Freedom Christian Academy

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: FREEDOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002065 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 8/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 03, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96%. This program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance dated August 21, 2012. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Jessica Roberson, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation classification of Superior conducted on May 20, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved for daytime only completed August 18, 2025. Ms. Roberson was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. Upon arrival the children were leaving for the day. In Space #104, the children were sitting at the table reading a book. In Space #106, the children were sitting at the table coloring. The children were not served lunch because the children left early for the day for a special program “grandparent’s day”. Snack served was cheerios, yogurt, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Roberson. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Medical report was not on file prior to first day of employment for two staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 12, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be 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 : Medical Statement: A violation was observed today for medical statements for two employees. Today we talked about maintaining compliance. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0701 Health Standards for Child Care Providers, Substitute Providers, Volunteers, and Uncompensated for information regarding medical statements. Also review, DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for pertinent information regarding the rule requirements for medical statements. Medical Statements are required before the staff member’s date of hire. During today’s visit, I received one medical statement dated for August 29, 2025, but I was informed that the staff member completed the medical statement prior to their employee start date. 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: FREEDOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002065 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 8/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 03, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96%. This program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance dated August 21, 2012. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Jessica Roberson, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation classification of Superior conducted on May 20, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved for daytime only completed August 18, 2025. Ms. Roberson was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. Upon arrival the children were leaving for the day. In Space #104, the children were sitting at the table reading a book. In Space #106, the children were sitting at the table coloring. The children were not served lunch because the children left early for the day for a special program “grandparent’s day”. Snack served was cheerios, yogurt, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Roberson. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Medical report was not on file prior to first day of employment for two staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 12, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be 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 : Medical Statement: A violation was observed today for medical statements for two employees. Today we talked about maintaining compliance. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0701 Health Standards for Child Care Providers, Substitute Providers, Volunteers, and Uncompensated for information regarding medical statements. Also review, DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for pertinent information regarding the rule requirements for medical statements. Medical Statements are required before the staff member’s date of hire. During today’s visit, I received one medical statement dated for August 29, 2025, but I was informed that the staff member completed the medical statement prior to their employee start date. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: FREEDOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002065 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 03, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96%. This program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance dated August 21, 2012. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Jessica Roberson, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation classification of Superior conducted on July 09, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved for daytime only completed August 02, 2024. Ms. Roberson was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #101, the children were sitting at the table talking about frogs. The children also shared what activities they completed over the weekend. In Space #107, the children were sitting at the table eating yogurt, animal crackers, and drinking water. In Space #108, the children were sitting on the carpet, and the teacher was reading a book. The teacher asked questions, and the children engaged in conversations about the book. Violations were cited for staff records. Lunch served was pancake and sausage, yogurt, granola, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on March 06, 2025, and the most recent lockdown drill was completed March 06, 2025. The most current monthly outdoor inspection was completed on April 02, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Roberson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two staff members did not have their medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff members did not have their TB test on file prior to employment. .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, 5:00pm on May 12, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be 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 : Staff Files: A violation was cited today, because the two staff members were missing their medical report and one staff member was missing the tb test report. Prior to employment, it is best practice to ensure the Staff File Checklist is completed. The items required are notated on the form and it also list timeframes for other required documents. This helps to determine if all items are on file and available for review. In addition, make sure that you have the most recent Staff File Checklist for Centers. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. A blank copy of the Staff File Checklist can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701, 10A NCAC 09 .0704, and10A NCAC 09 .2408 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Classroom Observation: In the toddler group, the children lined up to go outdoors. I recommend adding a fun way for the children to line up. The teacher can call the children up one by one and allow them to pretend to be an animal and line up. The teacher can also make different sounds, and the children can respond and pretend. The teacher can also use accessories to help with lining up. There are different accessories that can be used, for example, using a walking rope. The walking rope has different colors that can help assist with creating a line. During my observation today in the preschool group, the children were sitting at the table eating snacks. I would like to suggest using language during mealtimes. This is an excellent way to expand on language in the classroom. Talking to children helps build on teacher and child relationships. Prior to the meal being served, the teacher can talk about what is next. This will prepare the children in advance. Teachers can also use mealtimes as an opportunity to reflect on what was learned previously in the classroom. The teacher can expand on the learning topics by talking to the children about the different colors that the children are able to see on their plate. 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 .0704 · Violation

Name of Operation: FREEDOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002065 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 03, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96%. This program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance dated August 21, 2012. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Jessica Roberson, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation classification of Superior conducted on July 09, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved for daytime only completed August 02, 2024. Ms. Roberson was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #101, the children were sitting at the table talking about frogs. The children also shared what activities they completed over the weekend. In Space #107, the children were sitting at the table eating yogurt, animal crackers, and drinking water. In Space #108, the children were sitting on the carpet, and the teacher was reading a book. The teacher asked questions, and the children engaged in conversations about the book. Violations were cited for staff records. Lunch served was pancake and sausage, yogurt, granola, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on March 06, 2025, and the most recent lockdown drill was completed March 06, 2025. The most current monthly outdoor inspection was completed on April 02, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Roberson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two staff members did not have their medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff members did not have their TB test on file prior to employment. .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, 5:00pm on May 12, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be 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 : Staff Files: A violation was cited today, because the two staff members were missing their medical report and one staff member was missing the tb test report. Prior to employment, it is best practice to ensure the Staff File Checklist is completed. The items required are notated on the form and it also list timeframes for other required documents. This helps to determine if all items are on file and available for review. In addition, make sure that you have the most recent Staff File Checklist for Centers. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. A blank copy of the Staff File Checklist can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701, 10A NCAC 09 .0704, and10A NCAC 09 .2408 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Classroom Observation: In the toddler group, the children lined up to go outdoors. I recommend adding a fun way for the children to line up. The teacher can call the children up one by one and allow them to pretend to be an animal and line up. The teacher can also make different sounds, and the children can respond and pretend. The teacher can also use accessories to help with lining up. There are different accessories that can be used, for example, using a walking rope. The walking rope has different colors that can help assist with creating a line. During my observation today in the preschool group, the children were sitting at the table eating snacks. I would like to suggest using language during mealtimes. This is an excellent way to expand on language in the classroom. Talking to children helps build on teacher and child relationships. Prior to the meal being served, the teacher can talk about what is next. This will prepare the children in advance. Teachers can also use mealtimes as an opportunity to reflect on what was learned previously in the classroom. The teacher can expand on the learning topics by talking to the children about the different colors that the children are able to see on their plate. 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 .2408 · Violation

Name of Operation: FREEDOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002065 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 03, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96%. This program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance dated August 21, 2012. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Jessica Roberson, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation classification of Superior conducted on July 09, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved for daytime only completed August 02, 2024. Ms. Roberson was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #101, the children were sitting at the table talking about frogs. The children also shared what activities they completed over the weekend. In Space #107, the children were sitting at the table eating yogurt, animal crackers, and drinking water. In Space #108, the children were sitting on the carpet, and the teacher was reading a book. The teacher asked questions, and the children engaged in conversations about the book. Violations were cited for staff records. Lunch served was pancake and sausage, yogurt, granola, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on March 06, 2025, and the most recent lockdown drill was completed March 06, 2025. The most current monthly outdoor inspection was completed on April 02, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Roberson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two staff members did not have their medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff members did not have their TB test on file prior to employment. .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, 5:00pm on May 12, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be 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 : Staff Files: A violation was cited today, because the two staff members were missing their medical report and one staff member was missing the tb test report. Prior to employment, it is best practice to ensure the Staff File Checklist is completed. The items required are notated on the form and it also list timeframes for other required documents. This helps to determine if all items are on file and available for review. In addition, make sure that you have the most recent Staff File Checklist for Centers. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. A blank copy of the Staff File Checklist can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701, 10A NCAC 09 .0704, and10A NCAC 09 .2408 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Classroom Observation: In the toddler group, the children lined up to go outdoors. I recommend adding a fun way for the children to line up. The teacher can call the children up one by one and allow them to pretend to be an animal and line up. The teacher can also make different sounds, and the children can respond and pretend. The teacher can also use accessories to help with lining up. There are different accessories that can be used, for example, using a walking rope. The walking rope has different colors that can help assist with creating a line. During my observation today in the preschool group, the children were sitting at the table eating snacks. I would like to suggest using language during mealtimes. This is an excellent way to expand on language in the classroom. Talking to children helps build on teacher and child relationships. Prior to the meal being served, the teacher can talk about what is next. This will prepare the children in advance. Teachers can also use mealtimes as an opportunity to reflect on what was learned previously in the classroom. The teacher can expand on the learning topics by talking to the children about the different colors that the children are able to see on their plate. 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: FREEDOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002065 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 03, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96%. This program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance dated August 21, 2012. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Jessica Roberson, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation classification of Superior conducted on July 09, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved for daytime only completed August 02, 2024. Ms. Roberson was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #101, the children were sitting at the table talking about frogs. The children also shared what activities they completed over the weekend. In Space #107, the children were sitting at the table eating yogurt, animal crackers, and drinking water. In Space #108, the children were sitting on the carpet, and the teacher was reading a book. The teacher asked questions, and the children engaged in conversations about the book. Violations were cited for staff records. Lunch served was pancake and sausage, yogurt, granola, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on March 06, 2025, and the most recent lockdown drill was completed March 06, 2025. The most current monthly outdoor inspection was completed on April 02, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Roberson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two staff members did not have their medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff members did not have their TB test on file prior to employment. .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, 5:00pm on May 12, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be 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 : Staff Files: A violation was cited today, because the two staff members were missing their medical report and one staff member was missing the tb test report. Prior to employment, it is best practice to ensure the Staff File Checklist is completed. The items required are notated on the form and it also list timeframes for other required documents. This helps to determine if all items are on file and available for review. In addition, make sure that you have the most recent Staff File Checklist for Centers. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. A blank copy of the Staff File Checklist can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701, 10A NCAC 09 .0704, and10A NCAC 09 .2408 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Classroom Observation: In the toddler group, the children lined up to go outdoors. I recommend adding a fun way for the children to line up. The teacher can call the children up one by one and allow them to pretend to be an animal and line up. The teacher can also make different sounds, and the children can respond and pretend. The teacher can also use accessories to help with lining up. There are different accessories that can be used, for example, using a walking rope. The walking rope has different colors that can help assist with creating a line. During my observation today in the preschool group, the children were sitting at the table eating snacks. I would like to suggest using language during mealtimes. This is an excellent way to expand on language in the classroom. Talking to children helps build on teacher and child relationships. Prior to the meal being served, the teacher can talk about what is next. This will prepare the children in advance. Teachers can also use mealtimes as an opportunity to reflect on what was learned previously in the classroom. The teacher can expand on the learning topics by talking to the children about the different colors that the children are able to see on their plate. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: FREEDOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002065 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/1/2024 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 3/1/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: 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 September 08, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98%. This program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance dated August 21, 2012. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Jessica Roberson, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation classification of Superior conducted on March 22, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved for daytime only completed August 08, 2023. Ms. Roberson was present while I observed the indoor areas. In Space #1, the children were completing toileting and handwashing routines. In Space #2, the teacher asked the children to name some things that start with the letter “P”. One child said “plum”. The teacher also talked about an activity that started with the letter “P”. In Space #6, the children were sitting at the table eating a morning snack. The children were provided cereal, yogurt, and juice. Lunch served was cheese pizza, carrots with ranch, grapes, graham crackers, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Roberson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #1 and #6, there was one electric outlet that did not contain a safety plug. The administrator put a safety plug on the electrical outlet for both classrooms. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #1 and #3, there were aerosol cans of disinfectant and insect repellent. In addition, there were cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet. The administrator placed the cleaning supplies greater than 5 feet and removed the aerosol cans and discarded them in the trash can outside of the child care space. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today were corrected during today’s visit. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Storage of Hazardous Items A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Store items that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” and have no other warning can be stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet. The shelf or cabinet must be mounted at least five feet above the floor. Cleaning supplies will need to be stored greater than 5 feet. If items are in an aerosol dispenser or aerosol can, those items will need to be stored in a locked cabinet or locked space. A handout for Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care can be found on our website by clicking the tab Provider then Provider Document and Forms https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. For more information regarding this rule requirement review Child Care Rules 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). Storage of Supplies: Technical assistance was provided today for baby wipes, gloves, and diaper storage. We talked about the best areas to store these items. For the diapers, the diapers should be removed from the package and placed on the shelf or another location. Both wipes and gloves will need to be stored greater than 5 feet. The teachers will need to ensure that these items are out of the reach of children. The diaper packaging and gloves could be a potential choking hazard if consumed and the wipes have chemicals that could be harmful to children if consumed. Classroom Observations/TA Consultation: The teachers provided activities in all classrooms. The teachers talked to the children and engaged in questions and answers with the children. Encouragement was given to the administrator to continue providing a positive language enriched environment. It was suggested to have activities prepared in advance. This will limit long periods of wait time. If this is not an option, the teacher can use language to talk about what he/she is doing. The teacher can engage the children in conversation and/or sing songs. In the toddler age classroom, I observed one child that had a difficult time participating in some of the activities. I suggest providing an alternative activity when the child does not want to participate. In addition, you can visit http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/ for resources to help manage behaviors. This website is the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) that focuses on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. There are books that can be printed out and utilized in your facility to help manage children’s behaviors. For example, Tucker Turtle Takes Time to Tuck and Think. There are some resources and training that are free of charge. The steps to access the resources are located on the main page, select For Teachers and Caregivers, and then you will see the option for the book to print. Once you print the book, the staff can utilize sheet protectors and use a binder. It may be best to print a cover page and add on the front of the binder. For additional accessories, provide a soft turtle to use as a prop. The staff members can place these items in the cozy area as a way for the children to transition, when he or she is having a difficult moment. The book promotes strategies for helping young children manage behaviors when they are upset. Outdoor Learning Environment: This website below offers opportunities of professional development to include training and techniques for learning environments that supports both healthy child development and natural environments. If you click on the Resources Tab and then click Toolkit-Preschool, it will bring to a page titled “Preschool Outdoor Toolkit”. At the bottom of the page, there is a place for you to complete your information if you would be interested in downloading the Toolkit-Preschool. This is an excellent resource to help guide you in making enhancements to your outdoor learning environment. This toolkit will be able to be downloaded to your laptop/desktop computer. You will also have the option of printing the information. Due to the high cost of a natural environment, the toolkit offers suggestions for raising money and involving the community to support your program. The website used to access the information above is: https://naturalearning.org/ Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/, under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to: oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ . 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: FREEDOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 26002065 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/1/2024 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 3/1/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: 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 September 08, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98%. This program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance dated August 21, 2012. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Jessica Roberson, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation classification of Superior conducted on March 22, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved for daytime only completed August 08, 2023. Ms. Roberson was present while I observed the indoor areas. In Space #1, the children were completing toileting and handwashing routines. In Space #2, the teacher asked the children to name some things that start with the letter “P”. One child said “plum”. The teacher also talked about an activity that started with the letter “P”. In Space #6, the children were sitting at the table eating a morning snack. The children were provided cereal, yogurt, and juice. Lunch served was cheese pizza, carrots with ranch, grapes, graham crackers, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Roberson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #1 and #6, there was one electric outlet that did not contain a safety plug. The administrator put a safety plug on the electrical outlet for both classrooms. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #1 and #3, there were aerosol cans of disinfectant and insect repellent. In addition, there were cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet. The administrator placed the cleaning supplies greater than 5 feet and removed the aerosol cans and discarded them in the trash can outside of the child care space. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today were corrected during today’s visit. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Storage of Hazardous Items A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Store items that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” and have no other warning can be stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet. The shelf or cabinet must be mounted at least five feet above the floor. Cleaning supplies will need to be stored greater than 5 feet. If items are in an aerosol dispenser or aerosol can, those items will need to be stored in a locked cabinet or locked space. A handout for Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care can be found on our website by clicking the tab Provider then Provider Document and Forms https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. For more information regarding this rule requirement review Child Care Rules 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). Storage of Supplies: Technical assistance was provided today for baby wipes, gloves, and diaper storage. We talked about the best areas to store these items. For the diapers, the diapers should be removed from the package and placed on the shelf or another location. Both wipes and gloves will need to be stored greater than 5 feet. The teachers will need to ensure that these items are out of the reach of children. The diaper packaging and gloves could be a potential choking hazard if consumed and the wipes have chemicals that could be harmful to children if consumed. Classroom Observations/TA Consultation: The teachers provided activities in all classrooms. The teachers talked to the children and engaged in questions and answers with the children. Encouragement was given to the administrator to continue providing a positive language enriched environment. It was suggested to have activities prepared in advance. This will limit long periods of wait time. If this is not an option, the teacher can use language to talk about what he/she is doing. The teacher can engage the children in conversation and/or sing songs. In the toddler age classroom, I observed one child that had a difficult time participating in some of the activities. I suggest providing an alternative activity when the child does not want to participate. In addition, you can visit http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/ for resources to help manage behaviors. This website is the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) that focuses on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. There are books that can be printed out and utilized in your facility to help manage children’s behaviors. For example, Tucker Turtle Takes Time to Tuck and Think. There are some resources and training that are free of charge. The steps to access the resources are located on the main page, select For Teachers and Caregivers, and then you will see the option for the book to print. Once you print the book, the staff can utilize sheet protectors and use a binder. It may be best to print a cover page and add on the front of the binder. For additional accessories, provide a soft turtle to use as a prop. The staff members can place these items in the cozy area as a way for the children to transition, when he or she is having a difficult moment. The book promotes strategies for helping young children manage behaviors when they are upset. Outdoor Learning Environment: This website below offers opportunities of professional development to include training and techniques for learning environments that supports both healthy child development and natural environments. If you click on the Resources Tab and then click Toolkit-Preschool, it will bring to a page titled “Preschool Outdoor Toolkit”. At the bottom of the page, there is a place for you to complete your information if you would be interested in downloading the Toolkit-Preschool. This is an excellent resource to help guide you in making enhancements to your outdoor learning environment. This toolkit will be able to be downloaded to your laptop/desktop computer. You will also have the option of printing the information. Due to the high cost of a natural environment, the toolkit offers suggestions for raising money and involving the community to support your program. The website used to access the information above is: https://naturalearning.org/ Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/, under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to: oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ . 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