Community Life Academy

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Community Life Academy Facility ID: 26002577 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 6/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 6 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed January 7, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 98% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued June 16, 2024. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Regina Lassiter, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with four demerits completed August 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for daytime care, completed May 13, 2025. You are waiting for an updated fire inspection that includes night care approval. Regina Lassiter, Administrator, assisted me as I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, there were five children present. They were sitting on the carpet participating in group activities. A teacher was reading a book about fairytales. They discussed the characteristics of the book. The children named what they wanted to be (princess, prince, queen, or king). They discussed fairytale animals. The teacher asked, “Can pigs really talk?”. Next, they discussed the weather, and calendar. Then they proceeded to the table to trace the letter “N” or write sight words. The teacher asked children that wrote sight words to say the word and put it in a sentence. Next, children went to activity centers. They played with developmentally age-appropriate materials like Minecraft cubes, train tracks, and train. Toileting, handwashing, sanitation, outdoor activities, and lunch were observed during the visit. Lunch will consist of tilapia, rice, peas, fruit cocktails, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with R. Lassiter. The following violations were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan in space #4b was not current or posted. The activity plan was dated and posted on the wall in space #4b. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The facility's kitchen door was unlocked and accessible to children. The kitchen door was locked during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. There was a purse stored on a chair less than five feet above the floor in space #4b. The purse was removed and stored on top of a cabinet five feet above the floor. .0604(a) Violations were corrected during today’s visit. Therefore, a compliance letter is not required. My contact information is: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28303 910-309-2480 Observation Suggestion: Getting Students Involved Student engagement is the foundation of a successful activity. Taking time to discover student interests and incorporating their current input into an activity increases overall interest and participation rates. Research conducted by Wang and Fredricks (2014) highlights that students are more likely to participate in school activities and events when material is catered to their interests. Rates of participation increase when students could help plan activities and give insight into the direction of the program. When planning activities for your school age program, take time to listen to your students. Reflect on what they are interested in and let them work with you to transform these interests into learning experiences. Facility Specific TA/Reminders/Discussions: Activity Plans: We discussed having a current activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The teacher stated that she has it for reference. The activity plan was shown to me, dated and posted on the wall. This was corrected during the visit. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(12); 10A NCAC 09 .0508 Purses: During the visit, I observed a purse sitting on a chair in space #4b. This was corrected during the visit. Purses shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use but are not required to be kept in locked storage. Purses must be inaccessible to children. If not locked in a storage, it may be on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the floor. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(a). Visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 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 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: Community Life Academy Facility ID: 26002577 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 6/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 6 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed January 7, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 98% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued June 16, 2024. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Regina Lassiter, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with four demerits completed August 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for daytime care, completed May 13, 2025. You are waiting for an updated fire inspection that includes night care approval. Regina Lassiter, Administrator, assisted me as I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, there were five children present. They were sitting on the carpet participating in group activities. A teacher was reading a book about fairytales. They discussed the characteristics of the book. The children named what they wanted to be (princess, prince, queen, or king). They discussed fairytale animals. The teacher asked, “Can pigs really talk?”. Next, they discussed the weather, and calendar. Then they proceeded to the table to trace the letter “N” or write sight words. The teacher asked children that wrote sight words to say the word and put it in a sentence. Next, children went to activity centers. They played with developmentally age-appropriate materials like Minecraft cubes, train tracks, and train. Toileting, handwashing, sanitation, outdoor activities, and lunch were observed during the visit. Lunch will consist of tilapia, rice, peas, fruit cocktails, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with R. Lassiter. The following violations were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan in space #4b was not current or posted. The activity plan was dated and posted on the wall in space #4b. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The facility's kitchen door was unlocked and accessible to children. The kitchen door was locked during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. There was a purse stored on a chair less than five feet above the floor in space #4b. The purse was removed and stored on top of a cabinet five feet above the floor. .0604(a) Violations were corrected during today’s visit. Therefore, a compliance letter is not required. My contact information is: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28303 910-309-2480 Observation Suggestion: Getting Students Involved Student engagement is the foundation of a successful activity. Taking time to discover student interests and incorporating their current input into an activity increases overall interest and participation rates. Research conducted by Wang and Fredricks (2014) highlights that students are more likely to participate in school activities and events when material is catered to their interests. Rates of participation increase when students could help plan activities and give insight into the direction of the program. When planning activities for your school age program, take time to listen to your students. Reflect on what they are interested in and let them work with you to transform these interests into learning experiences. Facility Specific TA/Reminders/Discussions: Activity Plans: We discussed having a current activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The teacher stated that she has it for reference. The activity plan was shown to me, dated and posted on the wall. This was corrected during the visit. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(12); 10A NCAC 09 .0508 Purses: During the visit, I observed a purse sitting on a chair in space #4b. This was corrected during the visit. Purses shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use but are not required to be kept in locked storage. Purses must be inaccessible to children. If not locked in a storage, it may be on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the floor. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(a). Visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 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: Community Life Academy Facility ID: 26002577 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 6/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 6 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed January 7, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 98% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued June 16, 2024. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Regina Lassiter, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with four demerits completed August 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for daytime care, completed May 13, 2025. You are waiting for an updated fire inspection that includes night care approval. Regina Lassiter, Administrator, assisted me as I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, there were five children present. They were sitting on the carpet participating in group activities. A teacher was reading a book about fairytales. They discussed the characteristics of the book. The children named what they wanted to be (princess, prince, queen, or king). They discussed fairytale animals. The teacher asked, “Can pigs really talk?”. Next, they discussed the weather, and calendar. Then they proceeded to the table to trace the letter “N” or write sight words. The teacher asked children that wrote sight words to say the word and put it in a sentence. Next, children went to activity centers. They played with developmentally age-appropriate materials like Minecraft cubes, train tracks, and train. Toileting, handwashing, sanitation, outdoor activities, and lunch were observed during the visit. Lunch will consist of tilapia, rice, peas, fruit cocktails, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with R. Lassiter. The following violations were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan in space #4b was not current or posted. The activity plan was dated and posted on the wall in space #4b. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The facility's kitchen door was unlocked and accessible to children. The kitchen door was locked during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. There was a purse stored on a chair less than five feet above the floor in space #4b. The purse was removed and stored on top of a cabinet five feet above the floor. .0604(a) Violations were corrected during today’s visit. Therefore, a compliance letter is not required. My contact information is: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28303 910-309-2480 Observation Suggestion: Getting Students Involved Student engagement is the foundation of a successful activity. Taking time to discover student interests and incorporating their current input into an activity increases overall interest and participation rates. Research conducted by Wang and Fredricks (2014) highlights that students are more likely to participate in school activities and events when material is catered to their interests. Rates of participation increase when students could help plan activities and give insight into the direction of the program. When planning activities for your school age program, take time to listen to your students. Reflect on what they are interested in and let them work with you to transform these interests into learning experiences. Facility Specific TA/Reminders/Discussions: Activity Plans: We discussed having a current activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The teacher stated that she has it for reference. The activity plan was shown to me, dated and posted on the wall. This was corrected during the visit. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(12); 10A NCAC 09 .0508 Purses: During the visit, I observed a purse sitting on a chair in space #4b. This was corrected during the visit. Purses shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use but are not required to be kept in locked storage. Purses must be inaccessible to children. If not locked in a storage, it may be on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the floor. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(a). Visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 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: Community Life Academy Facility ID: 26002577 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 6/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 6 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed January 7, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 98% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued June 16, 2024. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Regina Lassiter, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with four demerits completed August 16, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for daytime care, completed May 13, 2025. You are waiting for an updated fire inspection that includes night care approval. Regina Lassiter, Administrator, assisted me as I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, there were five children present. They were sitting on the carpet participating in group activities. A teacher was reading a book about fairytales. They discussed the characteristics of the book. The children named what they wanted to be (princess, prince, queen, or king). They discussed fairytale animals. The teacher asked, “Can pigs really talk?”. Next, they discussed the weather, and calendar. Then they proceeded to the table to trace the letter “N” or write sight words. The teacher asked children that wrote sight words to say the word and put it in a sentence. Next, children went to activity centers. They played with developmentally age-appropriate materials like Minecraft cubes, train tracks, and train. Toileting, handwashing, sanitation, outdoor activities, and lunch were observed during the visit. Lunch will consist of tilapia, rice, peas, fruit cocktails, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with R. Lassiter. The following violations were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan in space #4b was not current or posted. The activity plan was dated and posted on the wall in space #4b. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The facility's kitchen door was unlocked and accessible to children. The kitchen door was locked during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. There was a purse stored on a chair less than five feet above the floor in space #4b. The purse was removed and stored on top of a cabinet five feet above the floor. .0604(a) Violations were corrected during today’s visit. Therefore, a compliance letter is not required. My contact information is: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28303 910-309-2480 Observation Suggestion: Getting Students Involved Student engagement is the foundation of a successful activity. Taking time to discover student interests and incorporating their current input into an activity increases overall interest and participation rates. Research conducted by Wang and Fredricks (2014) highlights that students are more likely to participate in school activities and events when material is catered to their interests. Rates of participation increase when students could help plan activities and give insight into the direction of the program. When planning activities for your school age program, take time to listen to your students. Reflect on what they are interested in and let them work with you to transform these interests into learning experiences. Facility Specific TA/Reminders/Discussions: Activity Plans: We discussed having a current activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The teacher stated that she has it for reference. The activity plan was shown to me, dated and posted on the wall. This was corrected during the visit. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(12); 10A NCAC 09 .0508 Purses: During the visit, I observed a purse sitting on a chair in space #4b. This was corrected during the visit. Purses shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use but are not required to be kept in locked storage. Purses must be inaccessible to children. If not locked in a storage, it may be on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the floor. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(a). Visit our website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for updated information regarding the child care law and rules, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: Community Life Academy Facility ID: 26002577 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/16/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/16/2024 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 01:25 PM Time Out: 04:45 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. A full assessment using the Compliance Item Number Listing was completed. The previous visit was completed March 21, 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 9, 2024 to June 15, 2024. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Regina Lassiter, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with four demerits completed August 22, 2023. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time and night care, completed May 13, 2023. The operator did not schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. I was greeted by Regina Lassiter, Administrator. I explained the purpose of today’s visit. I requested permission to conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor environments. Permission was granted. Upon my arrival, no children were present. Three children, ages six to eleven-years-old, arrived at the facility at 3:50 p.m. The children put away their personal belongings, washed their hands, and transitioned to the tables for PM snack. PM snack served was cheese crackers, fruit cocktail, and water. After PM snack, the children washed their hands and transitioned outdoors. In the outdoor learning environment, children climbed on non-stationary equipment, played basketball, and kicked and bounced balls. The group leader assisted the children with gardening. Green beans and cucumbers were planted in the garden beds. The group leader walked around the outdoor area supervising the children and encouraging conversation. Drinking water was accessible to the children. Staff files were monitored January 18, 2024. No new staff have been employed since the last visit. Children and program records were monitored today. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with R. Lassiter. The following violations were observed during the visit: 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 fire inspection on file was completed on May 13, 2023. The operator did not obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation of the last fire drill completed at the facility was dated March 8, 2024. No children were present during the practice fire drill. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections completed at the facility in April and May 2024, were not documented on the checklist supplied by the Division. During the visit, the administrator documented the monthly playground inspections completed on April 12, and May 16, 2024, on the Playground Inspection Checklist. .0605(q) 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 May 30, 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: Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred regarding the two-component star rated license process on January 18, 2024, and March 21, 2024. R. Lassiter and I discussed strategies on how to achieve a 3-5 Star Rated License. An application for a star rated license was received on March 21, 2024. Due to low enrollment, R. Lassiter did not request to have the ERS completed as part of the rated license assessment. Education Standards: Five (5) points Administrator – 6pts Program Coordinator – 5pts Group Leader – 7pts The facility has earned 5 points in Education based on the staff’s lowest point level. Program Standards: Two (2) points The facility meets requirements in Rule .2806, and Rule .2818(b) (enhanced ratios). The facility has earned two (2) points in program standards. Quality Point: One (1) point The facility meets the following quality point option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. Based on this combination, the facility has earned eight (8) points and is applying for a three-star license under the two-component system. At the end of the temporary time period, the rated license assessment packet will be completed and submitted to Raleigh for the issuance of a star rated license. The facility file will be transferred to the 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 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. The DCDEE Regulatory System was down; therefore, I was unable to key the visit summary into the system. A handwritten visit summary was completed and left with you today. A typed visit summary will be completed and a copy emailed to you within 2 business days. Please feel free to contact me at 910-709-4168 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: Community Life Academy Facility ID: 26002577 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/16/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/16/2024 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 01:25 PM Time Out: 04:45 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. A full assessment using the Compliance Item Number Listing was completed. The previous visit was completed March 21, 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 9, 2024 to June 15, 2024. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Regina Lassiter, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with four demerits completed August 22, 2023. Fire Classification of Satisfactory, approved for day time and night care, completed May 13, 2023. The operator did not schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. I was greeted by Regina Lassiter, Administrator. I explained the purpose of today’s visit. I requested permission to conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor environments. Permission was granted. Upon my arrival, no children were present. Three children, ages six to eleven-years-old, arrived at the facility at 3:50 p.m. The children put away their personal belongings, washed their hands, and transitioned to the tables for PM snack. PM snack served was cheese crackers, fruit cocktail, and water. After PM snack, the children washed their hands and transitioned outdoors. In the outdoor learning environment, children climbed on non-stationary equipment, played basketball, and kicked and bounced balls. The group leader assisted the children with gardening. Green beans and cucumbers were planted in the garden beds. The group leader walked around the outdoor area supervising the children and encouraging conversation. Drinking water was accessible to the children. Staff files were monitored January 18, 2024. No new staff have been employed since the last visit. Children and program records were monitored today. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with R. Lassiter. The following violations were observed during the visit: 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 fire inspection on file was completed on May 13, 2023. The operator did not obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation of the last fire drill completed at the facility was dated March 8, 2024. No children were present during the practice fire drill. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections completed at the facility in April and May 2024, were not documented on the checklist supplied by the Division. During the visit, the administrator documented the monthly playground inspections completed on April 12, and May 16, 2024, on the Playground Inspection Checklist. .0605(q) 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 May 30, 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: Rated License Assessment: Discussions occurred regarding the two-component star rated license process on January 18, 2024, and March 21, 2024. R. Lassiter and I discussed strategies on how to achieve a 3-5 Star Rated License. An application for a star rated license was received on March 21, 2024. Due to low enrollment, R. Lassiter did not request to have the ERS completed as part of the rated license assessment. Education Standards: Five (5) points Administrator – 6pts Program Coordinator – 5pts Group Leader – 7pts The facility has earned 5 points in Education based on the staff’s lowest point level. Program Standards: Two (2) points The facility meets requirements in Rule .2806, and Rule .2818(b) (enhanced ratios). The facility has earned two (2) points in program standards. Quality Point: One (1) point The facility meets the following quality point option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. Based on this combination, the facility has earned eight (8) points and is applying for a three-star license under the two-component system. At the end of the temporary time period, the rated license assessment packet will be completed and submitted to Raleigh for the issuance of a star rated license. The facility file will be transferred to the 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 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. The DCDEE Regulatory System was down; therefore, I was unable to key the visit summary into the system. A handwritten visit summary was completed and left with you today. A typed visit summary will be completed and a copy emailed to you within 2 business days. Please feel free to contact me at 910-709-4168 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