Genesis Learning Academy Childcare Center II

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/15/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 6/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 420 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:30 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 requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 83%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on May 22, 2026. Fire inspection for daytime care only was completed on May 1, 2026. Stephanie Wolf, assistant administrator, greeted me upon arrival and accompanied me while observing the indoor area. I observed the outdoor area unaccompanied by a staff member. T. Harrell, administrator, arrived and assisted during the visit. I observed preschool-aged children in space #1 engaging in outdoor play. Children rode bouncy stationary equipment, climbed and played on the composite structure, and ran around the outdoor area chasing each other. In space #4, infants and toddlers were observed sitting at child-sized tables as they transitioned to activities on the carpet. Administrators stated that school-aged children and the group leader were off premises for a walking field trip until 3:00pm. Upon return in doors, teachers monitored children completing hand washing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of fish sticks, mixed vegetables, applesauce, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and training worksheets were received on June 1, 2026 and updated during today’s visit. Four (4) children records were reviewed and all staff files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed May 8, 2026 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on March 27, 2026. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed May 13, 2026. The facility’s EPR plan and ABCMS roster were monitored and observed as up-to-date. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space #5 was dated June 8 through June 12, 2026. The violation was corrected when an updated activity plan was posted in space #5. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The administrator stated that a group of school-aged children were on a field trip. A schedule of off premise activities was not posted in space #5. A copy of the schedule or off premise activities was not given to parents. The violation was corrected when the administrators placed a copy of the schedule of off premises activities on the door and sent a copy to the parents through the facility's digital app. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of school-aged children enrolled in space #5 that were engaged in an off premise was not available at the facility. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed a list of all children participating in the off premise activity on file at the facility. .1005(b)(6) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space #5, a green particle board shelf was broken on the top and exposed a rough metal edge. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the shelf from the classroom. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area designated for infants and toddlers, a Little Tikes slide was not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space #1, a bottle of colored glitter and bins of broken crayons were stored on low open shelves. In space #4, a container of plastic shoe covers was stored on a low open shelf. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the items from the classrooms. .0604(q) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file within 30 days for a child enrolled on February 17, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The individual people identified on the emergency medical care plan were not on the premises at all times and did not accompany children for an off premise activity. The violation was corrected when the administrator updated the facility's EMC plan to include additional staff members who would be responsible in the event of an emergency. .0802(b)(1-2) 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. 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 June 29, 2026, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Children’s Records: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program is maintaining accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. For the files that contained the checklist, the form was incomplete and not updated to reflect dates of submission for required documentation and files were missing required paperwork. One (1) file monitored today was missing the immunization record. As a reminder, current health assessments and immunization records are required to be on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. We discussed using the resource from the DCDEE website and tracking required information by checking off the items on the form as they’re received and setting reminders or creating a task list for items due after the first day of enrollment. Violations were cited for off premises activities. Off premises activities refer to any activity which takes place away from a licensed and approved space. Parents must give written permission. The facility must post a schedule of off premises activities in each participating classroom and a copy must be given to parents. Staff must take a list of the children participating in the activity. Staff must use the list to check attendance when leaving the facility, periodically while the children are involved in the activity, before leaving to return to the facility, and upon return to the facility. A list of the children participating must also be at the center. At this time, the facility is choosing to not provide transportation. If off-premise activities are offered that required driving, parents will need to transport their own children. For additional information, refer to 10A NCAC 09 .1005 Off Premise Activities in Child Care Centers. Choking Hazards: A violation was cited during today’s visit for items that were potential choking hazards accessible to children under three years of age. I recommended Ms. Vargas remove all materials accessible to children that could be a choking hazard in space #1 used for children under three years old. Ms. Vargas and I discussed adding soft pom poms for counting activities instead of using marbles. Additional information regarding plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart can be found in NC Child Care rule 10A NCAC .604(q). Emergency Medical Care Plan: A violation was cited regarding the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan. As a reminder, each child care center must have a written plan that sets forth the steps to follow in the event of a child medical emergency. The plan shall be reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan is revised. The facility’s plan must give the procedures to be followed to ensure that any child who becomes ill or is injured and requires medical attention while in care at the center receives appropriate medical attention. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0802 Emergency Medical Care. Outdoor Play: Every child must have an opportunity to be outdoors daily; if weather conditions permit. This requirement is for all ages including infants and toddlers. Due to extreme heat indices, it is important to remind parents about the requirement to go outdoors daily and that each child must come to school prepared to go outdoors. This includes bringing the appropriate clothes to child care and ensuring each child is able to participate in daily activities. Parents should determine whether their child is too sick to attend child care if they are unable to participate in the daily activities. The Weather watch chart must be used to determine “weather permitting”, and a thermometer may be posted outside a window, so staff can determine accurate temperatures. Ensure staff are trained in reading your posted Weather watch chart; you can also use the chart to help educate parents about when outdoor play should take place. For additional guidance, you may refer to the following requirements: Child Care Rule .0102 (27) "If weather conditions permit" means: (a) temperatures that fall within the guidelines developed by the Iowa Department of Public Health and specified on the Child Care Weather Watch chart. These guidelines shall be used when determining appropriate weather conditions for taking children outside for outdoor learning activities and playtime. This chart may be downloaded free of charge from https://hhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/portals/1/userfiles/128/child%20care%20weather%20watch%20june%202020%20 final.pdf; and is incorporated by reference and includes subsequent editions and amendments; (b) following the air quality standards as set out in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(d). The Air Quality Color Guide can be found on the Division's web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/air-guide/aq-datasets/ or call 1-888-RU4NCAIR. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 305-2371 or Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor at rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov (910) 709-4168 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

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/15/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 6/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 420 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:30 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 requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 83%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on May 22, 2026. Fire inspection for daytime care only was completed on May 1, 2026. Stephanie Wolf, assistant administrator, greeted me upon arrival and accompanied me while observing the indoor area. I observed the outdoor area unaccompanied by a staff member. T. Harrell, administrator, arrived and assisted during the visit. I observed preschool-aged children in space #1 engaging in outdoor play. Children rode bouncy stationary equipment, climbed and played on the composite structure, and ran around the outdoor area chasing each other. In space #4, infants and toddlers were observed sitting at child-sized tables as they transitioned to activities on the carpet. Administrators stated that school-aged children and the group leader were off premises for a walking field trip until 3:00pm. Upon return in doors, teachers monitored children completing hand washing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of fish sticks, mixed vegetables, applesauce, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and training worksheets were received on June 1, 2026 and updated during today’s visit. Four (4) children records were reviewed and all staff files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed May 8, 2026 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on March 27, 2026. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed May 13, 2026. The facility’s EPR plan and ABCMS roster were monitored and observed as up-to-date. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space #5 was dated June 8 through June 12, 2026. The violation was corrected when an updated activity plan was posted in space #5. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The administrator stated that a group of school-aged children were on a field trip. A schedule of off premise activities was not posted in space #5. A copy of the schedule or off premise activities was not given to parents. The violation was corrected when the administrators placed a copy of the schedule of off premises activities on the door and sent a copy to the parents through the facility's digital app. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of school-aged children enrolled in space #5 that were engaged in an off premise was not available at the facility. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed a list of all children participating in the off premise activity on file at the facility. .1005(b)(6) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space #5, a green particle board shelf was broken on the top and exposed a rough metal edge. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the shelf from the classroom. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area designated for infants and toddlers, a Little Tikes slide was not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space #1, a bottle of colored glitter and bins of broken crayons were stored on low open shelves. In space #4, a container of plastic shoe covers was stored on a low open shelf. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the items from the classrooms. .0604(q) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file within 30 days for a child enrolled on February 17, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The individual people identified on the emergency medical care plan were not on the premises at all times and did not accompany children for an off premise activity. The violation was corrected when the administrator updated the facility's EMC plan to include additional staff members who would be responsible in the event of an emergency. .0802(b)(1-2) 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. 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 June 29, 2026, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Children’s Records: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program is maintaining accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. For the files that contained the checklist, the form was incomplete and not updated to reflect dates of submission for required documentation and files were missing required paperwork. One (1) file monitored today was missing the immunization record. As a reminder, current health assessments and immunization records are required to be on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. We discussed using the resource from the DCDEE website and tracking required information by checking off the items on the form as they’re received and setting reminders or creating a task list for items due after the first day of enrollment. Violations were cited for off premises activities. Off premises activities refer to any activity which takes place away from a licensed and approved space. Parents must give written permission. The facility must post a schedule of off premises activities in each participating classroom and a copy must be given to parents. Staff must take a list of the children participating in the activity. Staff must use the list to check attendance when leaving the facility, periodically while the children are involved in the activity, before leaving to return to the facility, and upon return to the facility. A list of the children participating must also be at the center. At this time, the facility is choosing to not provide transportation. If off-premise activities are offered that required driving, parents will need to transport their own children. For additional information, refer to 10A NCAC 09 .1005 Off Premise Activities in Child Care Centers. Choking Hazards: A violation was cited during today’s visit for items that were potential choking hazards accessible to children under three years of age. I recommended Ms. Vargas remove all materials accessible to children that could be a choking hazard in space #1 used for children under three years old. Ms. Vargas and I discussed adding soft pom poms for counting activities instead of using marbles. Additional information regarding plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart can be found in NC Child Care rule 10A NCAC .604(q). Emergency Medical Care Plan: A violation was cited regarding the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan. As a reminder, each child care center must have a written plan that sets forth the steps to follow in the event of a child medical emergency. The plan shall be reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan is revised. The facility’s plan must give the procedures to be followed to ensure that any child who becomes ill or is injured and requires medical attention while in care at the center receives appropriate medical attention. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0802 Emergency Medical Care. Outdoor Play: Every child must have an opportunity to be outdoors daily; if weather conditions permit. This requirement is for all ages including infants and toddlers. Due to extreme heat indices, it is important to remind parents about the requirement to go outdoors daily and that each child must come to school prepared to go outdoors. This includes bringing the appropriate clothes to child care and ensuring each child is able to participate in daily activities. Parents should determine whether their child is too sick to attend child care if they are unable to participate in the daily activities. The Weather watch chart must be used to determine “weather permitting”, and a thermometer may be posted outside a window, so staff can determine accurate temperatures. Ensure staff are trained in reading your posted Weather watch chart; you can also use the chart to help educate parents about when outdoor play should take place. For additional guidance, you may refer to the following requirements: Child Care Rule .0102 (27) "If weather conditions permit" means: (a) temperatures that fall within the guidelines developed by the Iowa Department of Public Health and specified on the Child Care Weather Watch chart. These guidelines shall be used when determining appropriate weather conditions for taking children outside for outdoor learning activities and playtime. This chart may be downloaded free of charge from https://hhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/portals/1/userfiles/128/child%20care%20weather%20watch%20june%202020%20 final.pdf; and is incorporated by reference and includes subsequent editions and amendments; (b) following the air quality standards as set out in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(d). The Air Quality Color Guide can be found on the Division's web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/air-guide/aq-datasets/ or call 1-888-RU4NCAIR. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 305-2371 or Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor at rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov (910) 709-4168 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

10A NCAC 09 .1005 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/15/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 6/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 420 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:30 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 requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 83%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on May 22, 2026. Fire inspection for daytime care only was completed on May 1, 2026. Stephanie Wolf, assistant administrator, greeted me upon arrival and accompanied me while observing the indoor area. I observed the outdoor area unaccompanied by a staff member. T. Harrell, administrator, arrived and assisted during the visit. I observed preschool-aged children in space #1 engaging in outdoor play. Children rode bouncy stationary equipment, climbed and played on the composite structure, and ran around the outdoor area chasing each other. In space #4, infants and toddlers were observed sitting at child-sized tables as they transitioned to activities on the carpet. Administrators stated that school-aged children and the group leader were off premises for a walking field trip until 3:00pm. Upon return in doors, teachers monitored children completing hand washing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of fish sticks, mixed vegetables, applesauce, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and training worksheets were received on June 1, 2026 and updated during today’s visit. Four (4) children records were reviewed and all staff files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed May 8, 2026 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on March 27, 2026. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed May 13, 2026. The facility’s EPR plan and ABCMS roster were monitored and observed as up-to-date. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space #5 was dated June 8 through June 12, 2026. The violation was corrected when an updated activity plan was posted in space #5. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The administrator stated that a group of school-aged children were on a field trip. A schedule of off premise activities was not posted in space #5. A copy of the schedule or off premise activities was not given to parents. The violation was corrected when the administrators placed a copy of the schedule of off premises activities on the door and sent a copy to the parents through the facility's digital app. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of school-aged children enrolled in space #5 that were engaged in an off premise was not available at the facility. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed a list of all children participating in the off premise activity on file at the facility. .1005(b)(6) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space #5, a green particle board shelf was broken on the top and exposed a rough metal edge. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the shelf from the classroom. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area designated for infants and toddlers, a Little Tikes slide was not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space #1, a bottle of colored glitter and bins of broken crayons were stored on low open shelves. In space #4, a container of plastic shoe covers was stored on a low open shelf. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the items from the classrooms. .0604(q) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file within 30 days for a child enrolled on February 17, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The individual people identified on the emergency medical care plan were not on the premises at all times and did not accompany children for an off premise activity. The violation was corrected when the administrator updated the facility's EMC plan to include additional staff members who would be responsible in the event of an emergency. .0802(b)(1-2) 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. 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 June 29, 2026, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Children’s Records: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program is maintaining accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. For the files that contained the checklist, the form was incomplete and not updated to reflect dates of submission for required documentation and files were missing required paperwork. One (1) file monitored today was missing the immunization record. As a reminder, current health assessments and immunization records are required to be on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. We discussed using the resource from the DCDEE website and tracking required information by checking off the items on the form as they’re received and setting reminders or creating a task list for items due after the first day of enrollment. Violations were cited for off premises activities. Off premises activities refer to any activity which takes place away from a licensed and approved space. Parents must give written permission. The facility must post a schedule of off premises activities in each participating classroom and a copy must be given to parents. Staff must take a list of the children participating in the activity. Staff must use the list to check attendance when leaving the facility, periodically while the children are involved in the activity, before leaving to return to the facility, and upon return to the facility. A list of the children participating must also be at the center. At this time, the facility is choosing to not provide transportation. If off-premise activities are offered that required driving, parents will need to transport their own children. For additional information, refer to 10A NCAC 09 .1005 Off Premise Activities in Child Care Centers. Choking Hazards: A violation was cited during today’s visit for items that were potential choking hazards accessible to children under three years of age. I recommended Ms. Vargas remove all materials accessible to children that could be a choking hazard in space #1 used for children under three years old. Ms. Vargas and I discussed adding soft pom poms for counting activities instead of using marbles. Additional information regarding plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart can be found in NC Child Care rule 10A NCAC .604(q). Emergency Medical Care Plan: A violation was cited regarding the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan. As a reminder, each child care center must have a written plan that sets forth the steps to follow in the event of a child medical emergency. The plan shall be reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan is revised. The facility’s plan must give the procedures to be followed to ensure that any child who becomes ill or is injured and requires medical attention while in care at the center receives appropriate medical attention. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0802 Emergency Medical Care. Outdoor Play: Every child must have an opportunity to be outdoors daily; if weather conditions permit. This requirement is for all ages including infants and toddlers. Due to extreme heat indices, it is important to remind parents about the requirement to go outdoors daily and that each child must come to school prepared to go outdoors. This includes bringing the appropriate clothes to child care and ensuring each child is able to participate in daily activities. Parents should determine whether their child is too sick to attend child care if they are unable to participate in the daily activities. The Weather watch chart must be used to determine “weather permitting”, and a thermometer may be posted outside a window, so staff can determine accurate temperatures. Ensure staff are trained in reading your posted Weather watch chart; you can also use the chart to help educate parents about when outdoor play should take place. For additional guidance, you may refer to the following requirements: Child Care Rule .0102 (27) "If weather conditions permit" means: (a) temperatures that fall within the guidelines developed by the Iowa Department of Public Health and specified on the Child Care Weather Watch chart. These guidelines shall be used when determining appropriate weather conditions for taking children outside for outdoor learning activities and playtime. This chart may be downloaded free of charge from https://hhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/portals/1/userfiles/128/child%20care%20weather%20watch%20june%202020%20 final.pdf; and is incorporated by reference and includes subsequent editions and amendments; (b) following the air quality standards as set out in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(d). The Air Quality Color Guide can be found on the Division's web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/air-guide/aq-datasets/ or call 1-888-RU4NCAIR. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 305-2371 or Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor at rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov (910) 709-4168 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/15/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 6/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 420 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:30 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 requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 83%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on May 22, 2026. Fire inspection for daytime care only was completed on May 1, 2026. Stephanie Wolf, assistant administrator, greeted me upon arrival and accompanied me while observing the indoor area. I observed the outdoor area unaccompanied by a staff member. T. Harrell, administrator, arrived and assisted during the visit. I observed preschool-aged children in space #1 engaging in outdoor play. Children rode bouncy stationary equipment, climbed and played on the composite structure, and ran around the outdoor area chasing each other. In space #4, infants and toddlers were observed sitting at child-sized tables as they transitioned to activities on the carpet. Administrators stated that school-aged children and the group leader were off premises for a walking field trip until 3:00pm. Upon return in doors, teachers monitored children completing hand washing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of fish sticks, mixed vegetables, applesauce, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and training worksheets were received on June 1, 2026 and updated during today’s visit. Four (4) children records were reviewed and all staff files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed May 8, 2026 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on March 27, 2026. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed May 13, 2026. The facility’s EPR plan and ABCMS roster were monitored and observed as up-to-date. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space #5 was dated June 8 through June 12, 2026. The violation was corrected when an updated activity plan was posted in space #5. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The administrator stated that a group of school-aged children were on a field trip. A schedule of off premise activities was not posted in space #5. A copy of the schedule or off premise activities was not given to parents. The violation was corrected when the administrators placed a copy of the schedule of off premises activities on the door and sent a copy to the parents through the facility's digital app. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of school-aged children enrolled in space #5 that were engaged in an off premise was not available at the facility. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed a list of all children participating in the off premise activity on file at the facility. .1005(b)(6) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space #5, a green particle board shelf was broken on the top and exposed a rough metal edge. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the shelf from the classroom. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area designated for infants and toddlers, a Little Tikes slide was not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space #1, a bottle of colored glitter and bins of broken crayons were stored on low open shelves. In space #4, a container of plastic shoe covers was stored on a low open shelf. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the items from the classrooms. .0604(q) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file within 30 days for a child enrolled on February 17, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The individual people identified on the emergency medical care plan were not on the premises at all times and did not accompany children for an off premise activity. The violation was corrected when the administrator updated the facility's EMC plan to include additional staff members who would be responsible in the event of an emergency. .0802(b)(1-2) 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. 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 June 29, 2026, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Children’s Records: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program is maintaining accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. For the files that contained the checklist, the form was incomplete and not updated to reflect dates of submission for required documentation and files were missing required paperwork. One (1) file monitored today was missing the immunization record. As a reminder, current health assessments and immunization records are required to be on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. We discussed using the resource from the DCDEE website and tracking required information by checking off the items on the form as they’re received and setting reminders or creating a task list for items due after the first day of enrollment. Violations were cited for off premises activities. Off premises activities refer to any activity which takes place away from a licensed and approved space. Parents must give written permission. The facility must post a schedule of off premises activities in each participating classroom and a copy must be given to parents. Staff must take a list of the children participating in the activity. Staff must use the list to check attendance when leaving the facility, periodically while the children are involved in the activity, before leaving to return to the facility, and upon return to the facility. A list of the children participating must also be at the center. At this time, the facility is choosing to not provide transportation. If off-premise activities are offered that required driving, parents will need to transport their own children. For additional information, refer to 10A NCAC 09 .1005 Off Premise Activities in Child Care Centers. Choking Hazards: A violation was cited during today’s visit for items that were potential choking hazards accessible to children under three years of age. I recommended Ms. Vargas remove all materials accessible to children that could be a choking hazard in space #1 used for children under three years old. Ms. Vargas and I discussed adding soft pom poms for counting activities instead of using marbles. Additional information regarding plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart can be found in NC Child Care rule 10A NCAC .604(q). Emergency Medical Care Plan: A violation was cited regarding the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan. As a reminder, each child care center must have a written plan that sets forth the steps to follow in the event of a child medical emergency. The plan shall be reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan is revised. The facility’s plan must give the procedures to be followed to ensure that any child who becomes ill or is injured and requires medical attention while in care at the center receives appropriate medical attention. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0802 Emergency Medical Care. Outdoor Play: Every child must have an opportunity to be outdoors daily; if weather conditions permit. This requirement is for all ages including infants and toddlers. Due to extreme heat indices, it is important to remind parents about the requirement to go outdoors daily and that each child must come to school prepared to go outdoors. This includes bringing the appropriate clothes to child care and ensuring each child is able to participate in daily activities. Parents should determine whether their child is too sick to attend child care if they are unable to participate in the daily activities. The Weather watch chart must be used to determine “weather permitting”, and a thermometer may be posted outside a window, so staff can determine accurate temperatures. Ensure staff are trained in reading your posted Weather watch chart; you can also use the chart to help educate parents about when outdoor play should take place. For additional guidance, you may refer to the following requirements: Child Care Rule .0102 (27) "If weather conditions permit" means: (a) temperatures that fall within the guidelines developed by the Iowa Department of Public Health and specified on the Child Care Weather Watch chart. These guidelines shall be used when determining appropriate weather conditions for taking children outside for outdoor learning activities and playtime. This chart may be downloaded free of charge from https://hhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/portals/1/userfiles/128/child%20care%20weather%20watch%20june%202020%20 final.pdf; and is incorporated by reference and includes subsequent editions and amendments; (b) following the air quality standards as set out in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(d). The Air Quality Color Guide can be found on the Division's web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/air-guide/aq-datasets/ or call 1-888-RU4NCAIR. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 305-2371 or Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor at rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov (910) 709-4168 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/15/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 6/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 420 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:30 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 requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 83%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on May 22, 2026. Fire inspection for daytime care only was completed on May 1, 2026. Stephanie Wolf, assistant administrator, greeted me upon arrival and accompanied me while observing the indoor area. I observed the outdoor area unaccompanied by a staff member. T. Harrell, administrator, arrived and assisted during the visit. I observed preschool-aged children in space #1 engaging in outdoor play. Children rode bouncy stationary equipment, climbed and played on the composite structure, and ran around the outdoor area chasing each other. In space #4, infants and toddlers were observed sitting at child-sized tables as they transitioned to activities on the carpet. Administrators stated that school-aged children and the group leader were off premises for a walking field trip until 3:00pm. Upon return in doors, teachers monitored children completing hand washing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of fish sticks, mixed vegetables, applesauce, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and training worksheets were received on June 1, 2026 and updated during today’s visit. Four (4) children records were reviewed and all staff files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed May 8, 2026 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on March 27, 2026. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed May 13, 2026. The facility’s EPR plan and ABCMS roster were monitored and observed as up-to-date. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space #5 was dated June 8 through June 12, 2026. The violation was corrected when an updated activity plan was posted in space #5. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 444 A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The administrator stated that a group of school-aged children were on a field trip. A schedule of off premise activities was not posted in space #5. A copy of the schedule or off premise activities was not given to parents. The violation was corrected when the administrators placed a copy of the schedule of off premises activities on the door and sent a copy to the parents through the facility's digital app. .1005(b)(5) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of school-aged children enrolled in space #5 that were engaged in an off premise was not available at the facility. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed a list of all children participating in the off premise activity on file at the facility. .1005(b)(6) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space #5, a green particle board shelf was broken on the top and exposed a rough metal edge. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the shelf from the classroom. .0601(c) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area designated for infants and toddlers, a Little Tikes slide was not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space #1, a bottle of colored glitter and bins of broken crayons were stored on low open shelves. In space #4, a container of plastic shoe covers was stored on a low open shelf. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the items from the classrooms. .0604(q) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file within 30 days for a child enrolled on February 17, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The individual people identified on the emergency medical care plan were not on the premises at all times and did not accompany children for an off premise activity. The violation was corrected when the administrator updated the facility's EMC plan to include additional staff members who would be responsible in the event of an emergency. .0802(b)(1-2) 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. 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 June 29, 2026, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Children’s Records: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program is maintaining accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. For the files that contained the checklist, the form was incomplete and not updated to reflect dates of submission for required documentation and files were missing required paperwork. One (1) file monitored today was missing the immunization record. As a reminder, current health assessments and immunization records are required to be on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. We discussed using the resource from the DCDEE website and tracking required information by checking off the items on the form as they’re received and setting reminders or creating a task list for items due after the first day of enrollment. Violations were cited for off premises activities. Off premises activities refer to any activity which takes place away from a licensed and approved space. Parents must give written permission. The facility must post a schedule of off premises activities in each participating classroom and a copy must be given to parents. Staff must take a list of the children participating in the activity. Staff must use the list to check attendance when leaving the facility, periodically while the children are involved in the activity, before leaving to return to the facility, and upon return to the facility. A list of the children participating must also be at the center. At this time, the facility is choosing to not provide transportation. If off-premise activities are offered that required driving, parents will need to transport their own children. For additional information, refer to 10A NCAC 09 .1005 Off Premise Activities in Child Care Centers. Choking Hazards: A violation was cited during today’s visit for items that were potential choking hazards accessible to children under three years of age. I recommended Ms. Vargas remove all materials accessible to children that could be a choking hazard in space #1 used for children under three years old. Ms. Vargas and I discussed adding soft pom poms for counting activities instead of using marbles. Additional information regarding plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart can be found in NC Child Care rule 10A NCAC .604(q). Emergency Medical Care Plan: A violation was cited regarding the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan. As a reminder, each child care center must have a written plan that sets forth the steps to follow in the event of a child medical emergency. The plan shall be reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan is revised. The facility’s plan must give the procedures to be followed to ensure that any child who becomes ill or is injured and requires medical attention while in care at the center receives appropriate medical attention. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0802 Emergency Medical Care. Outdoor Play: Every child must have an opportunity to be outdoors daily; if weather conditions permit. This requirement is for all ages including infants and toddlers. Due to extreme heat indices, it is important to remind parents about the requirement to go outdoors daily and that each child must come to school prepared to go outdoors. This includes bringing the appropriate clothes to child care and ensuring each child is able to participate in daily activities. Parents should determine whether their child is too sick to attend child care if they are unable to participate in the daily activities. The Weather watch chart must be used to determine “weather permitting”, and a thermometer may be posted outside a window, so staff can determine accurate temperatures. Ensure staff are trained in reading your posted Weather watch chart; you can also use the chart to help educate parents about when outdoor play should take place. For additional guidance, you may refer to the following requirements: Child Care Rule .0102 (27) "If weather conditions permit" means: (a) temperatures that fall within the guidelines developed by the Iowa Department of Public Health and specified on the Child Care Weather Watch chart. These guidelines shall be used when determining appropriate weather conditions for taking children outside for outdoor learning activities and playtime. This chart may be downloaded free of charge from https://hhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/portals/1/userfiles/128/child%20care%20weather%20watch%20june%202020%20 final.pdf; and is incorporated by reference and includes subsequent editions and amendments; (b) following the air quality standards as set out in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(d). The Air Quality Color Guide can be found on the Division's web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/air-guide/aq-datasets/ or call 1-888-RU4NCAIR. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 305-2371 or Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor at rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov (910) 709-4168 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

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 1/28/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 including requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 83%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Katelyn Cox and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on September 29, 2025. Fire inspection for daytime and night care was completed on May 20, 2025. The Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report has not been received. Upon arrival, I was greeted by lead teachers Katelyn Cox and Viviana Jimenez in space #1. Taylor Harrell, administrator, and Trevone McNeill, operator, were away from the facility due to illness. T. Harrell contacted me by phone. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas accompanied by staff. I observed Preschool-aged children in space #1 sitting on the carpet and engaged in circle time activities. The teacher read books to the children during story time before transitioning them to art where they discussed and colored with crayons “Feeling Monsters”. When completed, children and staff were engaged in free choice activities in interest centers where they played with blocks, pretend foods and cooking utensils. Staff assisted children in the bathroom with personal care routines and hand washing. In space #4, I observed a teacher completing diapering routines and hand washing with an infant. Other infants in the classroom were playing in bouncers and exer-saucers on carpeted floor. Erin Spanopoulos, a teacher from the adjacent school on the premises, arrived and unlocked the administrator’s office, providing me with staff files for the new employees and program records. E. Spanopoulos arrived with lunch and prepared it on the cart for teacher. Lunch served by K. Cox, consisted of cheese pizza, fresh carrot sticks, fresh apple slices, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A Staff and Training worksheet was completed during the visit and files were monitored for three (3) new employees. The most recent monthly fire drill and playground checklist were completed December 15, 2025. The most currently quarterly lockdown emergency drill was completed on November 18, 2025. A legal designee form was not on file for current staff present therefore the visit summary will be completed and emailed to the administrator/operator following the visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection report completed on May 20, 2025 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 315 When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group. In space #1, I observed two teachers exit the classroom on two different occasions to perform caretaking duties in the kitchen, leaving a teacher alone with thirteen (13) children ages 2 to 4 years old. .0713(a)(1) 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. The most current TB test and screening on file for a staff member hired 10/14/2025 was completed on February 9, 2024 and was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. A staff member, hired November 20, 2025, working in the infant room did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment. .1102(f) 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. 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 February 11, 2026, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: ITS-SIDS Training: A violation was cited regarding a teacher’s expired ITS-SIDS training. As a reminder, child care providers who are scheduled to work in the infant room, must complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or complete the training every three years. More information can be found in NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(f). TB Screening/Test: A violation for TB screening/test on file for a staff member was older than 12 month was cited today. As a reminder, the TB screening or TB test shall be completed prior to the first day of work and must no be older than 12 months. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was cited for Staff/Child Ratio today. In Space #1, there were thirteen (13) children present with two teachers. On two different occasions, a teacher exited the classroom leaving one teacher to provide care for thirteen children age 2 to 4 years old. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a). I recommend the administrator and operators create strategies for maintaining compliance in various situations. If there are any multi-age group in care, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Fire Inspection: A violation was cited for the facility not submitting the most current fire inspection within one week of the completed inspection on the form provided by DCDEE. The most current fire inspection was conducted on May 20, 2025. As a reminder, the fire inspection must be completed on the form provided by DCDEE and submitted to the child care consultant within one week of the inspection. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). QRIS Modernization: The QRIS Modernization was not discussed with the administrator/operator. I will contact the administrator by email to schedule a technical assistance visit to discuss and review the pathways for the upcoming rated license assessment due for the facility. The QRIS Conversation document will be completed at the time of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 1/28/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 including requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 83%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Katelyn Cox and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on September 29, 2025. Fire inspection for daytime and night care was completed on May 20, 2025. The Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report has not been received. Upon arrival, I was greeted by lead teachers Katelyn Cox and Viviana Jimenez in space #1. Taylor Harrell, administrator, and Trevone McNeill, operator, were away from the facility due to illness. T. Harrell contacted me by phone. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas accompanied by staff. I observed Preschool-aged children in space #1 sitting on the carpet and engaged in circle time activities. The teacher read books to the children during story time before transitioning them to art where they discussed and colored with crayons “Feeling Monsters”. When completed, children and staff were engaged in free choice activities in interest centers where they played with blocks, pretend foods and cooking utensils. Staff assisted children in the bathroom with personal care routines and hand washing. In space #4, I observed a teacher completing diapering routines and hand washing with an infant. Other infants in the classroom were playing in bouncers and exer-saucers on carpeted floor. Erin Spanopoulos, a teacher from the adjacent school on the premises, arrived and unlocked the administrator’s office, providing me with staff files for the new employees and program records. E. Spanopoulos arrived with lunch and prepared it on the cart for teacher. Lunch served by K. Cox, consisted of cheese pizza, fresh carrot sticks, fresh apple slices, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A Staff and Training worksheet was completed during the visit and files were monitored for three (3) new employees. The most recent monthly fire drill and playground checklist were completed December 15, 2025. The most currently quarterly lockdown emergency drill was completed on November 18, 2025. A legal designee form was not on file for current staff present therefore the visit summary will be completed and emailed to the administrator/operator following the visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection report completed on May 20, 2025 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 315 When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group. In space #1, I observed two teachers exit the classroom on two different occasions to perform caretaking duties in the kitchen, leaving a teacher alone with thirteen (13) children ages 2 to 4 years old. .0713(a)(1) 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. The most current TB test and screening on file for a staff member hired 10/14/2025 was completed on February 9, 2024 and was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. A staff member, hired November 20, 2025, working in the infant room did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment. .1102(f) 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. 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 February 11, 2026, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: ITS-SIDS Training: A violation was cited regarding a teacher’s expired ITS-SIDS training. As a reminder, child care providers who are scheduled to work in the infant room, must complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or complete the training every three years. More information can be found in NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(f). TB Screening/Test: A violation for TB screening/test on file for a staff member was older than 12 month was cited today. As a reminder, the TB screening or TB test shall be completed prior to the first day of work and must no be older than 12 months. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was cited for Staff/Child Ratio today. In Space #1, there were thirteen (13) children present with two teachers. On two different occasions, a teacher exited the classroom leaving one teacher to provide care for thirteen children age 2 to 4 years old. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a). I recommend the administrator and operators create strategies for maintaining compliance in various situations. If there are any multi-age group in care, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Fire Inspection: A violation was cited for the facility not submitting the most current fire inspection within one week of the completed inspection on the form provided by DCDEE. The most current fire inspection was conducted on May 20, 2025. As a reminder, the fire inspection must be completed on the form provided by DCDEE and submitted to the child care consultant within one week of the inspection. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). QRIS Modernization: The QRIS Modernization was not discussed with the administrator/operator. I will contact the administrator by email to schedule a technical assistance visit to discuss and review the pathways for the upcoming rated license assessment due for the facility. The QRIS Conversation document will be completed at the time of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 1/28/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 including requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 83%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Katelyn Cox and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on September 29, 2025. Fire inspection for daytime and night care was completed on May 20, 2025. The Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report has not been received. Upon arrival, I was greeted by lead teachers Katelyn Cox and Viviana Jimenez in space #1. Taylor Harrell, administrator, and Trevone McNeill, operator, were away from the facility due to illness. T. Harrell contacted me by phone. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas accompanied by staff. I observed Preschool-aged children in space #1 sitting on the carpet and engaged in circle time activities. The teacher read books to the children during story time before transitioning them to art where they discussed and colored with crayons “Feeling Monsters”. When completed, children and staff were engaged in free choice activities in interest centers where they played with blocks, pretend foods and cooking utensils. Staff assisted children in the bathroom with personal care routines and hand washing. In space #4, I observed a teacher completing diapering routines and hand washing with an infant. Other infants in the classroom were playing in bouncers and exer-saucers on carpeted floor. Erin Spanopoulos, a teacher from the adjacent school on the premises, arrived and unlocked the administrator’s office, providing me with staff files for the new employees and program records. E. Spanopoulos arrived with lunch and prepared it on the cart for teacher. Lunch served by K. Cox, consisted of cheese pizza, fresh carrot sticks, fresh apple slices, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A Staff and Training worksheet was completed during the visit and files were monitored for three (3) new employees. The most recent monthly fire drill and playground checklist were completed December 15, 2025. The most currently quarterly lockdown emergency drill was completed on November 18, 2025. A legal designee form was not on file for current staff present therefore the visit summary will be completed and emailed to the administrator/operator following the visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection report completed on May 20, 2025 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 315 When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group. In space #1, I observed two teachers exit the classroom on two different occasions to perform caretaking duties in the kitchen, leaving a teacher alone with thirteen (13) children ages 2 to 4 years old. .0713(a)(1) 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. The most current TB test and screening on file for a staff member hired 10/14/2025 was completed on February 9, 2024 and was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. A staff member, hired November 20, 2025, working in the infant room did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment. .1102(f) 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. 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 February 11, 2026, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: ITS-SIDS Training: A violation was cited regarding a teacher’s expired ITS-SIDS training. As a reminder, child care providers who are scheduled to work in the infant room, must complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or complete the training every three years. More information can be found in NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(f). TB Screening/Test: A violation for TB screening/test on file for a staff member was older than 12 month was cited today. As a reminder, the TB screening or TB test shall be completed prior to the first day of work and must no be older than 12 months. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was cited for Staff/Child Ratio today. In Space #1, there were thirteen (13) children present with two teachers. On two different occasions, a teacher exited the classroom leaving one teacher to provide care for thirteen children age 2 to 4 years old. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a). I recommend the administrator and operators create strategies for maintaining compliance in various situations. If there are any multi-age group in care, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Fire Inspection: A violation was cited for the facility not submitting the most current fire inspection within one week of the completed inspection on the form provided by DCDEE. The most current fire inspection was conducted on May 20, 2025. As a reminder, the fire inspection must be completed on the form provided by DCDEE and submitted to the child care consultant within one week of the inspection. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). QRIS Modernization: The QRIS Modernization was not discussed with the administrator/operator. I will contact the administrator by email to schedule a technical assistance visit to discuss and review the pathways for the upcoming rated license assessment due for the facility. The QRIS Conversation document will be completed at the time of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 1/28/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 including requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 83%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Katelyn Cox and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on September 29, 2025. Fire inspection for daytime and night care was completed on May 20, 2025. The Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report has not been received. Upon arrival, I was greeted by lead teachers Katelyn Cox and Viviana Jimenez in space #1. Taylor Harrell, administrator, and Trevone McNeill, operator, were away from the facility due to illness. T. Harrell contacted me by phone. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas accompanied by staff. I observed Preschool-aged children in space #1 sitting on the carpet and engaged in circle time activities. The teacher read books to the children during story time before transitioning them to art where they discussed and colored with crayons “Feeling Monsters”. When completed, children and staff were engaged in free choice activities in interest centers where they played with blocks, pretend foods and cooking utensils. Staff assisted children in the bathroom with personal care routines and hand washing. In space #4, I observed a teacher completing diapering routines and hand washing with an infant. Other infants in the classroom were playing in bouncers and exer-saucers on carpeted floor. Erin Spanopoulos, a teacher from the adjacent school on the premises, arrived and unlocked the administrator’s office, providing me with staff files for the new employees and program records. E. Spanopoulos arrived with lunch and prepared it on the cart for teacher. Lunch served by K. Cox, consisted of cheese pizza, fresh carrot sticks, fresh apple slices, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A Staff and Training worksheet was completed during the visit and files were monitored for three (3) new employees. The most recent monthly fire drill and playground checklist were completed December 15, 2025. The most currently quarterly lockdown emergency drill was completed on November 18, 2025. A legal designee form was not on file for current staff present therefore the visit summary will be completed and emailed to the administrator/operator following the visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection report completed on May 20, 2025 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 315 When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group. In space #1, I observed two teachers exit the classroom on two different occasions to perform caretaking duties in the kitchen, leaving a teacher alone with thirteen (13) children ages 2 to 4 years old. .0713(a)(1) 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. The most current TB test and screening on file for a staff member hired 10/14/2025 was completed on February 9, 2024 and was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. A staff member, hired November 20, 2025, working in the infant room did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment. .1102(f) 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. 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 February 11, 2026, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: ITS-SIDS Training: A violation was cited regarding a teacher’s expired ITS-SIDS training. As a reminder, child care providers who are scheduled to work in the infant room, must complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or complete the training every three years. More information can be found in NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(f). TB Screening/Test: A violation for TB screening/test on file for a staff member was older than 12 month was cited today. As a reminder, the TB screening or TB test shall be completed prior to the first day of work and must no be older than 12 months. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was cited for Staff/Child Ratio today. In Space #1, there were thirteen (13) children present with two teachers. On two different occasions, a teacher exited the classroom leaving one teacher to provide care for thirteen children age 2 to 4 years old. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a). I recommend the administrator and operators create strategies for maintaining compliance in various situations. If there are any multi-age group in care, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Fire Inspection: A violation was cited for the facility not submitting the most current fire inspection within one week of the completed inspection on the form provided by DCDEE. The most current fire inspection was conducted on May 20, 2025. As a reminder, the fire inspection must be completed on the form provided by DCDEE and submitted to the child care consultant within one week of the inspection. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). QRIS Modernization: The QRIS Modernization was not discussed with the administrator/operator. I will contact the administrator by email to schedule a technical assistance visit to discuss and review the pathways for the upcoming rated license assessment due for the facility. The QRIS Conversation document will be completed at the time of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 1/28/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 including requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 83%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Katelyn Cox and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on September 29, 2025. Fire inspection for daytime and night care was completed on May 20, 2025. The Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report has not been received. Upon arrival, I was greeted by lead teachers Katelyn Cox and Viviana Jimenez in space #1. Taylor Harrell, administrator, and Trevone McNeill, operator, were away from the facility due to illness. T. Harrell contacted me by phone. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas accompanied by staff. I observed Preschool-aged children in space #1 sitting on the carpet and engaged in circle time activities. The teacher read books to the children during story time before transitioning them to art where they discussed and colored with crayons “Feeling Monsters”. When completed, children and staff were engaged in free choice activities in interest centers where they played with blocks, pretend foods and cooking utensils. Staff assisted children in the bathroom with personal care routines and hand washing. In space #4, I observed a teacher completing diapering routines and hand washing with an infant. Other infants in the classroom were playing in bouncers and exer-saucers on carpeted floor. Erin Spanopoulos, a teacher from the adjacent school on the premises, arrived and unlocked the administrator’s office, providing me with staff files for the new employees and program records. E. Spanopoulos arrived with lunch and prepared it on the cart for teacher. Lunch served by K. Cox, consisted of cheese pizza, fresh carrot sticks, fresh apple slices, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A Staff and Training worksheet was completed during the visit and files were monitored for three (3) new employees. The most recent monthly fire drill and playground checklist were completed December 15, 2025. The most currently quarterly lockdown emergency drill was completed on November 18, 2025. A legal designee form was not on file for current staff present therefore the visit summary will be completed and emailed to the administrator/operator following the visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection report completed on May 20, 2025 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 315 When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group. In space #1, I observed two teachers exit the classroom on two different occasions to perform caretaking duties in the kitchen, leaving a teacher alone with thirteen (13) children ages 2 to 4 years old. .0713(a)(1) 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. The most current TB test and screening on file for a staff member hired 10/14/2025 was completed on February 9, 2024 and was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. A staff member, hired November 20, 2025, working in the infant room did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment. .1102(f) 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. 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 February 11, 2026, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: ITS-SIDS Training: A violation was cited regarding a teacher’s expired ITS-SIDS training. As a reminder, child care providers who are scheduled to work in the infant room, must complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or complete the training every three years. More information can be found in NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(f). TB Screening/Test: A violation for TB screening/test on file for a staff member was older than 12 month was cited today. As a reminder, the TB screening or TB test shall be completed prior to the first day of work and must no be older than 12 months. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was cited for Staff/Child Ratio today. In Space #1, there were thirteen (13) children present with two teachers. On two different occasions, a teacher exited the classroom leaving one teacher to provide care for thirteen children age 2 to 4 years old. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (a). I recommend the administrator and operators create strategies for maintaining compliance in various situations. If there are any multi-age group in care, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Fire Inspection: A violation was cited for the facility not submitting the most current fire inspection within one week of the completed inspection on the form provided by DCDEE. The most current fire inspection was conducted on May 20, 2025. As a reminder, the fire inspection must be completed on the form provided by DCDEE and submitted to the child care consultant within one week of the inspection. For more information, refer to NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). QRIS Modernization: The QRIS Modernization was not discussed with the administrator/operator. I will contact the administrator by email to schedule a technical assistance visit to discuss and review the pathways for the upcoming rated license assessment due for the facility. The QRIS Conversation document will be completed at the time of the visit. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0925-242L Visit Date: 9/26/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 83%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Tre’vone McNeill and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. There are allegations of violations of child care requirements including but not limited to: • Supervision • Unsafe Environment I was greeted by T. McNeill. Administrator, T. Harrell was not onsite during the visit but was contacted by phone and provided assistance. I observed preschool-aged children and staff in spaces #1 having chapel, singing, and dancing to praise and worship children’s songs. Staff assisted children in completed diapering, toileting, and hand washing routines before transitioning to the outdoor area for free play. Children climbed on stationary equipment, rode rockers, and ran around the playground casing each other. Upon return indoors, children washed their hands and engaged in free choice activities in interest centers. In space #4, I observed infants being fed bottles of formula while sitting in feeding chairs. One child was in an exercise bouncer playing with rattles and soft toys. Lunch, prepared and served by T. McNeill, consisted of chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, green beans, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A staff and training worksheet was completed and staff files were monitored for two new employees. The most recent monthly fire drill was completed on September 11, 2025 and a quarterly shelter-in-place emergency drill was conducted on July 27, 2025. The most current monthly playground inspection was completed August 21, 2025. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of disapproved completed August 22, 2025. Fire Classification of approved for daytime and night care completed May 20, 2025. The facility received a disapproved sanitation inspection during two consecutive visits on August 1, 2025 and August 22, 2025. T. McNeill stated all items in the most current sanitation inspection had been corrected including water testing for lead. During today’s visit, T. McNeill contacted the Cumberland County Environmental Health Department by phone to schedule a re-inspection. He was not able to speak with the inspection and stated he left a message. As a reminder, I discussed with T. McNeill and T. Harrell that the facility must come into compliance immediately regarding the disapproved sanitation inspections. Because of the disapproved sanitation inspections, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is considering an administrative action. The allegations were discussed with T. McNeill regarding lack of supervision and unsafe environment for children. T. McNeill stated he was informed of a situation from T. Harrell and staff members about a staff member being injured while performing cleaning duties at the end of day. I interviewed a former staff member who was present on the day in question. The teacher stated she worked in the school-age classroom with four (4) children and another teacher cared for children in the preschool classroom. The former teacher stated once all preschool children had departed the facility for the day, the teacher began gathering materials to clean the classrooms. The teacher assigned to the school-aged classroom stated that the last group of school-aged children left the facility at approximately 5:15 and the preschool teacher began cleaning the spaces because she was the employee closing for the day. The teacher for the school-aged classroom stated there were no children present while cleaning duties were being performed because all children had departed the facility for the day. I confirmed the teacher’s statements by reviewing attendance records and staff timecards in the application Brightwheel. I conducted interviews with one other staff member who departed the facility at 4:05 on the day in question. Based on staff interviews, observations, and documentation of attendance and staff time logs, it was determined that allegation supervision of children was not maintained is unsubstantiated. Based on staff interviews and observations, and documentation of attendance and staff time logs, it was determined that allegation of unsafe environment was unsubstantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. McNeill. 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. The medical report completed 6/2/2024 for staff member hired September 12, 2025, was older than 12 months. 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. Documentation of TB test results completed 6/3/2024 for staff member hired September 12, 2025, was older than 12 months. .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. 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 10, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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 Report and TB Testing/Screening: Violations for a staff member’s medical statement/report and TB testing/screening older than 12 months was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report and TB testing/screen shall be completed prior to the first day of work and may not be older than 12 months. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0925-242L Visit Date: 9/26/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 83%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Tre’vone McNeill and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. There are allegations of violations of child care requirements including but not limited to: • Supervision • Unsafe Environment I was greeted by T. McNeill. Administrator, T. Harrell was not onsite during the visit but was contacted by phone and provided assistance. I observed preschool-aged children and staff in spaces #1 having chapel, singing, and dancing to praise and worship children’s songs. Staff assisted children in completed diapering, toileting, and hand washing routines before transitioning to the outdoor area for free play. Children climbed on stationary equipment, rode rockers, and ran around the playground casing each other. Upon return indoors, children washed their hands and engaged in free choice activities in interest centers. In space #4, I observed infants being fed bottles of formula while sitting in feeding chairs. One child was in an exercise bouncer playing with rattles and soft toys. Lunch, prepared and served by T. McNeill, consisted of chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, green beans, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A staff and training worksheet was completed and staff files were monitored for two new employees. The most recent monthly fire drill was completed on September 11, 2025 and a quarterly shelter-in-place emergency drill was conducted on July 27, 2025. The most current monthly playground inspection was completed August 21, 2025. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of disapproved completed August 22, 2025. Fire Classification of approved for daytime and night care completed May 20, 2025. The facility received a disapproved sanitation inspection during two consecutive visits on August 1, 2025 and August 22, 2025. T. McNeill stated all items in the most current sanitation inspection had been corrected including water testing for lead. During today’s visit, T. McNeill contacted the Cumberland County Environmental Health Department by phone to schedule a re-inspection. He was not able to speak with the inspection and stated he left a message. As a reminder, I discussed with T. McNeill and T. Harrell that the facility must come into compliance immediately regarding the disapproved sanitation inspections. Because of the disapproved sanitation inspections, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is considering an administrative action. The allegations were discussed with T. McNeill regarding lack of supervision and unsafe environment for children. T. McNeill stated he was informed of a situation from T. Harrell and staff members about a staff member being injured while performing cleaning duties at the end of day. I interviewed a former staff member who was present on the day in question. The teacher stated she worked in the school-age classroom with four (4) children and another teacher cared for children in the preschool classroom. The former teacher stated once all preschool children had departed the facility for the day, the teacher began gathering materials to clean the classrooms. The teacher assigned to the school-aged classroom stated that the last group of school-aged children left the facility at approximately 5:15 and the preschool teacher began cleaning the spaces because she was the employee closing for the day. The teacher for the school-aged classroom stated there were no children present while cleaning duties were being performed because all children had departed the facility for the day. I confirmed the teacher’s statements by reviewing attendance records and staff timecards in the application Brightwheel. I conducted interviews with one other staff member who departed the facility at 4:05 on the day in question. Based on staff interviews, observations, and documentation of attendance and staff time logs, it was determined that allegation supervision of children was not maintained is unsubstantiated. Based on staff interviews and observations, and documentation of attendance and staff time logs, it was determined that allegation of unsafe environment was unsubstantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. McNeill. 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. The medical report completed 6/2/2024 for staff member hired September 12, 2025, was older than 12 months. 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. Documentation of TB test results completed 6/3/2024 for staff member hired September 12, 2025, was older than 12 months. .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. 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 10, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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 Report and TB Testing/Screening: Violations for a staff member’s medical statement/report and TB testing/screening older than 12 months was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report and TB testing/screen shall be completed prior to the first day of work and may not be older than 12 months. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/16/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 7/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 01:15 PM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Follow-Up Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Trevone McNeill and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on April 7, 2025 and May 7, 2025. An updated inspection is required. Fire inspection for daytime and night care was completed on May 20, 2025. The fire inspection fee had not been paid therefore the Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report had not been received from the fire marshal’s office. Violations #316 regarding children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older was cited on July 9, 2025. A follow-up visit was required to determine if the facility was in compliance. Upon arrival, I monitored the indoor and outdoor areas unaccompanied. T. Harrell, administrator, and Trevone McNeill, operator, were not on the premises however both arrived shortly after. I observed preschool and school-aged children resting on individual cots in spaces #1 and #4. The teacher in space #4 was observed sitting on the floor holding and playing with an infant. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. Violations #808, #1052, #1867, #1419, and #1805 were also cited on July 9, 2025. It was verified that violation #1052 was corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is required to be submitted by 5:00pm on or before July 23, 2025 for violations cited on July 9, 2025 that were not verified corrected during today’s visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell and T. McNeill. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, I observed one infant, a one year old, and four (4) children age two years old receiving care from one teacher. This is a repeat violation cited on July 9, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #4, six (6) children, ages zero through 2 years old received care from one teacher. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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. 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 July 30, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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/Child Ratios and Grouping of Children: The violation for staff/child ratios and grouping of children was cited today. In space #4, one (1) infant and a one year old received care in the same classroom as four (4) children ages two years old. It is required that programs choosing to meet enhanced ratios maintain required staff/child ratios and grouping of ages for centers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .2818(b). I recommend administrators/operators disenroll families to bring the facility into compliance until additional staff is hired. I also suggest teachers communicate with administrators and other staff members requesting assistance to separate age groups. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. As discussed during the visit, an administrative action may be forthcoming based on grouping of children being cited on July 9, 2025 and repeated during today’s visit in addition to staff/child ratio. For more information on what warrants an administrative action, please visit NC Childcare Rule Section 2200. The administrator stated she has hired an additional teacher will is now completing training and is expected to begin work on July 21, 2025. Classroom space #2 has been reopened and the teachers will be reassigned based on enrollment needs. The administrator and operator also stated they recently held interviews for an administrator and would be making their final decision soon. Both administrators stated they are hopeful the new administrator could possible begin work in early August. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/16/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 7/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 01:15 PM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Follow-Up Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Trevone McNeill and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on April 7, 2025 and May 7, 2025. An updated inspection is required. Fire inspection for daytime and night care was completed on May 20, 2025. The fire inspection fee had not been paid therefore the Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report had not been received from the fire marshal’s office. Violations #316 regarding children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older was cited on July 9, 2025. A follow-up visit was required to determine if the facility was in compliance. Upon arrival, I monitored the indoor and outdoor areas unaccompanied. T. Harrell, administrator, and Trevone McNeill, operator, were not on the premises however both arrived shortly after. I observed preschool and school-aged children resting on individual cots in spaces #1 and #4. The teacher in space #4 was observed sitting on the floor holding and playing with an infant. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. Violations #808, #1052, #1867, #1419, and #1805 were also cited on July 9, 2025. It was verified that violation #1052 was corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is required to be submitted by 5:00pm on or before July 23, 2025 for violations cited on July 9, 2025 that were not verified corrected during today’s visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell and T. McNeill. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, I observed one infant, a one year old, and four (4) children age two years old receiving care from one teacher. This is a repeat violation cited on July 9, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #4, six (6) children, ages zero through 2 years old received care from one teacher. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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. 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 July 30, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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/Child Ratios and Grouping of Children: The violation for staff/child ratios and grouping of children was cited today. In space #4, one (1) infant and a one year old received care in the same classroom as four (4) children ages two years old. It is required that programs choosing to meet enhanced ratios maintain required staff/child ratios and grouping of ages for centers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .2818(b). I recommend administrators/operators disenroll families to bring the facility into compliance until additional staff is hired. I also suggest teachers communicate with administrators and other staff members requesting assistance to separate age groups. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. As discussed during the visit, an administrative action may be forthcoming based on grouping of children being cited on July 9, 2025 and repeated during today’s visit in addition to staff/child ratio. For more information on what warrants an administrative action, please visit NC Childcare Rule Section 2200. The administrator stated she has hired an additional teacher will is now completing training and is expected to begin work on July 21, 2025. Classroom space #2 has been reopened and the teachers will be reassigned based on enrollment needs. The administrator and operator also stated they recently held interviews for an administrator and would be making their final decision soon. Both administrators stated they are hopeful the new administrator could possible begin work in early August. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/16/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 7/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 01:15 PM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Follow-Up Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 9, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Trevone McNeill and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on April 7, 2025 and May 7, 2025. An updated inspection is required. Fire inspection for daytime and night care was completed on May 20, 2025. The fire inspection fee had not been paid therefore the Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report had not been received from the fire marshal’s office. Violations #316 regarding children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older was cited on July 9, 2025. A follow-up visit was required to determine if the facility was in compliance. Upon arrival, I monitored the indoor and outdoor areas unaccompanied. T. Harrell, administrator, and Trevone McNeill, operator, were not on the premises however both arrived shortly after. I observed preschool and school-aged children resting on individual cots in spaces #1 and #4. The teacher in space #4 was observed sitting on the floor holding and playing with an infant. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. Violations #808, #1052, #1867, #1419, and #1805 were also cited on July 9, 2025. It was verified that violation #1052 was corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is required to be submitted by 5:00pm on or before July 23, 2025 for violations cited on July 9, 2025 that were not verified corrected during today’s visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell and T. McNeill. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, I observed one infant, a one year old, and four (4) children age two years old receiving care from one teacher. This is a repeat violation cited on July 9, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #4, six (6) children, ages zero through 2 years old received care from one teacher. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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. 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 July 30, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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/Child Ratios and Grouping of Children: The violation for staff/child ratios and grouping of children was cited today. In space #4, one (1) infant and a one year old received care in the same classroom as four (4) children ages two years old. It is required that programs choosing to meet enhanced ratios maintain required staff/child ratios and grouping of ages for centers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .2818(b). I recommend administrators/operators disenroll families to bring the facility into compliance until additional staff is hired. I also suggest teachers communicate with administrators and other staff members requesting assistance to separate age groups. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. As discussed during the visit, an administrative action may be forthcoming based on grouping of children being cited on July 9, 2025 and repeated during today’s visit in addition to staff/child ratio. For more information on what warrants an administrative action, please visit NC Childcare Rule Section 2200. The administrator stated she has hired an additional teacher will is now completing training and is expected to begin work on July 21, 2025. Classroom space #2 has been reopened and the teachers will be reassigned based on enrollment needs. The administrator and operator also stated they recently held interviews for an administrator and would be making their final decision soon. Both administrators stated they are hopeful the new administrator could possible begin work in early August. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 7/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 345 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 15, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on April 7, 2025 and May 7, 2025. An updated inspection is required. Fire inspection for daytime and night care was completed on May 20, 2025. The fire inspection fee had not been paid therefore the Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report had not been received from the fire marshal’s office. T. Harrell, administrator, and Trevone McNeill, operator, greeted me upon arrival. T. Harrel accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed Preschool-aged children in space #1 sitting in on the carpet and engaged in circle time activities. The teacher read books to the children during story time before transitioning them into the bathrooms for personal care routines and hand washing. In space #1, I observed a teacher feeding a bottle of formula to an infant while sitting in a highchair. Other children in the classroom were playing on the carpeted floor with busy musical boxes and soft blocks. School-aged children and the group leader were observed conducting a science project using plastic cups, various colors of food dye, and paper towels. Children observed the cups to determine how fast the paper towels absorbed each colors based on how much water was in each cup. Children were encouraged to chart their answers on construction paper. In the outdoor play area, children climbed on stationary equipment, rode the merry-go-round tricycles, and bounced on the toy ship. Upon return in doors, teachers monitored children completing hand washing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch, prepared and served by T. McNeill, consisted of fish sticks with rolls, green beans, mixed fruit, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and training worksheets were received on July 1, 2025 and updated during today’s visit. Three (3) children records were reviewed and five (5) staff files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed June 13, 2025 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on April 22, 2025. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed June 27, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, I observed one infant and four (4) children age two years old receiving care from one teacher. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In the outdoor play area, the grass was not maintained in a manner which may attract or harbor pests. One hand rail of the wooden outdoor ramp was decaying and exposing rusted nails. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member did not complete the required number of on-going training hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. A stationary metal toy ship was not secured to the ground using the attached footings. The manufacturer's instructions were not accessible or available for review. .0601(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS portal was not updated with current staff employed at the facility including staff who where hired within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. In the outdoor play area, the large stationary equipment did not have enough wood mulch surfacing based on the critical height of the equipment. There were two areas near the slides that exposed the ground covered by a black tarp underneath the loose surfacing. .0605(k)(1-4) 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 July 23, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: ABCMS – Criminal Background Check (CBC) Provider Portal A violation was cited regarding the ABCMS portal not being updated with current staff employed at the facility. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. The information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. This is also a requirement for Family Child Care Homes and Center Located in a Residence (The roster shall include Family members 16 years of age and older living in the home). The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-4401 and someone will assist you. Grouping of Children: The violation for grouping of children was cited today. In space #4, infants received care in the same classroom as two year old children. It is required that programs maintain required staff/child ratios and grouping of ages for centers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5). I suggest teachers communicate with administrators and other staff members requesting assistance to separate age groups. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. The administrator stated she is in the process of hiring an additional teacher. Safe Outdoor Environment: The violation for maintaining an outdoor environment free of hazards and an area that does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. I discussed with the administrator about keeping the grass cut low enough that children and staff can see underneath their feet. We also discussed the wooden handrails accessible to children entering the outdoor play area. The handrails are showing wear and tear with the boards decaying, splintering, and nails beginning to lift due to weather exposure. Additional information regarding outdoor materials and equipment is in Child Care Rule . 15A NCAC 18A.2832(a). We discussed options for updating the equipment including: sealing with clear coat to extend the life of the current paint; replacing worn wooden beams and board and stripping all paint off to expose natural wood; or replacing the wood with vinyl siding. The administrator stated the lawn is cut on a weekly basis. QRIS Modernization: Where will you go on the Pathways to the Stars? DCDEE is actively planning for the implementation of new QRIS requirements. We want to know more about your interest in the new options so that we can plan for training, technical assistance and resources that will assist you in achieving your Two- through Five- Star Rated License. You are not required to choose a specific licensure pathway right now, but please use the operator interest survey to help us understand what information and support you’ll need to choose and navigate your own pathway. More information about the pathways to stars, including informational videos, are available online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. As always, DCDEE licensing consultants are available to assist you. NCFELD: During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 Activity Schedules and Plans. Your program had a copy of the publication. Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 7/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 345 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 15, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on April 7, 2025 and May 7, 2025. An updated inspection is required. Fire inspection for daytime and night care was completed on May 20, 2025. The fire inspection fee had not been paid therefore the Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report had not been received from the fire marshal’s office. T. Harrell, administrator, and Trevone McNeill, operator, greeted me upon arrival. T. Harrel accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed Preschool-aged children in space #1 sitting in on the carpet and engaged in circle time activities. The teacher read books to the children during story time before transitioning them into the bathrooms for personal care routines and hand washing. In space #1, I observed a teacher feeding a bottle of formula to an infant while sitting in a highchair. Other children in the classroom were playing on the carpeted floor with busy musical boxes and soft blocks. School-aged children and the group leader were observed conducting a science project using plastic cups, various colors of food dye, and paper towels. Children observed the cups to determine how fast the paper towels absorbed each colors based on how much water was in each cup. Children were encouraged to chart their answers on construction paper. In the outdoor play area, children climbed on stationary equipment, rode the merry-go-round tricycles, and bounced on the toy ship. Upon return in doors, teachers monitored children completing hand washing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch, prepared and served by T. McNeill, consisted of fish sticks with rolls, green beans, mixed fruit, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and training worksheets were received on July 1, 2025 and updated during today’s visit. Three (3) children records were reviewed and five (5) staff files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed June 13, 2025 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on April 22, 2025. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed June 27, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, I observed one infant and four (4) children age two years old receiving care from one teacher. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In the outdoor play area, the grass was not maintained in a manner which may attract or harbor pests. One hand rail of the wooden outdoor ramp was decaying and exposing rusted nails. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member did not complete the required number of on-going training hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. A stationary metal toy ship was not secured to the ground using the attached footings. The manufacturer's instructions were not accessible or available for review. .0601(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS portal was not updated with current staff employed at the facility including staff who where hired within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. In the outdoor play area, the large stationary equipment did not have enough wood mulch surfacing based on the critical height of the equipment. There were two areas near the slides that exposed the ground covered by a black tarp underneath the loose surfacing. .0605(k)(1-4) 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 July 23, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: ABCMS – Criminal Background Check (CBC) Provider Portal A violation was cited regarding the ABCMS portal not being updated with current staff employed at the facility. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. The information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. This is also a requirement for Family Child Care Homes and Center Located in a Residence (The roster shall include Family members 16 years of age and older living in the home). The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-4401 and someone will assist you. Grouping of Children: The violation for grouping of children was cited today. In space #4, infants received care in the same classroom as two year old children. It is required that programs maintain required staff/child ratios and grouping of ages for centers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5). I suggest teachers communicate with administrators and other staff members requesting assistance to separate age groups. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. The administrator stated she is in the process of hiring an additional teacher. Safe Outdoor Environment: The violation for maintaining an outdoor environment free of hazards and an area that does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. I discussed with the administrator about keeping the grass cut low enough that children and staff can see underneath their feet. We also discussed the wooden handrails accessible to children entering the outdoor play area. The handrails are showing wear and tear with the boards decaying, splintering, and nails beginning to lift due to weather exposure. Additional information regarding outdoor materials and equipment is in Child Care Rule . 15A NCAC 18A.2832(a). We discussed options for updating the equipment including: sealing with clear coat to extend the life of the current paint; replacing worn wooden beams and board and stripping all paint off to expose natural wood; or replacing the wood with vinyl siding. The administrator stated the lawn is cut on a weekly basis. QRIS Modernization: Where will you go on the Pathways to the Stars? DCDEE is actively planning for the implementation of new QRIS requirements. We want to know more about your interest in the new options so that we can plan for training, technical assistance and resources that will assist you in achieving your Two- through Five- Star Rated License. You are not required to choose a specific licensure pathway right now, but please use the operator interest survey to help us understand what information and support you’ll need to choose and navigate your own pathway. More information about the pathways to stars, including informational videos, are available online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. As always, DCDEE licensing consultants are available to assist you. NCFELD: During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 Activity Schedules and Plans. Your program had a copy of the publication. Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 7/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 345 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 15, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of provisional completed on April 7, 2025 and May 7, 2025. An updated inspection is required. Fire inspection for daytime and night care was completed on May 20, 2025. The fire inspection fee had not been paid therefore the Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report had not been received from the fire marshal’s office. T. Harrell, administrator, and Trevone McNeill, operator, greeted me upon arrival. T. Harrel accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed Preschool-aged children in space #1 sitting in on the carpet and engaged in circle time activities. The teacher read books to the children during story time before transitioning them into the bathrooms for personal care routines and hand washing. In space #1, I observed a teacher feeding a bottle of formula to an infant while sitting in a highchair. Other children in the classroom were playing on the carpeted floor with busy musical boxes and soft blocks. School-aged children and the group leader were observed conducting a science project using plastic cups, various colors of food dye, and paper towels. Children observed the cups to determine how fast the paper towels absorbed each colors based on how much water was in each cup. Children were encouraged to chart their answers on construction paper. In the outdoor play area, children climbed on stationary equipment, rode the merry-go-round tricycles, and bounced on the toy ship. Upon return in doors, teachers monitored children completing hand washing in preparation for mealtime. Lunch, prepared and served by T. McNeill, consisted of fish sticks with rolls, green beans, mixed fruit, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and training worksheets were received on July 1, 2025 and updated during today’s visit. Three (3) children records were reviewed and five (5) staff files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed June 13, 2025 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on April 22, 2025. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed June 27, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, I observed one infant and four (4) children age two years old receiving care from one teacher. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In the outdoor play area, the grass was not maintained in a manner which may attract or harbor pests. One hand rail of the wooden outdoor ramp was decaying and exposing rusted nails. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member did not complete the required number of on-going training hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. A stationary metal toy ship was not secured to the ground using the attached footings. The manufacturer's instructions were not accessible or available for review. .0601(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS portal was not updated with current staff employed at the facility including staff who where hired within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. In the outdoor play area, the large stationary equipment did not have enough wood mulch surfacing based on the critical height of the equipment. There were two areas near the slides that exposed the ground covered by a black tarp underneath the loose surfacing. .0605(k)(1-4) 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 July 23, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: ABCMS – Criminal Background Check (CBC) Provider Portal A violation was cited regarding the ABCMS portal not being updated with current staff employed at the facility. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. The information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. This is also a requirement for Family Child Care Homes and Center Located in a Residence (The roster shall include Family members 16 years of age and older living in the home). The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-4401 and someone will assist you. Grouping of Children: The violation for grouping of children was cited today. In space #4, infants received care in the same classroom as two year old children. It is required that programs maintain required staff/child ratios and grouping of ages for centers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5). I suggest teachers communicate with administrators and other staff members requesting assistance to separate age groups. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. The administrator stated she is in the process of hiring an additional teacher. Safe Outdoor Environment: The violation for maintaining an outdoor environment free of hazards and an area that does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. I discussed with the administrator about keeping the grass cut low enough that children and staff can see underneath their feet. We also discussed the wooden handrails accessible to children entering the outdoor play area. The handrails are showing wear and tear with the boards decaying, splintering, and nails beginning to lift due to weather exposure. Additional information regarding outdoor materials and equipment is in Child Care Rule . 15A NCAC 18A.2832(a). We discussed options for updating the equipment including: sealing with clear coat to extend the life of the current paint; replacing worn wooden beams and board and stripping all paint off to expose natural wood; or replacing the wood with vinyl siding. The administrator stated the lawn is cut on a weekly basis. QRIS Modernization: Where will you go on the Pathways to the Stars? DCDEE is actively planning for the implementation of new QRIS requirements. We want to know more about your interest in the new options so that we can plan for training, technical assistance and resources that will assist you in achieving your Two- through Five- Star Rated License. You are not required to choose a specific licensure pathway right now, but please use the operator interest survey to help us understand what information and support you’ll need to choose and navigate your own pathway. More information about the pathways to stars, including informational videos, are available online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. As always, DCDEE licensing consultants are available to assist you. NCFELD: During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 Activity Schedules and Plans. Your program had a copy of the publication. Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 July 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 89%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Kim Landry and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of approved completed August 8, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime and night care completed May 6, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by K. Carter, lead teacher. The operator and administrators were not onsite during the visit. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas unaccompanied until K. Landry, administrator, arrived and assisted with the visit. T Harrell, administrator, was contacted by phone and provided assistance. I observed Preschool-aged children in spaces #1 and #3 were observed sitting at child size tables completing a variety of printed handouts. Staff assisted children with identifying letter and discussing letter of the week, the corresponding object, and coloring the page with jumbo crayons. In space #4, I observed a staff member feeding an infant a bottle of formula while two other children explored the classroom area, Children climbed on large soft blocks, pushed/pulled wheeled toys, and manipulated toy cameras and phones. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of turkey and cheese on wheat bread, fresh grapes, and carrot sticks, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A staff and training worksheet was completed for three (3) new staff members and their employee files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed January 29, 2025 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on October 4, 2024. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed July 11, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with K. Landry. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. No activity plan was available or posted for reference in space #4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 502 Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care. During mealtime in space #3, I observed children under three years of age being served whole grapes for consumption. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #5, the wooden half door leading to the bathroom was hard to open, scraping the floors, falling apart, and was not secure to the hinge on the wall. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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. Accessible to children in care in space #4, I observed a bottle of Wite Out stored on top of the refrigerator. The violation was corrected when the teacher placed the Wite Out in a locked cabinet above the sink area. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. Accessible to children in care, the kitchen and food prep areas were unlocked. The violation was corrected when the administrator locked the kitchen door and discussed it with the cook to keep the door locked at all times. .0604(e) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member A.S. hired September 4, 2024 did not complete First Aid certification within 90 days of being hired. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member A.S. hired September 4, 2024 did not complete CPR certification within 90 days of being hired. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A signed acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for staff member K. White hired January 28, 2025. The violation was corrected when the staff member reviewed and signed acknowledgement of the policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 February 24, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Classroom Observation: Based on today’s classroom observation, I observed teacher/child interactions observed in space #2. Children were not engaged or interested in classroom activities which was completing a group activity called “Alphabet Soup”. The teacher drew a pot on the white board and wrote the alphabets inside the pot. The teacher guided children to take turns identifying each alphabet. Children appeared to be restless and uninterested in the activity as they played with each other on the carpeted floor. Interest centers were present in the classroom such as blocks, dramatic play, art, manipulatives, and books however, I did not observed children engage in free choice activities throughout the classroom and children remained in whole group for many activities. I discussed with K. Landry to encourage teachers to allow children to utilize each interest centers for free choice activities. I also suggest teachers create learning opportunities for children without the use of color pages and/or ditto sheets for every activity provided to all preschool-aged children. Allowing children to make choices and explore a variety of materials is important for proper growth and development of young children. I encouraged teachers to also be flexible in the posted schedule based on children’s interest and attention span. Storage of Hazardous Items: The violation for storage of hazardous items was cited today. Properly storing hazardous materials is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard if ingested, inhaled, or handled. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). A copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource may be obtained from our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the resource with staff at your next staff meeting; remind staff to check behind the other; and periodically check classroom spaces throughout the day to ensure all hazardous items are locked. Age Appropriate Foods/Choking Hazards: A violation was cited during today’s visit for food items that were potential choking hazards. I observed whole grapes being served to children ages one (1) and two (2) years old. I recommended K. Landry discuss foods that are choking hazards the staff who serve children and ensure foods are cut or sliced into smaller pieces for children to consume who are under three years of age. Additional information regarding the types of food, number and size of servings being appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care can be found in NC Child Care rule 10A NCAC .0901(a). CPR and First Aid: CPR and First Aid certifications were not on file for one staff member. As a reminder, CPR and First Aid trainings must be completed within 90 days of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(d) regarding staff requirements. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 July 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 89%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Kim Landry and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of approved completed August 8, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime and night care completed May 6, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by K. Carter, lead teacher. The operator and administrators were not onsite during the visit. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas unaccompanied until K. Landry, administrator, arrived and assisted with the visit. T Harrell, administrator, was contacted by phone and provided assistance. I observed Preschool-aged children in spaces #1 and #3 were observed sitting at child size tables completing a variety of printed handouts. Staff assisted children with identifying letter and discussing letter of the week, the corresponding object, and coloring the page with jumbo crayons. In space #4, I observed a staff member feeding an infant a bottle of formula while two other children explored the classroom area, Children climbed on large soft blocks, pushed/pulled wheeled toys, and manipulated toy cameras and phones. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of turkey and cheese on wheat bread, fresh grapes, and carrot sticks, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A staff and training worksheet was completed for three (3) new staff members and their employee files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed January 29, 2025 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on October 4, 2024. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed July 11, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with K. Landry. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. No activity plan was available or posted for reference in space #4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 502 Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care. During mealtime in space #3, I observed children under three years of age being served whole grapes for consumption. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #5, the wooden half door leading to the bathroom was hard to open, scraping the floors, falling apart, and was not secure to the hinge on the wall. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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. Accessible to children in care in space #4, I observed a bottle of Wite Out stored on top of the refrigerator. The violation was corrected when the teacher placed the Wite Out in a locked cabinet above the sink area. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. Accessible to children in care, the kitchen and food prep areas were unlocked. The violation was corrected when the administrator locked the kitchen door and discussed it with the cook to keep the door locked at all times. .0604(e) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member A.S. hired September 4, 2024 did not complete First Aid certification within 90 days of being hired. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member A.S. hired September 4, 2024 did not complete CPR certification within 90 days of being hired. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A signed acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for staff member K. White hired January 28, 2025. The violation was corrected when the staff member reviewed and signed acknowledgement of the policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 February 24, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Classroom Observation: Based on today’s classroom observation, I observed teacher/child interactions observed in space #2. Children were not engaged or interested in classroom activities which was completing a group activity called “Alphabet Soup”. The teacher drew a pot on the white board and wrote the alphabets inside the pot. The teacher guided children to take turns identifying each alphabet. Children appeared to be restless and uninterested in the activity as they played with each other on the carpeted floor. Interest centers were present in the classroom such as blocks, dramatic play, art, manipulatives, and books however, I did not observed children engage in free choice activities throughout the classroom and children remained in whole group for many activities. I discussed with K. Landry to encourage teachers to allow children to utilize each interest centers for free choice activities. I also suggest teachers create learning opportunities for children without the use of color pages and/or ditto sheets for every activity provided to all preschool-aged children. Allowing children to make choices and explore a variety of materials is important for proper growth and development of young children. I encouraged teachers to also be flexible in the posted schedule based on children’s interest and attention span. Storage of Hazardous Items: The violation for storage of hazardous items was cited today. Properly storing hazardous materials is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard if ingested, inhaled, or handled. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). A copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource may be obtained from our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the resource with staff at your next staff meeting; remind staff to check behind the other; and periodically check classroom spaces throughout the day to ensure all hazardous items are locked. Age Appropriate Foods/Choking Hazards: A violation was cited during today’s visit for food items that were potential choking hazards. I observed whole grapes being served to children ages one (1) and two (2) years old. I recommended K. Landry discuss foods that are choking hazards the staff who serve children and ensure foods are cut or sliced into smaller pieces for children to consume who are under three years of age. Additional information regarding the types of food, number and size of servings being appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care can be found in NC Child Care rule 10A NCAC .0901(a). CPR and First Aid: CPR and First Aid certifications were not on file for one staff member. As a reminder, CPR and First Aid trainings must be completed within 90 days of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(d) regarding staff requirements. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 July 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 89%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Kim Landry and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of approved completed August 8, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime and night care completed May 6, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by K. Carter, lead teacher. The operator and administrators were not onsite during the visit. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas unaccompanied until K. Landry, administrator, arrived and assisted with the visit. T Harrell, administrator, was contacted by phone and provided assistance. I observed Preschool-aged children in spaces #1 and #3 were observed sitting at child size tables completing a variety of printed handouts. Staff assisted children with identifying letter and discussing letter of the week, the corresponding object, and coloring the page with jumbo crayons. In space #4, I observed a staff member feeding an infant a bottle of formula while two other children explored the classroom area, Children climbed on large soft blocks, pushed/pulled wheeled toys, and manipulated toy cameras and phones. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of turkey and cheese on wheat bread, fresh grapes, and carrot sticks, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A staff and training worksheet was completed for three (3) new staff members and their employee files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed January 29, 2025 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on October 4, 2024. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed July 11, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with K. Landry. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. No activity plan was available or posted for reference in space #4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 502 Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care. During mealtime in space #3, I observed children under three years of age being served whole grapes for consumption. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #5, the wooden half door leading to the bathroom was hard to open, scraping the floors, falling apart, and was not secure to the hinge on the wall. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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. Accessible to children in care in space #4, I observed a bottle of Wite Out stored on top of the refrigerator. The violation was corrected when the teacher placed the Wite Out in a locked cabinet above the sink area. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. Accessible to children in care, the kitchen and food prep areas were unlocked. The violation was corrected when the administrator locked the kitchen door and discussed it with the cook to keep the door locked at all times. .0604(e) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member A.S. hired September 4, 2024 did not complete First Aid certification within 90 days of being hired. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member A.S. hired September 4, 2024 did not complete CPR certification within 90 days of being hired. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A signed acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for staff member K. White hired January 28, 2025. The violation was corrected when the staff member reviewed and signed acknowledgement of the policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 February 24, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Classroom Observation: Based on today’s classroom observation, I observed teacher/child interactions observed in space #2. Children were not engaged or interested in classroom activities which was completing a group activity called “Alphabet Soup”. The teacher drew a pot on the white board and wrote the alphabets inside the pot. The teacher guided children to take turns identifying each alphabet. Children appeared to be restless and uninterested in the activity as they played with each other on the carpeted floor. Interest centers were present in the classroom such as blocks, dramatic play, art, manipulatives, and books however, I did not observed children engage in free choice activities throughout the classroom and children remained in whole group for many activities. I discussed with K. Landry to encourage teachers to allow children to utilize each interest centers for free choice activities. I also suggest teachers create learning opportunities for children without the use of color pages and/or ditto sheets for every activity provided to all preschool-aged children. Allowing children to make choices and explore a variety of materials is important for proper growth and development of young children. I encouraged teachers to also be flexible in the posted schedule based on children’s interest and attention span. Storage of Hazardous Items: The violation for storage of hazardous items was cited today. Properly storing hazardous materials is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard if ingested, inhaled, or handled. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). A copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource may be obtained from our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the resource with staff at your next staff meeting; remind staff to check behind the other; and periodically check classroom spaces throughout the day to ensure all hazardous items are locked. Age Appropriate Foods/Choking Hazards: A violation was cited during today’s visit for food items that were potential choking hazards. I observed whole grapes being served to children ages one (1) and two (2) years old. I recommended K. Landry discuss foods that are choking hazards the staff who serve children and ensure foods are cut or sliced into smaller pieces for children to consume who are under three years of age. Additional information regarding the types of food, number and size of servings being appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care can be found in NC Child Care rule 10A NCAC .0901(a). CPR and First Aid: CPR and First Aid certifications were not on file for one staff member. As a reminder, CPR and First Aid trainings must be completed within 90 days of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(d) regarding staff requirements. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 July 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 89%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Kim Landry and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of approved completed August 8, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime and night care completed May 6, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by K. Carter, lead teacher. The operator and administrators were not onsite during the visit. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas unaccompanied until K. Landry, administrator, arrived and assisted with the visit. T Harrell, administrator, was contacted by phone and provided assistance. I observed Preschool-aged children in spaces #1 and #3 were observed sitting at child size tables completing a variety of printed handouts. Staff assisted children with identifying letter and discussing letter of the week, the corresponding object, and coloring the page with jumbo crayons. In space #4, I observed a staff member feeding an infant a bottle of formula while two other children explored the classroom area, Children climbed on large soft blocks, pushed/pulled wheeled toys, and manipulated toy cameras and phones. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of turkey and cheese on wheat bread, fresh grapes, and carrot sticks, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A staff and training worksheet was completed for three (3) new staff members and their employee files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed January 29, 2025 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on October 4, 2024. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed July 11, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with K. Landry. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. No activity plan was available or posted for reference in space #4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 502 Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care. During mealtime in space #3, I observed children under three years of age being served whole grapes for consumption. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #5, the wooden half door leading to the bathroom was hard to open, scraping the floors, falling apart, and was not secure to the hinge on the wall. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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. Accessible to children in care in space #4, I observed a bottle of Wite Out stored on top of the refrigerator. The violation was corrected when the teacher placed the Wite Out in a locked cabinet above the sink area. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. Accessible to children in care, the kitchen and food prep areas were unlocked. The violation was corrected when the administrator locked the kitchen door and discussed it with the cook to keep the door locked at all times. .0604(e) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member A.S. hired September 4, 2024 did not complete First Aid certification within 90 days of being hired. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member A.S. hired September 4, 2024 did not complete CPR certification within 90 days of being hired. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A signed acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for staff member K. White hired January 28, 2025. The violation was corrected when the staff member reviewed and signed acknowledgement of the policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 February 24, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Classroom Observation: Based on today’s classroom observation, I observed teacher/child interactions observed in space #2. Children were not engaged or interested in classroom activities which was completing a group activity called “Alphabet Soup”. The teacher drew a pot on the white board and wrote the alphabets inside the pot. The teacher guided children to take turns identifying each alphabet. Children appeared to be restless and uninterested in the activity as they played with each other on the carpeted floor. Interest centers were present in the classroom such as blocks, dramatic play, art, manipulatives, and books however, I did not observed children engage in free choice activities throughout the classroom and children remained in whole group for many activities. I discussed with K. Landry to encourage teachers to allow children to utilize each interest centers for free choice activities. I also suggest teachers create learning opportunities for children without the use of color pages and/or ditto sheets for every activity provided to all preschool-aged children. Allowing children to make choices and explore a variety of materials is important for proper growth and development of young children. I encouraged teachers to also be flexible in the posted schedule based on children’s interest and attention span. Storage of Hazardous Items: The violation for storage of hazardous items was cited today. Properly storing hazardous materials is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard if ingested, inhaled, or handled. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). A copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource may be obtained from our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the resource with staff at your next staff meeting; remind staff to check behind the other; and periodically check classroom spaces throughout the day to ensure all hazardous items are locked. Age Appropriate Foods/Choking Hazards: A violation was cited during today’s visit for food items that were potential choking hazards. I observed whole grapes being served to children ages one (1) and two (2) years old. I recommended K. Landry discuss foods that are choking hazards the staff who serve children and ensure foods are cut or sliced into smaller pieces for children to consume who are under three years of age. Additional information regarding the types of food, number and size of servings being appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care can be found in NC Child Care rule 10A NCAC .0901(a). CPR and First Aid: CPR and First Aid certifications were not on file for one staff member. As a reminder, CPR and First Aid trainings must be completed within 90 days of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(d) regarding staff requirements. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: STACEY EATON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0924-014A Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Taylor Harrell, Administrator accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Harrell, Administrator, and Shania Hewett, Assistant Director and one additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On August 30, 2024, a staff member failed to treat a ten-month-old child in a nurturing and appropriate manner when she told the child to “shut up” because the child was crying and pushed/pulled on the child’s arm while the child was in a bouncy seat. G.S. 110-91(10) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week September 12, 2024, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at. Stacey Eaton, Investigations Consultant, Phone#: (910)260-2071, Fax#: (910)425-7124, Email Address: stacey.eaton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me at Stacey Eaton, Investigations Consultant, Phne#: (910)260-2071, Fax#: (910)425-7124, Email Address: stacey.eaton@dhhs.nc.gov or Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, Phone#: Email Address: melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/16/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 465 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 26, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed February 12, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care only completed May 6, 2024. Shania Hewett, administrative assistant, and Tre’vone McNeill, operator accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas., T Harrell, administrator, arrived and assisted with the visit. I observed Preschool-aged children in spaces #1, 2, 3, 4 were observed sitting at child size table completing a group art project. Teachers were observed assisting children with gluing a sandcastle handout on colored construction paper and outlining it with white sand. In space #4, I observed a staff member playing with infants and toddlers who were climbing on large soft blocks and riding wheeled toys and exploring the classroom area. School-aged children were engaged in a game of Bible trivia. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of chicken nuggets, wheat bread, green beans, sliced peaches and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and training worksheets were received on July 12, 2024 and updated during today’s visit. Eight (8) children records were reviewed and nine (9) staff files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed July 5, 2024 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on July 9, 2024. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed July 11, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 218 Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. The outdoor play area used for infants and toddlers did not provide an area that was shaded. 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Two containers of uncooked unlabeled eggs were stored on a counter in the kitchen. The violation was corrected when the operator stated the eggs were for his personal use and placed the containers of eggs in the refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 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. Accessible to children in space #4, a bottle of White Out was stored on the countertop in the food preparation area. The violation was corrected when the administrative assistant removed the White Out from the area and placed it in a locked cabinet. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space #4, a box of plastic gloves was stored in a drawer underneath the diapering area. The violation was corrected when the administrative assistant moved the gloves to a storage cabinet over the sink. .0604(q) 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. A medical report was not on file prior to employment for staff member E.L. hired 6/3/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation of staff's receipt of at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks was not on file for three (3) staff members. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. New staff member A.S. hired 6/18/2023, did not complete within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in the required topic areas. .1101(a)(b) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The facility's EPR plan and Ready to Go file was not on file for review. .0607(d)(10) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the annual review of the facility's EPR Plan was not on file for all staff members. .0607(f) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Health and safety training was not completed within one year of employment for staff member S.H. hired 4/28/2023. .1102(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 violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on July 30, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: New Staff Orientation: A violation for Documentation of Staff Orientation was cited during today’s visit. Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives a minimum of 16 clock hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment as listed in the top section of this chart. As a reminder, new staff orientation may not be counted toward annual on-going training requirements. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101. Storage of Hazardous Items: The violation for storage of hazardous items was cited today. Properly storing hazardous materials is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard if ingested, inhaled, or handled. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). A copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource may be obtained from our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the resource with staff at your next staff meeting; remind staff to check behind the other; and periodically check classroom spaces throughout the day to ensure all hazardous items are locked. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. 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/. 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. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 .1101 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/16/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 465 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 26, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed February 12, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care only completed May 6, 2024. Shania Hewett, administrative assistant, and Tre’vone McNeill, operator accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas., T Harrell, administrator, arrived and assisted with the visit. I observed Preschool-aged children in spaces #1, 2, 3, 4 were observed sitting at child size table completing a group art project. Teachers were observed assisting children with gluing a sandcastle handout on colored construction paper and outlining it with white sand. In space #4, I observed a staff member playing with infants and toddlers who were climbing on large soft blocks and riding wheeled toys and exploring the classroom area. School-aged children were engaged in a game of Bible trivia. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of chicken nuggets, wheat bread, green beans, sliced peaches and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and training worksheets were received on July 12, 2024 and updated during today’s visit. Eight (8) children records were reviewed and nine (9) staff files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed July 5, 2024 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on July 9, 2024. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed July 11, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 218 Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. The outdoor play area used for infants and toddlers did not provide an area that was shaded. 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Two containers of uncooked unlabeled eggs were stored on a counter in the kitchen. The violation was corrected when the operator stated the eggs were for his personal use and placed the containers of eggs in the refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 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. Accessible to children in space #4, a bottle of White Out was stored on the countertop in the food preparation area. The violation was corrected when the administrative assistant removed the White Out from the area and placed it in a locked cabinet. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space #4, a box of plastic gloves was stored in a drawer underneath the diapering area. The violation was corrected when the administrative assistant moved the gloves to a storage cabinet over the sink. .0604(q) 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. A medical report was not on file prior to employment for staff member E.L. hired 6/3/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation of staff's receipt of at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks was not on file for three (3) staff members. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. New staff member A.S. hired 6/18/2023, did not complete within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in the required topic areas. .1101(a)(b) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The facility's EPR plan and Ready to Go file was not on file for review. .0607(d)(10) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the annual review of the facility's EPR Plan was not on file for all staff members. .0607(f) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Health and safety training was not completed within one year of employment for staff member S.H. hired 4/28/2023. .1102(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 violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on July 30, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: New Staff Orientation: A violation for Documentation of Staff Orientation was cited during today’s visit. Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives a minimum of 16 clock hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment as listed in the top section of this chart. As a reminder, new staff orientation may not be counted toward annual on-going training requirements. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101. Storage of Hazardous Items: The violation for storage of hazardous items was cited today. Properly storing hazardous materials is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard if ingested, inhaled, or handled. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). A copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource may be obtained from our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the resource with staff at your next staff meeting; remind staff to check behind the other; and periodically check classroom spaces throughout the day to ensure all hazardous items are locked. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. 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/. 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. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 .1402 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/16/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 465 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 26, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed February 12, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care only completed May 6, 2024. Shania Hewett, administrative assistant, and Tre’vone McNeill, operator accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas., T Harrell, administrator, arrived and assisted with the visit. I observed Preschool-aged children in spaces #1, 2, 3, 4 were observed sitting at child size table completing a group art project. Teachers were observed assisting children with gluing a sandcastle handout on colored construction paper and outlining it with white sand. In space #4, I observed a staff member playing with infants and toddlers who were climbing on large soft blocks and riding wheeled toys and exploring the classroom area. School-aged children were engaged in a game of Bible trivia. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of chicken nuggets, wheat bread, green beans, sliced peaches and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and training worksheets were received on July 12, 2024 and updated during today’s visit. Eight (8) children records were reviewed and nine (9) staff files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed July 5, 2024 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on July 9, 2024. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed July 11, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 218 Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. The outdoor play area used for infants and toddlers did not provide an area that was shaded. 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Two containers of uncooked unlabeled eggs were stored on a counter in the kitchen. The violation was corrected when the operator stated the eggs were for his personal use and placed the containers of eggs in the refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 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. Accessible to children in space #4, a bottle of White Out was stored on the countertop in the food preparation area. The violation was corrected when the administrative assistant removed the White Out from the area and placed it in a locked cabinet. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space #4, a box of plastic gloves was stored in a drawer underneath the diapering area. The violation was corrected when the administrative assistant moved the gloves to a storage cabinet over the sink. .0604(q) 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. A medical report was not on file prior to employment for staff member E.L. hired 6/3/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation of staff's receipt of at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks was not on file for three (3) staff members. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. New staff member A.S. hired 6/18/2023, did not complete within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in the required topic areas. .1101(a)(b) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The facility's EPR plan and Ready to Go file was not on file for review. .0607(d)(10) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the annual review of the facility's EPR Plan was not on file for all staff members. .0607(f) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Health and safety training was not completed within one year of employment for staff member S.H. hired 4/28/2023. .1102(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 violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on July 30, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: New Staff Orientation: A violation for Documentation of Staff Orientation was cited during today’s visit. Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives a minimum of 16 clock hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment as listed in the top section of this chart. As a reminder, new staff orientation may not be counted toward annual on-going training requirements. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101. Storage of Hazardous Items: The violation for storage of hazardous items was cited today. Properly storing hazardous materials is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard if ingested, inhaled, or handled. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). A copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource may be obtained from our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the resource with staff at your next staff meeting; remind staff to check behind the other; and periodically check classroom spaces throughout the day to ensure all hazardous items are locked. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. 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/. 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. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/16/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 465 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including requirements for health and safety trainings. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 26, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed February 12, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care only completed May 6, 2024. Shania Hewett, administrative assistant, and Tre’vone McNeill, operator accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas., T Harrell, administrator, arrived and assisted with the visit. I observed Preschool-aged children in spaces #1, 2, 3, 4 were observed sitting at child size table completing a group art project. Teachers were observed assisting children with gluing a sandcastle handout on colored construction paper and outlining it with white sand. In space #4, I observed a staff member playing with infants and toddlers who were climbing on large soft blocks and riding wheeled toys and exploring the classroom area. School-aged children were engaged in a game of Bible trivia. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of chicken nuggets, wheat bread, green beans, sliced peaches and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and training worksheets were received on July 12, 2024 and updated during today’s visit. Eight (8) children records were reviewed and nine (9) staff files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed July 5, 2024 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on July 9, 2024. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed July 11, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 218 Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. The outdoor play area used for infants and toddlers did not provide an area that was shaded. 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Two containers of uncooked unlabeled eggs were stored on a counter in the kitchen. The violation was corrected when the operator stated the eggs were for his personal use and placed the containers of eggs in the refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 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. Accessible to children in space #4, a bottle of White Out was stored on the countertop in the food preparation area. The violation was corrected when the administrative assistant removed the White Out from the area and placed it in a locked cabinet. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space #4, a box of plastic gloves was stored in a drawer underneath the diapering area. The violation was corrected when the administrative assistant moved the gloves to a storage cabinet over the sink. .0604(q) 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. A medical report was not on file prior to employment for staff member E.L. hired 6/3/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation of staff's receipt of at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks was not on file for three (3) staff members. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. New staff member A.S. hired 6/18/2023, did not complete within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in the required topic areas. .1101(a)(b) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The facility's EPR plan and Ready to Go file was not on file for review. .0607(d)(10) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the annual review of the facility's EPR Plan was not on file for all staff members. .0607(f) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Health and safety training was not completed within one year of employment for staff member S.H. hired 4/28/2023. .1102(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 violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on July 30, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: New Staff Orientation: A violation for Documentation of Staff Orientation was cited during today’s visit. Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives a minimum of 16 clock hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment as listed in the top section of this chart. As a reminder, new staff orientation may not be counted toward annual on-going training requirements. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101. Storage of Hazardous Items: The violation for storage of hazardous items was cited today. Properly storing hazardous materials is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard if ingested, inhaled, or handled. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). A copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource may be obtained from our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the resource with staff at your next staff meeting; remind staff to check behind the other; and periodically check classroom spaces throughout the day to ensure all hazardous items are locked. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. 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/. 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. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 .0608 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 04:00 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 July 26, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 86%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as by Marcia Singletary and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed February 12, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care only completed May 17, 2023. M. Singletary, assistant administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Trevone McNeill, operator, arrived and assisted with the visit. Preschool-aged children in space #1 were observed playing a letter identification game with one teacher while another teacher assisted children completing toileting and hand washing routines. Children in space #2 and #3 were observed putting on their coats and preparing for outdoor play. In space #4, I observed a staff member sitting on the carpeted floor playing with infants who were receiving tummy time and exploring the classroom area. One infant was observed resting in their individual crib on clean linen. During outdoor play, I observed children rocking on portable rockers, climbing and sliding on stationary equipment, and riding scooters, tricycles, and bicycles with training wheels on the cement track. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of chicken and rice with gravy, peas, fruit cocktail, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. The facility received a disapproved sanitation inspection on January 8, 2024 for forty-six (46) demerits. A prior notice of an Administrative Action will be issued to the facility and would be sent certified mail via USPS. A copy of the action was provided during the visit although a certified copy of the action will be forthcoming. As a reminder, I discussed the information with T. McNeill regarding responding to the action. I reviewed the required information to be included in the letter such as a copy of the updated sanitation inspection, how the findings were corrected, and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. T. McNeill stated he and administrators would respond immediately to the notice and submit the updated sanitation inspection. Staff and training worksheets were completed for eight new staff members during today’s visit. M. Singletary stated that Taylor Harrell is no long the administrator of the facility effective January 5, 2024. I reminded the operator and M. Singletary that a qualified administrator, working at least 30 hours per week completing administrative duties, must be in place by July 5, 2024 and be able to provide a written work schedule. The most recent fire drill was completed February 13, 2024 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on December 15, 2023. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed February 14, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Singletary. 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. The medical report on file for staff member K.R. hired January 31, 2024 was dated as complete on August 15, 2022. This is a repeat violation cited July 26, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Six clock hours of training in required topic areas was not completed for three (3) new employees within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The wood mulch used as surfacing underneath the large climbing play equipment was less than the required 12 inches based on the critical height of the equipment. The wooden mulch measured at 2 inches, 4 inches, and 7 inches underneath the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A signed acknowledgement of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for three (3) staff members. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 February 29, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Classroom Observation: During today’s visit, I observed the preschool-aged children in space #1 from approximately 9:20am until 9:35am. One teacher was transitioning children from toileting and hand washing routines to the floor for carpet time. Teachers spoke loudly to children to gain their attention and to give them directions for the morning activities. Children were engaged in the letter recognition game in which the teacher asked them to look around the classroom to find the alphabet cards. Following the observation, I talked with M. Singletary and provided the following guidance and technical assistance: I encouraged teachers to be intentional about having meaningful conversations with children. Self-talk and Parallel talk will both be necessary in providing a language enrich environment. Self-talk will offer opportunities for conversation to occur in silent classrooms. For example, the teacher can talk out loud about what he/she is doing, seeing, hearing, or feeling. Parallel talk is important for the teacher to engage in conversations by talking about what the child is doing, seeing, hearing, or feeling. I also recommended that teacher provide more questions allowing the children to respond to what they think needs to happen, instead of giving directives to children. Surfacing: A violation was cited for safety hazards in the outdoor environment regarding surfacing under the stationary play equipment. A safe indoor and outdoor environment is required for all children. We discussed the strategies of replacing or adding to existing surfacing under the stationary climbing structure and any play equipment that is over 18 inches in height that is on the playground. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). New Staff Orientation: A violation for Documentation of Staff Orientation was cited during today’s visit. Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives a minimum of 16 clock hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment as listed in the top section of this chart. As a reminder, new staff orientation may not be counted toward annual on-going training requirements. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. A signed acknowledgement of the facility’s policy was not on file for one staff member. As a reminder, administrators must review the policy with staff prior to the individual providing care to children and a copy of the acknowledgement must be retained in the staff member's file. You will find more information regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0608. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. 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/. 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. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 04:00 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 July 26, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 86%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as by Marcia Singletary and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed February 12, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care only completed May 17, 2023. M. Singletary, assistant administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Trevone McNeill, operator, arrived and assisted with the visit. Preschool-aged children in space #1 were observed playing a letter identification game with one teacher while another teacher assisted children completing toileting and hand washing routines. Children in space #2 and #3 were observed putting on their coats and preparing for outdoor play. In space #4, I observed a staff member sitting on the carpeted floor playing with infants who were receiving tummy time and exploring the classroom area. One infant was observed resting in their individual crib on clean linen. During outdoor play, I observed children rocking on portable rockers, climbing and sliding on stationary equipment, and riding scooters, tricycles, and bicycles with training wheels on the cement track. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of chicken and rice with gravy, peas, fruit cocktail, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. The facility received a disapproved sanitation inspection on January 8, 2024 for forty-six (46) demerits. A prior notice of an Administrative Action will be issued to the facility and would be sent certified mail via USPS. A copy of the action was provided during the visit although a certified copy of the action will be forthcoming. As a reminder, I discussed the information with T. McNeill regarding responding to the action. I reviewed the required information to be included in the letter such as a copy of the updated sanitation inspection, how the findings were corrected, and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. T. McNeill stated he and administrators would respond immediately to the notice and submit the updated sanitation inspection. Staff and training worksheets were completed for eight new staff members during today’s visit. M. Singletary stated that Taylor Harrell is no long the administrator of the facility effective January 5, 2024. I reminded the operator and M. Singletary that a qualified administrator, working at least 30 hours per week completing administrative duties, must be in place by July 5, 2024 and be able to provide a written work schedule. The most recent fire drill was completed February 13, 2024 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on December 15, 2023. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed February 14, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Singletary. 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. The medical report on file for staff member K.R. hired January 31, 2024 was dated as complete on August 15, 2022. This is a repeat violation cited July 26, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Six clock hours of training in required topic areas was not completed for three (3) new employees within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The wood mulch used as surfacing underneath the large climbing play equipment was less than the required 12 inches based on the critical height of the equipment. The wooden mulch measured at 2 inches, 4 inches, and 7 inches underneath the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A signed acknowledgement of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for three (3) staff members. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 February 29, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Classroom Observation: During today’s visit, I observed the preschool-aged children in space #1 from approximately 9:20am until 9:35am. One teacher was transitioning children from toileting and hand washing routines to the floor for carpet time. Teachers spoke loudly to children to gain their attention and to give them directions for the morning activities. Children were engaged in the letter recognition game in which the teacher asked them to look around the classroom to find the alphabet cards. Following the observation, I talked with M. Singletary and provided the following guidance and technical assistance: I encouraged teachers to be intentional about having meaningful conversations with children. Self-talk and Parallel talk will both be necessary in providing a language enrich environment. Self-talk will offer opportunities for conversation to occur in silent classrooms. For example, the teacher can talk out loud about what he/she is doing, seeing, hearing, or feeling. Parallel talk is important for the teacher to engage in conversations by talking about what the child is doing, seeing, hearing, or feeling. I also recommended that teacher provide more questions allowing the children to respond to what they think needs to happen, instead of giving directives to children. Surfacing: A violation was cited for safety hazards in the outdoor environment regarding surfacing under the stationary play equipment. A safe indoor and outdoor environment is required for all children. We discussed the strategies of replacing or adding to existing surfacing under the stationary climbing structure and any play equipment that is over 18 inches in height that is on the playground. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). New Staff Orientation: A violation for Documentation of Staff Orientation was cited during today’s visit. Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives a minimum of 16 clock hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment as listed in the top section of this chart. As a reminder, new staff orientation may not be counted toward annual on-going training requirements. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. A signed acknowledgement of the facility’s policy was not on file for one staff member. As a reminder, administrators must review the policy with staff prior to the individual providing care to children and a copy of the acknowledgement must be retained in the staff member's file. You will find more information regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0608. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. 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/. 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. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 .1101 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 04:00 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 July 26, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 86%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as by Marcia Singletary and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed February 12, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care only completed May 17, 2023. M. Singletary, assistant administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Trevone McNeill, operator, arrived and assisted with the visit. Preschool-aged children in space #1 were observed playing a letter identification game with one teacher while another teacher assisted children completing toileting and hand washing routines. Children in space #2 and #3 were observed putting on their coats and preparing for outdoor play. In space #4, I observed a staff member sitting on the carpeted floor playing with infants who were receiving tummy time and exploring the classroom area. One infant was observed resting in their individual crib on clean linen. During outdoor play, I observed children rocking on portable rockers, climbing and sliding on stationary equipment, and riding scooters, tricycles, and bicycles with training wheels on the cement track. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of chicken and rice with gravy, peas, fruit cocktail, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. The facility received a disapproved sanitation inspection on January 8, 2024 for forty-six (46) demerits. A prior notice of an Administrative Action will be issued to the facility and would be sent certified mail via USPS. A copy of the action was provided during the visit although a certified copy of the action will be forthcoming. As a reminder, I discussed the information with T. McNeill regarding responding to the action. I reviewed the required information to be included in the letter such as a copy of the updated sanitation inspection, how the findings were corrected, and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. T. McNeill stated he and administrators would respond immediately to the notice and submit the updated sanitation inspection. Staff and training worksheets were completed for eight new staff members during today’s visit. M. Singletary stated that Taylor Harrell is no long the administrator of the facility effective January 5, 2024. I reminded the operator and M. Singletary that a qualified administrator, working at least 30 hours per week completing administrative duties, must be in place by July 5, 2024 and be able to provide a written work schedule. The most recent fire drill was completed February 13, 2024 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on December 15, 2023. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed February 14, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Singletary. 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. The medical report on file for staff member K.R. hired January 31, 2024 was dated as complete on August 15, 2022. This is a repeat violation cited July 26, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Six clock hours of training in required topic areas was not completed for three (3) new employees within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The wood mulch used as surfacing underneath the large climbing play equipment was less than the required 12 inches based on the critical height of the equipment. The wooden mulch measured at 2 inches, 4 inches, and 7 inches underneath the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A signed acknowledgement of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for three (3) staff members. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 February 29, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Classroom Observation: During today’s visit, I observed the preschool-aged children in space #1 from approximately 9:20am until 9:35am. One teacher was transitioning children from toileting and hand washing routines to the floor for carpet time. Teachers spoke loudly to children to gain their attention and to give them directions for the morning activities. Children were engaged in the letter recognition game in which the teacher asked them to look around the classroom to find the alphabet cards. Following the observation, I talked with M. Singletary and provided the following guidance and technical assistance: I encouraged teachers to be intentional about having meaningful conversations with children. Self-talk and Parallel talk will both be necessary in providing a language enrich environment. Self-talk will offer opportunities for conversation to occur in silent classrooms. For example, the teacher can talk out loud about what he/she is doing, seeing, hearing, or feeling. Parallel talk is important for the teacher to engage in conversations by talking about what the child is doing, seeing, hearing, or feeling. I also recommended that teacher provide more questions allowing the children to respond to what they think needs to happen, instead of giving directives to children. Surfacing: A violation was cited for safety hazards in the outdoor environment regarding surfacing under the stationary play equipment. A safe indoor and outdoor environment is required for all children. We discussed the strategies of replacing or adding to existing surfacing under the stationary climbing structure and any play equipment that is over 18 inches in height that is on the playground. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). New Staff Orientation: A violation for Documentation of Staff Orientation was cited during today’s visit. Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives a minimum of 16 clock hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment as listed in the top section of this chart. As a reminder, new staff orientation may not be counted toward annual on-going training requirements. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. A signed acknowledgement of the facility’s policy was not on file for one staff member. As a reminder, administrators must review the policy with staff prior to the individual providing care to children and a copy of the acknowledgement must be retained in the staff member's file. You will find more information regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0608. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. 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/. 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. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 04:00 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 July 26, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 86%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as by Marcia Singletary and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed February 12, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care only completed May 17, 2023. M. Singletary, assistant administrator, was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Trevone McNeill, operator, arrived and assisted with the visit. Preschool-aged children in space #1 were observed playing a letter identification game with one teacher while another teacher assisted children completing toileting and hand washing routines. Children in space #2 and #3 were observed putting on their coats and preparing for outdoor play. In space #4, I observed a staff member sitting on the carpeted floor playing with infants who were receiving tummy time and exploring the classroom area. One infant was observed resting in their individual crib on clean linen. During outdoor play, I observed children rocking on portable rockers, climbing and sliding on stationary equipment, and riding scooters, tricycles, and bicycles with training wheels on the cement track. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of chicken and rice with gravy, peas, fruit cocktail, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparing for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. The facility received a disapproved sanitation inspection on January 8, 2024 for forty-six (46) demerits. A prior notice of an Administrative Action will be issued to the facility and would be sent certified mail via USPS. A copy of the action was provided during the visit although a certified copy of the action will be forthcoming. As a reminder, I discussed the information with T. McNeill regarding responding to the action. I reviewed the required information to be included in the letter such as a copy of the updated sanitation inspection, how the findings were corrected, and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. T. McNeill stated he and administrators would respond immediately to the notice and submit the updated sanitation inspection. Staff and training worksheets were completed for eight new staff members during today’s visit. M. Singletary stated that Taylor Harrell is no long the administrator of the facility effective January 5, 2024. I reminded the operator and M. Singletary that a qualified administrator, working at least 30 hours per week completing administrative duties, must be in place by July 5, 2024 and be able to provide a written work schedule. The most recent fire drill was completed February 13, 2024 and the lockdown emergency drill was completed on December 15, 2023. The most recent monthly outdoor inspection was completed February 14, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Singletary. 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. The medical report on file for staff member K.R. hired January 31, 2024 was dated as complete on August 15, 2022. This is a repeat violation cited July 26, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Six clock hours of training in required topic areas was not completed for three (3) new employees within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The wood mulch used as surfacing underneath the large climbing play equipment was less than the required 12 inches based on the critical height of the equipment. The wooden mulch measured at 2 inches, 4 inches, and 7 inches underneath the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A signed acknowledgement of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for three (3) staff members. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 February 29, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Classroom Observation: During today’s visit, I observed the preschool-aged children in space #1 from approximately 9:20am until 9:35am. One teacher was transitioning children from toileting and hand washing routines to the floor for carpet time. Teachers spoke loudly to children to gain their attention and to give them directions for the morning activities. Children were engaged in the letter recognition game in which the teacher asked them to look around the classroom to find the alphabet cards. Following the observation, I talked with M. Singletary and provided the following guidance and technical assistance: I encouraged teachers to be intentional about having meaningful conversations with children. Self-talk and Parallel talk will both be necessary in providing a language enrich environment. Self-talk will offer opportunities for conversation to occur in silent classrooms. For example, the teacher can talk out loud about what he/she is doing, seeing, hearing, or feeling. Parallel talk is important for the teacher to engage in conversations by talking about what the child is doing, seeing, hearing, or feeling. I also recommended that teacher provide more questions allowing the children to respond to what they think needs to happen, instead of giving directives to children. Surfacing: A violation was cited for safety hazards in the outdoor environment regarding surfacing under the stationary play equipment. A safe indoor and outdoor environment is required for all children. We discussed the strategies of replacing or adding to existing surfacing under the stationary climbing structure and any play equipment that is over 18 inches in height that is on the playground. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). New Staff Orientation: A violation for Documentation of Staff Orientation was cited during today’s visit. Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives a minimum of 16 clock hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment as listed in the top section of this chart. As a reminder, new staff orientation may not be counted toward annual on-going training requirements. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. A signed acknowledgement of the facility’s policy was not on file for one staff member. As a reminder, administrators must review the policy with staff prior to the individual providing care to children and a copy of the acknowledgement must be retained in the staff member's file. You will find more information regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0608. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. 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/. 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. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/26/2023 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 7/27/2023 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM 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 requirements. The previous Temporary Time Period Visit was completed January 5, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 88%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 2, 2022. Fire Classification of approved for day time and night care completed May 17, 2023. A copy of the fire inspection report was received by email on July 27, 2023. Taylor Harrell, Administrator, was present and accompanied me as I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Marcia Singletary, assistant director, was present and assisted during the visit. I observed preschool-aged and school-aged children playing with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #1 were observed in the outdoor play area climbing on stationary equipment and running around chasing each other. Upon return indoors, staff assisted children with completing toileting routines and hand washing at the bathroom inside the classroom. In space #3, children were observed sitting at child-sized tables discussing colors and coloring rainbow color pages with crayons. In space #4, I observed a staff member caring for an infant as they sat on the floor playing with a variety of rattles and noise makers. School-aged children assigned to space #5 were observed playing in interest centers, completing toileting routines, and a small group created underwater ocean pictures with construction paper. Lunch served to the children consisted of breaded chicken nuggets, yams, pineapple tidbits, and milk. I observed a child consuming additional food items brought from their home. A nutrition op-out form was not on file for the child. Following lunch, children completed hand washing routines before preparing for rest time. Children were observed resting on cots with clean linen. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received by email on July 21, 2023 and was updated during today’s visit. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for five children’s files monitored. Due to technical difficulties with electronic devices, the visit summary was not completed during the visit and a hand written visit summary was provided to the administrator and signed. I contacted T. Harrell by phone on July 27, 2023 to review the completed visit summary. A copy of the visit summary packet will be emailed to the facility. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. 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 current fire inspection, completed May 17, 2023, was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. A copy of the original fire inspection report was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, a current activity plan was not available for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator used in the kitchen area did not have a thermometer to conduct temperature checks. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In space #5, hand soap and disposable paper towels were not supplied at each lavatory. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 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. Accessible to children in space #2, bottles of sanitizer and disinfectant solutions were stored on top of the paper towel holder which was less than 5 feet from the finished floor. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space # 4, plastic trash bags were stored in a drawer near the food preparation area. .0604(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Documentation of the parent's receipt of the safe sleep policy was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 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. A medical report was not on file for staff member T.R. hired 7/24/2023 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. The most current TB on file for staff member T.R. hired 7/24/2023 was conducted on 4/15/2022 and was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. The emergency information for child, T.C. did not have a health care professional or hospital preference on file. .0802(c)(2) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Two children enrolled did not have the date of birth on their individual enrollment application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. A completed Nutrition Opt-Out form was not on file for one child enrolled. .0901(d) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, completed on a template provided by DCDEE, was not on file for review. .0607(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was not completed for staff member D.H. hired 10/24/2022. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Documentation of parent's receipt of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for two children enrolled. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 9, 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. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Fire Inspection: The facility did not have a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was April 26, 2022. As a reminder, fire inspection reports must be completed within 12 months of the previous inspection and the updated fire inspection report must be submitted to DCDEE within one week of fire inspection visit. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) for more information. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. A signed acknowledgement of the facility’s policy was not on file for two children. As a reminder, administrators must review the policy with parents prior to the child’s first day of enrollment and a signed copy of the acknowledgement must be retained in the child's file. You will find more information regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0608. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Storage of Hazardous Items: A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Bottles of disinfectant and sanitizer The handout, 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). Hand washing/ Soap/Individual Sanitary Towels: A violation was cited for soap and disposable paper towels not available at each hand washing sink for children and staff. It was discussed with the administrator that hand washing is our first line of defense to prevent the spread of germs. For children, handwashing must occur upon arrival, before and after eating, after toileting routines/diapering, after messy play, after outdoor play, and after touching contaminate surface or bodily fluids. Staff members must complete hand washing thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and/or after handling soiled items. It was recommended that administrators maintain and supply each hand washing station with soap and disposable, individual hand towels for each person and review handwashing, and practices with all staff. You may review resources at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ordering-posters and order step-by-step demonstration of procedures free of charge. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/26/2023 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 7/27/2023 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM 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 requirements. The previous Temporary Time Period Visit was completed January 5, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 88%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 2, 2022. Fire Classification of approved for day time and night care completed May 17, 2023. A copy of the fire inspection report was received by email on July 27, 2023. Taylor Harrell, Administrator, was present and accompanied me as I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Marcia Singletary, assistant director, was present and assisted during the visit. I observed preschool-aged and school-aged children playing with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #1 were observed in the outdoor play area climbing on stationary equipment and running around chasing each other. Upon return indoors, staff assisted children with completing toileting routines and hand washing at the bathroom inside the classroom. In space #3, children were observed sitting at child-sized tables discussing colors and coloring rainbow color pages with crayons. In space #4, I observed a staff member caring for an infant as they sat on the floor playing with a variety of rattles and noise makers. School-aged children assigned to space #5 were observed playing in interest centers, completing toileting routines, and a small group created underwater ocean pictures with construction paper. Lunch served to the children consisted of breaded chicken nuggets, yams, pineapple tidbits, and milk. I observed a child consuming additional food items brought from their home. A nutrition op-out form was not on file for the child. Following lunch, children completed hand washing routines before preparing for rest time. Children were observed resting on cots with clean linen. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received by email on July 21, 2023 and was updated during today’s visit. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for five children’s files monitored. Due to technical difficulties with electronic devices, the visit summary was not completed during the visit and a hand written visit summary was provided to the administrator and signed. I contacted T. Harrell by phone on July 27, 2023 to review the completed visit summary. A copy of the visit summary packet will be emailed to the facility. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. 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 current fire inspection, completed May 17, 2023, was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. A copy of the original fire inspection report was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, a current activity plan was not available for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator used in the kitchen area did not have a thermometer to conduct temperature checks. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In space #5, hand soap and disposable paper towels were not supplied at each lavatory. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 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. Accessible to children in space #2, bottles of sanitizer and disinfectant solutions were stored on top of the paper towel holder which was less than 5 feet from the finished floor. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space # 4, plastic trash bags were stored in a drawer near the food preparation area. .0604(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Documentation of the parent's receipt of the safe sleep policy was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 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. A medical report was not on file for staff member T.R. hired 7/24/2023 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. The most current TB on file for staff member T.R. hired 7/24/2023 was conducted on 4/15/2022 and was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. The emergency information for child, T.C. did not have a health care professional or hospital preference on file. .0802(c)(2) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Two children enrolled did not have the date of birth on their individual enrollment application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. A completed Nutrition Opt-Out form was not on file for one child enrolled. .0901(d) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, completed on a template provided by DCDEE, was not on file for review. .0607(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was not completed for staff member D.H. hired 10/24/2022. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Documentation of parent's receipt of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for two children enrolled. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 9, 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. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Fire Inspection: The facility did not have a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was April 26, 2022. As a reminder, fire inspection reports must be completed within 12 months of the previous inspection and the updated fire inspection report must be submitted to DCDEE within one week of fire inspection visit. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) for more information. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. A signed acknowledgement of the facility’s policy was not on file for two children. As a reminder, administrators must review the policy with parents prior to the child’s first day of enrollment and a signed copy of the acknowledgement must be retained in the child's file. You will find more information regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0608. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Storage of Hazardous Items: A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Bottles of disinfectant and sanitizer The handout, 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). Hand washing/ Soap/Individual Sanitary Towels: A violation was cited for soap and disposable paper towels not available at each hand washing sink for children and staff. It was discussed with the administrator that hand washing is our first line of defense to prevent the spread of germs. For children, handwashing must occur upon arrival, before and after eating, after toileting routines/diapering, after messy play, after outdoor play, and after touching contaminate surface or bodily fluids. Staff members must complete hand washing thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and/or after handling soiled items. It was recommended that administrators maintain and supply each hand washing station with soap and disposable, individual hand towels for each person and review handwashing, and practices with all staff. You may review resources at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ordering-posters and order step-by-step demonstration of procedures free of charge. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 .0608 · Violation

Name of Operation: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/26/2023 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 7/27/2023 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM 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 requirements. The previous Temporary Time Period Visit was completed January 5, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 88%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 2, 2022. Fire Classification of approved for day time and night care completed May 17, 2023. A copy of the fire inspection report was received by email on July 27, 2023. Taylor Harrell, Administrator, was present and accompanied me as I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Marcia Singletary, assistant director, was present and assisted during the visit. I observed preschool-aged and school-aged children playing with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #1 were observed in the outdoor play area climbing on stationary equipment and running around chasing each other. Upon return indoors, staff assisted children with completing toileting routines and hand washing at the bathroom inside the classroom. In space #3, children were observed sitting at child-sized tables discussing colors and coloring rainbow color pages with crayons. In space #4, I observed a staff member caring for an infant as they sat on the floor playing with a variety of rattles and noise makers. School-aged children assigned to space #5 were observed playing in interest centers, completing toileting routines, and a small group created underwater ocean pictures with construction paper. Lunch served to the children consisted of breaded chicken nuggets, yams, pineapple tidbits, and milk. I observed a child consuming additional food items brought from their home. A nutrition op-out form was not on file for the child. Following lunch, children completed hand washing routines before preparing for rest time. Children were observed resting on cots with clean linen. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received by email on July 21, 2023 and was updated during today’s visit. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for five children’s files monitored. Due to technical difficulties with electronic devices, the visit summary was not completed during the visit and a hand written visit summary was provided to the administrator and signed. I contacted T. Harrell by phone on July 27, 2023 to review the completed visit summary. A copy of the visit summary packet will be emailed to the facility. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. 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 current fire inspection, completed May 17, 2023, was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. A copy of the original fire inspection report was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, a current activity plan was not available for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator used in the kitchen area did not have a thermometer to conduct temperature checks. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In space #5, hand soap and disposable paper towels were not supplied at each lavatory. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 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. Accessible to children in space #2, bottles of sanitizer and disinfectant solutions were stored on top of the paper towel holder which was less than 5 feet from the finished floor. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space # 4, plastic trash bags were stored in a drawer near the food preparation area. .0604(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Documentation of the parent's receipt of the safe sleep policy was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 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. A medical report was not on file for staff member T.R. hired 7/24/2023 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. The most current TB on file for staff member T.R. hired 7/24/2023 was conducted on 4/15/2022 and was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. The emergency information for child, T.C. did not have a health care professional or hospital preference on file. .0802(c)(2) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Two children enrolled did not have the date of birth on their individual enrollment application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. A completed Nutrition Opt-Out form was not on file for one child enrolled. .0901(d) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, completed on a template provided by DCDEE, was not on file for review. .0607(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was not completed for staff member D.H. hired 10/24/2022. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Documentation of parent's receipt of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for two children enrolled. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 9, 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. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Fire Inspection: The facility did not have a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was April 26, 2022. As a reminder, fire inspection reports must be completed within 12 months of the previous inspection and the updated fire inspection report must be submitted to DCDEE within one week of fire inspection visit. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) for more information. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. A signed acknowledgement of the facility’s policy was not on file for two children. As a reminder, administrators must review the policy with parents prior to the child’s first day of enrollment and a signed copy of the acknowledgement must be retained in the child's file. You will find more information regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0608. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Storage of Hazardous Items: A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Bottles of disinfectant and sanitizer The handout, 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). Hand washing/ Soap/Individual Sanitary Towels: A violation was cited for soap and disposable paper towels not available at each hand washing sink for children and staff. It was discussed with the administrator that hand washing is our first line of defense to prevent the spread of germs. For children, handwashing must occur upon arrival, before and after eating, after toileting routines/diapering, after messy play, after outdoor play, and after touching contaminate surface or bodily fluids. Staff members must complete hand washing thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and/or after handling soiled items. It was recommended that administrators maintain and supply each hand washing station with soap and disposable, individual hand towels for each person and review handwashing, and practices with all staff. You may review resources at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ordering-posters and order step-by-step demonstration of procedures free of charge. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/26/2023 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 7/27/2023 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM 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 requirements. The previous Temporary Time Period Visit was completed January 5, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 88%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 2, 2022. Fire Classification of approved for day time and night care completed May 17, 2023. A copy of the fire inspection report was received by email on July 27, 2023. Taylor Harrell, Administrator, was present and accompanied me as I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Marcia Singletary, assistant director, was present and assisted during the visit. I observed preschool-aged and school-aged children playing with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #1 were observed in the outdoor play area climbing on stationary equipment and running around chasing each other. Upon return indoors, staff assisted children with completing toileting routines and hand washing at the bathroom inside the classroom. In space #3, children were observed sitting at child-sized tables discussing colors and coloring rainbow color pages with crayons. In space #4, I observed a staff member caring for an infant as they sat on the floor playing with a variety of rattles and noise makers. School-aged children assigned to space #5 were observed playing in interest centers, completing toileting routines, and a small group created underwater ocean pictures with construction paper. Lunch served to the children consisted of breaded chicken nuggets, yams, pineapple tidbits, and milk. I observed a child consuming additional food items brought from their home. A nutrition op-out form was not on file for the child. Following lunch, children completed hand washing routines before preparing for rest time. Children were observed resting on cots with clean linen. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received by email on July 21, 2023 and was updated during today’s visit. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for five children’s files monitored. Due to technical difficulties with electronic devices, the visit summary was not completed during the visit and a hand written visit summary was provided to the administrator and signed. I contacted T. Harrell by phone on July 27, 2023 to review the completed visit summary. A copy of the visit summary packet will be emailed to the facility. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. 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 current fire inspection, completed May 17, 2023, was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. A copy of the original fire inspection report was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, a current activity plan was not available for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator used in the kitchen area did not have a thermometer to conduct temperature checks. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In space #5, hand soap and disposable paper towels were not supplied at each lavatory. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 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. Accessible to children in space #2, bottles of sanitizer and disinfectant solutions were stored on top of the paper towel holder which was less than 5 feet from the finished floor. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space # 4, plastic trash bags were stored in a drawer near the food preparation area. .0604(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Documentation of the parent's receipt of the safe sleep policy was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 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. A medical report was not on file for staff member T.R. hired 7/24/2023 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. The most current TB on file for staff member T.R. hired 7/24/2023 was conducted on 4/15/2022 and was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. The emergency information for child, T.C. did not have a health care professional or hospital preference on file. .0802(c)(2) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Two children enrolled did not have the date of birth on their individual enrollment application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. A completed Nutrition Opt-Out form was not on file for one child enrolled. .0901(d) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, completed on a template provided by DCDEE, was not on file for review. .0607(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was not completed for staff member D.H. hired 10/24/2022. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Documentation of parent's receipt of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for two children enrolled. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 9, 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. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Fire Inspection: The facility did not have a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was April 26, 2022. As a reminder, fire inspection reports must be completed within 12 months of the previous inspection and the updated fire inspection report must be submitted to DCDEE within one week of fire inspection visit. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) for more information. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. A signed acknowledgement of the facility’s policy was not on file for two children. As a reminder, administrators must review the policy with parents prior to the child’s first day of enrollment and a signed copy of the acknowledgement must be retained in the child's file. You will find more information regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0608. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Storage of Hazardous Items: A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Bottles of disinfectant and sanitizer The handout, 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). Hand washing/ Soap/Individual Sanitary Towels: A violation was cited for soap and disposable paper towels not available at each hand washing sink for children and staff. It was discussed with the administrator that hand washing is our first line of defense to prevent the spread of germs. For children, handwashing must occur upon arrival, before and after eating, after toileting routines/diapering, after messy play, after outdoor play, and after touching contaminate surface or bodily fluids. Staff members must complete hand washing thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and/or after handling soiled items. It was recommended that administrators maintain and supply each hand washing station with soap and disposable, individual hand towels for each person and review handwashing, and practices with all staff. You may review resources at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ordering-posters and order step-by-step demonstration of procedures free of charge. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/26/2023 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 7/27/2023 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM 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 requirements. The previous Temporary Time Period Visit was completed January 5, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 88%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 2, 2022. Fire Classification of approved for day time and night care completed May 17, 2023. A copy of the fire inspection report was received by email on July 27, 2023. Taylor Harrell, Administrator, was present and accompanied me as I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Marcia Singletary, assistant director, was present and assisted during the visit. I observed preschool-aged and school-aged children playing with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #1 were observed in the outdoor play area climbing on stationary equipment and running around chasing each other. Upon return indoors, staff assisted children with completing toileting routines and hand washing at the bathroom inside the classroom. In space #3, children were observed sitting at child-sized tables discussing colors and coloring rainbow color pages with crayons. In space #4, I observed a staff member caring for an infant as they sat on the floor playing with a variety of rattles and noise makers. School-aged children assigned to space #5 were observed playing in interest centers, completing toileting routines, and a small group created underwater ocean pictures with construction paper. Lunch served to the children consisted of breaded chicken nuggets, yams, pineapple tidbits, and milk. I observed a child consuming additional food items brought from their home. A nutrition op-out form was not on file for the child. Following lunch, children completed hand washing routines before preparing for rest time. Children were observed resting on cots with clean linen. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received by email on July 21, 2023 and was updated during today’s visit. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for five children’s files monitored. Due to technical difficulties with electronic devices, the visit summary was not completed during the visit and a hand written visit summary was provided to the administrator and signed. I contacted T. Harrell by phone on July 27, 2023 to review the completed visit summary. A copy of the visit summary packet will be emailed to the facility. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. 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 current fire inspection, completed May 17, 2023, was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. A copy of the original fire inspection report was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, a current activity plan was not available for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator used in the kitchen area did not have a thermometer to conduct temperature checks. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In space #5, hand soap and disposable paper towels were not supplied at each lavatory. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 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. Accessible to children in space #2, bottles of sanitizer and disinfectant solutions were stored on top of the paper towel holder which was less than 5 feet from the finished floor. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space # 4, plastic trash bags were stored in a drawer near the food preparation area. .0604(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Documentation of the parent's receipt of the safe sleep policy was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 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. A medical report was not on file for staff member T.R. hired 7/24/2023 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. The most current TB on file for staff member T.R. hired 7/24/2023 was conducted on 4/15/2022 and was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. The emergency information for child, T.C. did not have a health care professional or hospital preference on file. .0802(c)(2) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Two children enrolled did not have the date of birth on their individual enrollment application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. A completed Nutrition Opt-Out form was not on file for one child enrolled. .0901(d) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, completed on a template provided by DCDEE, was not on file for review. .0607(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was not completed for staff member D.H. hired 10/24/2022. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Documentation of parent's receipt of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for two children enrolled. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 9, 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. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Fire Inspection: The facility did not have a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was April 26, 2022. As a reminder, fire inspection reports must be completed within 12 months of the previous inspection and the updated fire inspection report must be submitted to DCDEE within one week of fire inspection visit. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) for more information. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. A signed acknowledgement of the facility’s policy was not on file for two children. As a reminder, administrators must review the policy with parents prior to the child’s first day of enrollment and a signed copy of the acknowledgement must be retained in the child's file. You will find more information regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0608. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Storage of Hazardous Items: A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Bottles of disinfectant and sanitizer The handout, 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). Hand washing/ Soap/Individual Sanitary Towels: A violation was cited for soap and disposable paper towels not available at each hand washing sink for children and staff. It was discussed with the administrator that hand washing is our first line of defense to prevent the spread of germs. For children, handwashing must occur upon arrival, before and after eating, after toileting routines/diapering, after messy play, after outdoor play, and after touching contaminate surface or bodily fluids. Staff members must complete hand washing thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and/or after handling soiled items. It was recommended that administrators maintain and supply each hand washing station with soap and disposable, individual hand towels for each person and review handwashing, and practices with all staff. You may review resources at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ordering-posters and order step-by-step demonstration of procedures free of charge. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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: GENESIS LEARNING ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 26002544 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/26/2023 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 7/27/2023 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM 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 requirements. The previous Temporary Time Period Visit was completed January 5, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 88%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three (3) Star License issued February 2, 2023. 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 an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taylor Harrell and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 2, 2022. Fire Classification of approved for day time and night care completed May 17, 2023. A copy of the fire inspection report was received by email on July 27, 2023. Taylor Harrell, Administrator, was present and accompanied me as I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Marcia Singletary, assistant director, was present and assisted during the visit. I observed preschool-aged and school-aged children playing with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #1 were observed in the outdoor play area climbing on stationary equipment and running around chasing each other. Upon return indoors, staff assisted children with completing toileting routines and hand washing at the bathroom inside the classroom. In space #3, children were observed sitting at child-sized tables discussing colors and coloring rainbow color pages with crayons. In space #4, I observed a staff member caring for an infant as they sat on the floor playing with a variety of rattles and noise makers. School-aged children assigned to space #5 were observed playing in interest centers, completing toileting routines, and a small group created underwater ocean pictures with construction paper. Lunch served to the children consisted of breaded chicken nuggets, yams, pineapple tidbits, and milk. I observed a child consuming additional food items brought from their home. A nutrition op-out form was not on file for the child. Following lunch, children completed hand washing routines before preparing for rest time. Children were observed resting on cots with clean linen. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received by email on July 21, 2023 and was updated during today’s visit. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for five children’s files monitored. Due to technical difficulties with electronic devices, the visit summary was not completed during the visit and a hand written visit summary was provided to the administrator and signed. I contacted T. Harrell by phone on July 27, 2023 to review the completed visit summary. A copy of the visit summary packet will be emailed to the facility. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Harrell. 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 current fire inspection, completed May 17, 2023, was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. A copy of the original fire inspection report was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, a current activity plan was not available for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator used in the kitchen area did not have a thermometer to conduct temperature checks. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In space #5, hand soap and disposable paper towels were not supplied at each lavatory. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 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. Accessible to children in space #2, bottles of sanitizer and disinfectant solutions were stored on top of the paper towel holder which was less than 5 feet from the finished floor. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space # 4, plastic trash bags were stored in a drawer near the food preparation area. .0604(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Documentation of the parent's receipt of the safe sleep policy was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 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. A medical report was not on file for staff member T.R. hired 7/24/2023 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. The most current TB on file for staff member T.R. hired 7/24/2023 was conducted on 4/15/2022 and was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. The emergency information for child, T.C. did not have a health care professional or hospital preference on file. .0802(c)(2) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Two children enrolled did not have the date of birth on their individual enrollment application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. A completed Nutrition Opt-Out form was not on file for one child enrolled. .0901(d) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, completed on a template provided by DCDEE, was not on file for review. .0607(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was not completed for staff member D.H. hired 10/24/2022. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Documentation of parent's receipt of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for two children enrolled. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 9, 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. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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: Fire Inspection: The facility did not have a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was April 26, 2022. As a reminder, fire inspection reports must be completed within 12 months of the previous inspection and the updated fire inspection report must be submitted to DCDEE within one week of fire inspection visit. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) for more information. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. A signed acknowledgement of the facility’s policy was not on file for two children. As a reminder, administrators must review the policy with parents prior to the child’s first day of enrollment and a signed copy of the acknowledgement must be retained in the child's file. You will find more information regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0608. Medical Report: A violation for a staff member’s medical statement/report not being on file was cited during today’s visit. As a reminder, the medical statement/report shall be completed prior to the first day of work. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). We discussed adding a reminder on your calendar and also refer to the Staff File Checklist to ensure all documents have been included in staff files. Storage of Hazardous Items: A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Bottles of disinfectant and sanitizer The handout, 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). Hand washing/ Soap/Individual Sanitary Towels: A violation was cited for soap and disposable paper towels not available at each hand washing sink for children and staff. It was discussed with the administrator that hand washing is our first line of defense to prevent the spread of germs. For children, handwashing must occur upon arrival, before and after eating, after toileting routines/diapering, after messy play, after outdoor play, and after touching contaminate surface or bodily fluids. Staff members must complete hand washing thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and/or after handling soiled items. It was recommended that administrators maintain and supply each hand washing station with soap and disposable, individual hand towels for each person and review handwashing, and practices with all staff. You may review resources at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ordering-posters and order step-by-step demonstration of procedures free of charge. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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