Cumberland Mills Elementary

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: CUMBERLAND MILLS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002211 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess 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 #1, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 12, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued October 10, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818 (c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Delaine, Lead Teacher, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed October 17, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed December 16, 2025. Ms. Delaine was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, the children were playing in the following activities: Legos, writing letters, puzzles, dramatic play, and coloring. After playing in centers, the children transitioned to the carpet and listened to an audio and the children practiced exercising. After the activity, the children transitioned outdoors to play. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Lunch served was tangerine chicken, seasoned rice, broccoli, chilled applesauce, bread, and milk. Some of the children opted out of the lunch served on the menu and were served their lunch brought from home. Program files were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on February 27, 2026. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed October 16, 2025. A violation was observed today for the 3-month drill. The most recent playground inspection was completed on January 07, 2026. A violation was observed for the playground inspection. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Delaine. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last monthly playground check was completed January 7, 2026. This was corrected when the staff member completed the monthly playground inspection during today's visit. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place drill was conducted on October 16, 2025. This was corrected when the staff member conducted the shelter in place drill during today's visit. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Shelter-In Place or Lockdown Drill Log: Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(16) &.1721(e)(7). During today’s visit, you were able to complete a shelter-in-place drill. The information was recorded on the log. QRIS: On March 3, 2026, I reached out to Sean Brost and the topic discussed was QRIS timeline. Today, we talked about the timeline of April through September 2026. Today, Mr. Brost stated the program will complete the Pathway 1 (Program Assessment). At this time, it was not confirmed if the program will be assessed before the end of this school year or the beginning of next school year. In preparation for the rated license assessment, you can view https://ncrlap.org for resources and training videos to prepare for your rated license assessment. In addition, make sure WORKS is updated to reflect any new education updates. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: CUMBERLAND MILLS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002211 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess 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 #1, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 12, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued October 10, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818 (c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Delaine, Lead Teacher, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed October 17, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed December 16, 2025. Ms. Delaine was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, the children were playing in the following activities: Legos, writing letters, puzzles, dramatic play, and coloring. After playing in centers, the children transitioned to the carpet and listened to an audio and the children practiced exercising. After the activity, the children transitioned outdoors to play. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Lunch served was tangerine chicken, seasoned rice, broccoli, chilled applesauce, bread, and milk. Some of the children opted out of the lunch served on the menu and were served their lunch brought from home. Program files were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on February 27, 2026. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed October 16, 2025. A violation was observed today for the 3-month drill. The most recent playground inspection was completed on January 07, 2026. A violation was observed for the playground inspection. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Delaine. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last monthly playground check was completed January 7, 2026. This was corrected when the staff member completed the monthly playground inspection during today's visit. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place drill was conducted on October 16, 2025. This was corrected when the staff member conducted the shelter in place drill during today's visit. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Shelter-In Place or Lockdown Drill Log: Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(16) &.1721(e)(7). During today’s visit, you were able to complete a shelter-in-place drill. The information was recorded on the log. QRIS: On March 3, 2026, I reached out to Sean Brost and the topic discussed was QRIS timeline. Today, we talked about the timeline of April through September 2026. Today, Mr. Brost stated the program will complete the Pathway 1 (Program Assessment). At this time, it was not confirmed if the program will be assessed before the end of this school year or the beginning of next school year. In preparation for the rated license assessment, you can view https://ncrlap.org for resources and training videos to prepare for your rated license assessment. In addition, make sure WORKS is updated to reflect any new education updates. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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: CUMBERLAND MILLS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002211 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess 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 #1, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 12, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued October 10, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818 (c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Delaine, Lead Teacher, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed October 17, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed December 16, 2025. Ms. Delaine was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, the children were playing in the following activities: Legos, writing letters, puzzles, dramatic play, and coloring. After playing in centers, the children transitioned to the carpet and listened to an audio and the children practiced exercising. After the activity, the children transitioned outdoors to play. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Lunch served was tangerine chicken, seasoned rice, broccoli, chilled applesauce, bread, and milk. Some of the children opted out of the lunch served on the menu and were served their lunch brought from home. Program files were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on February 27, 2026. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed October 16, 2025. A violation was observed today for the 3-month drill. The most recent playground inspection was completed on January 07, 2026. A violation was observed for the playground inspection. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Delaine. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last monthly playground check was completed January 7, 2026. This was corrected when the staff member completed the monthly playground inspection during today's visit. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place drill was conducted on October 16, 2025. This was corrected when the staff member conducted the shelter in place drill during today's visit. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Shelter-In Place or Lockdown Drill Log: Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(16) &.1721(e)(7). During today’s visit, you were able to complete a shelter-in-place drill. The information was recorded on the log. QRIS: On March 3, 2026, I reached out to Sean Brost and the topic discussed was QRIS timeline. Today, we talked about the timeline of April through September 2026. Today, Mr. Brost stated the program will complete the Pathway 1 (Program Assessment). At this time, it was not confirmed if the program will be assessed before the end of this school year or the beginning of next school year. In preparation for the rated license assessment, you can view https://ncrlap.org for resources and training videos to prepare for your rated license assessment. In addition, make sure WORKS is updated to reflect any new education updates. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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: CUMBERLAND MILLS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002211 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 10/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 12, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued October 10, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818 (c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Delaine, Lead Teacher, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 05, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed May 09, 2025. Ms. Delaine was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. Upon arrival, the children were resting on their cot. There were some children awake. The children were provided with quiet activities. Once naptime was over, the children cleaned up their things. Children completed toileting and handwashing routines in preparation for snack. After the children cleaned up snack, the children transitioned to the carpet to listen to their teacher read a book. A violation was observed for general safety for the electrical outlets. The Snack served was goldfish and water. Program files were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on September 03, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was not completed prior to my visit. The most recent playground inspection was completed on September 01, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Delaine. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #1, there was one electrical outlet that did not contain a safety plug less than five feet from the floor. The electrical outlet was above the sink used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Electrical Outlets: A violation was cited today for electrical outlets. This was corrected during today’s visit. Today, we talked about different strategies to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with Child Care Rules. Before the children arrive, it is best practice to conduct a walk-though of the classroom to make sure that all electrical outlets are covered, in addition, make sure the area used by children is safe from all hazards and potential hazards. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Observation: In the NCPK classroom, the children were resting for naptime. There were some children awake. Quiet activities were provided. Once the children woke up from naptime, the children cleaned up their things, and completed toileting and handwashing routines. The children went to the table for snack. Both teachers interacted with the children and assisted as needed. The teachers helped the children solve problems. During today’s visit, I provided technical assistance on social emotional development. You can visit http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/ for resources to help manage behaviors. This website is the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) that focuses on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. There are books that can be printed out and utilized in your facility to help manage children’s behaviors. There are some resources and training that are free of charge. QRIS: The new QRIS and pathway options will be discussed in detail with Sean Brost, NCPK Program Coordinator with Cumberland County Schools. Our supervisor, Mary Beth Datka, will coordinate and conduct the meeting and will complete the QRIS Conversation document at that time. Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Challenging Behaviors: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. 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. Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/ , under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to: oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ . Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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: CUMBERLAND MILLS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002211 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 10/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 12, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued October 10, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818 (c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Delaine, Lead Teacher, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 05, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed May 09, 2025. Ms. Delaine was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. Upon arrival, the children were resting on their cot. There were some children awake. The children were provided with quiet activities. Once naptime was over, the children cleaned up their things. Children completed toileting and handwashing routines in preparation for snack. After the children cleaned up snack, the children transitioned to the carpet to listen to their teacher read a book. A violation was observed for general safety for the electrical outlets. The Snack served was goldfish and water. Program files were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on September 03, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was not completed prior to my visit. The most recent playground inspection was completed on September 01, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Delaine. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #1, there was one electrical outlet that did not contain a safety plug less than five feet from the floor. The electrical outlet was above the sink used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Electrical Outlets: A violation was cited today for electrical outlets. This was corrected during today’s visit. Today, we talked about different strategies to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with Child Care Rules. Before the children arrive, it is best practice to conduct a walk-though of the classroom to make sure that all electrical outlets are covered, in addition, make sure the area used by children is safe from all hazards and potential hazards. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Observation: In the NCPK classroom, the children were resting for naptime. There were some children awake. Quiet activities were provided. Once the children woke up from naptime, the children cleaned up their things, and completed toileting and handwashing routines. The children went to the table for snack. Both teachers interacted with the children and assisted as needed. The teachers helped the children solve problems. During today’s visit, I provided technical assistance on social emotional development. You can visit http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/ for resources to help manage behaviors. This website is the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) that focuses on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. There are books that can be printed out and utilized in your facility to help manage children’s behaviors. There are some resources and training that are free of charge. QRIS: The new QRIS and pathway options will be discussed in detail with Sean Brost, NCPK Program Coordinator with Cumberland County Schools. Our supervisor, Mary Beth Datka, will coordinate and conduct the meeting and will complete the QRIS Conversation document at that time. Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Challenging Behaviors: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. 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. Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/ , under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to: oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ . Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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: CUMBERLAND MILLS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002211 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 10/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 12, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued October 10, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818 (c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Delaine, Lead Teacher, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 05, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed May 09, 2025. Ms. Delaine was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. Upon arrival, the children were resting on their cot. There were some children awake. The children were provided with quiet activities. Once naptime was over, the children cleaned up their things. Children completed toileting and handwashing routines in preparation for snack. After the children cleaned up snack, the children transitioned to the carpet to listen to their teacher read a book. A violation was observed for general safety for the electrical outlets. The Snack served was goldfish and water. Program files were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on September 03, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was not completed prior to my visit. The most recent playground inspection was completed on September 01, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Delaine. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #1, there was one electrical outlet that did not contain a safety plug less than five feet from the floor. The electrical outlet was above the sink used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Electrical Outlets: A violation was cited today for electrical outlets. This was corrected during today’s visit. Today, we talked about different strategies to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with Child Care Rules. Before the children arrive, it is best practice to conduct a walk-though of the classroom to make sure that all electrical outlets are covered, in addition, make sure the area used by children is safe from all hazards and potential hazards. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Observation: In the NCPK classroom, the children were resting for naptime. There were some children awake. Quiet activities were provided. Once the children woke up from naptime, the children cleaned up their things, and completed toileting and handwashing routines. The children went to the table for snack. Both teachers interacted with the children and assisted as needed. The teachers helped the children solve problems. During today’s visit, I provided technical assistance on social emotional development. You can visit http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/ for resources to help manage behaviors. This website is the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) that focuses on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. There are books that can be printed out and utilized in your facility to help manage children’s behaviors. There are some resources and training that are free of charge. QRIS: The new QRIS and pathway options will be discussed in detail with Sean Brost, NCPK Program Coordinator with Cumberland County Schools. Our supervisor, Mary Beth Datka, will coordinate and conduct the meeting and will complete the QRIS Conversation document at that time. Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Challenging Behaviors: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. 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. Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/ , under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to: oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ . Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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: CUMBERLAND MILLS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002211 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/15/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/15/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 22, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 94%. This program currently operates with a Four -Star License issued February 27, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818 (c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Delaine, Lead Teacher and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 17, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed October 2, 2023. A violation was cited for the fire inspection. Ms. Delaine was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. Upon arrival, the children were playing in activities of their choice. The teachers worked one on one with the children. After playing, the teacher put a clean-up song on, and the children clean up their things. Children completed toileting and handwashing routines. After cleaning up, the children went outdoors to play. After coming inside the children washed their hands for lunch. Half of the children went with one teacher to pick up their lunch. Lunch served was fiesta pizza, green beans, mixed berry cup, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on September 05, 2024, and the most recent lockdown or shelter in place drill had not been completed for this school year. The first day of school was August 26, 2024. The teacher stated that the drill will completed this Friday, October 18, 2024. The most current monthly outdoor inspection was completed on September 01, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Delaine. The following violation was 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 fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was dated for October 2, 2023. 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. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 29, 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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: Activities: Today, I observed a variety of activities. The children were engaged in the activities that were selected. The children also talked to their peers. When expanding on activities, it is important to provide books and encourage the use of literature. It is important to make sure that reading is communicated to the children, as exciting and fun. In addition, add books that focus on children’s interest. Talk to the children about the books and provide an activity that correlates with the book. The teacher can also provide paper bags with materials and allow children to create puppets to reassemble a character in the book. The children can also participate in creating their own book and become authors. Fire Inspection: An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and program are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest a safe environment for children. Fire Inspections will need to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. In addition, the Rule states the inspection must be on the form provided by the Division and mailed or emailed to the Consultant within seven (7) days. The last fire inspection was dated October 2, 2023. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/ , under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ Challenging Behaviors: 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. Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. 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 DCDEE Website/ My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-22.44 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: CUMBERLAND MILLS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002211 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/15/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/15/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 22, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 94%. This program currently operates with a Four -Star License issued February 27, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818 (c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Delaine, Lead Teacher and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 17, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed October 2, 2023. A violation was cited for the fire inspection. Ms. Delaine was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. Upon arrival, the children were playing in activities of their choice. The teachers worked one on one with the children. After playing, the teacher put a clean-up song on, and the children clean up their things. Children completed toileting and handwashing routines. After cleaning up, the children went outdoors to play. After coming inside the children washed their hands for lunch. Half of the children went with one teacher to pick up their lunch. Lunch served was fiesta pizza, green beans, mixed berry cup, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on September 05, 2024, and the most recent lockdown or shelter in place drill had not been completed for this school year. The first day of school was August 26, 2024. The teacher stated that the drill will completed this Friday, October 18, 2024. The most current monthly outdoor inspection was completed on September 01, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Delaine. The following violation was 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 fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was dated for October 2, 2023. 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. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 29, 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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: Activities: Today, I observed a variety of activities. The children were engaged in the activities that were selected. The children also talked to their peers. When expanding on activities, it is important to provide books and encourage the use of literature. It is important to make sure that reading is communicated to the children, as exciting and fun. In addition, add books that focus on children’s interest. Talk to the children about the books and provide an activity that correlates with the book. The teacher can also provide paper bags with materials and allow children to create puppets to reassemble a character in the book. The children can also participate in creating their own book and become authors. Fire Inspection: An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and program are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest a safe environment for children. Fire Inspections will need to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. In addition, the Rule states the inspection must be on the form provided by the Division and mailed or emailed to the Consultant within seven (7) days. The last fire inspection was dated October 2, 2023. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/ , under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ Challenging Behaviors: 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. Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. 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 DCDEE Website/ My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-22.44 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: CUMBERLAND MILLS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002211 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/22/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/22/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 28, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 93%. This program currently operates with a Four -Star License issued February 27, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three points in education standards, seven points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in Rule .2818 (c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Sherie Delaine, Lead Teacher and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed September 25, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed October 2, 2023. Ms. Delaine was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, the children were playing in the following activities: dramatic play, painting, building structures with blocks, puzzles, playdoh, geometric shapes, and manipulatives. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, pears, bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Delaine. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #1, there were three aerosol cans of Lysol stored in an unlocked cabinet. The teacher corrected this violation by locking the cabinet and stated that she will confirm that the lock is locking the cabinet because sometimes it does not lock when the key turns. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Storage of Hazardous Items: A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Store items that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” and have no other warning can be stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet. The shelf or cabinet must be mounted at least five feet above the floor. There were three aerosol cans of Lysol stored in an unlocked cabinet, five feet above the floor. Aerosol cans must be stored in locked storage. Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care handout can be found on our website by clicking the tab Provider then Provider Document and Forms https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. For more information regarding this rule requirement review Child Care Rules 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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