns that: A teacher used inappropriate discipline and a child was not treated in a nurturing and caring manner. T. Beverly, assistant director of the adjacent building, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. S. Hamilton, administrator, was not on the premises during the visit due to attending the corporation’s director’s meeting offsite. Preschool-aged children were observed in small groups in free choice centers. Teachers and staff were observed making homemade snow using household products. Children discussed how it felt in their hands as they manipulated the substance. I observed children playing number bingo and creating structures with nuts, bolts, and gears. In the outdoor area, children played with large Lego blocks, built sand structures, and climbed on stationary equipment. Staff were observed assisting children as they completed toileting and hand washing routines in preparation of mealtime. For lunch, children were served chicken patty on wheat bun, mashed sweet potatoes, applesauce, and milk. Following lunch, children washed their hands, completed toileting routines, and prepared for rest time. Children were observed on individual cots on clean linen as soft instrumental lullabies played. A staff and training worksheet was completed for three (3) new employees and staff files were monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted December 26, 2024 and a lockdown drill on December 17, 2024. The monthly playground inspection was completed on January 21, 2025. I discussed with T. Beverly the allegations that a teacher used inappropriate discipline and a child was not treated in a nurturing and caring manner. I conducted interviews with four (4) staff members including T. Beverly who were employed during the timeframe the allegations were made. During the visit, the parent of the child named in the report was onsite for the day observing the child and an interview was conducted to gather additional information. I monitored attendance records and the file of one child. Due to S. Hamilton, administrator, not being onsite during today’s visit, the investigation will remain open until further information can be gathered. Due to the administrator not being onsite during today’s visit and based on the Legal Designee form on file, the visit summary will be reviewed via telephone with S. Hamilton. A copy of the visit summary will be emailed to the administrator and a hard copy will be placed in the mail. On January 30, 2025, I interviewed the administrator, S. Hamilton, to gather more information regarding the allegations. The administrator stated she was unaware of the allegations and the parent had not mentioned anything to her of any concerns. S. Hamilton stated that because the setup of the classrooms are in an open building with portable dividers for classroom walls, it would be difficult for an incident to take place and other staff members not see or hear anything. S. Hamilton stated the child named in the report and other children enrolled in the classroom are excited to be in school and show affection to their teachers daily. S. Hamilton stated she observes children and staff on a daily basis and had no concerns of staff treating children in an inappropriate manner. Based on staff interviews, observations, attendance and children’s records reviewed, it is determined that allegations that a teacher used inappropriate discipline, and a child was not treated in a nurturing and caring manner are both unsubstantiated. The visit summary was reviewed by phone with S. Hamilton. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not on file prior to employment for staff member T.W. hired April 23, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on February 12, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0125-301L Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 1/31/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 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. I also monitored compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. The most recent Annual Compliance visit was completed on December 17, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 86% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Tairence Beverly, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of approved completed December 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed June 10, 2024. There are concerns that: A teacher used inappropriate discipline and a child was not treated in a nurturing and caring manner. T. Beverly, assistant director of the adjacent building, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. S. Hamilton, administrator, was not on the premises during the visit due to attending the corporation’s director’s meeting offsite. Preschool-aged children were observed in small groups in free choice centers. Teachers and staff were observed making homemade snow using household products. Children discussed how it felt in their hands as they manipulated the substance. I observed children playing number bingo and creating structures with nuts, bolts, and gears. In the outdoor area, children played with large Lego blocks, built sand structures, and climbed on stationary equipment. Staff were observed assisting children as they completed toileting and hand washing routines in preparation of mealtime. For lunch, children were served chicken patty on wheat bun, mashed sweet potatoes, applesauce, and milk. Following lunch, children washed their hands, completed toileting routines, and prepared for rest time. Children were observed on individual cots on clean linen as soft instrumental lullabies played. A staff and training worksheet was completed for three (3) new employees and staff files were monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted December 26, 2024 and a lockdown drill on December 17, 2024. The monthly playground inspection was completed on January 21, 2025. I discussed with T. Beverly the allegations that a teacher used inappropriate discipline and a child was not treated in a nurturing and caring manner. I conducted interviews with four (4) staff members including T. Beverly who were employed during the timeframe the allegations were made. During the visit, the parent of the child named in the report was onsite for the day observing the child and an interview was conducted to gather additional information. I monitored attendance records and the file of one child. Due to S. Hamilton, administrator, not being onsite during today’s visit, the investigation will remain open until further information can be gathered. Due to the administrator not being onsite during today’s visit and based on the Legal Designee form on file, the visit summary will be reviewed via telephone with S. Hamilton. A copy of the visit summary will be emailed to the administrator and a hard copy will be placed in the mail. On January 30, 2025, I interviewed the administrator, S. Hamilton, to gather more information regarding the allegations. The administrator stated she was unaware of the allegations and the parent had not mentioned anything to her of any concerns. S. Hamilton stated that because the setup of the classrooms are in an open building with portable dividers for classroom walls, it would be difficult for an incident to take place and other staff members not see or hear anything. S. Hamilton stated the child named in the report and other children enrolled in the classroom are excited to be in school and show affection to their teachers daily. S. Hamilton stated she observes children and staff on a daily basis and had no concerns of staff treating children in an inappropriate manner. Based on staff interviews, observations, attendance and children’s records reviewed, it is determined that allegations that a teacher used inappropriate discipline, and a child was not treated in a nurturing and caring manner are both unsubstantiated. The visit summary was reviewed by phone with S. Hamilton. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not on file prior to employment for staff member T.W. hired April 23, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on February 12, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. Temporary Time Period #3 visit was completed on June 13, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Saerica Hamilton, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Updated Preservice of Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center and Legal Designee forms were received on December 13, 2024 for S. Hamilton. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of approved completed December 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed June 10, 2024. A copy of the sanitation report was obtained during the visit. Saerica Hamilton, administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool aged children were observed creating paper plate elves and snow people with construction paper, cotton balls and glue. Children were observed reading books in the cozy area, cooking pretend meal and dressing up in dramatic play, and building towers in blocks. The teacher assisted a small group of children with constructing vehicles with magnetic color tiles. In the outdoor play area, children and staff were observed playing soccer with balls, writing with sidewalk chalk on the cement, building sandcastles with molds, and climbing on the stationary structure. Upon return indoors, children completed toileting routines and handwashing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch consisted of beef ravioli with sauce, garden peas, applesauce, cornbread, and milk. Following lunch, children completed personal care routines/hand washing and prepared for rest time. Children rested on individual cots as soft instrumental music played. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received December 5, 2024 and updated during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for ten (10) children’s files monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted November 27, 2024 and a lockdown drill on December 17, 2024. The monthly playground inspection was completed on December 10, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Hamilton. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space #1a/group 4 was dated 9/30/2024 to 10/4/2024. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed an updated activity plan on the parent information board in space #1a/group 4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area accessible to children, a cable cord was protruding from the ground and exposed wires. The blue metal climbing structure had chipping paint exposing metal posts. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. A broken basketball goal was stored beside the 6ft. fence near the outdoor water faucet. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the broken equipment from the outdoor place area. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. On-going training logs were not updated for all staff members employed at the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1103 The driver did not have a valid driver's license of the type required for the vehicle being driven. Vehicle JLW-9088 with a capacity of 27, was driven by a staff member who did not have a commercial driver's license on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(e)(2) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Vehicle TSK used to transport children had expired inspection sticker dated June 2024. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. A busted windshield was cracked across the entire width of the window, the convection side mirror was missing on the front passenger side on Vehicle JLW. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR Plan and Ready to Go File were not updated annually and did not contain current information of all staff and children enrolled. .0607(d)(10) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One staff member hired June 25, 2024, did not completed BSAC training within three months of being hired. .2510(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 31, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Indoor/Outdoor Environment: The violation for safe indoor and outdoor environment was cited today. Providing a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I shared that additional information regarding Safe Environments for Child Care Centers can be found in Child Care Rules section .600. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the rule section with staff at your next staff meeting and have staff report hazardous issues to administration staff immediately. BSAC Training: A violation was cited regarding BSAC training. Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, must complete it within three months of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2510 (j). A copy of the BSAC certificates for the staff member must be attached to the compliance letter due on December 31, 2024. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. The Immunization Branch will host a webinar 11/13/24 at 1pm ET to provide instructions and answer questions on reporting. Register here in advance to attend. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. Temporary Time Period #3 visit was completed on June 13, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Saerica Hamilton, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Updated Preservice of Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center and Legal Designee forms were received on December 13, 2024 for S. Hamilton. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of approved completed December 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed June 10, 2024. A copy of the sanitation report was obtained during the visit. Saerica Hamilton, administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool aged children were observed creating paper plate elves and snow people with construction paper, cotton balls and glue. Children were observed reading books in the cozy area, cooking pretend meal and dressing up in dramatic play, and building towers in blocks. The teacher assisted a small group of children with constructing vehicles with magnetic color tiles. In the outdoor play area, children and staff were observed playing soccer with balls, writing with sidewalk chalk on the cement, building sandcastles with molds, and climbing on the stationary structure. Upon return indoors, children completed toileting routines and handwashing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch consisted of beef ravioli with sauce, garden peas, applesauce, cornbread, and milk. Following lunch, children completed personal care routines/hand washing and prepared for rest time. Children rested on individual cots as soft instrumental music played. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received December 5, 2024 and updated during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for ten (10) children’s files monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted November 27, 2024 and a lockdown drill on December 17, 2024. The monthly playground inspection was completed on December 10, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Hamilton. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space #1a/group 4 was dated 9/30/2024 to 10/4/2024. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed an updated activity plan on the parent information board in space #1a/group 4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area accessible to children, a cable cord was protruding from the ground and exposed wires. The blue metal climbing structure had chipping paint exposing metal posts. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. A broken basketball goal was stored beside the 6ft. fence near the outdoor water faucet. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the broken equipment from the outdoor place area. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. On-going training logs were not updated for all staff members employed at the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1103 The driver did not have a valid driver's license of the type required for the vehicle being driven. Vehicle JLW-9088 with a capacity of 27, was driven by a staff member who did not have a commercial driver's license on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(e)(2) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Vehicle TSK used to transport children had expired inspection sticker dated June 2024. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. A busted windshield was cracked across the entire width of the window, the convection side mirror was missing on the front passenger side on Vehicle JLW. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR Plan and Ready to Go File were not updated annually and did not contain current information of all staff and children enrolled. .0607(d)(10) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One staff member hired June 25, 2024, did not completed BSAC training within three months of being hired. .2510(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 31, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Indoor/Outdoor Environment: The violation for safe indoor and outdoor environment was cited today. Providing a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I shared that additional information regarding Safe Environments for Child Care Centers can be found in Child Care Rules section .600. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the rule section with staff at your next staff meeting and have staff report hazardous issues to administration staff immediately. BSAC Training: A violation was cited regarding BSAC training. Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, must complete it within three months of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2510 (j). A copy of the BSAC certificates for the staff member must be attached to the compliance letter due on December 31, 2024. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. The Immunization Branch will host a webinar 11/13/24 at 1pm ET to provide instructions and answer questions on reporting. Register here in advance to attend. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. Temporary Time Period #3 visit was completed on June 13, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Saerica Hamilton, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Updated Preservice of Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center and Legal Designee forms were received on December 13, 2024 for S. Hamilton. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of approved completed December 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed June 10, 2024. A copy of the sanitation report was obtained during the visit. Saerica Hamilton, administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool aged children were observed creating paper plate elves and snow people with construction paper, cotton balls and glue. Children were observed reading books in the cozy area, cooking pretend meal and dressing up in dramatic play, and building towers in blocks. The teacher assisted a small group of children with constructing vehicles with magnetic color tiles. In the outdoor play area, children and staff were observed playing soccer with balls, writing with sidewalk chalk on the cement, building sandcastles with molds, and climbing on the stationary structure. Upon return indoors, children completed toileting routines and handwashing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch consisted of beef ravioli with sauce, garden peas, applesauce, cornbread, and milk. Following lunch, children completed personal care routines/hand washing and prepared for rest time. Children rested on individual cots as soft instrumental music played. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received December 5, 2024 and updated during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for ten (10) children’s files monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted November 27, 2024 and a lockdown drill on December 17, 2024. The monthly playground inspection was completed on December 10, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Hamilton. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space #1a/group 4 was dated 9/30/2024 to 10/4/2024. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed an updated activity plan on the parent information board in space #1a/group 4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area accessible to children, a cable cord was protruding from the ground and exposed wires. The blue metal climbing structure had chipping paint exposing metal posts. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. A broken basketball goal was stored beside the 6ft. fence near the outdoor water faucet. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the broken equipment from the outdoor place area. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. On-going training logs were not updated for all staff members employed at the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1103 The driver did not have a valid driver's license of the type required for the vehicle being driven. Vehicle JLW-9088 with a capacity of 27, was driven by a staff member who did not have a commercial driver's license on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(e)(2) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Vehicle TSK used to transport children had expired inspection sticker dated June 2024. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. A busted windshield was cracked across the entire width of the window, the convection side mirror was missing on the front passenger side on Vehicle JLW. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR Plan and Ready to Go File were not updated annually and did not contain current information of all staff and children enrolled. .0607(d)(10) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One staff member hired June 25, 2024, did not completed BSAC training within three months of being hired. .2510(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 31, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Indoor/Outdoor Environment: The violation for safe indoor and outdoor environment was cited today. Providing a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I shared that additional information regarding Safe Environments for Child Care Centers can be found in Child Care Rules section .600. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the rule section with staff at your next staff meeting and have staff report hazardous issues to administration staff immediately. BSAC Training: A violation was cited regarding BSAC training. Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, must complete it within three months of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2510 (j). A copy of the BSAC certificates for the staff member must be attached to the compliance letter due on December 31, 2024. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. The Immunization Branch will host a webinar 11/13/24 at 1pm ET to provide instructions and answer questions on reporting. Register here in advance to attend. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. Temporary Time Period #3 visit was completed on June 13, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Saerica Hamilton, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Updated Preservice of Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center and Legal Designee forms were received on December 13, 2024 for S. Hamilton. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of approved completed December 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed June 10, 2024. A copy of the sanitation report was obtained during the visit. Saerica Hamilton, administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool aged children were observed creating paper plate elves and snow people with construction paper, cotton balls and glue. Children were observed reading books in the cozy area, cooking pretend meal and dressing up in dramatic play, and building towers in blocks. The teacher assisted a small group of children with constructing vehicles with magnetic color tiles. In the outdoor play area, children and staff were observed playing soccer with balls, writing with sidewalk chalk on the cement, building sandcastles with molds, and climbing on the stationary structure. Upon return indoors, children completed toileting routines and handwashing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch consisted of beef ravioli with sauce, garden peas, applesauce, cornbread, and milk. Following lunch, children completed personal care routines/hand washing and prepared for rest time. Children rested on individual cots as soft instrumental music played. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received December 5, 2024 and updated during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for ten (10) children’s files monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted November 27, 2024 and a lockdown drill on December 17, 2024. The monthly playground inspection was completed on December 10, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Hamilton. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space #1a/group 4 was dated 9/30/2024 to 10/4/2024. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed an updated activity plan on the parent information board in space #1a/group 4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area accessible to children, a cable cord was protruding from the ground and exposed wires. The blue metal climbing structure had chipping paint exposing metal posts. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. A broken basketball goal was stored beside the 6ft. fence near the outdoor water faucet. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the broken equipment from the outdoor place area. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. On-going training logs were not updated for all staff members employed at the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1103 The driver did not have a valid driver's license of the type required for the vehicle being driven. Vehicle JLW-9088 with a capacity of 27, was driven by a staff member who did not have a commercial driver's license on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(e)(2) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Vehicle TSK used to transport children had expired inspection sticker dated June 2024. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. A busted windshield was cracked across the entire width of the window, the convection side mirror was missing on the front passenger side on Vehicle JLW. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR Plan and Ready to Go File were not updated annually and did not contain current information of all staff and children enrolled. .0607(d)(10) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One staff member hired June 25, 2024, did not completed BSAC training within three months of being hired. .2510(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 31, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Indoor/Outdoor Environment: The violation for safe indoor and outdoor environment was cited today. Providing a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I shared that additional information regarding Safe Environments for Child Care Centers can be found in Child Care Rules section .600. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the rule section with staff at your next staff meeting and have staff report hazardous issues to administration staff immediately. BSAC Training: A violation was cited regarding BSAC training. Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, must complete it within three months of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2510 (j). A copy of the BSAC certificates for the staff member must be attached to the compliance letter due on December 31, 2024. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. The Immunization Branch will host a webinar 11/13/24 at 1pm ET to provide instructions and answer questions on reporting. Register here in advance to attend. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1106 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. Temporary Time Period #3 visit was completed on June 13, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Saerica Hamilton, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Updated Preservice of Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center and Legal Designee forms were received on December 13, 2024 for S. Hamilton. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of approved completed December 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed June 10, 2024. A copy of the sanitation report was obtained during the visit. Saerica Hamilton, administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool aged children were observed creating paper plate elves and snow people with construction paper, cotton balls and glue. Children were observed reading books in the cozy area, cooking pretend meal and dressing up in dramatic play, and building towers in blocks. The teacher assisted a small group of children with constructing vehicles with magnetic color tiles. In the outdoor play area, children and staff were observed playing soccer with balls, writing with sidewalk chalk on the cement, building sandcastles with molds, and climbing on the stationary structure. Upon return indoors, children completed toileting routines and handwashing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch consisted of beef ravioli with sauce, garden peas, applesauce, cornbread, and milk. Following lunch, children completed personal care routines/hand washing and prepared for rest time. Children rested on individual cots as soft instrumental music played. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received December 5, 2024 and updated during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for ten (10) children’s files monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted November 27, 2024 and a lockdown drill on December 17, 2024. The monthly playground inspection was completed on December 10, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Hamilton. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space #1a/group 4 was dated 9/30/2024 to 10/4/2024. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed an updated activity plan on the parent information board in space #1a/group 4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area accessible to children, a cable cord was protruding from the ground and exposed wires. The blue metal climbing structure had chipping paint exposing metal posts. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. A broken basketball goal was stored beside the 6ft. fence near the outdoor water faucet. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the broken equipment from the outdoor place area. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. On-going training logs were not updated for all staff members employed at the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1103 The driver did not have a valid driver's license of the type required for the vehicle being driven. Vehicle JLW-9088 with a capacity of 27, was driven by a staff member who did not have a commercial driver's license on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(e)(2) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Vehicle TSK used to transport children had expired inspection sticker dated June 2024. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. A busted windshield was cracked across the entire width of the window, the convection side mirror was missing on the front passenger side on Vehicle JLW. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR Plan and Ready to Go File were not updated annually and did not contain current information of all staff and children enrolled. .0607(d)(10) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One staff member hired June 25, 2024, did not completed BSAC training within three months of being hired. .2510(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 31, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Indoor/Outdoor Environment: The violation for safe indoor and outdoor environment was cited today. Providing a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I shared that additional information regarding Safe Environments for Child Care Centers can be found in Child Care Rules section .600. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the rule section with staff at your next staff meeting and have staff report hazardous issues to administration staff immediately. BSAC Training: A violation was cited regarding BSAC training. Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, must complete it within three months of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2510 (j). A copy of the BSAC certificates for the staff member must be attached to the compliance letter due on December 31, 2024. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. The Immunization Branch will host a webinar 11/13/24 at 1pm ET to provide instructions and answer questions on reporting. Register here in advance to attend. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2510 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. Temporary Time Period #3 visit was completed on June 13, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Saerica Hamilton, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Updated Preservice of Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center and Legal Designee forms were received on December 13, 2024 for S. Hamilton. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of approved completed December 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed June 10, 2024. A copy of the sanitation report was obtained during the visit. Saerica Hamilton, administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool aged children were observed creating paper plate elves and snow people with construction paper, cotton balls and glue. Children were observed reading books in the cozy area, cooking pretend meal and dressing up in dramatic play, and building towers in blocks. The teacher assisted a small group of children with constructing vehicles with magnetic color tiles. In the outdoor play area, children and staff were observed playing soccer with balls, writing with sidewalk chalk on the cement, building sandcastles with molds, and climbing on the stationary structure. Upon return indoors, children completed toileting routines and handwashing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch consisted of beef ravioli with sauce, garden peas, applesauce, cornbread, and milk. Following lunch, children completed personal care routines/hand washing and prepared for rest time. Children rested on individual cots as soft instrumental music played. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received December 5, 2024 and updated during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for ten (10) children’s files monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted November 27, 2024 and a lockdown drill on December 17, 2024. The monthly playground inspection was completed on December 10, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Hamilton. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space #1a/group 4 was dated 9/30/2024 to 10/4/2024. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed an updated activity plan on the parent information board in space #1a/group 4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area accessible to children, a cable cord was protruding from the ground and exposed wires. The blue metal climbing structure had chipping paint exposing metal posts. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. A broken basketball goal was stored beside the 6ft. fence near the outdoor water faucet. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the broken equipment from the outdoor place area. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. On-going training logs were not updated for all staff members employed at the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1103 The driver did not have a valid driver's license of the type required for the vehicle being driven. Vehicle JLW-9088 with a capacity of 27, was driven by a staff member who did not have a commercial driver's license on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(e)(2) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Vehicle TSK used to transport children had expired inspection sticker dated June 2024. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. A busted windshield was cracked across the entire width of the window, the convection side mirror was missing on the front passenger side on Vehicle JLW. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR Plan and Ready to Go File were not updated annually and did not contain current information of all staff and children enrolled. .0607(d)(10) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One staff member hired June 25, 2024, did not completed BSAC training within three months of being hired. .2510(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 31, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Indoor/Outdoor Environment: The violation for safe indoor and outdoor environment was cited today. Providing a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I shared that additional information regarding Safe Environments for Child Care Centers can be found in Child Care Rules section .600. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the rule section with staff at your next staff meeting and have staff report hazardous issues to administration staff immediately. BSAC Training: A violation was cited regarding BSAC training. Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, must complete it within three months of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2510 (j). A copy of the BSAC certificates for the staff member must be attached to the compliance letter due on December 31, 2024. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. The Immunization Branch will host a webinar 11/13/24 at 1pm ET to provide instructions and answer questions on reporting. Register here in advance to attend. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. Temporary Time Period #3 visit was completed on June 13, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Saerica Hamilton, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Updated Preservice of Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center and Legal Designee forms were received on December 13, 2024 for S. Hamilton. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of approved completed December 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed June 10, 2024. A copy of the sanitation report was obtained during the visit. Saerica Hamilton, administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool aged children were observed creating paper plate elves and snow people with construction paper, cotton balls and glue. Children were observed reading books in the cozy area, cooking pretend meal and dressing up in dramatic play, and building towers in blocks. The teacher assisted a small group of children with constructing vehicles with magnetic color tiles. In the outdoor play area, children and staff were observed playing soccer with balls, writing with sidewalk chalk on the cement, building sandcastles with molds, and climbing on the stationary structure. Upon return indoors, children completed toileting routines and handwashing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch consisted of beef ravioli with sauce, garden peas, applesauce, cornbread, and milk. Following lunch, children completed personal care routines/hand washing and prepared for rest time. Children rested on individual cots as soft instrumental music played. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received December 5, 2024 and updated during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for ten (10) children’s files monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted November 27, 2024 and a lockdown drill on December 17, 2024. The monthly playground inspection was completed on December 10, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Hamilton. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space #1a/group 4 was dated 9/30/2024 to 10/4/2024. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed an updated activity plan on the parent information board in space #1a/group 4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area accessible to children, a cable cord was protruding from the ground and exposed wires. The blue metal climbing structure had chipping paint exposing metal posts. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. A broken basketball goal was stored beside the 6ft. fence near the outdoor water faucet. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the broken equipment from the outdoor place area. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. On-going training logs were not updated for all staff members employed at the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1103 The driver did not have a valid driver's license of the type required for the vehicle being driven. Vehicle JLW-9088 with a capacity of 27, was driven by a staff member who did not have a commercial driver's license on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(e)(2) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Vehicle TSK used to transport children had expired inspection sticker dated June 2024. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. A busted windshield was cracked across the entire width of the window, the convection side mirror was missing on the front passenger side on Vehicle JLW. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR Plan and Ready to Go File were not updated annually and did not contain current information of all staff and children enrolled. .0607(d)(10) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One staff member hired June 25, 2024, did not completed BSAC training within three months of being hired. .2510(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 31, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Indoor/Outdoor Environment: The violation for safe indoor and outdoor environment was cited today. Providing a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I shared that additional information regarding Safe Environments for Child Care Centers can be found in Child Care Rules section .600. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the rule section with staff at your next staff meeting and have staff report hazardous issues to administration staff immediately. BSAC Training: A violation was cited regarding BSAC training. Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, must complete it within three months of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2510 (j). A copy of the BSAC certificates for the staff member must be attached to the compliance letter due on December 31, 2024. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. The Immunization Branch will host a webinar 11/13/24 at 1pm ET to provide instructions and answer questions on reporting. Register here in advance to attend. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1a, #1b, and #1c, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. Temporary Time Period #3 visit was completed on June 13, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five Star License issued July 9, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parental involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified by Saerica Hamilton, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Updated Preservice of Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center and Legal Designee forms were received on December 13, 2024 for S. Hamilton. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of approved completed December 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed June 10, 2024. A copy of the sanitation report was obtained during the visit. Saerica Hamilton, administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool aged children were observed creating paper plate elves and snow people with construction paper, cotton balls and glue. Children were observed reading books in the cozy area, cooking pretend meal and dressing up in dramatic play, and building towers in blocks. The teacher assisted a small group of children with constructing vehicles with magnetic color tiles. In the outdoor play area, children and staff were observed playing soccer with balls, writing with sidewalk chalk on the cement, building sandcastles with molds, and climbing on the stationary structure. Upon return indoors, children completed toileting routines and handwashing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch consisted of beef ravioli with sauce, garden peas, applesauce, cornbread, and milk. Following lunch, children completed personal care routines/hand washing and prepared for rest time. Children rested on individual cots as soft instrumental music played. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received December 5, 2024 and updated during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for ten (10) children’s files monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted November 27, 2024 and a lockdown drill on December 17, 2024. The monthly playground inspection was completed on December 10, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Hamilton. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space #1a/group 4 was dated 9/30/2024 to 10/4/2024. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed an updated activity plan on the parent information board in space #1a/group 4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area accessible to children, a cable cord was protruding from the ground and exposed wires. The blue metal climbing structure had chipping paint exposing metal posts. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. A broken basketball goal was stored beside the 6ft. fence near the outdoor water faucet. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the broken equipment from the outdoor place area. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification was not completed within first 90 days of employment for one staff member hired June 25, 2024. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. On-going training logs were not updated for all staff members employed at the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1103 The driver did not have a valid driver's license of the type required for the vehicle being driven. Vehicle JLW-9088 with a capacity of 27, was driven by a staff member who did not have a commercial driver's license on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(e)(2) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Vehicle TSK used to transport children had expired inspection sticker dated June 2024. .1002(b) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. A busted windshield was cracked across the entire width of the window, the convection side mirror was missing on the front passenger side on Vehicle JLW. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR Plan and Ready to Go File were not updated annually and did not contain current information of all staff and children enrolled. .0607(d)(10) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One staff member hired June 25, 2024, did not completed BSAC training within three months of being hired. .2510(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 31, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID #12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Indoor/Outdoor Environment: The violation for safe indoor and outdoor environment was cited today. Providing a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I shared that additional information regarding Safe Environments for Child Care Centers can be found in Child Care Rules section .600. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the rule section with staff at your next staff meeting and have staff report hazardous issues to administration staff immediately. BSAC Training: A violation was cited regarding BSAC training. Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, must complete it within three months of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2510 (j). A copy of the BSAC certificates for the staff member must be attached to the compliance letter due on December 31, 2024. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. The Immunization Branch will host a webinar 11/13/24 at 1pm ET to provide instructions and answer questions on reporting. Register here in advance to attend. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/13/2024 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 6/13/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a third temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on April 10, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 92% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued January 8, 2024 to July 8, 2024. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Brenecia McNeill, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of Superior and seven (7) demerits completed March 5, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed June 10, 2024. The owner is in the process of obtaining an approved building inspection for the change of ownership that occurred on January 8, 2024. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (July 8, 2024) to obtain an approved Building Inspection. S. Lockamy stated the building inspection is scheduled for June 14, 2024. Upon my arrival I was greeted by Z. Gardner, Teacher. Z. Gardner stated the administrator was off-site accompanying school-age children and staff on a scheduled field trip. Two groups of children, five to twelve-years-old, were on a scheduled field trip to Honeycutt Park. Based on the posted schedule, children and staff departed the facility at 9:30 a.m. A list of all children participating in the off-premises activity was not available at the center. Brenecia McNeill, Co-Administrator, arrived at the facility at 10:52 a.m. I requested to conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Permission was granted. Nine children, four to five-years old, were present in the outdoor learning environment. The children participated in water play, dug in the sand, and threw and bounced balls. Afterwards, the children and staff returned indoors. Children changed from their wet clothes and participated in personal care routines. Next, they transitioned to Space #1a for free play activities while waiting for lunch to be served. Lunch served was a turkey wrap, sweet corn and peas, diced pears, and milk. After lunch, the children transitioned to their cots for rest time. Soft music played in the background. Staff files were monitored April 10, 2024; however, one staff member was not listed on the staff and training worksheets. The employee’s name was added to the staff and training worksheet and the medical and personnel files were monitored today. Additionally, program records and transportation were monitored. Seven (7) staff and thirty-seven (37) children, five to twelve-years-old, returned to the facility at 2:04 p.m. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Lockamy, Administrator. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of the school-age children enrolled in Spaces #1b and #1c, who participated in the off-premises activity today, was not available at the center. .1005(b)(6) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care prior to the expiration of the certification on file (2/1/24). .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care prior to the expiration of the certification on file (2/1/24). .1102(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency information was not in the vehicle for two children, ages six to seven-years-old. Identifying information (photograph) was not in the vehicle for thirty-seven children, ages five to twelve-years-old, that were being transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on June 27, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/Consultation/Reminders Specific to Today’s Visit: Off-Premises Activities in Child Care Centers: Injuries are more likely to occur when a child’s surroundings or routine changes. Activities outside the facility may pose increased risk for injury. When children are excited or busy playing in unfamiliar areas, they are more likely to forget safety measures unless they are closely supervised at all times. When field trips are planned, all field trip sites should be visited by a member of the child care staff and all potential hazards identified. The child care staff should be knowledgeable about location and any emergency plans of the location. This standard also applies when caregivers / teachers are walking with children to and from a destination. A designated staff person should check to ensure all children safely exit the vehicle when it arrives at the designated location. This shall include the use of an attendance list of all children being transported so it can be checked against those who get out of the vehicle. Also, have another staff member do a thorough and complete inspection of the vehicle to see that the vehicle is empty before exiting/locking. Child care rule 09.1005 states the following: (5) the center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off-premises activity shall also be available at the center. During today’s visit, there was no list of children participating in the off-premises activity available at the center. Upon their return from the off-premises activity, S. Lockamy provided me with a list of all the children participating in the field trip today. A name to face recognition was completed and transportation requirements monitored for compliance. Field Trip Permission forms with Parent/Guardian written consent was on-site for all children; however, emergency contact information for two children (K.S. and N.W.), ages six to seven-years-old, was not available in the vehicle during transport. Additionally, identifying information (photograph) was not available in the vehicle for each child being transported. Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred regarding the two-component star rated license process and hold harmless process in effect on April 10, 2024. I stated to S. Lockamy, “When a child care center operating under hold harmless undergoes a change of ownership, the consultant will use previous points achieved from the facilities last star rated license assessment to assign a star rating at the end of the temporary license. The new owner will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the cohort year established under the previous facility license. Childcare Network #109B is in Cohort 2 - Prep Year: 7/1/24-6/30/25; Reassessment Year: 7/1/25-6/30/26.” The facility achieved the following points in each component: Education Standards: Seven (7) points Program Standards: Seven (7) points The facility meets requirements in Rule .2806, the highest voluntary enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and ERS score equals 5.12. Quality Point: One (1) point The facility meets the following quality point programmatic option: Staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Based on this combination, the facility has earned fifteen (15) points and is applying for a five-star license under the two-component system. At the end of the temporary time period, if full compliance is achieved for the change of ownership, the rated license assessment packet will be completed and submitted to Raleigh for the issuance of a star rated license. The facility file will be transferred to the child care consultant in the assigned territory once the new license has been issued. At this time, the consultant for this facility will be: Yolanda Pridgen P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 Office 910-305-2371 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov You may visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit If you have questions, please contact me at: (910) 709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@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: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/13/2024 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 6/13/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a third temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on April 10, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 92% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued January 8, 2024 to July 8, 2024. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Brenecia McNeill, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Inspection with a classification of Superior and seven (7) demerits completed March 5, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time care only, completed June 10, 2024. The owner is in the process of obtaining an approved building inspection for the change of ownership that occurred on January 8, 2024. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (July 8, 2024) to obtain an approved Building Inspection. S. Lockamy stated the building inspection is scheduled for June 14, 2024. Upon my arrival I was greeted by Z. Gardner, Teacher. Z. Gardner stated the administrator was off-site accompanying school-age children and staff on a scheduled field trip. Two groups of children, five to twelve-years-old, were on a scheduled field trip to Honeycutt Park. Based on the posted schedule, children and staff departed the facility at 9:30 a.m. A list of all children participating in the off-premises activity was not available at the center. Brenecia McNeill, Co-Administrator, arrived at the facility at 10:52 a.m. I requested to conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Permission was granted. Nine children, four to five-years old, were present in the outdoor learning environment. The children participated in water play, dug in the sand, and threw and bounced balls. Afterwards, the children and staff returned indoors. Children changed from their wet clothes and participated in personal care routines. Next, they transitioned to Space #1a for free play activities while waiting for lunch to be served. Lunch served was a turkey wrap, sweet corn and peas, diced pears, and milk. After lunch, the children transitioned to their cots for rest time. Soft music played in the background. Staff files were monitored April 10, 2024; however, one staff member was not listed on the staff and training worksheets. The employee’s name was added to the staff and training worksheet and the medical and personnel files were monitored today. Additionally, program records and transportation were monitored. Seven (7) staff and thirty-seven (37) children, five to twelve-years-old, returned to the facility at 2:04 p.m. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Lockamy, Administrator. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of the school-age children enrolled in Spaces #1b and #1c, who participated in the off-premises activity today, was not available at the center. .1005(b)(6) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care prior to the expiration of the certification on file (2/1/24). .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care prior to the expiration of the certification on file (2/1/24). .1102(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency information was not in the vehicle for two children, ages six to seven-years-old. Identifying information (photograph) was not in the vehicle for thirty-seven children, ages five to twelve-years-old, that were being transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on June 27, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/Consultation/Reminders Specific to Today’s Visit: Off-Premises Activities in Child Care Centers: Injuries are more likely to occur when a child’s surroundings or routine changes. Activities outside the facility may pose increased risk for injury. When children are excited or busy playing in unfamiliar areas, they are more likely to forget safety measures unless they are closely supervised at all times. When field trips are planned, all field trip sites should be visited by a member of the child care staff and all potential hazards identified. The child care staff should be knowledgeable about location and any emergency plans of the location. This standard also applies when caregivers / teachers are walking with children to and from a destination. A designated staff person should check to ensure all children safely exit the vehicle when it arrives at the designated location. This shall include the use of an attendance list of all children being transported so it can be checked against those who get out of the vehicle. Also, have another staff member do a thorough and complete inspection of the vehicle to see that the vehicle is empty before exiting/locking. Child care rule 09.1005 states the following: (5) the center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off-premises activity shall also be available at the center. During today’s visit, there was no list of children participating in the off-premises activity available at the center. Upon their return from the off-premises activity, S. Lockamy provided me with a list of all the children participating in the field trip today. A name to face recognition was completed and transportation requirements monitored for compliance. Field Trip Permission forms with Parent/Guardian written consent was on-site for all children; however, emergency contact information for two children (K.S. and N.W.), ages six to seven-years-old, was not available in the vehicle during transport. Additionally, identifying information (photograph) was not available in the vehicle for each child being transported. Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred regarding the two-component star rated license process and hold harmless process in effect on April 10, 2024. I stated to S. Lockamy, “When a child care center operating under hold harmless undergoes a change of ownership, the consultant will use previous points achieved from the facilities last star rated license assessment to assign a star rating at the end of the temporary license. The new owner will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the cohort year established under the previous facility license. Childcare Network #109B is in Cohort 2 - Prep Year: 7/1/24-6/30/25; Reassessment Year: 7/1/25-6/30/26.” The facility achieved the following points in each component: Education Standards: Seven (7) points Program Standards: Seven (7) points The facility meets requirements in Rule .2806, the highest voluntary enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and ERS score equals 5.12. Quality Point: One (1) point The facility meets the following quality point programmatic option: Staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Based on this combination, the facility has earned fifteen (15) points and is applying for a five-star license under the two-component system. At the end of the temporary time period, if full compliance is achieved for the change of ownership, the rated license assessment packet will be completed and submitted to Raleigh for the issuance of a star rated license. The facility file will be transferred to the child care consultant in the assigned territory once the new license has been issued. At this time, the consultant for this facility will be: Yolanda Pridgen P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 Office 910-305-2371 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov You may visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit If you have questions, please contact me at: (910) 709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #109B Facility ID: 26002588 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 325 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a second temporary time period visit. A full assessment using the Compliance Item Number Listing was completed. The previous visit was completed on January 10, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued January 8, 2024 to July 8, 2024. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Shadequa Lockamy, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspection is as follows: Sanitation Inspection with seven (7) demerits and a classification of Superior completed March 5, 2024. The owner is in the process of obtaining a building and fire inspection for the change of ownership that occurred on January 8, 2024. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months from the issuance of the Temporary License (July 8, 2024) to obtain an approved Building and Fire Inspection. S. Lockamy, Assistant Director, was present and assisted me during the visit. Brenecia McNeill, Administrator, was not present today. I requested to conduct an unaccompanied walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Permission was granted. Three (3) NC Pre-K classrooms were observed during the visit. Preschool-age children assigned to Space #1c participated in free play activities in the following activity areas: dramatic play, art, and manipulatives. Two children, ages four to five years old, pretended to be a doctor and a nurse in the dramatic play area. One of the children pretended to take another child’s temperature while the second child used a stethoscope to listen to his heartbeat and breathing. After free play, children cleaned up and prepared to go outdoors. Children participated in personal care routines and counted the number of students and teachers before transitioning outdoors. In Space #1b, the teachers led two small group activities. The first group practiced writing “W” words and the second group counted butterflies. A third group worked independently. They practiced tracing letters on a flash card with play dough. In Space #1a, preschool-age children participated in free play activities in the following activity areas: art, manipulatives, block, music, science, and dramatic play. Children practiced cutting on a line and sorting insects. Additionally, they built with blocks and cooked and cleaned in the dramatic play area. After free play, they cleaned up and transitioned to the carpet for circle time. During circle time, they danced to music, counted by rote, and practiced reading and pronouncing “W” words. In the outdoor learning environment, children assigned to Spaces #1b and #1c played freeze tag, blew, and chased bubbles, climbed on the stationary equipment, kicked, and threw balls, and dug in the sand. Additionally, children participated in teacher directed Relay Races. Children followed K. Conway and S. Willis’ directives, while competing against one another. Afterwards, the children and staff transitioned indoors and washed their hands and prepared for lunch. Lunch served was cheese pizza, diced carrots, pineapple tidbits, and milk. Staff and children files were monitored today. Additionally, program records and transportation were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Lockamy. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The fence and wooden furnishings in the outdoor environment were not free of hazards. The top of the fence around the air conditioning units in the outdoor environment was rusted. The wooden furnishings (pavilion and platform) had cracked and splintered boards and peeling/flaking paint. .0601(c) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two child care providers, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not update the required emergency information form on file at least annually. .0701(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the mulch around the stationary equipment measured two-and one-half inches instead of the six inches required based on the critical height of the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. A group leader, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not complete BSAC training within three months of employment. The group leader's date of employment was December 1, 2022. .2510(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/Consultation/Reminders Specific to Today’s Visit: Outdoor Learning Environment: The number one cause of injury on playgrounds is falls to the surface. Maintaining the correct depth of loose-fill material is crucial for safety. Cold temperatures and rain may cause “packing,” which causes the surface material to lose shock-absorbing capacity. I discussed the following strategies for maintaining the adequate depth of loose-fill materials with S. Lockamy: • Check for packing as a result of rain, and if found to be compressed, material should be turned over or raked up to increase resilience capacity. • Loose-fill materials will compress at least 25% over time due to use and weathering. Provide a margin of safety when selecting a type and depth of material. Loose-fill surfacing requires frequent maintenance to ensure levels never drop below the minimum depth. • Wear mats can be installed to reduce displacement. • Provide a method for containing loose-fill materials within the playground. Consider marking equipment supports with the minimum fill level to help with maintaining the required depth of material. During today’s visit, the mulch (loose-fill material), measured two- and one-half inches to four inches around the stationary equipment in the outdoor learning environment. The critical height of the equipment is less than five (5) feet which requires six (6) inches of surfacing material in depth. Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair and should meet the recommendations of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for control of the following safety hazards: splinters, rusty parts, and peeling/flaking paint. Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials within the play site, and to ensure that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. During today’s visit, I observed peeling/flaking paint and cracked/splintered boards on the wooden theatrical platform and pavilion in the outdoor learning environment. Additionally, there was rust built up on the top of the fencing around the air conditioning units behind the facility. Fire Inspection: The fire inspection completed March 26, 2024, for 5795 Pepperbush Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 was documented on the Fayetteville Fire Department Fire Inspection Report instead of the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report. Please contact Demetetrois Papaspiros, Fire Inspector, and request that the fire inspection completed at your facility on March 26, 2024, be documented on the correct form. Once obtain, you may submit to me at Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred regarding the two-component star rated license process and hold harmless process in effect on January 10, 2024. I stated to S. Lockamy, “When a child care center operating under hold harmless undergoes a change of ownership, the consultant will use previous points achieved from the facilities last star rated license assessment to assign a star rating at the end of the temporary license. The new owner will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the cohort year established under the previous facility license. Childcare Network #109B is in Cohort 2 - Prep Year: 7/1/24-6/30/25; Reassessment Year: 7/1/25-6/30/26.” Indicator Month: Discussions occurred regarding the indictor month for annual compliance monitoring visits at a licensed child care facility. I informed S. Lockamy when a facility becomes licensed, it is assigned an “annual compliance” month. The annual compliance month is the month in which the facility’s Temporary License was issued (January). I stated the annual compliance month does not change if the facility is issued a 2 – 5 Star License, a Provisional License, or a Probationary License. Child care consultants use the annual compliance month to determine when to schedule each facility’s annual compliance visit. Additionally, representatives of the DCDEE may visit your program at any time and must complete at least one full monitoring visit at least annually. To best support you and the children in care, our goal is to visit programs more frequently. On-going Training: The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. It is your responsibility to keep the staff and training worksheets current for the consultant to review during annual compliance visits. Reminder: After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who work with children, shall participate in on-going training activities annually. Refer to child care requirement 09.1103 for the number of required training hours based on education and experience. The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, please contact me at (910) 709-4168. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times