Dramatic Play Learning Academy, LLC

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: DRAMATIC PLAY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC Facility ID: 26002309 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/28/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 7/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 9 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training . The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed August 06, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 92%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 04, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, six points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced staff/child ratios by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Zekiera Howard, 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 Provisional was completed July 25, 2025. A violation was observed for the sanitation report. Fire Classification was completed May 28, 2025. A violation was observed for fire inspection. A copy of the inspection report was received during the visit. Ms. Artis, Administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, the children were sitting on the carpet with their caregiver. The caregiver talked to the children, and the children were able to respond to the caregiver’s questions. After group time, the children transitioned to free play in the classroom. The caregiver talked with the children and pretended to call for a fire truck. The children played with small insects, large trucks, blocks, dramatic play toys, and pretend play. When finished with free play, the caregiver played a “clean up” song and the children cleaned up their toys and transitioned to the carpet to dance. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. In addition to other violations observed, a violation was observed for ABCMS staff roster. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, French fries, oranges, bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Howard. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The center has not received an approved or superior rating sanitation inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 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 current fire inspection is dated for April 28, 2025, and the fire inspection was not received within one week of the inspection visit. On July 18, 2025, the fire inspection was confirmed to be completed on April 28, 2025, however, the fire inspection was not completed on a form provided by the Division. Prior to the completion of the visit, the fire inspection was completed on the form provided by the division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator did not complete the requirements for the ABCMS provider portal. The operator was unable to provide a staff roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 11, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be 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 : Sanitation Inspection: A violation was observed for a Sanitation Inspection. Sanitation Inspection are required to have either an approved or superior rating. To ensure that you are most updated with Sanitation Requirements, you may review a copy of the sanitation rules by visiting the Division of Child Development and Early Education Website: NC DHHS: Division of Child Development and Early Education. The Sanitation Rules can be located in the Provider Tab/Child Care Rules. The Sanitation Inspection was dated July 25, 2025, as a provisional rating. Once you receive an approved/superior sanitation inspection, please provide me with a scanned copy of the report by email. ABCMS Provider Portal Update: A violation was observed for the ABCMS Provider Update. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Today you stated that you have added some of your staff, but this is not current. Reminder: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. You must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. Fire Inspection: An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and programs are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest to a safe environment for children. During today’s visit, I received a copy of the fire inspection completed on the Fire Marshal’s Office Inspection Report. The fire inspection was dated for April 28, 2025. The inspection was not completed on the form provided by the Division, today, you contacted the Fire Marshall to obtain a copy of the Inspection Report. 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. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Moodle: Moodle Trainings are available on our website regarding rule changes and other additional trainings. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website offers online training modules for Administrative Actions, Criminal Background Checks, Star Rating, and additional trainings. Health and Safety Trainings are required to be updated every five years. Please visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The trainings can be found by selecting Provider tab then Training and Professional Development, and then DCDEE Moodle. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DRAMATIC PLAY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC Facility ID: 26002309 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/28/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 7/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 9 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training . The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed August 06, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 92%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 04, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, six points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced staff/child ratios by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Zekiera Howard, 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 Provisional was completed July 25, 2025. A violation was observed for the sanitation report. Fire Classification was completed May 28, 2025. A violation was observed for fire inspection. A copy of the inspection report was received during the visit. Ms. Artis, Administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, the children were sitting on the carpet with their caregiver. The caregiver talked to the children, and the children were able to respond to the caregiver’s questions. After group time, the children transitioned to free play in the classroom. The caregiver talked with the children and pretended to call for a fire truck. The children played with small insects, large trucks, blocks, dramatic play toys, and pretend play. When finished with free play, the caregiver played a “clean up” song and the children cleaned up their toys and transitioned to the carpet to dance. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. In addition to other violations observed, a violation was observed for ABCMS staff roster. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, French fries, oranges, bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Howard. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The center has not received an approved or superior rating sanitation inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 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 current fire inspection is dated for April 28, 2025, and the fire inspection was not received within one week of the inspection visit. On July 18, 2025, the fire inspection was confirmed to be completed on April 28, 2025, however, the fire inspection was not completed on a form provided by the Division. Prior to the completion of the visit, the fire inspection was completed on the form provided by the division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator did not complete the requirements for the ABCMS provider portal. The operator was unable to provide a staff roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 11, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be 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 : Sanitation Inspection: A violation was observed for a Sanitation Inspection. Sanitation Inspection are required to have either an approved or superior rating. To ensure that you are most updated with Sanitation Requirements, you may review a copy of the sanitation rules by visiting the Division of Child Development and Early Education Website: NC DHHS: Division of Child Development and Early Education. The Sanitation Rules can be located in the Provider Tab/Child Care Rules. The Sanitation Inspection was dated July 25, 2025, as a provisional rating. Once you receive an approved/superior sanitation inspection, please provide me with a scanned copy of the report by email. ABCMS Provider Portal Update: A violation was observed for the ABCMS Provider Update. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Today you stated that you have added some of your staff, but this is not current. Reminder: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. You must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. Fire Inspection: An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and programs are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest to a safe environment for children. During today’s visit, I received a copy of the fire inspection completed on the Fire Marshal’s Office Inspection Report. The fire inspection was dated for April 28, 2025. The inspection was not completed on the form provided by the Division, today, you contacted the Fire Marshall to obtain a copy of the Inspection Report. 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. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Moodle: Moodle Trainings are available on our website regarding rule changes and other additional trainings. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website offers online training modules for Administrative Actions, Criminal Background Checks, Star Rating, and additional trainings. Health and Safety Trainings are required to be updated every five years. Please visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The trainings can be found by selecting Provider tab then Training and Professional Development, and then DCDEE Moodle. 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: DRAMATIC PLAY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC Facility ID: 26002309 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/28/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 7/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 9 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training . The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed August 06, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 92%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 04, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, six points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced staff/child ratios by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Zekiera Howard, 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 Provisional was completed July 25, 2025. A violation was observed for the sanitation report. Fire Classification was completed May 28, 2025. A violation was observed for fire inspection. A copy of the inspection report was received during the visit. Ms. Artis, Administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, the children were sitting on the carpet with their caregiver. The caregiver talked to the children, and the children were able to respond to the caregiver’s questions. After group time, the children transitioned to free play in the classroom. The caregiver talked with the children and pretended to call for a fire truck. The children played with small insects, large trucks, blocks, dramatic play toys, and pretend play. When finished with free play, the caregiver played a “clean up” song and the children cleaned up their toys and transitioned to the carpet to dance. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. In addition to other violations observed, a violation was observed for ABCMS staff roster. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, French fries, oranges, bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Howard. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The center has not received an approved or superior rating sanitation inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 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 current fire inspection is dated for April 28, 2025, and the fire inspection was not received within one week of the inspection visit. On July 18, 2025, the fire inspection was confirmed to be completed on April 28, 2025, however, the fire inspection was not completed on a form provided by the Division. Prior to the completion of the visit, the fire inspection was completed on the form provided by the division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator did not complete the requirements for the ABCMS provider portal. The operator was unable to provide a staff roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 11, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be 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 : Sanitation Inspection: A violation was observed for a Sanitation Inspection. Sanitation Inspection are required to have either an approved or superior rating. To ensure that you are most updated with Sanitation Requirements, you may review a copy of the sanitation rules by visiting the Division of Child Development and Early Education Website: NC DHHS: Division of Child Development and Early Education. The Sanitation Rules can be located in the Provider Tab/Child Care Rules. The Sanitation Inspection was dated July 25, 2025, as a provisional rating. Once you receive an approved/superior sanitation inspection, please provide me with a scanned copy of the report by email. ABCMS Provider Portal Update: A violation was observed for the ABCMS Provider Update. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Today you stated that you have added some of your staff, but this is not current. Reminder: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. You must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. Fire Inspection: An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and programs are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest to a safe environment for children. During today’s visit, I received a copy of the fire inspection completed on the Fire Marshal’s Office Inspection Report. The fire inspection was dated for April 28, 2025. The inspection was not completed on the form provided by the Division, today, you contacted the Fire Marshall to obtain a copy of the Inspection Report. 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. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Moodle: Moodle Trainings are available on our website regarding rule changes and other additional trainings. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website offers online training modules for Administrative Actions, Criminal Background Checks, Star Rating, and additional trainings. Health and Safety Trainings are required to be updated every five years. Please visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The trainings can be found by selecting Provider tab then Training and Professional Development, and then DCDEE Moodle. 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: DRAMATIC PLAY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC Facility ID: 26002309 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 8 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed August 23, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 98%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 04, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, six points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced staff/child ratios by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Zekiera Howard, 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 March 07, 2024. Fire Classification approved completed May 28, 2024. Ms. Howard was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. Due to weather conditions, the outdoor area was not monitored. Upon arrival, the children were dancing on the carpet and singing. After singing and dancing, the teacher talked to the children on the carpet. The children were given a piece of paper and crayons. The children were instructed to draw body parts of a ladybug. The children were able to guess that it was a ladybug, when instructed to draw spots. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Lunch served was peanut butter, jelly, carrots, bananas, wheat bread, and milk. A violation was cited because the menu was not posted. In addition, a violation was cited for the fire inspection and the sanitation inspection, the inspections were not completed within one year. All violations cited were corrected during today’s visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Howard. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was dated for April 27, 2023 and the current fire inspection is dated for May 28, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The current menu was not posted where easily seen by parents and the cook. This was corrected when the staff member posted the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The sanitation inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was dated for March 1, 2023, and the current sanitation inspection is dated for March 7, 2024. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today were corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Fire Inspection: A violation was cited today for fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated for April 27, 2023. It is imperative to make sure to contact the Fire Marshal to find out the status on your required 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. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Sanitation Inspections: The current sanitation inspection is dated March 7, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 1, 2023. Sanitation inspections are required to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous sanitation inspection. It may be best to place due dates on a calendar to stay on track with deadlines for each requirement. Menu Posted: A violation was cited today because a menu was not posted. A menu is required to be posted. It is best practice to post a menu in the classroom. The teacher can use the menu to talk about what items are being served at each mealtime. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0901(B), for more information regarding this rule requirement. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: DRAMATIC PLAY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC Facility ID: 26002309 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 8 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed August 23, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 98%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 04, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, six points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced staff/child ratios by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Zekiera Howard, 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 March 07, 2024. Fire Classification approved completed May 28, 2024. Ms. Howard was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. Due to weather conditions, the outdoor area was not monitored. Upon arrival, the children were dancing on the carpet and singing. After singing and dancing, the teacher talked to the children on the carpet. The children were given a piece of paper and crayons. The children were instructed to draw body parts of a ladybug. The children were able to guess that it was a ladybug, when instructed to draw spots. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Lunch served was peanut butter, jelly, carrots, bananas, wheat bread, and milk. A violation was cited because the menu was not posted. In addition, a violation was cited for the fire inspection and the sanitation inspection, the inspections were not completed within one year. All violations cited were corrected during today’s visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Howard. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was dated for April 27, 2023 and the current fire inspection is dated for May 28, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The current menu was not posted where easily seen by parents and the cook. This was corrected when the staff member posted the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The sanitation inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was dated for March 1, 2023, and the current sanitation inspection is dated for March 7, 2024. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today were corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Fire Inspection: A violation was cited today for fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated for April 27, 2023. It is imperative to make sure to contact the Fire Marshal to find out the status on your required 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. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Sanitation Inspections: The current sanitation inspection is dated March 7, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 1, 2023. Sanitation inspections are required to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous sanitation inspection. It may be best to place due dates on a calendar to stay on track with deadlines for each requirement. Menu Posted: A violation was cited today because a menu was not posted. A menu is required to be posted. It is best practice to post a menu in the classroom. The teacher can use the menu to talk about what items are being served at each mealtime. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0901(B), for more information regarding this rule requirement. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DRAMATIC PLAY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC Facility ID: 26002309 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 8 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed August 23, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 98%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 04, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, six points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced staff/child ratios by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Zekiera Howard, 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 March 07, 2024. Fire Classification approved completed May 28, 2024. Ms. Howard was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. Due to weather conditions, the outdoor area was not monitored. Upon arrival, the children were dancing on the carpet and singing. After singing and dancing, the teacher talked to the children on the carpet. The children were given a piece of paper and crayons. The children were instructed to draw body parts of a ladybug. The children were able to guess that it was a ladybug, when instructed to draw spots. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Lunch served was peanut butter, jelly, carrots, bananas, wheat bread, and milk. A violation was cited because the menu was not posted. In addition, a violation was cited for the fire inspection and the sanitation inspection, the inspections were not completed within one year. All violations cited were corrected during today’s visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Howard. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was dated for April 27, 2023 and the current fire inspection is dated for May 28, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The current menu was not posted where easily seen by parents and the cook. This was corrected when the staff member posted the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The sanitation inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was dated for March 1, 2023, and the current sanitation inspection is dated for March 7, 2024. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today were corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Fire Inspection: A violation was cited today for fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated for April 27, 2023. It is imperative to make sure to contact the Fire Marshal to find out the status on your required 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. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Sanitation Inspections: The current sanitation inspection is dated March 7, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 1, 2023. Sanitation inspections are required to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous sanitation inspection. It may be best to place due dates on a calendar to stay on track with deadlines for each requirement. Menu Posted: A violation was cited today because a menu was not posted. A menu is required to be posted. It is best practice to post a menu in the classroom. The teacher can use the menu to talk about what items are being served at each mealtime. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0901(B), for more information regarding this rule requirement. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DRAMATIC PLAY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC Facility ID: 26002309 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/20/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 2/20/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:20 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 August 23, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 04, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, six points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced staff/child ratios by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Zekiera Howard, 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 March 01, 2023. Fire Classification approved completed April 27, 2023. Ms. Howard was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. I observed a group of children resting on their cot. After rest time, the children helped clean their things up and completed toileting and handwashing routines. After handwashing, the children went to the table to have a snack. Snack served was graham cracker, yogurt, and water. During snack, the teacher talked to the children and asked them questions about things that start with the letter “B”. After finishing their snack, the children washed their hands. During handwashing, the children counted to twenty. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Howard. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The two sinks used by children, one in the bathroom and one in the classroom, were not tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature for both sinks were measuring below 80 degrees and cold to touch. The staff member was able to adjust the water temperatures for both sinks and the water temperatures were measuring 83 degrees Fahrenheit and warm to touch for both sinks. 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: Requirements for handwashing sinks: A violation was cited today because both sinks used by children were cold to touch during handwashing. The water temperature was measured and the temperature was below 80. The staff member was able to adjust the water temperature using the water meter. This was corrected. Be reminded that children are required to wash their hands in water tempered between 80 degrees to 110 degrees. This will help eliminate and decrease the spread of germs. For more information, the requirements can be located in the Section .2800- Sanitation of Child Care Centers. (15A NCAC 18A .2815 WATER SUPPLY). Observations and Technical Assistance: During the observation today, the teacher talked to the children about the different things that start with the letter “B”. The children were able to help call out names that start with the letter “B”. The teacher talked to the children about the sounds and talked about the different things in the classroom that start with the letter “B”. The teacher can expand on this activity by providing a magazine that contains children appropriate photos. The children can use child size scissors and practice cutting pictures out that start with the letter “B”. The children can also create a collage of things that start with the letter ‘’B” and glue them on a piece of construction paper of their choice. This will help the children identify things that start with the letter “B” by showing a visual demonstration. In addition, the teacher can provide opportunities for the children to feel textures. The children can be provided a variety of sensory activities and the main objective would be to find things that start with the letter “B”. 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 Center Located In A Residence. 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/ . 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

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: DRAMATIC PLAY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC Facility ID: 26002309 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/23/2023 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 8/23/2023 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 08, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 92%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 04, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, six points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced staff/child ratios by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Zekiera Howard, 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 March 01, 2023. Fire Classification approved completed April 27, 2023. Ms. Howard was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed a group of children sitting on the carpet listening to their caregiver. The caregiver talked to the children and asked questions. The children listened to music and danced. After group time, the children transitioned outdoors. After outdoor play, the children washed their hands, and the children were served water. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, corn, peaches, wheat bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Howard. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Iron Supplements in a container was stored in an unlocked cabinet, greater than five feet from the floor. The Iron Supplement was moved to a locked box, outside of the child care licensed space. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter in place or lockdown drill's record was incomplete for May 13, 2023. The record was updated to reflect the drill that was completed on May 13, 2023. In addition, the lockdown drill was conducted during today's visit and record was completed for August 23, 2023. .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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today were corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Storage of Medication: The violation for storage of medication was cited today. This includes both medicated and over the counter medication. In Space #1, there was one container of Iron Supplements stored in an unlocked cabinet. Medications will need to be stored in a locked cabinet or locked box. The only exception are emergency medications for example, EpiPens. Properly storing medication is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Sanitation Rule .2028(d) and provided you with a copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource from our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the resource with staff at your next staff meeting; have staff practice administering medicine and return to locked storage before completing the administration record (practice helps create and reinforce a routine); remind each team of staff to check behind the other; and/or periodically visit classrooms throughout the day and check medication boxes to ensure they are locked. 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). Today, you were able to practice with your children for the lockdown drill. The information was recorded on the log. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DRAMATIC PLAY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC Facility ID: 26002309 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/23/2023 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 8/23/2023 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 08, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 92%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 04, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, six points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Has reduced staff/child ratios by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Zekiera Howard, 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 March 01, 2023. Fire Classification approved completed April 27, 2023. Ms. Howard was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed a group of children sitting on the carpet listening to their caregiver. The caregiver talked to the children and asked questions. The children listened to music and danced. After group time, the children transitioned outdoors. After outdoor play, the children washed their hands, and the children were served water. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, corn, peaches, wheat bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Howard. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Iron Supplements in a container was stored in an unlocked cabinet, greater than five feet from the floor. The Iron Supplement was moved to a locked box, outside of the child care licensed space. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter in place or lockdown drill's record was incomplete for May 13, 2023. The record was updated to reflect the drill that was completed on May 13, 2023. In addition, the lockdown drill was conducted during today's visit and record was completed for August 23, 2023. .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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today were corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Storage of Medication: The violation for storage of medication was cited today. This includes both medicated and over the counter medication. In Space #1, there was one container of Iron Supplements stored in an unlocked cabinet. Medications will need to be stored in a locked cabinet or locked box. The only exception are emergency medications for example, EpiPens. Properly storing medication is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Sanitation Rule .2028(d) and provided you with a copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource from our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the resource with staff at your next staff meeting; have staff practice administering medicine and return to locked storage before completing the administration record (practice helps create and reinforce a routine); remind each team of staff to check behind the other; and/or periodically visit classrooms throughout the day and check medication boxes to ensure they are locked. 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). Today, you were able to practice with your children for the lockdown drill. The information was recorded on the log. 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