Fayetteville Learning Academy

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAYETTEVILLE LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002494 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 on March 11, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued October 13, 2021. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the educational option of having a child care administrator with at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record was verified as correct by Sheba McNeil, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on October 24, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved for Daytime and Night Care completed on August 12, 2024. S. McNeil, Administrator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, four children were present. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic play, creative art, and literacy materials. Space #1 was not in use, but it was monitored for health and safety requirements. In Space #2, children were observed participating in free-choice activities. Children were also observed participating in a shape-coloring activity, as well as a rainbow painting activity. There were not children present in Spaces #3 and #4. However, the spaces were monitored for health and safety requirements. The kitchen was locked. Food items were stored appropriately. All potentially hazardous items were stored appropriately. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwich, carrot sticks, fruit cup, and milk. Due to inclement weather, the children were not observed participating in outdoor play. However, the outdoor learning environment was monitored for playground safety requirements. A damaged cord, leading from the building to an unused air conditioning unit, was observed with exposed wires. The tube barrier surrounding the stationary playground equipment was observed with separated pieces. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Two staff files were reviewed and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. One child’s record was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on February 03, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 22, 2025. The most recent playground inspection was completed on March 01, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. McNeil. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A damaged cord, leading from the building to an unused air conditioning unit, was observed with exposed wires. The tube barrier surrounding the stationary playground equipment was observed with separated pieces. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 899 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. A sanitation inspection has not been completed within the past twelve months. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2023. GS 110-91 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 March 19, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@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 Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Sanitation Inspection A violation was cited today for not having a sanitation inspection completed within the past twelve months. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b), each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. The administrator stated that she has called the Environmental Health Department several times to schedule an inspection. As of today, no one has come to the facility to complete an inspection. Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for not providing a safe outdoor environment for children. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a-b), all child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. The administrator stated that the air conditioning unit in question was not in use. She stated that she will have someone remove the cord with exposed wires. The administrator also stated that city construction has required the owner of the building to move some of the fencing of the outdoor learning environment, which required the rearrangement of equipment, materials, surfacing, and barriers. The administrator stated that she has not had the chance to connect all of the tube barriers. Gross Motor Activities During Inclement Weather I suggested for the teachers to provide alternative gross motor activities during inclement weather. For example, dancing, exercising, or marching in a marching band. Reminders Lead-In-Water Testing According to your records, your lead-in-water analysis is due to expire on March 15, 2025. To remain in compliance with child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, all licensed child care centers shall test all drinking water faucets and food preparation sinks for lead contamination once every three years. In order to monitor compliance with the new requirement, child care operators will need to provide documentation of testing during periodic sanitation inspections for review by the local health department. I encouraged the administrator to log into her Clean Classrooms (RTI) account to order a testing kit for her facility, complete the test, and send the test kit back to Clean Classrooms (RTI) for analysis as soon as possible. Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your organization in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAYETTEVILLE LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002494 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 on March 11, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued October 13, 2021. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the educational option of having a child care administrator with at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record was verified as correct by Sheba McNeil, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on October 24, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved for Daytime and Night Care completed on August 12, 2024. S. McNeil, Administrator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, four children were present. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic play, creative art, and literacy materials. Space #1 was not in use, but it was monitored for health and safety requirements. In Space #2, children were observed participating in free-choice activities. Children were also observed participating in a shape-coloring activity, as well as a rainbow painting activity. There were not children present in Spaces #3 and #4. However, the spaces were monitored for health and safety requirements. The kitchen was locked. Food items were stored appropriately. All potentially hazardous items were stored appropriately. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwich, carrot sticks, fruit cup, and milk. Due to inclement weather, the children were not observed participating in outdoor play. However, the outdoor learning environment was monitored for playground safety requirements. A damaged cord, leading from the building to an unused air conditioning unit, was observed with exposed wires. The tube barrier surrounding the stationary playground equipment was observed with separated pieces. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Two staff files were reviewed and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. One child’s record was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on February 03, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 22, 2025. The most recent playground inspection was completed on March 01, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. McNeil. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A damaged cord, leading from the building to an unused air conditioning unit, was observed with exposed wires. The tube barrier surrounding the stationary playground equipment was observed with separated pieces. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 899 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. A sanitation inspection has not been completed within the past twelve months. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2023. GS 110-91 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 March 19, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@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 Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Sanitation Inspection A violation was cited today for not having a sanitation inspection completed within the past twelve months. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b), each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. The administrator stated that she has called the Environmental Health Department several times to schedule an inspection. As of today, no one has come to the facility to complete an inspection. Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for not providing a safe outdoor environment for children. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a-b), all child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. The administrator stated that the air conditioning unit in question was not in use. She stated that she will have someone remove the cord with exposed wires. The administrator also stated that city construction has required the owner of the building to move some of the fencing of the outdoor learning environment, which required the rearrangement of equipment, materials, surfacing, and barriers. The administrator stated that she has not had the chance to connect all of the tube barriers. Gross Motor Activities During Inclement Weather I suggested for the teachers to provide alternative gross motor activities during inclement weather. For example, dancing, exercising, or marching in a marching band. Reminders Lead-In-Water Testing According to your records, your lead-in-water analysis is due to expire on March 15, 2025. To remain in compliance with child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, all licensed child care centers shall test all drinking water faucets and food preparation sinks for lead contamination once every three years. In order to monitor compliance with the new requirement, child care operators will need to provide documentation of testing during periodic sanitation inspections for review by the local health department. I encouraged the administrator to log into her Clean Classrooms (RTI) account to order a testing kit for her facility, complete the test, and send the test kit back to Clean Classrooms (RTI) for analysis as soon as possible. Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your organization in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAYETTEVILLE LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002494 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 on March 11, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued October 13, 2021. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the educational option of having a child care administrator with at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record was verified as correct by Sheba McNeil, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on October 24, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved for Daytime and Night Care completed on August 12, 2024. S. McNeil, Administrator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, four children were present. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic play, creative art, and literacy materials. Space #1 was not in use, but it was monitored for health and safety requirements. In Space #2, children were observed participating in free-choice activities. Children were also observed participating in a shape-coloring activity, as well as a rainbow painting activity. There were not children present in Spaces #3 and #4. However, the spaces were monitored for health and safety requirements. The kitchen was locked. Food items were stored appropriately. All potentially hazardous items were stored appropriately. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwich, carrot sticks, fruit cup, and milk. Due to inclement weather, the children were not observed participating in outdoor play. However, the outdoor learning environment was monitored for playground safety requirements. A damaged cord, leading from the building to an unused air conditioning unit, was observed with exposed wires. The tube barrier surrounding the stationary playground equipment was observed with separated pieces. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Two staff files were reviewed and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. One child’s record was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on February 03, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 22, 2025. The most recent playground inspection was completed on March 01, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. McNeil. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A damaged cord, leading from the building to an unused air conditioning unit, was observed with exposed wires. The tube barrier surrounding the stationary playground equipment was observed with separated pieces. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 899 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. A sanitation inspection has not been completed within the past twelve months. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2023. GS 110-91 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 March 19, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@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 Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Sanitation Inspection A violation was cited today for not having a sanitation inspection completed within the past twelve months. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b), each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. The administrator stated that she has called the Environmental Health Department several times to schedule an inspection. As of today, no one has come to the facility to complete an inspection. Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for not providing a safe outdoor environment for children. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a-b), all child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. The administrator stated that the air conditioning unit in question was not in use. She stated that she will have someone remove the cord with exposed wires. The administrator also stated that city construction has required the owner of the building to move some of the fencing of the outdoor learning environment, which required the rearrangement of equipment, materials, surfacing, and barriers. The administrator stated that she has not had the chance to connect all of the tube barriers. Gross Motor Activities During Inclement Weather I suggested for the teachers to provide alternative gross motor activities during inclement weather. For example, dancing, exercising, or marching in a marching band. Reminders Lead-In-Water Testing According to your records, your lead-in-water analysis is due to expire on March 15, 2025. To remain in compliance with child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, all licensed child care centers shall test all drinking water faucets and food preparation sinks for lead contamination once every three years. In order to monitor compliance with the new requirement, child care operators will need to provide documentation of testing during periodic sanitation inspections for review by the local health department. I encouraged the administrator to log into her Clean Classrooms (RTI) account to order a testing kit for her facility, complete the test, and send the test kit back to Clean Classrooms (RTI) for analysis as soon as possible. Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your organization in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAYETTEVILLE LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002494 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 on March 11, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued October 13, 2021. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the educational option of having a child care administrator with at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record was verified as correct by Sheba McNeil, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on October 24, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved for Daytime and Night Care completed on August 12, 2024. S. McNeil, Administrator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, four children were present. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic play, creative art, and literacy materials. Space #1 was not in use, but it was monitored for health and safety requirements. In Space #2, children were observed participating in free-choice activities. Children were also observed participating in a shape-coloring activity, as well as a rainbow painting activity. There were not children present in Spaces #3 and #4. However, the spaces were monitored for health and safety requirements. The kitchen was locked. Food items were stored appropriately. All potentially hazardous items were stored appropriately. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwich, carrot sticks, fruit cup, and milk. Due to inclement weather, the children were not observed participating in outdoor play. However, the outdoor learning environment was monitored for playground safety requirements. A damaged cord, leading from the building to an unused air conditioning unit, was observed with exposed wires. The tube barrier surrounding the stationary playground equipment was observed with separated pieces. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Two staff files were reviewed and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. One child’s record was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on February 03, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 22, 2025. The most recent playground inspection was completed on March 01, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. McNeil. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A damaged cord, leading from the building to an unused air conditioning unit, was observed with exposed wires. The tube barrier surrounding the stationary playground equipment was observed with separated pieces. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 899 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. A sanitation inspection has not been completed within the past twelve months. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2023. GS 110-91 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 March 19, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@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 Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Sanitation Inspection A violation was cited today for not having a sanitation inspection completed within the past twelve months. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b), each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. The administrator stated that she has called the Environmental Health Department several times to schedule an inspection. As of today, no one has come to the facility to complete an inspection. Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for not providing a safe outdoor environment for children. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a-b), all child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. The administrator stated that the air conditioning unit in question was not in use. She stated that she will have someone remove the cord with exposed wires. The administrator also stated that city construction has required the owner of the building to move some of the fencing of the outdoor learning environment, which required the rearrangement of equipment, materials, surfacing, and barriers. The administrator stated that she has not had the chance to connect all of the tube barriers. Gross Motor Activities During Inclement Weather I suggested for the teachers to provide alternative gross motor activities during inclement weather. For example, dancing, exercising, or marching in a marching band. Reminders Lead-In-Water Testing According to your records, your lead-in-water analysis is due to expire on March 15, 2025. To remain in compliance with child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, all licensed child care centers shall test all drinking water faucets and food preparation sinks for lead contamination once every three years. In order to monitor compliance with the new requirement, child care operators will need to provide documentation of testing during periodic sanitation inspections for review by the local health department. I encouraged the administrator to log into her Clean Classrooms (RTI) account to order a testing kit for her facility, complete the test, and send the test kit back to Clean Classrooms (RTI) for analysis as soon as possible. Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your organization in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAYETTEVILLE LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002494 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 on March 11, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued October 13, 2021. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the educational option of having a child care administrator with at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record was verified as correct by Sheba McNeil, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on October 24, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved for Daytime and Night Care completed on August 12, 2024. S. McNeil, Administrator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, four children were present. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic play, creative art, and literacy materials. Space #1 was not in use, but it was monitored for health and safety requirements. In Space #2, children were observed participating in free-choice activities. Children were also observed participating in a shape-coloring activity, as well as a rainbow painting activity. There were not children present in Spaces #3 and #4. However, the spaces were monitored for health and safety requirements. The kitchen was locked. Food items were stored appropriately. All potentially hazardous items were stored appropriately. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwich, carrot sticks, fruit cup, and milk. Due to inclement weather, the children were not observed participating in outdoor play. However, the outdoor learning environment was monitored for playground safety requirements. A damaged cord, leading from the building to an unused air conditioning unit, was observed with exposed wires. The tube barrier surrounding the stationary playground equipment was observed with separated pieces. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Two staff files were reviewed and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. One child’s record was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on February 03, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 22, 2025. The most recent playground inspection was completed on March 01, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. McNeil. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A damaged cord, leading from the building to an unused air conditioning unit, was observed with exposed wires. The tube barrier surrounding the stationary playground equipment was observed with separated pieces. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 899 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. A sanitation inspection has not been completed within the past twelve months. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2023. GS 110-91 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 March 19, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@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 Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Sanitation Inspection A violation was cited today for not having a sanitation inspection completed within the past twelve months. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b), each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. The administrator stated that she has called the Environmental Health Department several times to schedule an inspection. As of today, no one has come to the facility to complete an inspection. Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for not providing a safe outdoor environment for children. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a-b), all child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. The administrator stated that the air conditioning unit in question was not in use. She stated that she will have someone remove the cord with exposed wires. The administrator also stated that city construction has required the owner of the building to move some of the fencing of the outdoor learning environment, which required the rearrangement of equipment, materials, surfacing, and barriers. The administrator stated that she has not had the chance to connect all of the tube barriers. Gross Motor Activities During Inclement Weather I suggested for the teachers to provide alternative gross motor activities during inclement weather. For example, dancing, exercising, or marching in a marching band. Reminders Lead-In-Water Testing According to your records, your lead-in-water analysis is due to expire on March 15, 2025. To remain in compliance with child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, all licensed child care centers shall test all drinking water faucets and food preparation sinks for lead contamination once every three years. In order to monitor compliance with the new requirement, child care operators will need to provide documentation of testing during periodic sanitation inspections for review by the local health department. I encouraged the administrator to log into her Clean Classrooms (RTI) account to order a testing kit for her facility, complete the test, and send the test kit back to Clean Classrooms (RTI) for analysis as soon as possible. Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your organization in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAYETTEVILLE LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002494 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 8/29/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 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 11, 2024 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star license issued October 13, 2021. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point for choosing to meet the educational option of having a child care administrator with at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record was verified as correct by Sheba McNeil, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on October 24, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved for Daytime and Night Care was completed on August 12, 2024. S. McNeil, Administrator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present. Space #1 was not in use, but was monitored for general health and safety requirements. In Space #2, children were observed participating in free-choice activities and an art activity. A child was observed sitting at a table with a blank sheet of paper and a paint brush. The teacher asked the child, “What would you like to paint today?” The child responded by saying, “A lemon.” The teacher asked the child, “What color is a lemon?” The child responded by saying, “Yellow.” The teacher asked the child, “Can you get the yellow paint off that shelf?” The child went to the creative-art shelf and picked up a bottle of yellow non-toxic paint. The teacher got a smock out of a bin in the creative-art shelf. The child asked, “What is that?” The teacher responded by saying, “A smock. It’s going to keep your clothes from getting messy while you paint.” The teacher put the smock on the child and the child painted with yellow paint on a sheet of paper. Spaces #3 and #4 were not in use, but were monitored for general health and safety requirements. Due to the heat advisory, children were not observed in the outdoor learning environment. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread, sliced carrots, banana, and milk. The most recent fire inspection was received during today’s visit. Staff engaged in frequent, positive, and interactive language with individual children and groups of children by asking questions, responding to questions, and discussing their activities. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. McNeil. 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 most recent fire inspection was completed on 8/12/2024. The previous fire inspection was completed on 7/03/2023. The fire inspection was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of inspection. The fire inspection was received during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. TA/Consultation: Infant/Toddler Classroom Observation No infants or toddlers were enrolled in the program. Preschool Classroom Observation I discussed the results of my observation in Space #2 with S. McNeil. Children were engaged in classroom activities and were responsive to the teacher. There were ample materials in each interest center for children to use at their choice. Feedback loops, encouraging language development and higher-order thinking, was observed. I encouraged S. McNeil to incorporate alternative indoor gross motor activities when the weather does not permit to take the children outside. For example, dancing, exercising, or marching in a marching band. School Age Observation School age children were not present during the visit. Reminders: 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. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAYETTEVILLE LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002494 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 8/29/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 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 11, 2024 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star license issued October 13, 2021. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point for choosing to meet the educational option of having a child care administrator with at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record was verified as correct by Sheba McNeil, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on October 24, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved for Daytime and Night Care was completed on August 12, 2024. S. McNeil, Administrator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present. Space #1 was not in use, but was monitored for general health and safety requirements. In Space #2, children were observed participating in free-choice activities and an art activity. A child was observed sitting at a table with a blank sheet of paper and a paint brush. The teacher asked the child, “What would you like to paint today?” The child responded by saying, “A lemon.” The teacher asked the child, “What color is a lemon?” The child responded by saying, “Yellow.” The teacher asked the child, “Can you get the yellow paint off that shelf?” The child went to the creative-art shelf and picked up a bottle of yellow non-toxic paint. The teacher got a smock out of a bin in the creative-art shelf. The child asked, “What is that?” The teacher responded by saying, “A smock. It’s going to keep your clothes from getting messy while you paint.” The teacher put the smock on the child and the child painted with yellow paint on a sheet of paper. Spaces #3 and #4 were not in use, but were monitored for general health and safety requirements. Due to the heat advisory, children were not observed in the outdoor learning environment. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread, sliced carrots, banana, and milk. The most recent fire inspection was received during today’s visit. Staff engaged in frequent, positive, and interactive language with individual children and groups of children by asking questions, responding to questions, and discussing their activities. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. McNeil. 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 most recent fire inspection was completed on 8/12/2024. The previous fire inspection was completed on 7/03/2023. The fire inspection was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of inspection. The fire inspection was received during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. TA/Consultation: Infant/Toddler Classroom Observation No infants or toddlers were enrolled in the program. Preschool Classroom Observation I discussed the results of my observation in Space #2 with S. McNeil. Children were engaged in classroom activities and were responsive to the teacher. There were ample materials in each interest center for children to use at their choice. Feedback loops, encouraging language development and higher-order thinking, was observed. I encouraged S. McNeil to incorporate alternative indoor gross motor activities when the weather does not permit to take the children outside. For example, dancing, exercising, or marching in a marching band. School Age Observation School age children were not present during the visit. Reminders: 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. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAYETTEVILLE LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002494 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 3/11/2024 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on April 05, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued October 13, 2021. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the educational option of having a child care administrator with at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program . The information on record was verified as correct by Sheba McNeil, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on October 24, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved for Day Time Care Only completed on July 03, 2023. S. McNeil, Administrator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present during the visit. In Space #1 was not in use. However, an expired package of bologna was stored in the refrigerator. In Space #2, a child was observed participating in free-choice activities. The child had access to blocks, dramatic play, fine-motor, creative art, and literacy materials. The child was observed pretending to cook, eat, and drink in the dramatic-play area. Spaces #3 and #4 were not in use. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwich, sliced carrots, sliced oranges, and milk. During the walkthrough of the playground, I observed that all toys and equipment were in good repair. The surfacing around the stationary slide measured at a depth of six inches. The playground was clean and free of debris. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance. Two staff files were reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. Two children’s records were reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. Program files, including the EPR Plan were reviewed. A fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. McNeil. 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 most recent fire inspection was completed on July 03, 2023. The previous fire inspection was completed on May 24, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In there refrigerator in Space #1, there was an expired pack of bologna. This was corrected by the expired item being discarded by the administrator. This is a violation of requirements in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2804(a). Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. Facility Specific TA Expired Food A violation was cited today for storing expired food in a refrigerator. According to Child Care Sanitation Rule .2804(a), in child care centers, food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. Young children do not have fully developed immune systems and are more sensitive to potentially spoiled foods. If you have questions about whether a food with a “use by” or “best buy” date can be served to children, contact your Environmental Health specialist. We discussed implementing a weekly food inventory check, to ensure that expired foods are disposed of. Sufficient Materials We discussed the importance of ensuring that sufficient materials are in each activity area (3 related activities in each activity area, and enough materials for 3 children). Reminders 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. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 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: FAYETTEVILLE LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002494 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 3/11/2024 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on April 05, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued October 13, 2021. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the educational option of having a child care administrator with at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program . The information on record was verified as correct by Sheba McNeil, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on October 24, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved for Day Time Care Only completed on July 03, 2023. S. McNeil, Administrator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present during the visit. In Space #1 was not in use. However, an expired package of bologna was stored in the refrigerator. In Space #2, a child was observed participating in free-choice activities. The child had access to blocks, dramatic play, fine-motor, creative art, and literacy materials. The child was observed pretending to cook, eat, and drink in the dramatic-play area. Spaces #3 and #4 were not in use. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwich, sliced carrots, sliced oranges, and milk. During the walkthrough of the playground, I observed that all toys and equipment were in good repair. The surfacing around the stationary slide measured at a depth of six inches. The playground was clean and free of debris. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance. Two staff files were reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. Two children’s records were reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. Program files, including the EPR Plan were reviewed. A fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. McNeil. 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 most recent fire inspection was completed on July 03, 2023. The previous fire inspection was completed on May 24, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In there refrigerator in Space #1, there was an expired pack of bologna. This was corrected by the expired item being discarded by the administrator. This is a violation of requirements in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2804(a). Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. Facility Specific TA Expired Food A violation was cited today for storing expired food in a refrigerator. According to Child Care Sanitation Rule .2804(a), in child care centers, food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. Young children do not have fully developed immune systems and are more sensitive to potentially spoiled foods. If you have questions about whether a food with a “use by” or “best buy” date can be served to children, contact your Environmental Health specialist. We discussed implementing a weekly food inventory check, to ensure that expired foods are disposed of. Sufficient Materials We discussed the importance of ensuring that sufficient materials are in each activity area (3 related activities in each activity area, and enough materials for 3 children). Reminders 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. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAYETTEVILLE LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002494 Consultant: JENNIFER STRICKLAND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/5/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 10/5/2023 Age: From 5 To 7 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 03:30 PM Time Out: 05:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous annual compliance visit was completed April 17, 2023 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91%, which is above the required 75%. This program currently operates with a Three (3)-Star License issued October 13, 2021. The license was based on the program earning four (4) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet programmatic option: restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Sheba McNeil, Owner/Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed August 11, 2022. Fire Classification of Approved completed July 3, 2023. S. McNeil, Owner/Administrator, was present and assisted me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. There were two (2) children in care today. Children were playing with table toys. She asked what they were doing to start a conversation with the children. The children were also observed playing in the dramatic play area with dolls and play food and in the block area. There were plenty of materials available for the children to play. Children were also able to complete an art project: Sponge paint flowers with different tempera paint on a big piece of paper. The children were exited to complete the activity. The afternoon snack served today was peanut butter crackers and apple juice. The facility's program records were reviewed for compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. McNeil. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Vegetation growth was present in the fenced (chain link fence) area where the air conditioner is located. This is exactly located on the playground were children play, next to the handicap access. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 899 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.The most current sanitation inspection report for the facility was completed August 11, 2022. GS 110-91 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 October 19, 2023, 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. 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 Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Strickland Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 641 Fayetteville, NC 28302 jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Outdoors: A violation was sited today because Weeds were visible in the air conditioner area located in the playground. The air conditioner has a chain link fence around however, tall weeds are potential breeding grounds for animals and vermin. Refer to NC Childcare Rule 15A NCAC 18A. 2831(i). as well as .2822 of the Sanitation Rules. Sanitation Inspection: The violation for a current sanitation inspection was cited today. Sanitation inspections are required to be completed at least annually for all licensed child care programs. I suggested S. McNeil contact Cumberland County Environmental Health Department, request an updated sanitation inspection, and document contact made with the agency. Please scan and email a copy of the sanitation inspection report to me by October 19, 2023, attached to the compliance letter. Observation Suggestion: Children were engaged in playing with materials while music was playing on the background. I encourage you to promote exploration of concepts. For example, ask children to predict, experiment and brainstorm as ways to explore concepts and expand approaches to learning. If a child provides a possible answer to a question, praise him/her for the thought and then encourage other children to think of alternative solutions. NCRLAP: I encourage teachers to visit the NCRLAP website at www.ncrlap.org for the video resources such as “Language for Learning: Infants and Toddlers” and “Language for Learning: Preschoolers. Also available are additional webinars, handouts, and other videos for all Environment Rating Scales. 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. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov or 910- 882-2378 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAYETTEVILLE LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002494 Consultant: JENNIFER STRICKLAND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/5/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 10/5/2023 Age: From 5 To 7 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 03:30 PM Time Out: 05:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous annual compliance visit was completed April 17, 2023 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91%, which is above the required 75%. This program currently operates with a Three (3)-Star License issued October 13, 2021. The license was based on the program earning four (4) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet programmatic option: restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Sheba McNeil, Owner/Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed August 11, 2022. Fire Classification of Approved completed July 3, 2023. S. McNeil, Owner/Administrator, was present and assisted me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. There were two (2) children in care today. Children were playing with table toys. She asked what they were doing to start a conversation with the children. The children were also observed playing in the dramatic play area with dolls and play food and in the block area. There were plenty of materials available for the children to play. Children were also able to complete an art project: Sponge paint flowers with different tempera paint on a big piece of paper. The children were exited to complete the activity. The afternoon snack served today was peanut butter crackers and apple juice. The facility's program records were reviewed for compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. McNeil. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Vegetation growth was present in the fenced (chain link fence) area where the air conditioner is located. This is exactly located on the playground were children play, next to the handicap access. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 899 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.The most current sanitation inspection report for the facility was completed August 11, 2022. GS 110-91 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 October 19, 2023, 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. 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 Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Strickland Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 641 Fayetteville, NC 28302 jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Outdoors: A violation was sited today because Weeds were visible in the air conditioner area located in the playground. The air conditioner has a chain link fence around however, tall weeds are potential breeding grounds for animals and vermin. Refer to NC Childcare Rule 15A NCAC 18A. 2831(i). as well as .2822 of the Sanitation Rules. Sanitation Inspection: The violation for a current sanitation inspection was cited today. Sanitation inspections are required to be completed at least annually for all licensed child care programs. I suggested S. McNeil contact Cumberland County Environmental Health Department, request an updated sanitation inspection, and document contact made with the agency. Please scan and email a copy of the sanitation inspection report to me by October 19, 2023, attached to the compliance letter. Observation Suggestion: Children were engaged in playing with materials while music was playing on the background. I encourage you to promote exploration of concepts. For example, ask children to predict, experiment and brainstorm as ways to explore concepts and expand approaches to learning. If a child provides a possible answer to a question, praise him/her for the thought and then encourage other children to think of alternative solutions. NCRLAP: I encourage teachers to visit the NCRLAP website at www.ncrlap.org for the video resources such as “Language for Learning: Infants and Toddlers” and “Language for Learning: Preschoolers. Also available are additional webinars, handouts, and other videos for all Environment Rating Scales. 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. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov or 910- 882-2378 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times