10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: Cartoogechaye ED-Venture Facility ID: 56000109 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Jennifer Love, Administrator, was off-site during the visit. Rebecca Long, Program Coordinator, assisted with the visit and was available to answer and ask questions. Tiffany Shirley, Data Manager, also assisted with the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 11/12/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Schools. Permit type – Three Star License dated 11/15/24, capacity of one hundred ninety nine (199) children ages 5-12 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, school-age only, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, reduced group size by 1 from the 7pt level, playground does meet playground safety standards, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 09/26/2025 and fire drill was not conducted for October 2025. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 10/28/25. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was completed on 2/26/21 with no hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website shows that the test kits have been ordered and shipped for the next testing cycle. Due to a change in statute, session law 2025-36, the restriction “playground does not meet playground safety standards” will be removed from the permit. In addition, annual fire and sanitation inspections are no longer required to be submitted for licensing requirements. Playground safety training is not required and monthly playground inspections are not required. A daily check of the indoor and outdoor areas for safety and removal of any broken equipment, materials, or debris is required. Group 1 had thirteen (13) children present today with two (2) group leaders. Children were observed being checked in during arrival, and check-in procedures were reviewed. The group transitioned to the bathroom where children washed their hands before snack. During snack, children were offered milk, yogurt, fresh broccoli, sunflower seeds, graham crackers, and applesauce, as noted on the menu. Group leaders were attentive and engaged throughout the routine, providing guidance as needed and ensuring a smooth and organized transition between activities. Group 2 had thirteen (13) children present today with two (2) group leaders. The group was observed during outdoor play. Several children were actively engaged in piling up leaves and rolling down the hill, demonstrating cooperative play and gross-motor activities. Two (2) children participated in a sidewalk chalk activity, while two (2) others were seated at a table playing “school” and interacting with a group leader. Group leaders were attentive, supported children’s play appropriately, and maintained effective supervision throughout the outdoor period. The program does provide transportation if this site is used as a summer camp. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records. This form was left for you to have on file for each school year. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff or child records. You stated all files are stored on-site at the facility. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill practiced was 9/26/25. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not on-site and available for review. There was an incident report found in one (1) child file from September 2025 that was not logged on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff hired on 6/5/23 had 2 of the 10 hours of required annual on-going training for the 2024-2025 school year. One staff hired on 1/5/00 had 5.5 of the 10 hours of required annual on-going training for the 2024-2025 school year. .1103(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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/27/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Monica Houck 151 Creekview Rd Hendersonville, NC 28792 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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. Technical Assistance for Compliance – rule references can be found in the cited violations Fire Drills - Item #805 To achieve compliance, a plan must be created to state how fire drills will be practiced monthly. You had written tornado drill beside the 10/28/25 date for the fire drill log. A tornado drill does not take the place of a fire drill. We discussed that all fire drills must be practiced with the fire alarm pull station. Children need to hear the fire alarm sound and understand how to exit the building from where they are to get to safety. You will need to coordinate with the front office staff to plan for at least one fire drill per month that is initiated by the fire alarm pull station. Incident Log - Item #853 To achieve compliance, an incident log must be on-site and be maintained with documentation of incident reports that have occurred. The child's incident report from September 2025 must be logged on the incident log. We discussed the incident reports would be documented on the incident log before being filed in the child's file. Annual Ongoing Training - Item #1052 To achieve compliance, O.H. will need to complete 8 hours of on-going training on or before 11/27/25 to be counted for the 2024-2025 school year, and R.L. will need to complete 4.5 hours of on-going training on or before 11/27/25 to be counted for the 2024-2025 school year. It is recommended to create a training plan so that staff can complete their required hours of annual on-going training through the school year. We discussed that staff were planning to take trainings through ncrlap.org and DCDEE Moodle. Rated License Consultation: Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, and Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant, met with Jennifer Love, Administrator, on 10/15/25 to provide technical assistance regarding new child care rules in the SECTION .3200 - STANDARDS FOR TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES for all ED-Venture programs. After reviewing the three pathway options to achieve a rated license, the ED-Venture programs has chosen the program assessment pathway. Plan to ask questions as needed and be prepared to submit a rated license application in 2026. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that health and safety training cannot be used as new staff orientation training. The staff files reviewed today had the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training and other orientation topics had Moodle as the source for new staff orientation training. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a)Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.273-4569, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: Cartoogechaye ED-Venture Facility ID: 56000109 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Jennifer Love, Administrator, was off-site during the visit. Rebecca Long, Program Coordinator, assisted with the visit and was available to answer and ask questions. Tiffany Shirley, Data Manager, also assisted with the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 11/12/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Schools. Permit type – Three Star License dated 11/15/24, capacity of one hundred ninety nine (199) children ages 5-12 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, school-age only, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, reduced group size by 1 from the 7pt level, playground does meet playground safety standards, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 09/26/2025 and fire drill was not conducted for October 2025. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 10/28/25. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was completed on 2/26/21 with no hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website shows that the test kits have been ordered and shipped for the next testing cycle. Due to a change in statute, session law 2025-36, the restriction “playground does not meet playground safety standards” will be removed from the permit. In addition, annual fire and sanitation inspections are no longer required to be submitted for licensing requirements. Playground safety training is not required and monthly playground inspections are not required. A daily check of the indoor and outdoor areas for safety and removal of any broken equipment, materials, or debris is required. Group 1 had thirteen (13) children present today with two (2) group leaders. Children were observed being checked in during arrival, and check-in procedures were reviewed. The group transitioned to the bathroom where children washed their hands before snack. During snack, children were offered milk, yogurt, fresh broccoli, sunflower seeds, graham crackers, and applesauce, as noted on the menu. Group leaders were attentive and engaged throughout the routine, providing guidance as needed and ensuring a smooth and organized transition between activities. Group 2 had thirteen (13) children present today with two (2) group leaders. The group was observed during outdoor play. Several children were actively engaged in piling up leaves and rolling down the hill, demonstrating cooperative play and gross-motor activities. Two (2) children participated in a sidewalk chalk activity, while two (2) others were seated at a table playing “school” and interacting with a group leader. Group leaders were attentive, supported children’s play appropriately, and maintained effective supervision throughout the outdoor period. The program does provide transportation if this site is used as a summer camp. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records. This form was left for you to have on file for each school year. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff or child records. You stated all files are stored on-site at the facility. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill practiced was 9/26/25. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not on-site and available for review. There was an incident report found in one (1) child file from September 2025 that was not logged on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff hired on 6/5/23 had 2 of the 10 hours of required annual on-going training for the 2024-2025 school year. One staff hired on 1/5/00 had 5.5 of the 10 hours of required annual on-going training for the 2024-2025 school year. .1103(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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/27/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Monica Houck 151 Creekview Rd Hendersonville, NC 28792 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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. Technical Assistance for Compliance – rule references can be found in the cited violations Fire Drills - Item #805 To achieve compliance, a plan must be created to state how fire drills will be practiced monthly. You had written tornado drill beside the 10/28/25 date for the fire drill log. A tornado drill does not take the place of a fire drill. We discussed that all fire drills must be practiced with the fire alarm pull station. Children need to hear the fire alarm sound and understand how to exit the building from where they are to get to safety. You will need to coordinate with the front office staff to plan for at least one fire drill per month that is initiated by the fire alarm pull station. Incident Log - Item #853 To achieve compliance, an incident log must be on-site and be maintained with documentation of incident reports that have occurred. The child's incident report from September 2025 must be logged on the incident log. We discussed the incident reports would be documented on the incident log before being filed in the child's file. Annual Ongoing Training - Item #1052 To achieve compliance, O.H. will need to complete 8 hours of on-going training on or before 11/27/25 to be counted for the 2024-2025 school year, and R.L. will need to complete 4.5 hours of on-going training on or before 11/27/25 to be counted for the 2024-2025 school year. It is recommended to create a training plan so that staff can complete their required hours of annual on-going training through the school year. We discussed that staff were planning to take trainings through ncrlap.org and DCDEE Moodle. Rated License Consultation: Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, and Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant, met with Jennifer Love, Administrator, on 10/15/25 to provide technical assistance regarding new child care rules in the SECTION .3200 - STANDARDS FOR TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES for all ED-Venture programs. After reviewing the three pathway options to achieve a rated license, the ED-Venture programs has chosen the program assessment pathway. Plan to ask questions as needed and be prepared to submit a rated license application in 2026. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that health and safety training cannot be used as new staff orientation training. The staff files reviewed today had the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training and other orientation topics had Moodle as the source for new staff orientation training. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a)Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.273-4569, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: Cartoogechaye ED-Venture Facility ID: 56000109 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Jennifer Love, Administrator, was off-site during the visit. Rebecca Long, Program Coordinator, assisted with the visit and was available to answer and ask questions. Tiffany Shirley, Data Manager, also assisted with the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 11/12/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Schools. Permit type – Three Star License dated 11/15/24, capacity of one hundred ninety nine (199) children ages 5-12 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, school-age only, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, reduced group size by 1 from the 7pt level, playground does meet playground safety standards, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 09/26/2025 and fire drill was not conducted for October 2025. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 10/28/25. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was completed on 2/26/21 with no hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website shows that the test kits have been ordered and shipped for the next testing cycle. Due to a change in statute, session law 2025-36, the restriction “playground does not meet playground safety standards” will be removed from the permit. In addition, annual fire and sanitation inspections are no longer required to be submitted for licensing requirements. Playground safety training is not required and monthly playground inspections are not required. A daily check of the indoor and outdoor areas for safety and removal of any broken equipment, materials, or debris is required. Group 1 had thirteen (13) children present today with two (2) group leaders. Children were observed being checked in during arrival, and check-in procedures were reviewed. The group transitioned to the bathroom where children washed their hands before snack. During snack, children were offered milk, yogurt, fresh broccoli, sunflower seeds, graham crackers, and applesauce, as noted on the menu. Group leaders were attentive and engaged throughout the routine, providing guidance as needed and ensuring a smooth and organized transition between activities. Group 2 had thirteen (13) children present today with two (2) group leaders. The group was observed during outdoor play. Several children were actively engaged in piling up leaves and rolling down the hill, demonstrating cooperative play and gross-motor activities. Two (2) children participated in a sidewalk chalk activity, while two (2) others were seated at a table playing “school” and interacting with a group leader. Group leaders were attentive, supported children’s play appropriately, and maintained effective supervision throughout the outdoor period. The program does provide transportation if this site is used as a summer camp. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records. This form was left for you to have on file for each school year. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff or child records. You stated all files are stored on-site at the facility. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill practiced was 9/26/25. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not on-site and available for review. There was an incident report found in one (1) child file from September 2025 that was not logged on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff hired on 6/5/23 had 2 of the 10 hours of required annual on-going training for the 2024-2025 school year. One staff hired on 1/5/00 had 5.5 of the 10 hours of required annual on-going training for the 2024-2025 school year. .1103(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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/27/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Monica Houck 151 Creekview Rd Hendersonville, NC 28792 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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. Technical Assistance for Compliance – rule references can be found in the cited violations Fire Drills - Item #805 To achieve compliance, a plan must be created to state how fire drills will be practiced monthly. You had written tornado drill beside the 10/28/25 date for the fire drill log. A tornado drill does not take the place of a fire drill. We discussed that all fire drills must be practiced with the fire alarm pull station. Children need to hear the fire alarm sound and understand how to exit the building from where they are to get to safety. You will need to coordinate with the front office staff to plan for at least one fire drill per month that is initiated by the fire alarm pull station. Incident Log - Item #853 To achieve compliance, an incident log must be on-site and be maintained with documentation of incident reports that have occurred. The child's incident report from September 2025 must be logged on the incident log. We discussed the incident reports would be documented on the incident log before being filed in the child's file. Annual Ongoing Training - Item #1052 To achieve compliance, O.H. will need to complete 8 hours of on-going training on or before 11/27/25 to be counted for the 2024-2025 school year, and R.L. will need to complete 4.5 hours of on-going training on or before 11/27/25 to be counted for the 2024-2025 school year. It is recommended to create a training plan so that staff can complete their required hours of annual on-going training through the school year. We discussed that staff were planning to take trainings through ncrlap.org and DCDEE Moodle. Rated License Consultation: Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, and Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant, met with Jennifer Love, Administrator, on 10/15/25 to provide technical assistance regarding new child care rules in the SECTION .3200 - STANDARDS FOR TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES for all ED-Venture programs. After reviewing the three pathway options to achieve a rated license, the ED-Venture programs has chosen the program assessment pathway. Plan to ask questions as needed and be prepared to submit a rated license application in 2026. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that health and safety training cannot be used as new staff orientation training. The staff files reviewed today had the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training and other orientation topics had Moodle as the source for new staff orientation training. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a)Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.273-4569, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: Cartoogechaye ED-Venture Facility ID: 56000109 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Jennifer Love, Administrator, was off-site during the visit. Rebecca Long, Program Coordinator, assisted with the visit and was available to answer and ask questions. Tiffany Shirley, Data Manager, also assisted with the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 11/12/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Schools. Permit type – Three Star License dated 11/15/24, capacity of one hundred ninety nine (199) children ages 5-12 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, school-age only, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, reduced group size by 1 from the 7pt level, playground does meet playground safety standards, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 09/26/2025 and fire drill was not conducted for October 2025. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 10/28/25. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was completed on 2/26/21 with no hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website shows that the test kits have been ordered and shipped for the next testing cycle. Due to a change in statute, session law 2025-36, the restriction “playground does not meet playground safety standards” will be removed from the permit. In addition, annual fire and sanitation inspections are no longer required to be submitted for licensing requirements. Playground safety training is not required and monthly playground inspections are not required. A daily check of the indoor and outdoor areas for safety and removal of any broken equipment, materials, or debris is required. Group 1 had thirteen (13) children present today with two (2) group leaders. Children were observed being checked in during arrival, and check-in procedures were reviewed. The group transitioned to the bathroom where children washed their hands before snack. During snack, children were offered milk, yogurt, fresh broccoli, sunflower seeds, graham crackers, and applesauce, as noted on the menu. Group leaders were attentive and engaged throughout the routine, providing guidance as needed and ensuring a smooth and organized transition between activities. Group 2 had thirteen (13) children present today with two (2) group leaders. The group was observed during outdoor play. Several children were actively engaged in piling up leaves and rolling down the hill, demonstrating cooperative play and gross-motor activities. Two (2) children participated in a sidewalk chalk activity, while two (2) others were seated at a table playing “school” and interacting with a group leader. Group leaders were attentive, supported children’s play appropriately, and maintained effective supervision throughout the outdoor period. The program does provide transportation if this site is used as a summer camp. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records. This form was left for you to have on file for each school year. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff or child records. You stated all files are stored on-site at the facility. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill practiced was 9/26/25. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not on-site and available for review. There was an incident report found in one (1) child file from September 2025 that was not logged on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff hired on 6/5/23 had 2 of the 10 hours of required annual on-going training for the 2024-2025 school year. One staff hired on 1/5/00 had 5.5 of the 10 hours of required annual on-going training for the 2024-2025 school year. .1103(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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/27/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Monica Houck 151 Creekview Rd Hendersonville, NC 28792 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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. Technical Assistance for Compliance – rule references can be found in the cited violations Fire Drills - Item #805 To achieve compliance, a plan must be created to state how fire drills will be practiced monthly. You had written tornado drill beside the 10/28/25 date for the fire drill log. A tornado drill does not take the place of a fire drill. We discussed that all fire drills must be practiced with the fire alarm pull station. Children need to hear the fire alarm sound and understand how to exit the building from where they are to get to safety. You will need to coordinate with the front office staff to plan for at least one fire drill per month that is initiated by the fire alarm pull station. Incident Log - Item #853 To achieve compliance, an incident log must be on-site and be maintained with documentation of incident reports that have occurred. The child's incident report from September 2025 must be logged on the incident log. We discussed the incident reports would be documented on the incident log before being filed in the child's file. Annual Ongoing Training - Item #1052 To achieve compliance, O.H. will need to complete 8 hours of on-going training on or before 11/27/25 to be counted for the 2024-2025 school year, and R.L. will need to complete 4.5 hours of on-going training on or before 11/27/25 to be counted for the 2024-2025 school year. It is recommended to create a training plan so that staff can complete their required hours of annual on-going training through the school year. We discussed that staff were planning to take trainings through ncrlap.org and DCDEE Moodle. Rated License Consultation: Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, and Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant, met with Jennifer Love, Administrator, on 10/15/25 to provide technical assistance regarding new child care rules in the SECTION .3200 - STANDARDS FOR TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES for all ED-Venture programs. After reviewing the three pathway options to achieve a rated license, the ED-Venture programs has chosen the program assessment pathway. Plan to ask questions as needed and be prepared to submit a rated license application in 2026. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that health and safety training cannot be used as new staff orientation training. The staff files reviewed today had the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training and other orientation topics had Moodle as the source for new staff orientation training. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a)Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.273-4569, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: Cartoogechaye ED-Venture Facility ID: 56000109 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Jennifer Love, Administrator, was off-site during the visit. Rebecca Long, Program Coordinator, assisted with the visit and was available to answer and ask questions. Tiffany Shirley, Data Manager, also assisted with the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 11/12/25. The ownership of the child care facility is Macon County Schools. Permit type – Three Star License dated 11/15/24, capacity of one hundred ninety nine (199) children ages 5-12 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only, school-age only, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, reduced group size by 1 from the 7pt level, playground does meet playground safety standards, and approved for transportation. The last fire drill was practiced on 09/26/2025 and fire drill was not conducted for October 2025. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 10/28/25. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was completed on 2/26/21 with no hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website shows that the test kits have been ordered and shipped for the next testing cycle. Due to a change in statute, session law 2025-36, the restriction “playground does not meet playground safety standards” will be removed from the permit. In addition, annual fire and sanitation inspections are no longer required to be submitted for licensing requirements. Playground safety training is not required and monthly playground inspections are not required. A daily check of the indoor and outdoor areas for safety and removal of any broken equipment, materials, or debris is required. Group 1 had thirteen (13) children present today with two (2) group leaders. Children were observed being checked in during arrival, and check-in procedures were reviewed. The group transitioned to the bathroom where children washed their hands before snack. During snack, children were offered milk, yogurt, fresh broccoli, sunflower seeds, graham crackers, and applesauce, as noted on the menu. Group leaders were attentive and engaged throughout the routine, providing guidance as needed and ensuring a smooth and organized transition between activities. Group 2 had thirteen (13) children present today with two (2) group leaders. The group was observed during outdoor play. Several children were actively engaged in piling up leaves and rolling down the hill, demonstrating cooperative play and gross-motor activities. Two (2) children participated in a sidewalk chalk activity, while two (2) others were seated at a table playing “school” and interacting with a group leader. Group leaders were attentive, supported children’s play appropriately, and maintained effective supervision throughout the outdoor period. The program does provide transportation if this site is used as a summer camp. The program uses public school buses. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for transportation records. This form was left for you to have on file for each school year. There was not a public school off-site records verification form on file for staff or child records. You stated all files are stored on-site at the facility. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill practiced was 9/26/25. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not on-site and available for review. There was an incident report found in one (1) child file from September 2025 that was not logged on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff hired on 6/5/23 had 2 of the 10 hours of required annual on-going training for the 2024-2025 school year. One staff hired on 1/5/00 had 5.5 of the 10 hours of required annual on-going training for the 2024-2025 school year. .1103(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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/27/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Monica Houck 151 Creekview Rd Hendersonville, NC 28792 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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. Technical Assistance for Compliance – rule references can be found in the cited violations Fire Drills - Item #805 To achieve compliance, a plan must be created to state how fire drills will be practiced monthly. You had written tornado drill beside the 10/28/25 date for the fire drill log. A tornado drill does not take the place of a fire drill. We discussed that all fire drills must be practiced with the fire alarm pull station. Children need to hear the fire alarm sound and understand how to exit the building from where they are to get to safety. You will need to coordinate with the front office staff to plan for at least one fire drill per month that is initiated by the fire alarm pull station. Incident Log - Item #853 To achieve compliance, an incident log must be on-site and be maintained with documentation of incident reports that have occurred. The child's incident report from September 2025 must be logged on the incident log. We discussed the incident reports would be documented on the incident log before being filed in the child's file. Annual Ongoing Training - Item #1052 To achieve compliance, O.H. will need to complete 8 hours of on-going training on or before 11/27/25 to be counted for the 2024-2025 school year, and R.L. will need to complete 4.5 hours of on-going training on or before 11/27/25 to be counted for the 2024-2025 school year. It is recommended to create a training plan so that staff can complete their required hours of annual on-going training through the school year. We discussed that staff were planning to take trainings through ncrlap.org and DCDEE Moodle. Rated License Consultation: Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, and Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant, met with Jennifer Love, Administrator, on 10/15/25 to provide technical assistance regarding new child care rules in the SECTION .3200 - STANDARDS FOR TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES for all ED-Venture programs. After reviewing the three pathway options to achieve a rated license, the ED-Venture programs has chosen the program assessment pathway. Plan to ask questions as needed and be prepared to submit a rated license application in 2026. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that health and safety training cannot be used as new staff orientation training. The staff files reviewed today had the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training and other orientation topics had Moodle as the source for new staff orientation training. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a)Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.273-4569, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: Cartoogechaye ED-Venture Facility ID: 56000109 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit Annual Compliance. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rebecca Long, Program Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, Ms. Longs, Program Director, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred (100) percentage as of 12/10/24. Permit type – Three Star as of 7/26/17 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime: care only; school age children only; Meets reduced ratios: Playground does not meet safety standards; Reduced group size by one from 7 pt. level. Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/26/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 11/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/29/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/3/24 with zero (0) demerits for a approved classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Program Coordinator. I observed the group of school agers enter the computer lab after washing hands. The thirty-one (31) students were separated into groups by age and eleven (11) older school agers went to the cafeteria for a healthy snack while the younger Twenty-one (21) school agers remained and did art and played board games. Each group rotated into a Spanish class. . I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Two(2) Childrens files were missing parents signature stating they received operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three (3) children did not have a signed statement by parents acknowledging smoking and tobacco restrictions. .0604(j) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 1851 Notification of smoking and tobacco restriction in writing. All parents and guardians need to sign these policies so they acknowledge that smoking on premises is not permitted Item 1203 Receipt and discussion of Operational Policies at enrollment: notified in writing for any changes. This lets facilities know that a parent understands and acknowledges your facilities rules and policies set in place for their child. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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

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10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: Cartoogechaye ED-Venture Facility ID: 56000109 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit Annual Compliance. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rebecca Long, Program Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, Ms. Longs, Program Director, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred (100) percentage as of 12/10/24. Permit type – Three Star as of 7/26/17 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime: care only; school age children only; Meets reduced ratios: Playground does not meet safety standards; Reduced group size by one from 7 pt. level. Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/26/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 11/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/29/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/3/24 with zero (0) demerits for a approved classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Program Coordinator. I observed the group of school agers enter the computer lab after washing hands. The thirty-one (31) students were separated into groups by age and eleven (11) older school agers went to the cafeteria for a healthy snack while the younger Twenty-one (21) school agers remained and did art and played board games. Each group rotated into a Spanish class. . I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Two(2) Childrens files were missing parents signature stating they received operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three (3) children did not have a signed statement by parents acknowledging smoking and tobacco restrictions. .0604(j) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 1851 Notification of smoking and tobacco restriction in writing. All parents and guardians need to sign these policies so they acknowledge that smoking on premises is not permitted Item 1203 Receipt and discussion of Operational Policies at enrollment: notified in writing for any changes. This lets facilities know that a parent understands and acknowledges your facilities rules and policies set in place for their child. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: Cartoogechaye ED-Venture Facility ID: 56000109 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit Annual Compliance. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rebecca Long, Program Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, Ms. Longs, Program Director, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred (100) percentage as of 12/10/24. Permit type – Three Star as of 7/26/17 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime: care only; school age children only; Meets reduced ratios: Playground does not meet safety standards; Reduced group size by one from 7 pt. level. Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/26/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 11/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/29/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/3/24 with zero (0) demerits for a approved classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Program Coordinator. I observed the group of school agers enter the computer lab after washing hands. The thirty-one (31) students were separated into groups by age and eleven (11) older school agers went to the cafeteria for a healthy snack while the younger Twenty-one (21) school agers remained and did art and played board games. Each group rotated into a Spanish class. . I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Two(2) Childrens files were missing parents signature stating they received operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three (3) children did not have a signed statement by parents acknowledging smoking and tobacco restrictions. .0604(j) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 1851 Notification of smoking and tobacco restriction in writing. All parents and guardians need to sign these policies so they acknowledge that smoking on premises is not permitted Item 1203 Receipt and discussion of Operational Policies at enrollment: notified in writing for any changes. This lets facilities know that a parent understands and acknowledges your facilities rules and policies set in place for their child. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: Cartoogechaye ED-Venture Facility ID: 56000109 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit Annual Compliance. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rebecca Long, Program Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, Ms. Longs, Program Director, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred (100) percentage as of 12/10/24. Permit type – Three Star as of 7/26/17 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime: care only; school age children only; Meets reduced ratios: Playground does not meet safety standards; Reduced group size by one from 7 pt. level. Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/26/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 11/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/29/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/3/24 with zero (0) demerits for a approved classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Program Coordinator. I observed the group of school agers enter the computer lab after washing hands. The thirty-one (31) students were separated into groups by age and eleven (11) older school agers went to the cafeteria for a healthy snack while the younger Twenty-one (21) school agers remained and did art and played board games. Each group rotated into a Spanish class. . I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Two(2) Childrens files were missing parents signature stating they received operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three (3) children did not have a signed statement by parents acknowledging smoking and tobacco restrictions. .0604(j) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 1851 Notification of smoking and tobacco restriction in writing. All parents and guardians need to sign these policies so they acknowledge that smoking on premises is not permitted Item 1203 Receipt and discussion of Operational Policies at enrollment: notified in writing for any changes. This lets facilities know that a parent understands and acknowledges your facilities rules and policies set in place for their child. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: Cartoogechaye ED-Venture Facility ID: 56000109 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit Annual Compliance. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rebecca Long, Program Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, Ms. Longs, Program Director, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred (100) percentage as of 12/10/24. Permit type – Three Star as of 7/26/17 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime: care only; school age children only; Meets reduced ratios: Playground does not meet safety standards; Reduced group size by one from 7 pt. level. Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/26/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 11/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/29/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/3/24 with zero (0) demerits for a approved classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Program Coordinator. I observed the group of school agers enter the computer lab after washing hands. The thirty-one (31) students were separated into groups by age and eleven (11) older school agers went to the cafeteria for a healthy snack while the younger Twenty-one (21) school agers remained and did art and played board games. Each group rotated into a Spanish class. . I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Two(2) Childrens files were missing parents signature stating they received operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three (3) children did not have a signed statement by parents acknowledging smoking and tobacco restrictions. .0604(j) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 1851 Notification of smoking and tobacco restriction in writing. All parents and guardians need to sign these policies so they acknowledge that smoking on premises is not permitted Item 1203 Receipt and discussion of Operational Policies at enrollment: notified in writing for any changes. This lets facilities know that a parent understands and acknowledges your facilities rules and policies set in place for their child. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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