10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHERWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002219 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/8/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space #C-6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety Training requirements were monitored. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 30, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 98%, which exceeds requirements as outlined in North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four (4) Star License issued January 31, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three (3) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by LaChea Davis. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed September 10, 2024. A copy of the inspection was received during today’s visit. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed September 5, 2024. L. Davis, Lead Teacher, and Melissa White, Teacher, were present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor area. Upon arrival, children and teachers were cleaning up the outdoor area and preparing to return indoors. I observed children completing hand washing routines and going to free choice in interest centers. Children were engaged filing and dumping containers in sand and water play. Teachers reminded children to keep the sand and water in the tables instead of on the floor to help keep everyone safe. Other children were observed building structures with legos and links in the manipulative area and molding playdough with shapes and rolling pins. In the block area, children were building towers with foam and cardboard blocks. In small groups, L. Davis was observed introducing children to rhyming word flash cards and the ending sound of words. Children used colored markers and glue sticks to complete the coloring activity page. A timer was set to remind children to transition to clean up and prepare for circle time activities. Children gathered on the carpet and sang morning song in English and Spanish. One group of children were selected to go with M. White to pick up lunch while the remaining children reviewed rhyming words using the interactive smart board. Children were observed selecting the appropriate words and voting if they words rhymed. In preparation of mealtime, children completed hand washing routines. For lunch, children were served chicken queso with tortilla chips, corn, chilled fruit cup, and milk. A copy of the Staff and Training Worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. I observed one employee file for the new lead teacher and all other staff files were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with L. Davis. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, a cement footing for the chain-link fence was exposed and caused a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An updated annual health questionnaire was not on file for the administrator. The violation was corrected when the administrator completed an updated health questionnaire during the visit. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. An updated annual emergency information form was not on file for the administrator. The violation was corrected when the administrator completed an updated emergency information form during the visit. .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. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 22, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 conducted. 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/Reminders: Classroom Observation: Teachers were observed having various discussions with children throughout the day both in whole groups and individually. Teachers were observed listening attentively to children and guiding them in conversations. “Are you coming to small group? Have you had a turn yet? Thank you for washing your hands before going to water play”. L. Davis was observed assisting children in matching rhyming words using the ending sounds. “We’re going to find words that rhyme. What about far and car or star and bug? Or hug and bug or mug and dog? Good job !” Positive interactions, through which children share joy with their caregivers, keep children engaged and encourage them to seek out and try new things. These actions lead to deeper engagement with their environment and more meaningful interactions with those around them. They also promote increased creativity and exploration, which are the building blocks for higher-order thinking. I encourage teachers to continue guiding children in conversations with themselves and their peers. Indoor/Outdoor Environment: The violation for safe indoor and outdoor environment was cited today. Providing a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I shared that additional information regarding Safe Environments for Child Care Centers can be found in Child Care Rules section .600. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: in the outdoor play area, I suggest maintenance staff add a rubber mat around cement footings that are exposed and cover with sand to avoid exposure. review the rule section with staff at your next staff meeting and have staff report hazardous issues to administration staff immediately. Challenging Behaviors: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHERWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002219 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/8/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space #C-6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety Training requirements were monitored. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 30, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 98%, which exceeds requirements as outlined in North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four (4) Star License issued January 31, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three (3) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by LaChea Davis. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed September 10, 2024. A copy of the inspection was received during today’s visit. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed September 5, 2024. L. Davis, Lead Teacher, and Melissa White, Teacher, were present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor area. Upon arrival, children and teachers were cleaning up the outdoor area and preparing to return indoors. I observed children completing hand washing routines and going to free choice in interest centers. Children were engaged filing and dumping containers in sand and water play. Teachers reminded children to keep the sand and water in the tables instead of on the floor to help keep everyone safe. Other children were observed building structures with legos and links in the manipulative area and molding playdough with shapes and rolling pins. In the block area, children were building towers with foam and cardboard blocks. In small groups, L. Davis was observed introducing children to rhyming word flash cards and the ending sound of words. Children used colored markers and glue sticks to complete the coloring activity page. A timer was set to remind children to transition to clean up and prepare for circle time activities. Children gathered on the carpet and sang morning song in English and Spanish. One group of children were selected to go with M. White to pick up lunch while the remaining children reviewed rhyming words using the interactive smart board. Children were observed selecting the appropriate words and voting if they words rhymed. In preparation of mealtime, children completed hand washing routines. For lunch, children were served chicken queso with tortilla chips, corn, chilled fruit cup, and milk. A copy of the Staff and Training Worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. I observed one employee file for the new lead teacher and all other staff files were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with L. Davis. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, a cement footing for the chain-link fence was exposed and caused a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An updated annual health questionnaire was not on file for the administrator. The violation was corrected when the administrator completed an updated health questionnaire during the visit. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. An updated annual emergency information form was not on file for the administrator. The violation was corrected when the administrator completed an updated emergency information form during the visit. .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. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 22, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 conducted. 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/Reminders: Classroom Observation: Teachers were observed having various discussions with children throughout the day both in whole groups and individually. Teachers were observed listening attentively to children and guiding them in conversations. “Are you coming to small group? Have you had a turn yet? Thank you for washing your hands before going to water play”. L. Davis was observed assisting children in matching rhyming words using the ending sounds. “We’re going to find words that rhyme. What about far and car or star and bug? Or hug and bug or mug and dog? Good job !” Positive interactions, through which children share joy with their caregivers, keep children engaged and encourage them to seek out and try new things. These actions lead to deeper engagement with their environment and more meaningful interactions with those around them. They also promote increased creativity and exploration, which are the building blocks for higher-order thinking. I encourage teachers to continue guiding children in conversations with themselves and their peers. Indoor/Outdoor Environment: The violation for safe indoor and outdoor environment was cited today. Providing a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I shared that additional information regarding Safe Environments for Child Care Centers can be found in Child Care Rules section .600. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: in the outdoor play area, I suggest maintenance staff add a rubber mat around cement footings that are exposed and cover with sand to avoid exposure. review the rule section with staff at your next staff meeting and have staff report hazardous issues to administration staff immediately. Challenging Behaviors: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHERWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002219 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/12/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space #C-6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety Training requirements were monitored. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 30, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 98%, which exceeds requirements as outlined in North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four (4) Star License issued January 31, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three (3) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Nannette Edwards. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 9, 2023. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed March 6, 2024. Nannette Edwards, Lead Teacher, and Melissa White, Teacher, were present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor area. Upon arrival, children and teachers were engaged in free play in the outdoor play area. I observed children building structures in the sand pit with wooden unit blocks. Children climbed and slid down stationary equipment, tossed balls back and forth, and ran around the area chasing each other. Teachers guided children indoors where they completed toileting and handwashing routines and gathered on the carpet for whole group time. N. Edwards and children sang and danced to “Hello Neighbor” and discussed the theme of the week: Rainbows. Children were introduced and discussed to the book “What Makes a Rainbow” by Betty Ann Schwartz. Following the story, children transitioned to music and movement and danced to “The Rainbow Ribbon Dance” using rainbow-colored streamers. N. Edwards asked “What is a Spectroscope?” and introduced children to a homemade spectroscope made with a paper towel roll and an old CD. Teachers Children transitioned to free choice activities in interest centers. Children manipulated puzzles, weighed and counted colored bears using scales, and used plastic links to measure items around the classroom. Children were observed playing in the sand table with sand toys and dumping/pouring water with measuring cups in the water table. In art, children painted individual spectroscopes using tempera paints and explored the rainbow sensory box in the science area. In preparation for lunch, children completed toileting and hand washing routines. Lunch served to children consisted on hotdog on wheat bun, bakes emoji fries, chilled peaches, and milk. Following lunch, children rested on individual cots with clean linen as soft instrumental music played. A completed staff and training worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A completed staff and training worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. Children’s Record worksheet was completed for two (2) children’s files monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed February 28, 2024 and a shelter-in-place emergency drill was completed February 2, 2024. The most recent monthly playground inspection was conducted on March 1, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Edwards. The following violations was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, a cement footing for the chain-link fence was exposed and caused a tripping hazard. Metal stakes were protruding and not flush with the black resin boarder surrounding the stationary equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 899 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Sanitation inspection was not completed annually. The most current sanitation inspection for the facility was completed March 9, 2023. GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on March 26, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 conducted. 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: Indoor/Outdoor Environment: The violation for safe indoor and outdoor environment was cited today. Providing a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I shared that additional information regarding Safe Environments for Child Care Centers can be found in Child Care Rules section .600. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the rule section with staff at your next staff meeting and have staff report hazardous issues to administration staff immediately. Sanitation Inspection: The facility did not have a sanitation inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The most current fire inspection was completed March 9, 2023. As a reminder, sanitation inspection must be completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. Please refer to child care rule GS 110- 91 for additional information. I encouraged N. Edwards to contacted Cumberland County Environmental Health Department to request an updated sanitation inspection. Three-Year Rated License Re-Assessment and NCRLAP I reminded Ms. Edwards that the facility is in Cohort #1 and the Three-Year Rated License Reassessment will be due before June 30, 2025. Ms. Edwards stated she has contacted and received a visit from NCPreK coaches at Cumberland County Partnership for Children, offering some technical assistance. Ms. Edwards stated she has requested a mock assessment. I also encouraged Ms. Edwards to utilize the www.ncrlap.org website for additional resources such as handouts, webinars, and videos. Challenging Behaviors: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110- 91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHERWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002219 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/12/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space #C-6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety Training requirements were monitored. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 30, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 98%, which exceeds requirements as outlined in North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four (4) Star License issued January 31, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three (3) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Nannette Edwards. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 9, 2023. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed March 6, 2024. Nannette Edwards, Lead Teacher, and Melissa White, Teacher, were present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor area. Upon arrival, children and teachers were engaged in free play in the outdoor play area. I observed children building structures in the sand pit with wooden unit blocks. Children climbed and slid down stationary equipment, tossed balls back and forth, and ran around the area chasing each other. Teachers guided children indoors where they completed toileting and handwashing routines and gathered on the carpet for whole group time. N. Edwards and children sang and danced to “Hello Neighbor” and discussed the theme of the week: Rainbows. Children were introduced and discussed to the book “What Makes a Rainbow” by Betty Ann Schwartz. Following the story, children transitioned to music and movement and danced to “The Rainbow Ribbon Dance” using rainbow-colored streamers. N. Edwards asked “What is a Spectroscope?” and introduced children to a homemade spectroscope made with a paper towel roll and an old CD. Teachers Children transitioned to free choice activities in interest centers. Children manipulated puzzles, weighed and counted colored bears using scales, and used plastic links to measure items around the classroom. Children were observed playing in the sand table with sand toys and dumping/pouring water with measuring cups in the water table. In art, children painted individual spectroscopes using tempera paints and explored the rainbow sensory box in the science area. In preparation for lunch, children completed toileting and hand washing routines. Lunch served to children consisted on hotdog on wheat bun, bakes emoji fries, chilled peaches, and milk. Following lunch, children rested on individual cots with clean linen as soft instrumental music played. A completed staff and training worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A completed staff and training worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. Children’s Record worksheet was completed for two (2) children’s files monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed February 28, 2024 and a shelter-in-place emergency drill was completed February 2, 2024. The most recent monthly playground inspection was conducted on March 1, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Edwards. The following violations was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, a cement footing for the chain-link fence was exposed and caused a tripping hazard. Metal stakes were protruding and not flush with the black resin boarder surrounding the stationary equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 899 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Sanitation inspection was not completed annually. The most current sanitation inspection for the facility was completed March 9, 2023. GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on March 26, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 conducted. 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: Indoor/Outdoor Environment: The violation for safe indoor and outdoor environment was cited today. Providing a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I shared that additional information regarding Safe Environments for Child Care Centers can be found in Child Care Rules section .600. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the rule section with staff at your next staff meeting and have staff report hazardous issues to administration staff immediately. Sanitation Inspection: The facility did not have a sanitation inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The most current fire inspection was completed March 9, 2023. As a reminder, sanitation inspection must be completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. Please refer to child care rule GS 110- 91 for additional information. I encouraged N. Edwards to contacted Cumberland County Environmental Health Department to request an updated sanitation inspection. Three-Year Rated License Re-Assessment and NCRLAP I reminded Ms. Edwards that the facility is in Cohort #1 and the Three-Year Rated License Reassessment will be due before June 30, 2025. Ms. Edwards stated she has contacted and received a visit from NCPreK coaches at Cumberland County Partnership for Children, offering some technical assistance. Ms. Edwards stated she has requested a mock assessment. I also encouraged Ms. Edwards to utilize the www.ncrlap.org website for additional resources such as handouts, webinars, and videos. Challenging Behaviors: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. 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: SHERWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002219 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/12/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space #C-6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety Training requirements were monitored. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 30, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 98%, which exceeds requirements as outlined in North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four (4) Star License issued January 31, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three (3) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Nannette Edwards. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 9, 2023. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed March 6, 2024. Nannette Edwards, Lead Teacher, and Melissa White, Teacher, were present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor area. Upon arrival, children and teachers were engaged in free play in the outdoor play area. I observed children building structures in the sand pit with wooden unit blocks. Children climbed and slid down stationary equipment, tossed balls back and forth, and ran around the area chasing each other. Teachers guided children indoors where they completed toileting and handwashing routines and gathered on the carpet for whole group time. N. Edwards and children sang and danced to “Hello Neighbor” and discussed the theme of the week: Rainbows. Children were introduced and discussed to the book “What Makes a Rainbow” by Betty Ann Schwartz. Following the story, children transitioned to music and movement and danced to “The Rainbow Ribbon Dance” using rainbow-colored streamers. N. Edwards asked “What is a Spectroscope?” and introduced children to a homemade spectroscope made with a paper towel roll and an old CD. Teachers Children transitioned to free choice activities in interest centers. Children manipulated puzzles, weighed and counted colored bears using scales, and used plastic links to measure items around the classroom. Children were observed playing in the sand table with sand toys and dumping/pouring water with measuring cups in the water table. In art, children painted individual spectroscopes using tempera paints and explored the rainbow sensory box in the science area. In preparation for lunch, children completed toileting and hand washing routines. Lunch served to children consisted on hotdog on wheat bun, bakes emoji fries, chilled peaches, and milk. Following lunch, children rested on individual cots with clean linen as soft instrumental music played. A completed staff and training worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A completed staff and training worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. Children’s Record worksheet was completed for two (2) children’s files monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed February 28, 2024 and a shelter-in-place emergency drill was completed February 2, 2024. The most recent monthly playground inspection was conducted on March 1, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Edwards. The following violations was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, a cement footing for the chain-link fence was exposed and caused a tripping hazard. Metal stakes were protruding and not flush with the black resin boarder surrounding the stationary equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 899 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Sanitation inspection was not completed annually. The most current sanitation inspection for the facility was completed March 9, 2023. GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on March 26, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 conducted. 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: Indoor/Outdoor Environment: The violation for safe indoor and outdoor environment was cited today. Providing a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I shared that additional information regarding Safe Environments for Child Care Centers can be found in Child Care Rules section .600. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the rule section with staff at your next staff meeting and have staff report hazardous issues to administration staff immediately. Sanitation Inspection: The facility did not have a sanitation inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The most current fire inspection was completed March 9, 2023. As a reminder, sanitation inspection must be completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. Please refer to child care rule GS 110- 91 for additional information. I encouraged N. Edwards to contacted Cumberland County Environmental Health Department to request an updated sanitation inspection. Three-Year Rated License Re-Assessment and NCRLAP I reminded Ms. Edwards that the facility is in Cohort #1 and the Three-Year Rated License Reassessment will be due before June 30, 2025. Ms. Edwards stated she has contacted and received a visit from NCPreK coaches at Cumberland County Partnership for Children, offering some technical assistance. Ms. Edwards stated she has requested a mock assessment. I also encouraged Ms. Edwards to utilize the www.ncrlap.org website for additional resources such as handouts, webinars, and videos. Challenging Behaviors: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. 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: SHERWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002219 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/12/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space #C-6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety Training requirements were monitored. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 30, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 98%, which exceeds requirements as outlined in North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four (4) Star License issued January 31, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three (3) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Nannette Edwards. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 9, 2023. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed March 6, 2024. Nannette Edwards, Lead Teacher, and Melissa White, Teacher, were present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor area. Upon arrival, children and teachers were engaged in free play in the outdoor play area. I observed children building structures in the sand pit with wooden unit blocks. Children climbed and slid down stationary equipment, tossed balls back and forth, and ran around the area chasing each other. Teachers guided children indoors where they completed toileting and handwashing routines and gathered on the carpet for whole group time. N. Edwards and children sang and danced to “Hello Neighbor” and discussed the theme of the week: Rainbows. Children were introduced and discussed to the book “What Makes a Rainbow” by Betty Ann Schwartz. Following the story, children transitioned to music and movement and danced to “The Rainbow Ribbon Dance” using rainbow-colored streamers. N. Edwards asked “What is a Spectroscope?” and introduced children to a homemade spectroscope made with a paper towel roll and an old CD. Teachers Children transitioned to free choice activities in interest centers. Children manipulated puzzles, weighed and counted colored bears using scales, and used plastic links to measure items around the classroom. Children were observed playing in the sand table with sand toys and dumping/pouring water with measuring cups in the water table. In art, children painted individual spectroscopes using tempera paints and explored the rainbow sensory box in the science area. In preparation for lunch, children completed toileting and hand washing routines. Lunch served to children consisted on hotdog on wheat bun, bakes emoji fries, chilled peaches, and milk. Following lunch, children rested on individual cots with clean linen as soft instrumental music played. A completed staff and training worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A completed staff and training worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. Children’s Record worksheet was completed for two (2) children’s files monitored. The most recent fire drill was completed February 28, 2024 and a shelter-in-place emergency drill was completed February 2, 2024. The most recent monthly playground inspection was conducted on March 1, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Edwards. The following violations was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, a cement footing for the chain-link fence was exposed and caused a tripping hazard. Metal stakes were protruding and not flush with the black resin boarder surrounding the stationary equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 899 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Sanitation inspection was not completed annually. The most current sanitation inspection for the facility was completed March 9, 2023. GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on March 26, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 conducted. 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: Indoor/Outdoor Environment: The violation for safe indoor and outdoor environment was cited today. Providing a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I shared that additional information regarding Safe Environments for Child Care Centers can be found in Child Care Rules section .600. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the rule section with staff at your next staff meeting and have staff report hazardous issues to administration staff immediately. Sanitation Inspection: The facility did not have a sanitation inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The most current fire inspection was completed March 9, 2023. As a reminder, sanitation inspection must be completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. Please refer to child care rule GS 110- 91 for additional information. I encouraged N. Edwards to contacted Cumberland County Environmental Health Department to request an updated sanitation inspection. Three-Year Rated License Re-Assessment and NCRLAP I reminded Ms. Edwards that the facility is in Cohort #1 and the Three-Year Rated License Reassessment will be due before June 30, 2025. Ms. Edwards stated she has contacted and received a visit from NCPreK coaches at Cumberland County Partnership for Children, offering some technical assistance. Ms. Edwards stated she has requested a mock assessment. I also encouraged Ms. Edwards to utilize the www.ncrlap.org website for additional resources such as handouts, webinars, and videos. Challenging Behaviors: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. 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: SHERWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002219 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 10/10/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space #C-6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety Training requirements were monitored. Due to technology issues with VPN and Regulatory System, a hand-written visit summary was completed. A computer-generated visit summary will be completed to include violations observed from records reviewed. The final visit summary will be emailed to you. An updated copy of the Staff and Training Worksheet was received and reviewed during today’s visit. I observed that the employee file for the new administrator was not on file. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 30, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97%, which exceeds requirements as outlined in North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four (4) Star License issued January 31, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three (3) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Nannette Edwards. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 9, 2023. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed September 6, 2023. Nannette Edwards, Lead Teacher, and Melissa White, Teacher, were present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor area. Upon arrival, children and teachers were engaged in free play in the outdoor play area. Children played with toys, building structures in the sand pit and climbed and slid down stationary equipment. Teachers guided children indoors where they completed toileting and handwashing routines and gathered on the carpet for whole group time. N. Edwards and children sang and danced to “Hello Neighbor” and discussed the theme of the week: Trees. Children were introduced to the book “Pablo’s Tree” using the white board device. “What are we talking about today? When do we decorate a tree? What time of year do we decorate a tree? At Christmas!” I observed children listening and watching the book attentively. N. Edwards encouraged children to recall what they learned through the story. “Why did Pablo’s grandfather get a tree for him? Pablo gets a tree for his birthday. What did Pablo use to decorate his tree?” Children named items to decorate such as bells, bird cages, and whistles. Following the story, children sang and danced to “The Stop and Go Song” using green and red signs when the music stated commands. N. Edwards introduced children to playing with dominos and matching the number of dots to other each other. Teachers reminded children of rules in each center and transitioned them to activities to free choice centers. Children built structures with blocks, practiced writing letters in writing centers, manipulated playdough with tools, and pouring and emptying containers in water play. Mealtime was not observed however a current menu was posted. A completed staff and training worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. N. Edwards stated the program has a new principal, S. Booth. I recommended the administrator complete the Preservice for Administrator for Child Care Center and Legal Designee forms to submitted to me via email by 5:00pm on October 24, 2023. Also, a staff file for the administrator was not available for review in the classroom. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Edwards. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff records for the administrator were not made available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 24, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 conducted. 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/Reminders/Consultation: Classroom Observation: N. Edwards and M. White have various discussions with children throughout the day both in whole groups and individually. Teachers were observed listening attentively to children and guiding them in conversations. Positive interactions, through which children share joy with their caregivers, keep children engaged and encourage them to seek out and try new things. These actions lead to deeper engagement with their environment and more meaningful interactions with those around them. They also promote increased creativity and exploration, which are the building blocks for higher-order thinking. I encourage teachers to continue guiding children in conversations with themselves and their peers. July 2023 Child Care Rule Changes: The DCDEE is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The NC Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Challenging Behaviors: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. 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

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHERWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002219 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 10/10/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space #C-6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety Training requirements were monitored. Due to technology issues with VPN and Regulatory System, a hand-written visit summary was completed. A computer-generated visit summary will be completed to include violations observed from records reviewed. The final visit summary will be emailed to you. An updated copy of the Staff and Training Worksheet was received and reviewed during today’s visit. I observed that the employee file for the new administrator was not on file. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 30, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97%, which exceeds requirements as outlined in North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four (4) Star License issued January 31, 2020. The License was based on the program earning three (3) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Has reduced group size by one in each group from the seven point level as required in Rule .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Nannette Edwards. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 9, 2023. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care completed September 6, 2023. Nannette Edwards, Lead Teacher, and Melissa White, Teacher, were present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor area. Upon arrival, children and teachers were engaged in free play in the outdoor play area. Children played with toys, building structures in the sand pit and climbed and slid down stationary equipment. Teachers guided children indoors where they completed toileting and handwashing routines and gathered on the carpet for whole group time. N. Edwards and children sang and danced to “Hello Neighbor” and discussed the theme of the week: Trees. Children were introduced to the book “Pablo’s Tree” using the white board device. “What are we talking about today? When do we decorate a tree? What time of year do we decorate a tree? At Christmas!” I observed children listening and watching the book attentively. N. Edwards encouraged children to recall what they learned through the story. “Why did Pablo’s grandfather get a tree for him? Pablo gets a tree for his birthday. What did Pablo use to decorate his tree?” Children named items to decorate such as bells, bird cages, and whistles. Following the story, children sang and danced to “The Stop and Go Song” using green and red signs when the music stated commands. N. Edwards introduced children to playing with dominos and matching the number of dots to other each other. Teachers reminded children of rules in each center and transitioned them to activities to free choice centers. Children built structures with blocks, practiced writing letters in writing centers, manipulated playdough with tools, and pouring and emptying containers in water play. Mealtime was not observed however a current menu was posted. A completed staff and training worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. N. Edwards stated the program has a new principal, S. Booth. I recommended the administrator complete the Preservice for Administrator for Child Care Center and Legal Designee forms to submitted to me via email by 5:00pm on October 24, 2023. Also, a staff file for the administrator was not available for review in the classroom. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Edwards. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff records for the administrator were not made available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 24, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 conducted. 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/Reminders/Consultation: Classroom Observation: N. Edwards and M. White have various discussions with children throughout the day both in whole groups and individually. Teachers were observed listening attentively to children and guiding them in conversations. Positive interactions, through which children share joy with their caregivers, keep children engaged and encourage them to seek out and try new things. These actions lead to deeper engagement with their environment and more meaningful interactions with those around them. They also promote increased creativity and exploration, which are the building blocks for higher-order thinking. I encourage teachers to continue guiding children in conversations with themselves and their peers. July 2023 Child Care Rule Changes: The DCDEE is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The NC Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Challenging Behaviors: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. 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