G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORREST HUNT PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000279 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 11/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 10:12 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Cindy Deaton, Teacher’s Assistant. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective June 7, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios minus one. The program’s compliance history was 100 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children and staff were participating in outdoor gross motor play, handwashing protocols, group screen time, lunch, and rest time. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on October 30, 2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on August 4, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on November 7, 2025. One new staff member and one existing staff member’s files were reviewed. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on July 1, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 5, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on January 26, 2025. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. Rated License: The program operates one classroom that serves both Head Start and NC PreK children that are three to five years of age. I discussed the QRIS Pathways to the Stars with Scott Hopper, Administrator, and completed the QRIS conversation template. The program plans to choose the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. No screen time log was the week of 11/3-11/7/25. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The protective coating on the outdoor anchored play structure steps was raised causing a tripping hazard. On one step of the play structure the protective coating was pulled away and rusted metal was exposed. There was one fence pole that was bent and missing a screw that anchored it to the fence structure. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Children's records were located in the family's advocates office in a locked filing cabinet that no staff member present had keys to unlock. G.S. 110-91(9) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 21, 2025. Please send your letter to Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Documentation of screen time must be kept on a cumulative log or the activity plan and be available for review. You reported that the screen time log is kept virtually, but that due to absences and substitute staff, no screen time log for this week was available to be reviewed. I suggested that you develop a plan for recording screen time that all staff, including substitutes are able to access. All equipment and furnishings must be in good repair. We discussed that the steps and the fencing will need to be addressed by school maintenance within the next two weeks. I suggested that when the monthly playground inspection is completed, an email is sent to maintenance to notify of any needed repairs. All children’s records must be maintained for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education. The records must be available at the center during the hours of operation listed on the child care license. I suggested that keys for cabinets where children’s files are retained be kept at the program for staff to access during the program's operating hours. Consultation: QRIS Pathways to the Stars: The three Pathways, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool options were reviewed. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. You may review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant PO Box 64, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov 828-748-7893 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: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORREST HUNT PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000279 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 11/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 10:12 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Cindy Deaton, Teacher’s Assistant. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective June 7, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios minus one. The program’s compliance history was 100 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children and staff were participating in outdoor gross motor play, handwashing protocols, group screen time, lunch, and rest time. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on October 30, 2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on August 4, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on November 7, 2025. One new staff member and one existing staff member’s files were reviewed. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on July 1, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 5, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on January 26, 2025. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “exempt” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. Rated License: The program operates one classroom that serves both Head Start and NC PreK children that are three to five years of age. I discussed the QRIS Pathways to the Stars with Scott Hopper, Administrator, and completed the QRIS conversation template. The program plans to choose the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. No screen time log was the week of 11/3-11/7/25. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The protective coating on the outdoor anchored play structure steps was raised causing a tripping hazard. On one step of the play structure the protective coating was pulled away and rusted metal was exposed. There was one fence pole that was bent and missing a screw that anchored it to the fence structure. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Children's records were located in the family's advocates office in a locked filing cabinet that no staff member present had keys to unlock. G.S. 110-91(9) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by November 21, 2025. Please send your letter to Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Documentation of screen time must be kept on a cumulative log or the activity plan and be available for review. You reported that the screen time log is kept virtually, but that due to absences and substitute staff, no screen time log for this week was available to be reviewed. I suggested that you develop a plan for recording screen time that all staff, including substitutes are able to access. All equipment and furnishings must be in good repair. We discussed that the steps and the fencing will need to be addressed by school maintenance within the next two weeks. I suggested that when the monthly playground inspection is completed, an email is sent to maintenance to notify of any needed repairs. All children’s records must be maintained for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education. The records must be available at the center during the hours of operation listed on the child care license. I suggested that keys for cabinets where children’s files are retained be kept at the program for staff to access during the program's operating hours. Consultation: QRIS Pathways to the Stars: The three Pathways, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool options were reviewed. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. You may review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer, Child Care Consultant PO Box 64, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Beth.Archer@dhhs.nc.gov 828-748-7893 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORREST HUNT PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000279 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/14/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 12/14/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Denise Thames, Family Advocate, assisted me with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective June 7, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios minus one. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group gross motor time and free play in activity areas. The center's compliance history was at 94% prior to today’s visit. 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A sample of four children’s files were reviewed. One new staff’s file was reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 10/30/23. The DPI program follows the school’s critical response plan for lock-down drills. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 10/31/23. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 11, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with eight demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 16, 2023 The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 12/5/23, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. In space #2, the menu posted did not include this week’s menus. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was completed 10/30/23. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, there was one bottle of H-129 sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet. In space 32, there were 2 bottle of H-129 sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last recorded playground inspection was completed 10/31/23. .0605(q) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before, December 28, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Arrival and Departure: Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggested that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Menu: Menus for meals and snacks must be planned one week in advance and dated. Remember to check that current menus are posted. 10A NCAC 09.901(b). This week’s menu was posted and this violation was corrected during the visit. Fire Drill: The fire drill conducted for November was not recorded on a form supplied by DCDEE and did not contain the required information. Staff states that a fire drill occurred for the school on 11/14/23 but information needed was no recorded for the log. You plan to have a fire drill before school is dismissed for the holiday break. Hazardous Products: All hazardous items with multiple warnings must be kept in locked storage, including all aerosol products. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings can be stored five (5) feet off the ground. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). The storage cabinet in both classroom spaces have broken magnetic locks. I encouraged you to report the need for repair of cabinet lock. In space #1 and space #2, the hazardous products were moved into locked filing cabinets. This violation was corrected during the visit. Playground inspections: A playground inspection must be completed by a staff member trained in playground safety at least once per month. These forms must be maintained and available for review. I suggested you set a calendar reminder to ensure no playground inspections are missed. 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q). You reported that you plan to complete this month’s playground inspection before school is dismissed for the holidays next week. Consultation or other topics discussed today: I reminded you to update the Emergency Medical Care Plan, as there are new staff members in the classrooms. Qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years from the date of issue. Please begin the criminal background re-check at least two (2) months prior to the expiration of the current qualifying letter. Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information: As a reminder your facility is in cohort 2 for resuming the star rated license reassessment. Your child care program’s prep year will begin on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your child care program’s reassessment year will begin on July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website under the providers tab. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-StarRated-License We discussed information pertaining to COVID-19. Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was emailed to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORREST HUNT PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000279 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/14/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 12/14/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Denise Thames, Family Advocate, assisted me with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective June 7, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios minus one. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group gross motor time and free play in activity areas. The center's compliance history was at 94% prior to today’s visit. 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A sample of four children’s files were reviewed. One new staff’s file was reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 10/30/23. The DPI program follows the school’s critical response plan for lock-down drills. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 10/31/23. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 11, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with eight demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 16, 2023 The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 12/5/23, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. In space #2, the menu posted did not include this week’s menus. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was completed 10/30/23. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, there was one bottle of H-129 sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet. In space 32, there were 2 bottle of H-129 sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last recorded playground inspection was completed 10/31/23. .0605(q) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before, December 28, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Arrival and Departure: Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggested that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Menu: Menus for meals and snacks must be planned one week in advance and dated. Remember to check that current menus are posted. 10A NCAC 09.901(b). This week’s menu was posted and this violation was corrected during the visit. Fire Drill: The fire drill conducted for November was not recorded on a form supplied by DCDEE and did not contain the required information. Staff states that a fire drill occurred for the school on 11/14/23 but information needed was no recorded for the log. You plan to have a fire drill before school is dismissed for the holiday break. Hazardous Products: All hazardous items with multiple warnings must be kept in locked storage, including all aerosol products. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings can be stored five (5) feet off the ground. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). The storage cabinet in both classroom spaces have broken magnetic locks. I encouraged you to report the need for repair of cabinet lock. In space #1 and space #2, the hazardous products were moved into locked filing cabinets. This violation was corrected during the visit. Playground inspections: A playground inspection must be completed by a staff member trained in playground safety at least once per month. These forms must be maintained and available for review. I suggested you set a calendar reminder to ensure no playground inspections are missed. 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q). You reported that you plan to complete this month’s playground inspection before school is dismissed for the holidays next week. Consultation or other topics discussed today: I reminded you to update the Emergency Medical Care Plan, as there are new staff members in the classrooms. Qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years from the date of issue. Please begin the criminal background re-check at least two (2) months prior to the expiration of the current qualifying letter. Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information: As a reminder your facility is in cohort 2 for resuming the star rated license reassessment. Your child care program’s prep year will begin on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your child care program’s reassessment year will begin on July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website under the providers tab. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-StarRated-License We discussed information pertaining to COVID-19. Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was emailed to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORREST HUNT PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000279 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/14/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 12/14/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Denise Thames, Family Advocate, assisted me with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective June 7, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios minus one. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group gross motor time and free play in activity areas. The center's compliance history was at 94% prior to today’s visit. 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A sample of four children’s files were reviewed. One new staff’s file was reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 10/30/23. The DPI program follows the school’s critical response plan for lock-down drills. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 10/31/23. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 11, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with eight demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 16, 2023 The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 12/5/23, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. In space #2, the menu posted did not include this week’s menus. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was completed 10/30/23. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, there was one bottle of H-129 sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet. In space 32, there were 2 bottle of H-129 sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last recorded playground inspection was completed 10/31/23. .0605(q) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before, December 28, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Arrival and Departure: Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggested that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Menu: Menus for meals and snacks must be planned one week in advance and dated. Remember to check that current menus are posted. 10A NCAC 09.901(b). This week’s menu was posted and this violation was corrected during the visit. Fire Drill: The fire drill conducted for November was not recorded on a form supplied by DCDEE and did not contain the required information. Staff states that a fire drill occurred for the school on 11/14/23 but information needed was no recorded for the log. You plan to have a fire drill before school is dismissed for the holiday break. Hazardous Products: All hazardous items with multiple warnings must be kept in locked storage, including all aerosol products. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings can be stored five (5) feet off the ground. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). The storage cabinet in both classroom spaces have broken magnetic locks. I encouraged you to report the need for repair of cabinet lock. In space #1 and space #2, the hazardous products were moved into locked filing cabinets. This violation was corrected during the visit. Playground inspections: A playground inspection must be completed by a staff member trained in playground safety at least once per month. These forms must be maintained and available for review. I suggested you set a calendar reminder to ensure no playground inspections are missed. 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q). You reported that you plan to complete this month’s playground inspection before school is dismissed for the holidays next week. Consultation or other topics discussed today: I reminded you to update the Emergency Medical Care Plan, as there are new staff members in the classrooms. Qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years from the date of issue. Please begin the criminal background re-check at least two (2) months prior to the expiration of the current qualifying letter. Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information: As a reminder your facility is in cohort 2 for resuming the star rated license reassessment. Your child care program’s prep year will begin on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your child care program’s reassessment year will begin on July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website under the providers tab. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-StarRated-License We discussed information pertaining to COVID-19. Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was emailed to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.901 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORREST HUNT PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000279 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/14/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 12/14/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Denise Thames, Family Advocate, assisted me with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective June 7, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios minus one. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group gross motor time and free play in activity areas. The center's compliance history was at 94% prior to today’s visit. 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A sample of four children’s files were reviewed. One new staff’s file was reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 10/30/23. The DPI program follows the school’s critical response plan for lock-down drills. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 10/31/23. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 11, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with eight demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 16, 2023 The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 12/5/23, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. In space #2, the menu posted did not include this week’s menus. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was completed 10/30/23. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, there was one bottle of H-129 sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet. In space 32, there were 2 bottle of H-129 sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last recorded playground inspection was completed 10/31/23. .0605(q) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before, December 28, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Arrival and Departure: Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggested that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Menu: Menus for meals and snacks must be planned one week in advance and dated. Remember to check that current menus are posted. 10A NCAC 09.901(b). This week’s menu was posted and this violation was corrected during the visit. Fire Drill: The fire drill conducted for November was not recorded on a form supplied by DCDEE and did not contain the required information. Staff states that a fire drill occurred for the school on 11/14/23 but information needed was no recorded for the log. You plan to have a fire drill before school is dismissed for the holiday break. Hazardous Products: All hazardous items with multiple warnings must be kept in locked storage, including all aerosol products. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings can be stored five (5) feet off the ground. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). The storage cabinet in both classroom spaces have broken magnetic locks. I encouraged you to report the need for repair of cabinet lock. In space #1 and space #2, the hazardous products were moved into locked filing cabinets. This violation was corrected during the visit. Playground inspections: A playground inspection must be completed by a staff member trained in playground safety at least once per month. These forms must be maintained and available for review. I suggested you set a calendar reminder to ensure no playground inspections are missed. 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q). You reported that you plan to complete this month’s playground inspection before school is dismissed for the holidays next week. Consultation or other topics discussed today: I reminded you to update the Emergency Medical Care Plan, as there are new staff members in the classrooms. Qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years from the date of issue. Please begin the criminal background re-check at least two (2) months prior to the expiration of the current qualifying letter. Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information: As a reminder your facility is in cohort 2 for resuming the star rated license reassessment. Your child care program’s prep year will begin on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your child care program’s reassessment year will begin on July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website under the providers tab. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-StarRated-License We discussed information pertaining to COVID-19. Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was emailed to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORREST HUNT PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000279 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/14/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 12/14/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Denise Thames, Family Advocate, assisted me with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective June 7, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios minus one. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. You conducted the walkthrough of the facility with me. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group gross motor time and free play in activity areas. The center's compliance history was at 94% prior to today’s visit. 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A sample of four children’s files were reviewed. One new staff’s file was reviewed. A sample of one existing staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 10/30/23. The DPI program follows the school’s critical response plan for lock-down drills. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 10/31/23. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 11, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with eight demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 16, 2023 The facility was approved for day time care. The following violation(s) were observed and discussed with you today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 12/5/23, three children were not signed out of care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. In space #2, the menu posted did not include this week’s menus. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was completed 10/30/23. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, there was one bottle of H-129 sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet. In space 32, there were 2 bottle of H-129 sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last recorded playground inspection was completed 10/31/23. .0605(q) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before, December 28, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Mail or email the information to: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov Technical assistance on violations was reviewed with you. Areas discussed included: Arrival and Departure: Specific arrival and departure times are needed to ensure safe tracking of the children. I suggested that a designated staff person check sign in and out records at least twice daily for accuracy. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Menu: Menus for meals and snacks must be planned one week in advance and dated. Remember to check that current menus are posted. 10A NCAC 09.901(b). This week’s menu was posted and this violation was corrected during the visit. Fire Drill: The fire drill conducted for November was not recorded on a form supplied by DCDEE and did not contain the required information. Staff states that a fire drill occurred for the school on 11/14/23 but information needed was no recorded for the log. You plan to have a fire drill before school is dismissed for the holiday break. Hazardous Products: All hazardous items with multiple warnings must be kept in locked storage, including all aerosol products. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings can be stored five (5) feet off the ground. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). The storage cabinet in both classroom spaces have broken magnetic locks. I encouraged you to report the need for repair of cabinet lock. In space #1 and space #2, the hazardous products were moved into locked filing cabinets. This violation was corrected during the visit. Playground inspections: A playground inspection must be completed by a staff member trained in playground safety at least once per month. These forms must be maintained and available for review. I suggested you set a calendar reminder to ensure no playground inspections are missed. 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q). You reported that you plan to complete this month’s playground inspection before school is dismissed for the holidays next week. Consultation or other topics discussed today: I reminded you to update the Emergency Medical Care Plan, as there are new staff members in the classrooms. Qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years from the date of issue. Please begin the criminal background re-check at least two (2) months prior to the expiration of the current qualifying letter. Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information: As a reminder your facility is in cohort 2 for resuming the star rated license reassessment. Your child care program’s prep year will begin on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your child care program’s reassessment year will begin on July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website under the providers tab. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-StarRated-License We discussed information pertaining to COVID-19. Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was emailed to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Beth Archer Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)748-7893 beth.archer@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORREST HUNT PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 81000279 Consultant: JULIA ARMSTRONG Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1123-296A Visit Date: 11/30/2023 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 11/30/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 11:40 AM Time Out: 02:55 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. Scott Hopper, Principal, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Mr. Hopper and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two staff members used undiluted disinfectant in the classroom and failed to wipe the cleaner off. Five children, ages three through five, were in contact with the disinfectant and sustained chemical burns. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one(1) week, December 7, 2023, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Julia Armstrong, Investigations Consultant, julia.armstrong@dhhs.nc.gov, 828-228-4614. You may contact me at Julia Armstrong, Investigations Consultant, 828-228-4614, Julia.armstrong@dhhs.nc.gov or Natosha Lambeth, Western Investigations Consultant, Natosha.lambeth@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

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.